Girl About the Globe
New feature by Lisa Eldridge, travel journalist specialising in solo female travel.
www.girlabouttheglobe.com
Going Solo in Las Vegas
Okay confession time. I actually haven’t been yet but this is the place I am defi nitely going to go for my next BIG birthday!
Why do I want to go to Vegas? It has hot weather and lots of fun, day or night. Known as Sin City, this bustling location in the middle of the Nevada Desert is great for us women who want a break from the outside world.
Of course, Vegas is know for its casinos, and being a newbie to gambling I may have to practice my skills on some online casinos here in the UK before I hit those blackjack tables. But luckily, not really being a gamer, the city has a whole host of other entertaining activities, from spas to shopping districts for me to indulge in.
Caesar’s Palace More than just the fi lm set for The Hangover, Caesars Palace boasts its very own shopping centre, food court and concert hall. The walk along The Forum has a pick of fashion outlets (complete with swirly escalators) and delicious restaurants. - there’s even a Cheesecake Factory. You can even witness a live Fall of Atlantis production, which shows every half an hour and features real fi re (yes please!)
Dizzying Heights And of course, there’s the adrenalin rides: the New York New York Hotel has its own rollercoaster towering over the city’s famous Strip. At over $10, it’s fairly expensive, but it’s meant to be worth it for the experience.
The Stratosphere has breathtaking sights of the Bellagio, where you can experience the views of Las Vegas for more than a few seconds or you can head over to the Venetian and more from over 800 feet in the
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air, courtesy of the tower’s ‘Top of the World’ revolving restaurant.
See a Show Vegas was once famed for its late night shows with the Rat Pack – but nowadays, you’re far more likely to see a huge theatre production such as Rock of Ages or Cirque du Soleil. Shows often take place at the Strip’s famous hotels, with stars taking residency in Caesars Palace and Planet Hollywood, so I’ll defi nitely make sure I check out the shows when I visit.
Take in the Sights Something which must not be missed is the Bellagio Fountains. Going off every fi fteen minutes until midnight, this gorgeous display attracts visitors from around the world. There’s also street entertainers though, who only work for tips.
Having a sweet tooth, I will defi nitely be taking a trip to M&M’s World, where there are three fl oors of just about every M&Ms product – even I don’t eat them all, it’s meant to be a great colourful photo opportunity.
Relax and Unwind My top hotel for Vegas has to be the iconic MGM Grand. Perfect for solo travellers (although I will hopefully have friends with me at the time), the hotel has a 6.5 acre pool and a health spa, giving you the chance to relax after a hard day’s exploring or hard night’s partying.
But if you’re thinking about travelling alone to Las Vegas, it is defi nitely doable. Vegas isn’t just about hen weekends or lads’ holidays – you can have just as much fun by yourself, day or night. Just remember – don’t bet what you can’t aff ord to lose and keep a watch on at all times, as time really does fl y when you’re having fun!
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