Las Vegas Family Getaway

Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Commonly referred to as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” it is situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert landscape. The city has giant mega-casino hotels, decorated with lavish care and attention to detail to create a fantasy-like atmosphere. The casinos have names that evoke romance and mystery—Luxor Hotel and Casino, The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, and the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Others evoke popular worldwide destinations, such as: New York-New York Hotel and Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, and The Venetian. There is an abundance of shows and many of the larger casinos now include high-end shopping areas with designer stores.

Opportunities to gamble are found in most places in the Las Vegas metro area, as well as McCarran airport and small supermarkets. However, please be advised that it is state law that all gamblers must be at least 21 years of age. Las Vegas is also the wedding capital of the world. Both parties must have valid ID and the cost is $55 per couple. The Las Vegas Wedding Bureau is open from 9 a.m. to midnight seven days a week, including holidays. No waiting period is required.

Vegas has some of the best climbing in America. Red Rock Canyon is located on the western edge of the Las Vegas city limits and features hundreds of traditional/gear and sport routes. Climbing is possible year-round, though spring and fall tend to be most comfortable.

Passion ignites when the most romantic city in the world is transported to the center of Sin City's Strip. With its replicas of the Arc de Triomphe, a 50-story Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre, Paris Las Vegas is decorated in classic Parisian style, where chandeliers and sophistication abound.The casino is located at the base of the Eiffel Tower and features slot machines, table games, poker, Keno, and a sports book. Guests may take an elevator ride up the Eiffel Tower for panoramic views of the city 460 feet above the ground. Live entertainment includes the comedic hypnosis of Anthony Cools. The spa features a fitness center, sauna, showers, whirlpool, free juices/teas/water, massage therapies, beauty treatments, and beauty salon. A slew of shopping options are had at the Bally's-Paris Promenade and Le Boulevard. The two-acre rooftop pool area features a French Garden, outdoor pool, whirlpool, poolside services, and cabana rentals. Other amenities include golf arrangements, a business center, laundry services, and a walkway to the resort's sister property, Bally's Las Vegas. Dining options include Ah Sin, the seasonal du Parc, Eiffel Tower Restaurant (at the top of the monument), JJ's Boulangerie, and more.

This truly amazing state-of-the art aquarium has sharks, alligators, monitor lizards and other amazing creatures living in more than 1,000,000 gallons of salt water at the Mandalay Bay Resort. You will enjoy a beautiful display of blue sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, eels and a remarkable jellyfish display with black lights. Tickets are USD15.95 for adults; USD10.95 for children 12 years and above and free for children younger than 4. This is a must-see exhibit for the whole family.