Product Description

Las Vegas can be classy or tacky, cheesy or a bit sleazy, and it′s always entertaining. Get ready to cruise the hot spots, test your luck at the casinos, shop the upscale boutiques, take in the spectacular shows, hit the swinging dance clubs, or escape from the glitz and neon and take in natural wonders on refreshing day trips. This guide gives you insider info on where to go and what to do, with great advice on how to:

• Find the best casinos and play the most popular games
• Stroll the strip, where you can watch a volcano explode, see the ancient Pyramids, and explore New York, Paris, Rome, and Venice
• Dine on delicacies prepared by celebrity chefs such as Joel Robuchon at the Mansion (in the MGM Grand) or Emeril Lagasse at Table 10 (in the Palazzo), load up at buffets like Paris, Le Village Buffet (in the Paris Hotel), or split a sub at Capriotti′s
• Take in spectacular entertainment from Cirque de Soleil, Blue Man Group, Penn & Teller, and many more
• Enjoy performances by big–name stars like Celine Dion or catch the classic topless Vegas revue, Jubilee!
• See shows like the magnificent Bellagio Water Fountains, hang out with dolphins at Mirage′s Dolphin Habitat, or tour the inimitable Liberace Museum

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Las Vegas For Dummies, Fifth Edition includes:

• Down–to–earth trip–planning advice
• What you shouldn′t miss — and what you can skip
• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

You′ll even find a time–saving "Quick Concierge" section with key phone numbers, addresses, and handy how–to′s for getting around so you won’t miss a minute of the Vegas action!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #87131 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

From the Back Cover

Fun in Las Vegas is a sure bet!

Stroll by the Eiffel Tower, meander down the canals of Venice, gaze at an Egyptian pyramid, or cross the Brooklyn Bridge. Take in a show, experience the Strip, hit the casinos, enjoy fine cuisine, power shop, or even explore nearby natural wonders. Whether you want exciting action or relaxing luxury, with this friendly guide you′ve hit the jackpot.

Open the book and find:

• Down–to–earthtrip–planning advice

• What you shouldn′t miss —and what you can skip

• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget

• Lots of detailed maps

About the Author
Mary Herczog lives in Los Angeles and works in the film industry when she’s not writing Las Vegas For Dummies, Los Angeles & Disneyland® For Dummies, Frommer’s New Orleans, and one–half of California For Dummies — you can never have too much of a good thing, something she learned in Vegas (although she still doesn’t know how to play craps).

Customer Reviews

Great book
Well worth the money!
A great guide to Vegas and it's in's and out's.
The Hoover dam tour is a must, fantastic sight.

Good tips on gambling, although it's difficult to control yourself when you get going!

The Hotels on the strip are all well worth veiwing. It'll take a few days just to do this.

EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY
IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN OR PLANNING TO GO TO LAS VEGAS THEN THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.

A TRULY EXCELLENT AND INFORMATIVE BOOK.

I'M AFFRAID TO SAY IT DOES NOT GIVE YOU TIPS FOR WINNING THE JACKPOT.

BUT THERE IS PLENTY OF GREAT TIPS WITH AMUSING FACTS.

more pics!
This book really has a lot of information in it; good restaurant guides etc and I don't think I will need to buy another guide book. The best part for me is how to tour the major hotels on the strip in a oner. However, I would have liked some photos as I haven't been to Las Vegas yet (going in november!)and I would have liked to visualise my trip more whilst reading the book.