Las Vegas, USA

Country: United States of America
Location(s): Las Vegas
Date of Visit: Easter 2007
Means of Transport: Southwest Airlines

USA Details
Population: 301,874,000
Government: Federal Constitutional Republic
Primary Language(s): English, Spanish
Primary Religion(s): Protestant, Catholic
Currency: US Dollar



Well, what can I say about Vegas. This was scheduled in one of my trips as an unnecessary stop, but we had to do it seeing as we were so close. I was expecting a dirty, cheesy, trashy and cheap-looking city that would not even be worth a mention. Quite the contrary. I fell in love with Vegas, and I can't even gamble or drink. The place is surprisingly beautiful. Every casino has its own charm and appeal that is sophisticated and gives a sense of class, not corruption and filth.

This made the first steps inside each lobby enchanting to see the extravagant decor and attractions that try to bring people in. My personal favorites were the ones that really exuded a Bond-like quality. The interior of Wynn was pretty awesome as well as the Bellagio. You really notice how much money is loose around Vegas with all the little details in each hotel. Like the canals at the Venetian or the Coliseum at Caesars or the pirate ship at TI (the hotel we stayed at).

The thing that was so worth doing, for only 10 bucks, was the walk north to get to the Stratsophere tower. On a beautiful low 90s day that I visited, I got panoramic views of the entire LV basin area and an awesome sight of the strip all the way to Mandalay Bay.

I mean, you know that these casinos try to get every cent out of you, the lack of clocks or daylight on the casino floor, however, some of my preconception existed in the form of the numerous pamphlets for prostitutes littered across the street. But these are easily ignored and did not hamper my enjoyment of the fastest growing city in the United States, I would go back in a flash. It surprised me, and I love it. Its like disneyland for grownups!