13 Las Vegas Tips and Tricks for First Timers
Read on for my top Las Vegas tips so you can be prepared for what is going to be one of the craziest trips of your life…
Las Vegas is the land of excess – money, gambling, drinking, flash cars, rock stars…
So unless you have a massive budget to spend and no pride, you need to think wisely about how much money you want to come home with, and what exactly you want to bring with you – dignity anyone?
I’ve been to Vegas twice now, and survived, so here are a few Vegas tips to ensure you have fun in Las Vegas, right up until the second you leave.
1. Don’t get too drunk
Drinks are free pour in Las Vegas, and even though they’re mega, mega expensive, they do give you a lot. The drunker you are the more you’ll want to spend – simples.
I’ve heard some horrific stories of drunken shenanigans in Vegas, that’s all I’ll say. Once you’ve been to Vegas you’ll see that The Hangover is actually quite believable. You’ll understand that yes, it’s totally understandable to wake up with a tiger in your room.
One of my friends woke up in hospital with a $3000 medical bill for the few hours he was there – that was sad.
Also, watch yourself in the clubs. A few friends in my party the second time I went were totally scammed with where the decimal point was when they put their pins in to use their cards.
If you do happen to overindulge, check out these great places for a cheap Vegas breakfast the day to get your head back in the game.
2. Book your tickets in advance
My friend and I finally decided that yes, we would fork out $200 to see Celine Dion at Caesar’s Palace, and then when we went to book it was totally sold out. Cue us spending that kind of money on Tequila instead. Gutted.
If there’s a show you want to see in Vegas, make sure to get your order in well in advance.
I ended up going to watch Ka, a Cirque du Soleil show which although impressive didn’t give me the butterflies of excitement old Celine would’ve.
If ever I go back I’m definitely going to see the Love show by The Beatles, and I’d love to see Britney too. Make sure you time your visit right for the shows you want to see if you’re there for less than a week, and book yourself in as soon as you book your flights.
