Las Vegas
Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Other must-visit attractions in Las Vegas include the Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall that features a nightly light show, and the High Roller Observation Wheel, which offers stunning views of the city from 550 feet in the air. The stakes are high here not only in the casinos but also with the star class luxury, food of the Gods and of course entertainment to satisfy any type of craving. It is addictive so you might need more than a weekend trip to live it all.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- For good service at any restaurant in Las Vegas, a 15% to 20% is the standard. However, if you receive poor service, you can tip a little bit lower.
Taxi- For a fare below $15, it's customary to at least tip your taxi driver $1.
Hotels - A rule of thumb is to tip $2 to $3 per night, or more if you're particularly messy, have kids, or more than two people in the room.
Lingo in Las Vegas
English is the most common language spoken in all American cities. However each city has their own twist on the lingo. If you are visiting it’s good to have a hang of the lingo isn’t it? . So lucky for you, we got you covered. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
86’d = Getting kicked out of a casino for cheating.
Beard= Someone who is betting someone else’s money on their behalf.
Carpet joint = A casino that caters to high rollers. If you aren’t an experienced gambler, avoid carpet joints
Croupier = French for “dealer”. Used in baccarat, craps, and roulette.
Eye in the sky = A one-way surveillance mirror in the casino area
Lingo to fit in.
Slot Zombie = Gambling addict
Excalibur = Las Vegas casino
Spaghetti Bowl = Freeway Interchange
Pogonip = Frozen fog
Get your flirt on!
Tips to meet people while in Vegas.
Although money counts, attention is what you want to create.
You are not paying for the bottles, you are paying for the presentation
Want to make a conversation? Invite her back to your table and don’t forget to invite her friends too.
Start with a compliment and don’t over do it. Start with how great her shoes are!
Be yourself it works better than being too fake.
Transport from Vegas Airport.
There are 4 ways to get from McCarren Airport to the Strip - by private shuttle, bus, airport shuttle and taxi.
Private shuttle/Taxi.
These two methods are the easiest and most convenient mode of transport to the Strip. There are sixteen taxicab companies in Las Vegas, and all of them have specific vehicle colour combinations and vehicle numbers. They offer a flat-rate fee of around $23 USD (€18.50) taxi. However if you get a taxi you must check with the driver about any additional charges.
Shuttle Bus.
Travelling by bus is not the most common mode but is available if necessary. The bus will stop at around 3 to 5 hotels on the way and takes a travel time of about 30 to 40 mins.
The normal bus can also be taken but is usually a more low cost mode and can take long travel times.
Best time to travel.
The best time to visit Las Vegas is from March to May and from September to November.
Forecast your trip.
This is Las Vegas all year round.
Are you ready to plan?
Las Vegas Related.
By Deanna Sameer.
Vegas hotels and casinos re-opened in March and the rush of trendy events happening at this bombshell of a city hasn’t stopped ever since the relaxation of recent covid restrictions. This makes this party city a one-stop-shop for getting in that much needed vacation and dose of adventure after a long travel hiatus.