Destination information
Las Vegas Holidays 2012 / 2013
Welcome to 21st century Las Vegas! Top-notch singers, magicians and tribute acts, have replaced the tacky lounge acts of the past. There are state-of-the-art theatres where you can catch amazing performances by thrilling entertainers, like Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil®. Vegas is also home to a host of new theme parks and thrill rides, decadent pool complexes with private cabanas, and outstanding golf courses. Incredible new hotels offer the very best in luxury service and amenities. The city has become a can’t-miss shopping destination, from designer flagship stores and trendy little boutiques to factory outlets and retail chains. Vegas is also making its mark on the fine dining scene, with celebrity chefs bringing their considerable talents to the city. In addition, don’t forget the real reason everyone comes to Vegas - to court Lady Luck at one of the city’s hundreds of casinos. Las Vegas is truly a 24-hour-a-day town where the action never stops!
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Eats & Drinks
When it comes to food, there’s something for everyone - from traditional diners to cool burger joints to gorgeous five-star fine dining. If you just can’t decide where to begin, there’s always the classic all-you-can-eat casino buffet!
Fun & Games
Liven up your holiday with a helicopter ride over The Strip, take in the Fremont Street light show, see your favourite headliner in concert, make the scene at the hottest bars and nightclubs, or head outside the city to visit the Grand Canyon or the Hoover Dam.
Non-Drivers
No wheels? No problem. Our holiday packages offer airport transfer to and from your hotel for a small additional charge. Alternatively, you can pay to take a shuttle bus up and down The Strip or ride the monorail that runs from the MGM Grand to the Sahara Casino.
Please note: Hotels require a valid credit card upon check in to cover incidental charges. At least one person in each room must be aged 21 years or over.
Transfers
We provide airport transfers at a return cost of £13 per person.
Private Limo Transfers
Your star power will shine with our limousine service! A private limo will pick you up at the airport and deliver you straight to your hotel - no waiting for other passengers or sharing the ride with strangers. You’ll be on the casino floor in no time!
Private sedan: Maximum of 4 passengers costs £37 per car each way
Private limo: Maximum of 8 passengers costs £79 per car each way
Getting Around
Want to get the most out of your holiday in Las Vegas? Book one of our 7-night flight and car hire holiday packages and you’ll be free to explore the city and surrounding areas in your very own car. You can choose to collect your hire car right at the airport or pick it up later. We even offer vehicle upgrade options - imagine cruising The Strip in a convertible or luxury sedan.
Please note: Most Las Vegas hotels offer free parking for guests. Check with your hotel for details.
Video of Las Vegas
Check out our great video of Las Vegas below.
Postcards from... Top ideas from our travel experts
Our Top 5 hotels
As soon as you walk into the spectacular glass-domed conservatory, which leads into the lobby with its display of 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers, you are assured of a memorable stay. This stylish, luxurious resort is modelled on an elegant Italian village. There is a superb array of dining choices, including 8 fine-dining restaurants offering gourmet cuisine in a variety of styles.
The MGM doesn't call itself grand lightly. From the 45ft, 100,000lb bronze lion statue which perches atop a 25ft pedestal and the 6.6-acre swimming pool area to the four 30-storey towers that house the 5,034 Art Deco-styled guest rooms, this hotel is grand in all senses of the word!...
The Mirage is the legendary Las Vegas mega-resort offering the ultimate in playful relaxation and seductive exhilaration. This Favourites hotel situated in the centre of The Strip offers chic amenities and superior customer service. Enjoy The Mirage’s newly renovated guest rooms and suites, featuring stylish comfort complemented with ultra-modern amenities and elegant upgrades.
What a unique place! The lifts ascend diagonally up the pyramid wall and the beam of light that shines from the top can be seen from 10 miles up in space. Vegas gets hotter than Egypt in the summer, so you’ll appreciate the 5-acre pool area with 4 pools, 4 Jacuzzis, as well as a new Adult VIP pool section.
In glitzy Vegas style, they've spent millions transforming the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino into a fantastic palace of celebrity cool. You'll feel just like an A-lister in your sleek, film-themed room with its massive, flatscreen HDTVs, marble and granite bathrooms and retro-chic features.
Additional info
Platinum offer
Book a stay at a Las Vegas Platinum Hotel and receive complimentary entry into the Virgin Holidays v-room when departing from London Gatwick or Manchester airports only. Entry is subject to availability at time of booking. Offers are subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.
Key Dates
Feb - Presidents' Day
Feb - The Oscars
Apr - Easter
May - Memorial Day
Jul - Independence Day
Sep - Labour Day
Oct - Columbus Day
Nov - Veterans Day
Nov - Thanksgiving Day
Dec - Christmas Day
Weather and climate
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Getting there
Daily direct flights from London Gatwick, and 2 direct flights a week from Manchester.(Sun & Thurs).
Concierge Service - exclusive to Virgin Holidays customers
This exclusive service puts you in touch with our resort reps before you even leave the UK, allowing you to ask questions, check out facts and purchase a complete range of excursion tickets from our experts on the ground.
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