Welcome to the most exciting and entertaining city in the world, Las Vegas. Nowhere else can you find a city that has all the amenities that only a complete resort destination can offer: luxurious hotels, fine dining, wonderful live entertainment and state-of-the art convention facilities. Las Vegas is a spectacular city, incomparable to any other.

Everything that you would expect from a world-class metropolis, and more, is right here for your pleasure. Las Vegas is a city that has something for everyone. While you are here, make sure to see all the great attractions the city of Las Vegas has to offer. Recognized all over the world, our famous Strip is where tourists can enjoy a walk in the warm desert evening, or take a stroll downtown and view a dazzling light show that spans an entire street — the Fremont Street Experience. You can also get a glimpse of amazing world famous re-creations like erupting volcanoes, the Eiffel Tower and the Sphinx of Egypt.

Orlando is an essential part of any Florida holiday, simple as that. The only problem you'll have is organising your time because, no matter how long you stay, we guarantee you won't manage to visit every attraction you want to. A bit of prior planning goes a long way, so get some kind of rough itinerary together (after all, the anticipation is all part of the excitement!). Within Orlando there are 5 broad areas to stay - each with its own benefits.

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Mini theme parks. One of the most-raved-about roller coasters on the Strip is the Manhattan Express at New York - New York. Expect lots of twists, loops, dives and inversions at about 67 miles per hour. Although it's not a roller coaster, the Big Shot at the Stratosphere gets high marks for scariness. Imagine being strapped into a chair 1,000 feet above the ground, then being launched 160 feet up a tower in two seconds. Another must-see at the Stratosphere is X Scream, which shoots riders 27 feet over the edge of the tower at speeds of up to 30 mph before pulling them back to safety. We recommend riding both at night, so try to keep your eyes open for the spectacular view. In Search of the Obelisk at the Luxor is probably the highest-impact simulator ride in town, competing with Excalibur's Merlin's Magic Motion Machines. For true Trekkies, Star Trek: The Experience is a must. With your admission to one or both rides (Klingon Encounter and BORG Invasion 4D), you'll also see Star Trek costumes and props on display while you wait. And for something completely different, at the Sahara's Cyber Speedway you sit in a real Indy car and "drive" through the streets of Las Vegas at 220 miles per hour. This virtual reality ride is a great way to get rid of road rage.

Las Vegas offers free drinks when you gamble, free lounge acts, free parking and a few free attractions. MGM MIRAGE Resorts has made an art of outdoor exhibits with the Sirens of TI at Treasure Island, the Volcano at the Mirage and the Fountains at the Bellagio. The Rio's Masquerade Village offers a "Show in the Sky" that features live music, singing, dancing, stilt walkers and colorful costumes. This is where everyone gets those metallic beaded necklaces you've been seeing around town. Most observers watch the elaborate show for free, but if you really want to join the fun, pay $9.95, get in costume and party alongside the performers.

Next, for the mushy, sentimental (but they really are cute) attraction, visit the MGM Grand's Lion Habitat. The multilevel viewing area allows you to see several lions and cubs in a lush environment. Another Vegas must-see that is free of charge is the Bellagio's Conservatory, gorgeous any time of the year. The arrangements change based on the season or holiday; you need to go back each time you visit. One caveat: Children younger than 18 cannot enter Bellagio unless accompanied by adults who are guests of the hotel (or who are visiting one of the hotel's attractions, restaurants or shows).

The summers in Las Vegas get hot and the winters are cool, making spring and fall the best, and most popular, times to visit. Between June and September the temperatures get up to 100°F (38°C), and from December to January they drop to around 55°F (13°C). The weather is fairly dry most of the year, but in summer thunderstorms are most common in the summer.