The rest of our time in Vegas was spent seeing and doing the iconic things, as expected of first-timers. We took advantage of the free entertainment and attractions along The Strip – the pirate show at Treasure Island; the musical fountains and the botanical garden of The Bellagio; the Fountain of Trevi replica, the Atlantis Aquarium, and the Atlantic animatronics show at Caesar’s Palace; the “Lake of Dreams” show at Wynn’s; the exploding volcano at The Mirage (which was sad

One thing that my husband did not want to miss in Las Vegas was the Big Apple Coaster ride at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino. At first, he just wanted to see it. And then, he decided he wanted to go on it…at the last minute. So desperate was he that we took a taxi from one end of the Strip to the other just to make it on time, for it was almost the ride’s closing time. He mad-dashed to the ticket booth as soon as we arrived at the hotel. He was fortunate that the lin

My family and I are non-gamblers, and our nine-year-old niece was with us on this trip. So, for the most part, we just skipped the casinos, even the slot machines of Las Vegas. But Vegas is really so much more than its “Sin City” reputation. It could also be a fun city for families. And if you are a savvy traveler, you would know how to enjoy your time there without splurging so much. In fact, we only splurged on three things – a Cirque du Soleil show, an expensive buffet di

Luxury casinos. Wild parties. Spectacular stage shows. Big celebrity concerts. Bright neon marquees. Loud music. Flamboyant outfits. Endless buffets. Bottomless cocktails. These are the things that come to mind when you think of Las Vegas. Or, think Ocean’s 12 or Hangover . As an introvert, these are the things that I usually avoid. You could, therefore, say that going to Las Vegas is not exactly in my bucket list. It’s funny, because a lot of people I know here in North Ame