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Resort fees of 35 to 60 USD a night are added on top of the room rate. Compare total prices, not headline rates.
Walking between two neighbouring casinos can take 25 minutes because of the pedestrian bridges. Factor that into show times.
Red Rock Canyon has a timed entry reservation system from October to May. Book online before you drive out.
Tip a dollar or two per drink, and 20 percent at restaurants. Many resorts also add automatic gratuity for larger groups.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Drive out to Red Rock or Valley of Fire at sunrise, then spend the heat of the day indoors. It reverses the usual Vegas day and it works.
Frequently asked questions
Three or four nights. Two for the Strip and shows, and one or two for Red Rock, Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon.
Very. The dining, residency shows, pool scene and nearby desert parks stand on their own.
July and August, because of the heat, and the first weeks of December. Midweek is always cheaper than a weekend.
About 45 minutes by car. A half day trip is plenty, and it combines well with Lake Mead.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
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