- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Revised edition edition (4 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0470460296
- ISBN-13: 978-0470460290
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 12.7 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #7 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > United States > States > Nevada > Las Vegas
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- In 2008, Las Vegas hosted 37.5 million visitors according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
- Global Travel Industry News and Forbes Traveler rank Las Vegas as the #2 most popular U.S. destination to visit calling it "America′s favorite playground".
- The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas ranks over 100 hotels and casinos– the most offered by any other guidebook for the destination, providing complete detailed descriptions of each casino hotel.
From the Back Cover
The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2010
For Travelers Who Want More Than the Official Line!
Hotels & attractions, ranked and rated Insider tips that save you time & money
Bob Sehlinger
"Best Travel Series of the Year" —Booklist
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®
"A Tourist′s Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun–Times
"Indispensable"
—The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits
offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide ®:
1 Over 100 hotels and casinos rated and ranked — the most offered by any guidebook — plus proven strategies for getting the best rate
2 Complete detailed descriptions of each casino and casino hotel
3 In–depth critical reviews of Las Vegas′ 60 best shows and 30 top nightspots — the most offered by any guidebook
4 Detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants — a complete dining guide within the guide, plus the best buffets rated and ranked
5 Fifty pages of gambling tips from how to play, recognize sucker games, and cut the house advantage to the bone
Sample Rating
Cirque du Soleil′s LOVE ....1/2
Appeal by Age Under 21 ... 21–37 .... 38–50 ... 51+ .....
host casino and showroom?Mirage—LOVE Theater; # 702–792–7777 or 800–963–9634; www.mirage.com or www.cirquedusoleil.com
Type of show Circus based on music of the Beatles. Admission $69 (upper level), $93.50 (obstructed view), $99 (upper–mid), $125 (mid–level), $150 (floor level). Cast size 60. Night of lowest attendance Monday. Usual show times Thursday–Monday, 7 and 10 p.m. Dark Tuesday and Wednesday. Topless No. Duration of presentation 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a brilliantly written travel guide to Vegas. It covers everything you could possibly want to know as a traveller to Vegas, in comprehensive & perfectly measured detail. It really fills in the gaps that most travel guides unwittingly omit.
For instance on tipping it covers not just when to tip but how little or how much in real life situations: get a taxi a short distance and tip upwards of the normal 10-15% to make up for the driver's wait in the line. But when getting a hotel room, don't bother tipping more then usual just because the bellboy turns on all the lights, the aircon and checks the water pressure in your shower (lol)!
It lists the average daytime and nighttime temps for when you're considering staying as well as what clothes to wear and then details the dates & locations of every major convention, so you'll know when rooms are most likely to be going at a premium rate. The most useful web links are given to show you how and where to get the best prices and discounts on everything from shows, rooms, car rental to dinner. Check in on a weekday and you'll save up to 20% on your stay at many hotels.
This guide really shines above most in its treatment of real life minutiae which will prove invaluable knowledge to you as a traveller. With it, you'll know all the tricks and lowdown as if you are a well wizened visitor. The authors really have thought of everything you could possibly want to know about Vegas, whether you're coming solely to gamble or bringing a family in tow. On gambling there is just as comprehensive a rundown of what's what; e.g., for single zero roulette, go to the 24hour table at Stratosphere.
No savvy visitor to Vegas should be without this guide! Hmmm, now if only I could win the satellite tournament package to the this year's WSOP...
For instance on tipping it covers not just when to tip but how little or how much in real life situations: get a taxi a short distance and tip upwards of the normal 10-15% to make up for the driver's wait in the line. But when getting a hotel room, don't bother tipping more then usual just because the bellboy turns on all the lights, the aircon and checks the water pressure in your shower (lol)!
It lists the average daytime and nighttime temps for when you're considering staying as well as what clothes to wear and then details the dates & locations of every major convention, so you'll know when rooms are most likely to be going at a premium rate. The most useful web links are given to show you how and where to get the best prices and discounts on everything from shows, rooms, car rental to dinner. Check in on a weekday and you'll save up to 20% on your stay at many hotels.
This guide really shines above most in its treatment of real life minutiae which will prove invaluable knowledge to you as a traveller. With it, you'll know all the tricks and lowdown as if you are a well wizened visitor. The authors really have thought of everything you could possibly want to know about Vegas, whether you're coming solely to gamble or bringing a family in tow. On gambling there is just as comprehensive a rundown of what's what; e.g., for single zero roulette, go to the 24hour table at Stratosphere.
No savvy visitor to Vegas should be without this guide! Hmmm, now if only I could win the satellite tournament package to the this year's WSOP...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good book with loads of information including details of the new resorts and casinos being built in Sin City. Book also includes details on shows, dining, gambling, shopping, sightseeing, tours etc. Book could have done with a few more pictures I guess to make the reading experience more exciting, however overall I give this book two thumbs up for delivering what it says on the cover.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a really big book packed with everything you need to know about Las Vegas. The commentary is very detailed but also written in a way that is very entertaining. The descriptions of each hotel, restaurant, attraction etc. were spot on. I especially liked the tips that the author includes which has everything from tipping etiquette to buffet line strategy. Highly recommended (but don't expect to be able to carry it around with you as it's quite heavy).
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this book is a really good read prior to a first trip to Vegas. Very informative and detailed, and as there is so much to see and do in Vegas, it is good to know what is there,... Read more
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This is an absoulute must for anyone preparing to visit Sin City.It has everything , detailed hotel descriptions , where to dine , show reviews , a tipping guide , if you need to... Read more
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