Four great things to do in Las Vegas

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The Strip
The Strip is a stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard famous for its concentration of resort hotels and casinos. The Strip is often referred to as Las Vegas although the city is much larger than this. It is considered a scenic route at night and many of the largest hotel, casino, and resort properties in the world are located there. Walking along The Strip one sees enormous hotels, lots of shopping and eating opportunities, and so many colourful people dressed as famous characters from movies, TV, and theatre shows. All in the name of entertainment... it is absolutely well worth it to stroll up and down The Strip, as it shows the Las Vegas everyone talks about.

The High Roller
I have been wanting to go on this gigantic observation wheel for many years and this year (2017) I bought my ticket online ahead of my visit and was so looking forward to the fabulous views of the Nevada desert from all the way out there. The Las Vegas high roller is located on the opposite side of the street from Caesar's Palace. To get to the entrance, walk down a small road with many bars and restaurants. I was lucky and there was really no queue at the entrance to the high roller and I got into my cubicle in no time. The ride takes 30 minutes once around and it goes really slow so you hardly feel it moving. You've got excellent views of the whole strip and you can see how vast and huge the city of Las Vegas really is. You can walk around the cubicle, there is space to sit and there is a recording with facts about the ride and the observation wheel. It is not cheap (I paid 27 USD) but I can really recommend the experience.

Shopping
There are obviously many shopping options in and around the city. I like the outlet shopping mall and there is one on the northern and one on the southern part of the strip, so the choice is yours and all the big names are available in either mall. In addition, I can also recommend a visit to the Fashion Show Mall which is located opposite the Wynn hotels. A large mall with a great selection of shops for all kinds of taste and budgets. Great shopping in Las Vegas!

Oh, and Casinos of course
I tend to forget about the casinos because I'm not really into gambling. But they should definitely be on your To-Do list, even if you just walk through one. All hotel-casinos have public spaces that everyone can visit and it is quite an experience. It makes you curious about this gambling world, how it works, and curious about the people playing. Years ago I tried my luck on the slot machines a little and it is fun. But set yourself a budget and only play with money that would not hurt if you lose it. I somehow don´t often feel tempted to play but it is fun at least once I think.

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Las Vegas

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Every year in August I travel to the crazy city of (link: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=10074&awinaffid=727981&clickref=Las+Vegas&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FTourism-g45963-Las_Vegas_Nevada-Vacations.html text: Las Vegas) for work reasons. I attend a large travel conference where suppliers and buyers from all over the world get together to share the latest updates and news. Las Vegas (often known simply as Vegas) is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada on the Western side of the United States. When people talk about Las Vegas they mainly talk about the 4-mile long strip that's filled with hotels casinos and any form of entertainment you can imagine. The airport is located really close to the city and has great connections all over the world so it's easy to reach. As the conference, I'm attending every year takes place at the Bellagio Hotel and some surrounding hotels, I stay there too. I like coming back and knowing where everything is. I like to have breakfast at the Grand Café in the morning when my jet lag keeps me awake and then I go to the beautiful pool area after work when I've been talking to many industry partners and travel agencies from all over the world. Although I am in the city mainly for work, I'm now sharing some photos about the Bellagio hotel and some ideas of what to do in Las Vegas besides the casinos.

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The Bellagio

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The Bellagio is more than just a hotel... Staying at (link: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=10074&awinaffid=727981&clickref=Bellagio&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g45963-d91703-Reviews-Bellagio_Las_Vegas-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html text: The Bellagio) hotel really is something else. This amazing hotel was opened in October 1998 and has been an icon on the Vegas strip ever since for its grand architecture and stunning water feature. The beautiful fountain in front of the hotel fascinates me every time. Time and time again I take photos and I have so many pictures of this fabulous display now. Upon arrival at the hotel, especially on a Saturday night, it is usually always busy. It is not only a hotel and casino, it is also one of the big sights of the city of Las Vegas. The lobby of the hotel is busy with people taking pictures of the beautiful glass flower ceiling (the flower decoration throughout the hotel is amazing and changes frequently). Additionally, there are of course people staying in the hotel, going to and from the restaurants, and visiting the casino. The Bellagio has a whopping 3950 rooms altogether, combined with 12 restaurants, bars, nightclubs, a huge conference area, shopping, a pool, and a very large casino, it is a hotel dimension that is out of this world. The rooms are large with either king or twin beds, big bathrooms, and lots of space. Wifi is free of charge and guests have views either of the pool area and the Nevada mountains or of the fountain and the Vegas Strip. Wherever you go in the hotel, the staff are friendly, helpful, and attentive which is great. I have personally eaten in four of their restaurants and food and service have always been excellent. My favorite has to be "Yellowtail", the Japanese restaurant which has an outside terrace with direct fountain views. If you get the chance, try it out. It is really something else! The fountains at The Bellagio fascinate me every time. Inspired by Lake Como in Italy they dance to 30 different songs and it always feels really special watching the performance. During the week they run between 3 PM in the afternoon until midnight and at weekends the performances start at lunchtime and also run until midnight. To me, a visit to the fountain is definitely part of the real Las Vegas experience as it is a spectacular show of water, music, and light. And it’s absolutely free for any visitor to enjoy! A Mediterranean-inspired poolside experience that feels like a treat after a day at the conference. Great for a relaxing dip in turquoise waters or to top up your summer tan a little. Five distinctive pool courtyard settings are available for hotel guests as well as a spa, an exquisite garden vista café, private cabanas, and poolside massage treatments. Perfect to get a little holiday feeling even if you are in town for work.

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Four great things to do in Las Vegas

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**The Strip** The Strip is a stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard famous for its concentration of resort hotels and casinos. The Strip is often referred to as Las Vegas although the city is much larger than this. It is considered a scenic route at night and many of the largest hotel, casino, and resort properties in the world are located there. Walking along The Strip one sees enormous hotels, lots of shopping and eating opportunities, and so many colourful people dressed as famous characters from movies, TV, and theatre shows. All in the name of entertainment... it is absolutely well worth it to stroll up and down The Strip, as it shows the Las Vegas everyone talks about. **The High Roller** I have been wanting to go on this gigantic observation wheel for many years and this year (2017) I bought my ticket online ahead of my visit and was so looking forward to the fabulous views of the Nevada desert from all the way out there. The (link: https://www.caesars.com/linq/high-roller?utm_campaign=GMB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_term=HighRoller&utm_content=attractions text: Las Vegas high roller) is located on the opposite side of the street from Caesar's Palace. To get to the entrance, walk down a small road with many bars and restaurants. I was lucky and there was really no queue at the entrance to the high roller and I got into my cubicle in no time. The ride takes 30 minutes once around and it goes really slow so you hardly feel it moving. You've got excellent views of the whole strip and you can see how vast and huge the city of Las Vegas really is. You can walk around the cubicle, there is space to sit and there is a recording with facts about the ride and the observation wheel. It is not cheap (I paid 27 USD) but I can really recommend the experience. **Shopping** There are obviously many shopping options in and around the city. I like the outlet shopping mall and there is one on the northern and one on the southern part of the strip, so the choice is yours and all the big names are available in either mall. In addition, I can also recommend a visit to the (link: https://www.thefashionshow.com/en.html text: Fashion Show Mall) which is located opposite the Wynn hotels. A large mall with a great selection of shops for all kinds of taste and budgets. Great shopping in Las Vegas! **Oh, and Casinos of course** I tend to forget about the casinos because I'm not really into gambling. But they should definitely be on your To-Do list, even if you just walk through one. All hotel-casinos have public spaces that everyone can visit and it is quite an experience. It makes you curious about this gambling world, how it works, and curious about the people playing. Years ago I tried my luck on the slot machines a little and it is fun. But set yourself a budget and only play with money that would not hurt if you lose it. I somehow don´t often feel tempted to play but it is fun at least once I think.

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