Overview of Las Vegas, Nevada

Shimmering from the desert haze of Nevada like a latter-day El Dorado, Las Vegas is the most dynamic, spectacular city on earth. At the start of the twentieth century, it didn't even exist; now it's home to two million people, and boasts nineteen of the world's twenty-five largest hotels, whose flamboyant, no-expense-spared casinos lure in thirty-seven million tourists each year.

Las Vegas has been stockpiling superlatives since the 1950s, but never rests on its laurels for a moment. Many first-time visitors expect the city to be kitsch, but the casino owners are far too canny to be sentimental. Yes, there are a few Elvis impersonators around, but what characterizes the city far more is its endless quest for novelty. Long before they lose their sparkle, yesterday's showpieces are blasted into rubble, to make way for ever more extravagant replacements. A few years ago, when the fashion was for fantasy, Arthurian castles and Egyptian pyramids mushroomed along the legendary Strip; next came a craze for constructing entire replica cities, like New York, Paris, Monte Carlo, and Venice; and the current trend is for high-end properties that attempt to straddle the line between screaming ostentation and "elegant" sophistication.

While the city has cleaned up its act since the early days of Mob domination, it certainly hasn't become a family destination. Neither is Vegas as cheap as it used to be. It's still possible to find good, inexpensive rooms, and the all-you-care-to-eat buffets offer great value, but the casino owners have finally discovered that high-rollers happy to lose hundreds of dollars per night don't mind paying premium prices to eat at top-quality restaurants, while the latest developments are charging room rates of more like $300 than $30 per night.

Although Las Vegas is an unmissable destination, it's one that palls for most visitors after a couple of (hectic) days. If you've come solely to gamble, there's not much to say beyond the fact that all the casinos are free, and open 24 hours per day, with acres of floor space packed with ways to lose money: million-dollar slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette wheels, and much, much more.

Holidays To Pattaya : Guide + Hotels

Pattaya, located on the North Gulf Coast of Eastern Thailand, is a popular tourist resort. Located close to Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, Pattaya could be a vacation destination by itself or an interesting day-trip for those visiting the capital city.
Pattaya is most famous for its clubs and bars, but hosts a variety of family-friendly attractions and activities. With a plethora of hotels and guest houses, and easy access from the capital and airport, Pattaya is a popular weekend getaway for locals and tourists alike. Catering to approximately five million tourists a year, Pattaya is able to offer an excellent range of dining choices, entertainment, and activities. With its colorful mix of people and events, there's something for everyone.

Holidays To Phuket: Guide + Hotels
Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is located south west in the Andaman Sea. It is famous (or infamous) for the wild nightlife and other forms of entertainment of Patong Beach. But at approximately the same size of Singapore, it has a lot more to offer visitors, such as a diverse array of natural wonders and wildlife, also a chance to sample local cuisine and experience village life.
Patong is the vibrant heart of the island, and features many of the attractions of a major city like Bangkok. While many of the big hotels serve international cuisine, there are also many local places with great food at cheap prices. And somewhere in the middle, there are restaurants serving both Thai and Western or fusion dishes. Bangla Road and its lanes are crowded with bars, especially the go-go type, but also a more regular variety for a quiet drink.