Las Vegas Vacation Deals

Once a dusty, desert town in Nevada, Las Vegas is now a playground of big hotels, outrageous neon lights and outlandish personalities. Its transformation into a gambling hotspot began in 1931, when the first gaming license was issued. Since then, Vegas has continued to expand and evolve, from a post-war gangsters’ paradise and favored hangout of the mid-’60s Rat Pack to a glittering spectacle. 

The themed hotels of Vegas are legendary. Experience ancient Rome at Caesars Palace or climb aboard a gondola at the Venetian. Marvel at the Mirage’s erupting volcano, see The Big Apple’s skyline at New York-New York, or drink a cocktail at the top of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris hotel. 

While it’s known as Sin City, Vegas is more than gambling and adult entertainment. Families will find plenty of innocent fun, some of which, like the Bellagio Resort and Casino's nightly fountain show, is free. A stroll along the Las Vegas Strip or The Forum Shops will also cost you nothing. At the Fremont Street Experience watch the nightly parade without paying a cent. 

You can also see fantastic Las Vegas shows featuring A-list, superstar performers, and for the seriously adventurous, experience the thrill of driving an exotic performance or true race car.

Las Vegas provides experiences on an extravagant scale. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon, is a just a few hours drive away. There’s a record-breaking free fall at Stratosphere Tower and exotic sea creatures at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino's Shark Reef Aquarium. Even Sin City’s seedy past is on display at the fascinating Mob Museum. 

Though the famous all-you-can-eat buffets and juicy hamburger joints remain, Vegas has stepped it up in the food stakes, with a fresh crop of restaurants attracting discerning clientele. The shopping here rivals New York and Los Angeles, with hundreds of designer boutiques, opulent malls, children’s stores and plenty of souvenir stops. If you can't find it in Vegas, it probably can't be found.

For more details on interesting local attractions and activities, check out our things to do in Las Vegas page.

Accommodation in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is well-loved by tourists, and offers a nice range of places to stay. Expedia's Las Vegas lodging guide is your go-to place.

Two examples of the upmarket Las Vegas options in which you will discover some of the most comfortable hotel services in town, are The SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand, at 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard, and the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, at 3960 Las Vegas Blvd S. The Travelodge Las Vegas Center Strip, at 3735 Las Vegas Blvd S, and the Candlewood Suites Las Vegas, at 4034 Paradise Rd are two cheaper options that you may find worth considering if you're on a budget.

While you are visiting Las Vegas of course you will want to visit University of Nevada-Las Vegas, so another option to consider is staying nearby this popular attraction. The Embassy Suites Las Vegas is approximately 0.5 miles away. Equally popular is the Best Western McCarran Inn, just 0.7 miles away.

Popular Activities in Las Vegas

Travel isn't just about destinations and swish hotels. It's about the experiences you have and the wonderful memories you collect along the way!

The fantastic news is that Las Vegas has plenty of things to do. Here are some of our favorites:

• El Dorado Canyon & Techatticup Mine Tour
• Private Hike at Frenchman Mountain
• Comedy Cellar
• Apocalypse Battle Experience
• ATV Tour, Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight & Outdoor Shooting Adventure
• Extreme Escape Experience

If you'd like to check out a full list of activities, head to our Las Vegas things to do page.

*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.