Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #122825 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Synopsis
Las Vegas used to be one of America's best-kept secrets. But the secret's out. More and more Brits know that this unique, glitzy, glamorous town is a great holiday experience. Whether they want to go to indulge themselves in the luxury of the themed hotels, try their hand in the casinos, enjoy hunting for bargains in the designer outlets, or to experience the breathtaking deserts and canyons, everyone is catered for here. Like all our "Brit Guides", it puts the tourist first and explains exactly what needs to be known to make the holiday one in a million.

Customer Reviews

A Brit's Guide to Las Vegas
Having been to Las Vegas last year I still found this book extremely interesting and an excellent guide to the city and its attractions. The website references are fantastic and allow you to investigate further. The 'Brit Tips' in the book are topical and as the book is updated yearly you know that the information is current. A great guide and I will definately be using the money off coupons at the back on my next visit to Las Vegas.

A Good Introduction
This is a good intro to Vegas for those who are going for the first time. There's not much depth about any particular subject but it covers the highspots that will be of interest to the first time UK visitor. As many UK tourists combine Vegas with a jaunt to California (San Francisco/Los Angeles) there is a section in the book devoted to this.
I agree that for more in depth info and a less starry eyed view the Unofficial Guide is excellent (I'm on my second edition).

Don't Bother
I didn't really rate this as a guide to Las Vegas. It seemed to describe everything as 'fantastic!' or 'stunning!' and reminded me of marketing material as opposed to an objective view of the hotels/casinos and attractions in the area. Also, strangely, it included a large section on California and a map of Disneyland. I read through the brit's guide once and then relied on the Unofficial Guide, edited by Bob Sehlinger which was objective and much more informative.
Oh, just to add, the money off vouchers in the book are a bit of a awizz. The voucher for the Hard Rock expired in 2001, whilst the vouchers for the Desert Passage and Fashion Show Mall are for free shopping guides - which you can pick up free anyway.