Las Vegas - Travel Deals

Las Vegas might be located in Nevada but it clearly is part of some kind of alternative universe. The place has a Paris hotel, a hotel dedicated to New York, a taste of Venice and a whole lot of cheesiness. That is what makes Las Vegas, Las Vegas. Some people love it, others would rather spend a vacation as a prisoner of war. Very few people are completely indifferent about it.

One of the destination-based hotels that is worth visiting while in Vegas is the Monte Carlo, which is described in the following fashion:

Designed after Monte Carlo’s famous Place du Casino, the Las Vegas Monte Carlo Resort & Casino combines European elegance with true Las Vegas style. Sculptured fountains, crystal chandeliers, and Italian marble greet you as you enter the impressive lobby. You’ll find a vast array of gaming here, and when you’re ready to take a break, float down the lazy stream at the Monte Carlo Beach Club.

Sounds delightful, eh? Well, for a limited time Alaska Airlines is offering a deal on stays at the Monte Carlo. Upon arrival, guests will receive a $25 food and beverage credit, two complimentary Spa admissions, $25 Casino Slot Free Play. Restrictions may apply. Valid for arrivals Sunday-Thursday with a minimum 2 night stay. Book by 12/18/2006 and travel between 12/10/2006 and 12/21/2006.

It is interesting to see how various cities are competing for the increasing travel dollars that Gay and Lesbian travelers spend. Orbitz has a section of their Web site dedicated to Gay and Lesbian friendly destinations. The site is currently running a deal where you can save $75 on a trip to Las Vegas, which is one of those places that is eager for Gay and Lesbian travelers.

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Ride the post-Labor Day wave and you can find some awesome deals as hotels, flights and everywhere else empties out, marking the official end of summer.

If you’ve got some flexibility, now’s the time to hit the road, starting in Las Vegas, where you can be singing a sweet tune to Lady Luck - and your bank account - with three star rooms at places like New York, New York for only $90 a night!

The tallest hotel and casino on the Vegas Strip replicates New York’s most famous landmarks and evokes the Big Apple’s sights, sounds, and tastes. In addition to mock skyscrapers, the hotel’s exterior features a 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty and a 300-foot-long, 50-foot-wide replica of the Brooklyn Bridge. This simulated city provides a wide array of affordable and authentic New York cuisine, including Chinese, Italian, American, and Continental selections. The Park Avenue section features glitzy fashion boutiques. The casino has a backdrop of famous New York landmarks and features blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, pai gow poker, and keno. Interspersed with the tables are more than 24,000 slot machines and a race and sports book.

The health spa and fitness center features a massage facility, hot tub, and an outdoor pool. The Coney Island Emporium recreates the amusement park in the early 1900s and features carnival games, shooting galleries, bumper cars, and a rollercoaster. Guests will find a variety of New York-style entertainers on the main floor of the property, including the Times Square Bar with its dueling pianos and packed house. For the sports fanatic, ESPN Zone offers up dozens of televisions, not to mention the whole interactive sports arcade upstairs.

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Top Labor Day Getaways with Orbitz!

Nevada takes two of the top ten Labor Day destinations in Reno and preennial favorite, Las Vegas.

Reno
Gaze at the Sierra Nevada Mountains while you gamble the day and night away. See a show or heat up the casinos in this little town where big-time excitement never sleeps.

Las Vegas
America’s casino capital is the place to go for 24-hour fun. And the slot machines are just the starting point at the lavish resorts along the Vegas Strip. See a hot concert or Broadway-caliber show. Enjoy a fine meal at one of Vegas’ world-class restaurants. For an outdoor adventure, check out Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon.

Top Labor Day Getaways with Orbitz!

Cheap Flights to Nevada

Most visitors go to Las Vegas to gamble and experience luxury hotels and an uninhibited nightlife. Vegas also draws conventions and trade shows to the state, Reno brings in more gamblers, and snowbirds and gamblers flock to Laughlin and Bullhead City.

How legalized gambling came to Nevada goes back to the Comstock Lode. Discovered in 1857, this was the largest silver deposit ever mined. As it was mined out, the population declined, and then the Depression closed the mines. In 1900, in what Lawrence Friedman dubbed “a burst of ingenuity,” Nevada started to legalize things that were illegal in California, and in 1931 legalized gambling as a revenue source and tourist attraction. And it worked.

Nevada does have other attractions. The state is largely untouched wilderness. Most of the wilderness is federally owned, so there’s lots of rugged terrain and desert valleys to explore. Outdoor activities include hiking, climbing, biking, geocaching, and exploring ghost towns. Nevada is also a popular retirement area, with retirement communities that are more like mini-resorts.

Cheap Flights to Nevada

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Travelocity has announced a big drop in summer prices on rooms in Sin City.

Save Now On Las Vegas Hotels Starting At $96 Per Night!

Hotels seem to have a variety of August weekends on promotion - but that isn’t to say there aren’t other days you can grab the deals.

One thing is for certain - if you want some savings, you’ve got to grab ‘em fast, as Travelocity isn’t known for keeping great room rates around for long!

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