As soon as you set foot off the plane, the jingle of slot machines fills the air - a sound that will quickly become second nature. Holidays in Las Vegas centre round Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as the Strip. This infamous four-mile stretch attracts more than 35 million people every year and boasts some of the largest, most spectacular casinos in the world. Each of the casinos have fun themes: the 'Venetian' with its gondola rides, 'Paris Las Vegas' with its Eiffel Tower, the 'Bellagio' with its famous dancing fountains, and 'New York New York' with its hair-raising rollercoaster ride.

Holidays in Las Vegas often begin with a stroll along the Strip. You can intersperse visits to blackjack tables with a bite to eat or drink at the many cafes and restaurants. Keen shoppers won't be disappointed with the selection of designer boutiques and large-scale departments stores. Vegas Casinos are not just for the keen gamblers, but between them they host more than 100 shows every day, from stand-up comedy to magic shows and big-budget theatre productions.

Holidays in Las Vegas are not complete without a visit to Downtown Las Vegas. Downtown centres round Fremont Street, with its ten casinos, which on the whole are smaller and cheaper than those on the Strip, and an abundance of bars, restaurants and state-of-the-art light and sound shows. Popular excursions from Las Vegas include: the spectacular Hoover Dam, the 550-mile shoreline of Lake Mead, and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, popular with hikers and bikers.