Las Vegas

Pros: affordable, much to do, fun for whole family
Cons: many adult themes, no place for children "after hours"

We experience Las Vegas every two to three years. This is to say, no one "visits" Las Vegas. Everything about Vegas is Bright Lights, Glam, Excitement, Over-Done, But do it till you drop type fun.
Airfare to Las Vegas from anywhere is...

Pros: The coolest place on the planet
Cons: Not so good for families

I decided to take my boyfriend on a vacation for his birthday in March. I had never been to Las Vegas, so I thought we should go there.

We arrived in Las Vegas on March 31, 2001. I thought it was amazing the second we got off the plane. Slot...

Pros: GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons: NONE

If you’re staying on the Strip all of this stuff is really accessible - just get ready to “walk” a lot. Here are some Vegas tips that may be helpful:

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There’s a shuttle (about $1.40) that takes you from...

Pros: Amazingly, I didn't puke
Cons: The entire meal

I've never stayed at Westward Ho but I've stayed right next door at Circus Circus and passed by The Ho Hotel many times. I just want to comment on their buffet. I've eaten the buffets at just about every hotel on the strip and I must say that Westward Ho...

Pros: Help is Available
Cons: Going off your budget

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions


This review is only meant to help people with gambling problems. It is not meant a judgement call against anyone, especially "PsUgRoWlEr".

Responsible gambling...

Pros: Lots to see and do for free, excellent design and architecture
Cons: Heat, walking isn't practical, it's all a bit too orchestrated

[Note: This piece was originally written in June of 1998. As it is Las Vegas, things have changed, like the opening of the Bellagio and the Venetian, which could possibly effect these rankings. Still, the critiques stand.]

One thing any...

Pros: easy drive, change of pace and scenery
Cons: Zion can be done in a day, Bryce adds an extra day

Tired of the smoke and crowds after a few days on the Strip. Get in that rental car and gun the engine due East to Zion and Bryce National Parks in Southern Utah. Two hours away, these stupendously scenic parks await your attention. Any time of year is...

Pros: Cheap to live, great for adults
Cons: not too entertaining for kids, not so pleasant people

My family decided to move to Las Vegas when i was 10 years old. I was very upset because i didn't want to leave New York which had been my home up to that point. But i was 10 and didn't have much of a choice. When we first got to Vegas after a 6 hour...

Pros: Great fun. Cheap price.
Cons: Stop by and shoot a live sub-machine gun, even if you have the IQ of a walrus!

While looking through the rack of Vegas brochures at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, I found an intriguing coupon.

The majority of the brochures and coupons were for the requisite sojourns made by tourists -- the Guinness World of Records Museum, the...

Pros: Numerous entertainment options
Cons: Can be addictive

Review Topic:  Accommodations

Getting a hotel room in Las Vegas is like bartering with a Berber salesman, you never really know if you got a good deal. The best deals are reserved for heavy gamblers or conventioneers. Even...

Pros: Cheap way to show your child the world
Cons: Shows your child way too much of the world

Many people would argue that Las Vegas has become a "family" vacation destination. Certainly there are casino/resorts that would like the general public to believe that. In a town where 21 is the magic age, and a very strictly licensed and...

Pros: Jobs, entertainment, 24 hour town, and etc.
Cons: Being a tourguide, crime, and the HEAT!

So, you're moving to Las Vegas, the City of Sin, eh? Well, Las Vegas definitely has it's perks and some drawbacks. Don't get me wrong, I was born/raised here in Las Vegas, and I wouldn't change that if I could......but to me, Las Vegas is more of a...

Pros: Enthusiastic, friendly staff. Fun theme. Great buffet
Cons: Location.

Rio

This is one fun casino. All the rooms are suites, so you automatically get a little sitting area, which is cool.

The Best Part about Rio is the sense of fun. Everyone from Rio Rita greeting you at the door to the...

Pros: Versitile, fun, family, affordable vacation
Cons: NON

Ok, being a small town midwestern girl, my idea of Las Vegas pretty much fit the bill of the stereotypical mob town with prostitution, high crime and sex. What I didn't realize is that Las Vegas is a huge adult playground that is actually becoming a...

Pros: Cheap hotels, everything is extreme
Cons: Gets boring quickly

I have been to Las Vegas several times. I have never stayed longer than one night, though.
We would usually walk down the Strip and a few side streets. The hotels and attractions are really impressive and it is a great experience to see it all. We...