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Guide Article / Hotels in Las Vegas

Cheap Alternatives in Las Vegas

Locals' Hotels Most residents of Las Vegas—the locals—never go anywhere near the Strip. They prefer to play, eat, be entertained, and occasionally stay at casino-hotels in their own…

Guide Article / Hotels in Las Vegas

Family-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Vegas is simply not a good place to bring kids. Most of the major hotels no longer offer babysitting, and fewer offer discounts for…

Guide Article / Hotels in Las Vegas

Neighborhoods in Las Vegas

South Strip The southern third of the Strip, from roughly Russell Road to Harmon Avenue, is home to some of the biggest and most extravagant hotels in the world. Best For: First-time…

Guide Article / Hotels in Las Vegas

Tips on Accommodations in Las Vegas

The Big Picture With a few exceptions in the very expensive category, most hotel rooms in Las Vegas are pretty much the same. After you factor in location and price, there isn’t that…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Las Vegas

Buffets in Las Vegas

Like so much else that was Vegas tradition, buffets have evolved. Gone, mostly, are the days of trays and cafeteria-style lines serving heaping mounds of warmed-over blandness at…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Las Vegas

Tips on Dining in Las Vegas

Getting In -- There are tricks to surviving dining in Vegas. If you can, make reservations in advance, particularly for the better restaurants. (You might get to town, planning to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Las Vegas

The Lounge & Bar Scene in Las Vegas

In addition to the many bars and lounges at street level, you might also check out the incredible nighttime view at the bars and lounges atop the Stratosphere Casino Hotel &…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Las Vegas

Dance Clubs in Las Vegas

In many ways, especially monetarily, the nightclub scene in Vegas has eclipsed famous party spots like Ibiza, New York, and Los Angeles. Almost every hotel has at least one club and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Las Vegas

Hotel Shopping Arcades in Las Vegas

Just about every Las Vegas hotel offers some shopping opportunities. The following have the most extensive arcades. The physical spaces of these shopping arcades are always open, but…

Guide Article / In Depth in Las Vegas

Today in Las Vegas

No major city in America has reinvented itself as many times, especially in such a short period, as Las Vegas. Just look at the recent decades. In the ’80s, it was a discount…

Guide Article / In Depth in Las Vegas

History in Las Vegas

For many years after its creation via a land auction in 1905, Las Vegas was a mere whistle-stop town. That all changed in 1928 when Congress authorized the building of nearby Boulder…

Guide Article / In Depth in Las Vegas

Food & Drink in Las Vegas

For a long time, Vegas was considered an epicurean wasteland, a place where prime rib that cost more than $4.99 was considered haute cuisine, and all-you-can-eat buffets dominated the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Las Vegas

Neighborhoods in Brief in Las Vegas

South StripFor the purposes of organization, we’ve divided the Strip into three sections. The South Strip can be roughly defined as the portion of the Strip south of Harmon Avenue,…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Las Vegas

Hoover Dam & Lake Mead in Las Vegas

30 miles SE of Las Vegas This is one of the most popular excursions from Las Vegas, visited by upward of 7 million people annually. Why should you join them? Because Hoover Dam is…

Guide Article / Gambling in Las Vegas

Dealer Tips in Las Vegas

Memories of a Longtime Dealer Lou has been a part of the gaming industry for over 40 years, the first 20 of which he spent as a dealer in Las Vegas. "My favorite places were the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Las Vegas

Off the Beaten Track in Las Vegas

It’s really hard to overlook the Strip—after all, a number of people have spent billions and billions of dollars to ensure that you don’t—but there are still some surprisingly unusual…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Las Vegas

Culinary Tours in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a mecca for food lovers, offering endless opportunities to gorge oneself on virtually every type of cuisine, from cheap eats to gourmet meals. This itinerary presumes you…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Mid-Hudson Valley

Rhinebeck in Mid-Hudson Valley

A historic, gracious small town marked by the oldest inn in America, the Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck is one of the most visitor-friendly spots along the Hudson. It has an expanding number…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Mid-Hudson Valley

Kingston in Mid-Hudson Valley

New York State's first capital, the old Dutch town of Kingston, on the west bank of the Hudson, has two distinct historic areas of great interest to visitors. In uptown Kingston is the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Antalya

Beaches in Antalya

Located below Mermerli Park at the eastern end of Kaleiçi is Memerli Plaji (entrance through the Memerli Restaurant, entrance 8TL includes lounges and umbrellas), a miniature beach…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Vancouver

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Vancouver

Checking out the spectacular views along the Seawall: On a sunny day, everyone heads to the Seawall, a 22km (13.5-mile) paved pathway that starts at the Vancouver Convention Centre in…

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Neighborhoods in Vancouver

Downtown & Yaletown Downtown -- the financial district, the area around Canada Place convention center and cruise-ship terminal, the central shopping-business area around Robson…

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Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Vancouver

Granville's Greatest Hits Even though the bustling Public Market  makes a fine destination in itself, Granville Island offers much more. To really get a feel for this neighborhood,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Vancouver

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Vancouver

Books The following is a list of some titles that will give you a deeper insight into the multicultural richness of Vancouver and Victoria:The Black Canoe: Bill Reid and the Spirit…

Guide Article / In Depth in Vancouver

Today in Vancouver

When people all over the world tuned into the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and caught their first glimpse of sunny Vancouver, they saw a city that was finally coming into its own.…