A Sampling of Las Vegas, Nevada
Seven major stations exist and are strategically located along the resort strip. The monorail zooms along at the fast pace of 50 mph as it travels on a single rail. Riders catch a glimpse of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Las Vegas Hilton, Flaming and Caesar’s Palace, Harrah’s and Imperial Palace, Bally’s and Paris, and the Sahara.
The monorail operates along this four mile stretch of Vegas nightlife during the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. every day. A convenient and efficient way to travel from one resort to another, the monorail provides a state-of-the-art travel experience despite its driverless state.
The strip hotels of Las Vegas offer a cultural experience unparalleled elsewhere. In fact, the variety is so appealing that choosing just one hotel to stay at while visiting Las Vegas may prove too difficult. Thirty-four different hotels are located along the Las Vegas strip.
Each hotel comes with its own unique set of amenities ranging from five star accomodations that even include deluxe stays for the family pet to the two star accomodations that provide the simple and basic amentites needed for rejuvenating rest periods in between sightseeing, esploring, and simply having fun. Narrowing down your choice of hotel may be as simple as deciding whether you need a fitness room or a pool, a hotel restaurant or a pet boarding service, deluxe room service or cable tv.
Special deals are offered to lure the tourists and visitors to select one hotel over another. Two-for-one dinners are at the top of the enticements. Whatever the pleasure of the hotel guest, Las Vegas has a lot to offer. From a taste of France at the Paris to a sampling of Egypt at the Luxor, a one night stay may not be long enough to sample flavorful French cuisine or gaze upon authentic Egyptian replicas of tombs.
In fact, water worshippers can revel in fifteen spacious acres of a Caribbean style water playground at the Flamingo. Chilean flamingos greet hotel guests who venture out to the wildlife habitat to visit with other fine feathered friends, including swans and African penguins.
The Flamingo’s professional staff offer guests the best in comfort and style. The Spa and fitness center offers a relaxing sauna and a good workout for hotel guests. Dining pleasures include a sampling of sushi at the world famous Hamada od Japan, succulent steak at the Steakhouse 46, or a spicy encounter with Italian cuisine at the Ventuno.
In fact, if you prefer to do as the French do, stay at the Paris. It offers a trip to the top of an authentic replica of the Eiffel Tower, albeit a slightly smaller version. However, this trip presents a stunning view of other well-known landmarks in Las Vegas.
Continue your French experience with a visit to the replica of the Louvre and the famous artwork that it houses. In front of the hotel itself, Napoleon’s victories come to mind as the hotel guest comes face to face with a replica of the Arc de Triomphe. Complete the night with a performance at the Paris Opera House, or rather, with its replica.
However, if you are a shopaholic at heart, then you might want to consider staying at the Luxor Hotel & Casino where Egypt comes alive inside this facade of an Egyptian pyramid. The building boasts thirty levels and twenty-nine quality locations to shop. History buffs will enjoy the Treasure Chamber which offers numerous books and exciting videos detailing early Egyptian life.
Explore a bit of Egypt as you savor the taste of delicious meals at the Pyramid CafÃ?©, the Pharaoh’s Pheast Buffet, or the Nile Deli. Continue the experience with a luxuriating soak in the salts and minerals of the Dead Sea, long known for their restorative powers. Transport your entire being into the past as you gaze upon authentic replicas of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, statues, and vases.
This is just a mere sampling of what Las Vegas has to offer the sightseer or seeker of adventure. Beautiful vistas, bustling metropolis, eclectic cultural experiences- all of these lead to the same thing, an exciting and rewarding stay at one of America’s most popular cities, Las Vegas, Nevada.
