23/07/2022
Thinking about planning your next vacation to Las Vegas? Before you book those flights, there are some essential insider tips you should know first. As one of the most popular travel destinations in the U.S., most people tend to think they already know all there is to know about traveling to and staying in Las Vegas. But trust us, as a specialist travel agency with many happy clients who have gone and come back from both ends of the spectrum in terms of their experiences in this city, weâve heard some interesting things that you wouldnât find on any official website or brochure. The insider tips below will give you a leg up on what to expect if you do decide to take that trip to the city that never sleeps:
Donât be afraid to haggle and walk away.
Just because you happen to be in a tourist-heavy city doesnât mean you have to just accept every price you are given. In fact, the very opposite is true. Youâre holding all the cards here because you have the option to walk away and find another option thatâs more in line with what youâre willing to spend or is a better deal overall. Weâve heard many horror stories of people who just accepted the first price they were given without trying to haggle or look around a bit. And even though you canât walk away from a lost bet made at a casino, you can walk away from just about anything else in this town without any harm done. Just remember, when you walk away, youâre letting the vendor or person youâre trying to purchase something from know that they are asking too much money for something youâre not willing to pay for. Youâre not being rude; youâre simply letting them know that youâre not willing to pay what theyâre asking for.
The hotels you see on the Strip are most likely fake.
If you walk around outside near the hotels on the Strip, youâll notice that almost all of the hotels you see are âfakeâ and merely a facade for the hotel behind it. This is because hotels in Las Vegas are actually only allowed to be a certain height, so if you see a building that looks way taller than the rest in the area, itâs most likely a facade. The most famous of these facades is the one that houses the New York-New York hotel. Youâll notice that the hotelâs name is written out in letters and lights up on the outside at night. But if you walk around and approach the hotel from all sides, youâll notice that itâs actually just a facade for the hotel behind it.
You can travel to the Grand Canyon inside of one day.
While a lot of people take a trip to the Grand Canyon that includes staying overnight or even a few nights there, you can actually travel to the Grand Canyon and back inside of one day. There are a couple of ways you can do this. The first is by taking a helicopter tour where youâre literally dropped off at the edge of the canyon and then picked up after about an hour. The other way is by taking a bus tour that will drop you off at the edge of the canyon and then pick you up at the end of the day, or later in the evening.
Check exactly where your hotel is located before making a reservation.
Most people donât think twice about where their hotel is located when theyâre booking their trip. But thatâs a mistake because each part of the city is drastically different from the other, and you donât want to end up at a hotel that is far away from the city center that youâll have to spend a lot of time traveling through traffic just to get to the main part of town. We recommend checking out the website Inside Vegas, where you can find the average travel times between any two points in the city and where you can also sort hotels by their location.
Do not rent from any company that requires you to pay in advance.
This is a red flag that you should avoid at all costs. Las Vegas is a city where there are many tourists who travel there on a regular basis. Sadly, there are also scammers who also travel to this city and work out of it. One way that scammers often try to rip tourists off is by renting cars out to them and then not returning the cars to the place they were rented from. If a company requires you to pay in advance, do not rent from them. Theyâre likely a scam, and youâre not going to see your money or your car again.
You may need cash and still have ample credit left over at the end of your trip.
This is something that most people donât think about, but it is a very real possibility. If youâre traveling to Las Vegas with your friends and family, and everyone is splitting the costs of everything, you may find yourself in a situation where you need cash but have already spent all your credit. When this happens, make sure to go to your bank or your credit card company and get a cash advance on your credit card. This isnât free, but it is an option you should keep in mind as a strategy to have on hand just in case you need it.
Your 21-and-over friends will thank you for bringing them here, regardless of their age.
For most people, they think of Las Vegas as a place you go to do bachelor or bachelorette parties, get drunk and act crazy, or go with your friends when youâre 21 or older. But weâve found that people of all ages, including well into their 20s, find a lot of enjoyment in visiting Las Vegas. The city has so much to offer, including entertainment and dining options you wonât find anywhere else. Plus, you can bring your friends and family to the Neon Museum, where you can see tons of classic Vegas signage that was once used.
Bottom line
If you take these Las Vegas travel tips to heart, you wonât have to worry about your next trip to this exciting city. Youâll be prepared for whatever might come your way and have a much better time as a result. So what are you waiting for? Itâs time to start planning your trip and make sure you incorporate these tips for a truly unforgettable experience. Donât forget to read our article about how to travel to Las Vegas for cheap
