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Las Vegas Nevada

Some say you can party on the Las Vegas Strip for 25 cents a day, although, that’s assuming your first slot machine play hits the jackpot. However, if you are considering Vegas travel, then you should know that even people who don’t gamble at all and generally travel rather frugally can live like kings on a limited budget. Hotel flight packages can be surprisingly inexpensive and there are many Vegas shows that are totally free! Unlike other cities, where you wouldn’t dare walk into a hotel-resort without a room booked, the Vegas hotels invite passersby to stop inside, marvel at the exquisitely ornate architecture, shop a little, have a bite to eat and perhaps even play a round of craps.

To find cheap Las Vegas travel airfare, your best bet is to check out the discount sites online, some of which are, www.hotwire.com, www.expedia.com, www.cheaptickets.com, www.priceline.com, www.kayak.com, www.travelocity.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.cheapoair.com and www.orbitz.com. The cheapest Las Vegas Nevada fares leave on Sunday and return on Wednesday or Thursday. By being flexible and checking your departure/arrival dates a few days forward and a few days afterward may save you as much as $400. If you want to leave during a popular time of year, then booking early will save you lots! Try to avoid early morning and early evening flights if you can. Flying overnight can save you a ton if you can handle it. Unlike most vacation destinations, Las Vegas doesn’t have an “off season,” since the weather is so agreeable all year round. However, be careful to avoid the occasional, major Las Vegas convention, sporting event, college Spring break or poker tournament! You may also save big by booking an all-inclusive package at www.vegasall.com.

The beauty of traveling to Vegas is the amount of free attractions and Las Vegas shows that are available. At The Bellagio Hotel, there is a magnificent indoor conservatory and an impressive outdoor “dancing fountain” show that is choreographed to music every 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the 54-foot-high volcano erupts at The Mirage every night, which is an impressive sight. The Sirens Battle at Treasure Island is good eye-candy for guys and may be cool for little ones, but will undoubtedly disappoint your “Pirates of the Caribbean” loving teen.

You can check out the lion display at MGM Grand and the flamingos at The Flamingo Hotel at no cost. Twelve million lights shine on Fremont Street, with a special display every 30 minutes. Circus Circus has acts every half hour as well, with hire wire walkers, clowns and magicians touring the building. Perhaps the best free Vegas strip show is the Masquerade in the Sky at The Rio, where sky-high dancers and pulsating music meet. Sci-fi loving, techno music fans will love that there’s no cover to get into Mandalay Bay’s Eyecandy Sound Lounge & Bar.

You may have heard that you can score free alcohol while gambling in any Las Vegas casino. Hello, that’s part of what makes Vegas travel so enticing! Even though the drinks are free, it is customary to tip the waitress $1, although if you tip $2 or more, you can rest assured you’ll get more free drinks than usual. If you want to save money, then try to avoid the clubs. Some good spots for hanging out and drinking lower-priced drinks include Canaval Court (Harrah’s), Margaritaville (Flamingo), Trader Vic’s (Miracle Mile Shops), ESPN Zone (New York-New York) and Slots of Fun. At Nine Fine Irishmen (New York-New York), you can find a pint of Guinness for $6 and The Bunkhouse in downtown Las Vegas is a cheap traveler’s bar just one block from the USA Hostel.