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WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO...

TOURIST BOARDS:

• Las Vegas Convention & Visitors' Authority: The official visitors’ website offering a host of information on the city and its unique attractions.

AIRLINES:

• Maxjet: The airline where all the seats are business class, and premium service and comfort is paramount.

ACCOMMODATION:

• Bally’s Las Vegas: Comfortable hotel on the Strip, home of the very popular topless revue, Jubilee.

• Bellagio: Stylish, 5-star hotel on the Strip, modelled on the famous Italian destination, and replete with the magical dancing fountains.

• Imperial Palace: For those on a budget, offers central location on the Strip.

• Las Vegas Hilton: Contemporary hotel that was once home to Elvis's famous Vegas performances, now the home of Star Trek: The Experience.

• Luxor: Fun hotel with Egyptian-themed rooms.

• New York New York: Hotel themed on New York, particularly popular with a younger crowd.

• Paris Las Vegas: Romantic hotel on the Strip. Fabulous French theming, with a half-size exact replica of the Eiffel tower!

• Platinum: Newly-opened non-gaming hotel close to the Strip that offers spacious suites at reasonable rates.

• Rio: Spacious rooms and carnival fun at this off the Strip hotel.

• Venetian: Transport yourself to the romance and style of Venice; the hotel is an amalgam of classic Venetian buildings. Enjoy an authentic gondola ride along the hotel’s canals!

ATTRACTIONS, EVENTS & TOURS:

• Angel’s Gate Tours: Offer high quality, fun and insightful tours of the spectacular Grand Canyon.

• Atomic Testing Museum: Fascinating and highly informative museum that tells of the history of Nevada’s Atomic Tests.

• Cirque du Soleil: Cirque’s unique brand of theatricality and acrobatics can be enjoyed at their numerous Vegas shows.

• Flying Elvi: Troupe of skydivers that dress as Elvis!

• Gamblers’ Anonymous: A fellowship support group for compulsive gamblers.

• Gamblers’ General Store: Fabulous store with a treasure trove of gambling paraphernalia.

• Graceland Wedding Chapel: The original Elvis wedding - take your vows alongside one of the best Elvis impersonators in town, Brendan Paul.

• Guggenheim Las Vegas: Take in some high culture at the Las Vegas Guggenheim, with changing exhibitions throughout the year.

• The Las Vegas Monorail: Modern transport system that runs the length of the Strip.

• Liberace Foundation & Museum: Wonderful museum that charts the life – and showbiz glamour – of Mr. Showmanship, Liberace.

• A Little White Wedding Chapel: Chapel where Britney Spears (briefly) married, famed for its drive-thru weddings.

• Ms. Senior America: Beauty pageant that celebrates the "age of elegance".

• Maverick Helicopters: Unforgettable and first rate helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas Strip at sunset.

• National Park Service: Official website for America’s national parks, including the Grand Canyon.

• The Neon Museum: Fantastic collection of old Vegas signs – a photographer’s dream. Visits by appointment only.

• Nevada Test Site: Fascinating and highly informative museum that tells of the history of Nevada’s Atomic Tests.

• Rat Pack Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey & Dean: Original tribute show to Vegas’ wild boys of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

• Rick Thomas: Vegas illusionist who employs Bengali tigers in his show.

• Scenic Airlines: For scenic flights from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon.

• Stratosphere: Visit Vegas' tower for spectacular views of the Strip, and the chance to experience the world’s highest thrill rides.

• The World’s Largest Gift Shop: Wacky souvenirs galore at the world’s largest gift shop.

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