The City
Las Vegas, also known as “Sin City” and “The Strip”, is one of America’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. This synthetic desert oasis wonderland has something for everybody; you do not have to gamble to have an excuse to visit. Las Vegas offers booming nightclubs, lush spas, restaurants with renowned chefs, trendy boutiques, exhilarating roller coaster rides, informative museums and wildlife preserves. Most of the action happens in “The Strip” where all the glam casinos are, but downtown you will still be able to get a glimpse of “old school” Vegas.
Tourism
Airport
Coordinates: 36°04’48”N 115°09’08”W
McCarran International Airport serves Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The airport is situated 8 km south of the central business district of Las Vegas and is named after the former Nevada Senator Pat McCarran. The McCarran International Airport is the 15th busiest airport in the world.
Airlines
The following airlines have regular flights to McCarran International Airport:
- South African Airways (SAA) (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
- Delta Air Lines (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
- KLM (from Cape Town)
What to see
- The Strip
- Atomic Testing Museum
- Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden
- Fremont Street Experience
- Gamblers Book Shop
- Guggenheim Hermitage Museum
- Liberace Museum
- The Roller Coaster
- Shark Reef
- Springs Preserve
Events
- The Great Craft Festival
- Las Vegas International Celtic Festival
- Las Vegas International Tequila Festival
- Reggae In The Desert
Accommodation
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General Information
Las Vegas is three hours behind U.S. Eastern Standard Time and the currency used is the U.S. dollar. Getting around Las Vegas is quick and easy. Taxis are plentiful and there is a wide variety of public transport to choose from; there are double-decker public buses, a monorail system, and even free tram shuttles between selected Strip casino hotels. If you visit during the winter months (October through April), pack a jacket and long pants, it can get rather chilly especially during the evenings. Carry enough small bills to tip all the attendants. Wear comfortable walking shoes if you plan to explore the Strip and downtown. Do not forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat; remember you are in the middle of a desert. Always carry a bottle of water with you to keep you hydrated in the summer heat.
Weather
Las Vegas enjoys 320 days of sunshine a year. Summers are very hot with temperatures reaching 38°C and over. The raining season is from January through March and winter temperatures can get as low as 0°C. The best time of year to visit Sin City is during spring and autumn.
