We can’t believe it’s May already, but spring is definitely here, and now is one of the best times of year to visit Las Vegas. The weather will be lovely – warm in the day with mild nights – and it is a great time of year to head out and explore some of the American West on one of the many amazing road trips you can take out of Vegas.
Explore the themed casinos
For those that like a bit of razzmatazz, you will absolutely love Las Vegas. It has excess on an epic scale. The casinos are massive, there is every kind of show you can imagine, the shopping is simply incredible and you can eat everywhere from a choice of Michelin starred restaurants to $10 all you can eat buffets. If you don’t want to gamble never fear, there is plenty to do if you visit Las Vegas, from the Bellagio’s incredible fountain show to just sitting and watching the world go by. If you want to know what else there is to see and do in Las Vegas, check out our round up of the top attractions in Las Vegas.
Zion Canyon, Zion National Park
If you have never had the desire to visit Las Vegas, and your idea of holiday purgatory is a loud, brash, neon lit party town, it is still well worth giving Vegas some thought. It is an excellent gateway airport with a broad range of direct flights from the UK and in a great location to head out on a tour to some incredible places. In just over two hours you can be exploring the beauty of Zion National Park, or the wonderful landscape of Death Valley. If you want a longer trip you can easily visit the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell or Bryce Canyon. Another option is to head over the border into California, places like Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park and Los Angeles can easily be tied together into a fantastic trip out of Vegas. For more ideas on how to plan your perfect road trip, check out our guide to the best road trips from Las Vegas, and our road trip top tips.
So, if you are now convinced, our Las Vegas city guide has all you need to know on where to stay, what to do and how to get around.
Getting there…
Getting to Las Vegas couldn’t be easier.
Virgin Atlantic fly direct to Las Vegas from the UK. We love them for their great on board entertainment systems and family friendly approach.
British Airways also fly directly to Las Vegas from the UK. We particularly like B.A if we want to fly from a regional airport as they tend to offer a great range of connecting flights.
If neither of these options appeal we like Skyscanner for a good listing of all the operators running flights.
When you head out on your road trip, we recommend Holiday Autos or Easycar for car hire. Check out our car hire info for ways to save money. You may want to cover your excess and increase your liability cover with a policy like that from Worldwide Insure or Insurance4carhire.com.
