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In Vegas, the hotels themselves are the stars of the city
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(ARA) - No doubt about it, gambling is the big draw for nearly everyone who visits Vegas. But attached to some of the hottest casinos in Vegas are some of the most exotic, interesting and luxurious hotels in the world - hotels so interesting in and of themselves that you never even have to set foot on a casino floor to experience the excitement and unique flavor of Las Vegas.
Few other cities in the world boast the concentration of unusual, outlandish, simply over-the-top hotels as Las Vegas. From New York, New York's miniaturization of the famed Manhattan skyline to the Venetian's indoor homage to the canals of Venice, Las Vegas hotels recreate some of the world's most well-known and best-loved tourist attractions.
Even if gambling isn't your thing, a trip to Las Vegas can be a great getaway. Where else in the world can you watch a pirate battle (and the ship sink), stride through a great pyramid or between the paws of the Sphinx, or gasp at a dazzling dancing display of synchronized music, lights and fountains? What's more, there's no charge to explore Las Vegas hotels, and a network of climate-controlled connectors and shuttles make it possible to travel from one hotel to the other without ever stepping outside into the blazing desert heat.
Start your Las Vegas vacation with a visit to a travel Web site like Travelocity.com, where you'll find plenty of information on cheap flights, attractions and Las Vegas hotels. At almost any time of year, you can score a deal on a room that puts you in the heart of the city's most interesting hotels.
Here are some stops you should be sure to work into your itinerary for your Las Vegas hotels tour:
The Grand Canal in the Venetian
Acres of Italian marble, gigantic crystal chandeliers, frescoed ceilings and architecture that evokes the elegance of Venice characterize one of Las Vegas' most unique hotels. Take an authentic gondola ride through an array of boutique shops on the hotel's indoor Grand Canal. Along the canal, you'll find recreations of open-air markets and palazzos that give the famed Italian city a flavor all its own.
The Great Pyramid of Luxor
One of the most striking facades in Vegas, Luxor welcomes visitors with not-quite-life-size reproductions of famous Egyptian landmarks like the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. The hotel also presents some very modern wonders, like the Luxor Sky Beam - a column of light beamed straight into the sky from the pinnacle of the hotel's pyramid. On clear nights, airplanes at cruising altitude can spot the beam from 250 miles away.
The Mirage's volcano
The hotel's décor emphasizes tropical-inspired natural wonders from an aquarium that runs the length of the front desk in the hotel lobby, to Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Perhaps the hottest hot spot is the "volcano" in front of the hotel, which "erupts" with fire, dazzling light and soaring music every night. It's one of the great spectacles of the strip and the only thing it costs is your time - and a willingness to brave the curbside crowds that gather to watch the show.
Treasure Island's pirate show
One of the most beloved free shows on the strip, Treasure Island's pirates perform several times nightly. The most recent iteration of the show has a slew of sirens luring a band of pirates to disaster with their captivating songs. The show features light and sound effects and the spectacle of a life-size pirate ship.
Whatever your taste, you'll find something to enchant and delight your senses in Las Vegas. To find the Las Vegas hotel for you, visit www.travelocity.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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