Venice, Paris, Greece or Egypt? Millions of tourists take cheap flights to Las Vegas each year to glide down the gondolas of The Venetian or whoosh 140 metres above the Strip on the Eiffel Tower Ride.
Las Vegas used to be all about Blackjack and Roulette, but while gaming is still a big part of the action on the Strip - that 6km stretch between Russell Road and Sahara Avenue - it is now partly about luxe breaks and family hols. Travellers are going for the shopping, high-end spa treatments, celebrity-chef restaurants, and headliner shows.
Beyond the mega-watt Strip, there is plenty of nature to explore. Many travellers pencil in a visit to the Red Rock National Conservation area, Lake Mead National Recreation area and Mount Charleston, all a quick drive from the hotels and casinos.
