There is perhaps no other place that I enjoy as a vacation destination more than Las Vegas, Nevada. So it may not be surprising that as a travel consultant, I have chosen to become certified as a Las Vegas Destination Specialist by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). While this may not mean that I know “everything” about Vegas off the top of my head, I probably know where to find it. It also means that I have access to special offers negotiated by the LVCVA that may not be available elsewhere, especially on public websites.
So…one might think that with my enthusiasm for Vegas that I would be a dedicated gambler, right? Well, not really. In fact, as much as I love the casino atmosphere, I’ve been known to go a whole day without contributing one dollar to a slot machine or card table. Why? Because there’s usually too much other stuff going on! *smile* I don’t go to Vegas to earn “comps” (complimentary stays) for my gambling play; I go prepared what it takes to have a good time and I am ready to invest in what it takes to do so.
Did you know that gaming now accounts for less than half of the revenue of most Vegas casinos? Dining and entertainment are now each just as prominent…and can even be intertwined at times. This is the beginning of an ongoing series that endeavors to show how one can have an excellent time in Las Vegas well beyond the video poker and blackjack table. So stay tuned and enjoy!
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