With the American economy in a down turn, destinations like Las Vegas are suffering a decrease in visitors. This makes Las Vegas a great getaway vacation spot with plenty of last minute bargains available to the savvy traveler.
As Vegas hotels have seen a decrease in bookings they have lowered the room rate between 30% and 40% from last year. Last minute bookings give consumers super discounts at most Vegas hotels. Packages, including air fair are also a good deal now having dropped up to 40% over last years prices. Check out the website www.vegas.com for cut rate room rates and packages.
Las Vegas is still a popular destination but it has become more affordable in many small ways. Visitors are seeing lower limits on the blackjack tables as well as a lot more restaurant deals than ever before.
If you want to take in a show, now is the best time to do. Show tickets have been greatly reduced in price and ½ price tickets are even available at Tix4tonight kiosks. They don’t accept phone bookings, you must visit the booths in person on the day of the show but the savings are worth it. They also offer ½ prices meals at selected restaurants including Planet Hollywood. Reservations are required for the meal deals.
If you want to golf, try the website Standby Golf for special tee times and discounted golf at some of Las Vegas’s finest golf courses.
The Deuce double decker bus, which has a fixed daily rate ($7 US) and runs up and down the strip, is a great way to save money. By purchasing a daily bus pass, good for 24 hours, you can save costly taxi fares and hop on/off anywhere along the strip. Your bus pass is also good on all other public buses so a trip to the outlet malls is easier and less expensive.
Las Vegas is a great place to spend a weekend or even longer. With hotel and package discounts being offered by most of the major hotels and tour companies Las Vegas has become an even more appealing and affordable destination than ever before.
