While casinos appear to be all over the place, there may be an array of other actions to participate in, together with every thing from a zip line close to the Strip to a quick journey to see the Red Rock Canyon.
I visited Las Vegas for 4 nights, flying from Manchester Airport with Virgin Atlantic, and packed in a lot of sightseeing and actions with little down time however I’m so glad I acquired to discover numerous very attention-grabbing and quirky issues while there.
When I hear one thing about a place with numerous tourism, visiting myself is the one possible way I can determine if I like it so when the chance got here to fly from to go to Las Vegas with Virgin Atlantic, I knew I had to take it.
Vegas wasn’t excessive on my to-travel record due to the misperception I beforehand had however since I love travelling and exploring new locations, I was greater than up for it and now I’d return in a heartbeat.
I celebrated Virgin Atlantic’s new direct flights from Manchester Airport to Las Vegas which launched in June nevertheless it was a double celebration because the airline is marking its fortieth yr within the aviation business.
Hills Balfour helped organise a particularly enjoyable itinerary for the journey – I acquired to discover a lot of Las Vegas.
Here’s what I acquired up to in Vegas and why I’d advocate it.
@uktoday_ 7 issues you could have to see in Las Vegas🇺🇸 I went to Las Vegas with Virgin Atlantic to have fun their fortieth birthday and their new flights from Manchester Airport✈️ #lasvegas #manchesterairport #virginatlantic #virginhotelslavegas #travel ♬ Downtown – Balynt
My Las Vegas highlights and why you could have to go to
Going to the US
This journey marked my first time within the States and my first time doing a long-haul flight so to say I was excited was an understatement.
Spending each flights to and from Las Vegas in Premium seats was additionally one thing I’d by no means skilled and additional added to my pleasure.
Entering America for the primary time felt fairly surreal to me and the journey there couldn’t have gone higher.
I was served scrumptious meals all through the flight and was continuously provided snacks and drinks which for a actual foodie like me is absolutely the dream.
It baffles me how meals could be ready 38,000ft within the air and style pretty much as good because it did.
We got headphones to use the leisure display screen, a blanket and a pillow which all got here in very useful and helped me keep comfy.
The cabin crew have been superb – they have been type, chatty and smiling all through the entire flight and like I stated, they provided me numerous meals in order that’s at all times a bonus!
I thought the flight would take 10 hours and 35 minutes however as an alternative each flights (to and from Vegas) have been round 9 hours and half-hour.
Obviously, that sounds like a lifetime however although it was my first set of long-haul flights, each went actually shortly, not dragging in any respect and have been truly actually pleasant.
The leg room within the Premium seats was superb contemplating I’m 5ft 10” and typically really feel a bit cramped on a airplane in Economy.
I thank my previous self for packing all of the necessities and watching numerous TikTok movies and studying numerous suggestions for longer flights earlier than I went as a result of I actually wasn’t certain the place to begin earlier than diving into all that.
Fly direct to Las Vegas with Virgin Atlantic from Manchester Airport
If you’d like to fly direct from Manchester Airport to Las Vegas, it’s value noting that the brand new flight is the one US West Coast flight accessible from the north west.
The Virgin Atlantic Las Vegas lodge is the place I stayed and it had every thing I wanted plus a on line casino, numerous eating places, outlets and nice bed room views.
You can discover out extra info through the Virgin Atlantic and Manchester Airport web sites.
Anyway, listed below are my highlights of the journey…
Exploring the Strip
The Strip, like in most locations which have one, is a pretty lengthy avenue the place numerous the important thing sights could be discovered, together with the Bellagio Hotel, Caesars Palace and extra.
I’d advocate taking a stroll down the Strip and going into the Bellagio Hotel and Caesars Palace as there’s tons to see and do.
Before going into the Bellagio although, I stopped to watch the water fountains outdoors as they danced to music.
The show runs recurrently all day and into the night time to the beat of various music so you may see the fountains gentle up because it will get darker.
I noticed them each within the day and night time and whereas it’s fairly a easy (and free) exercise, it’s one thing I assume you could have to go and see in case you’re in Vegas.
The Bellagio itself is residence to a on line casino (in fact), outlets and a fairly indoor Botanical Gardens which I was informed modifications theme through the completely different seasons.
I visited earlier this month (June) and there was so many shiny colors, sizzling air balloons hanging from the ceiling and it felt like I’d stepped into a fairytale.
One factor I learnt is that inns in Las Vegas are like a maze till you get your bearings after visiting a few occasions.
Caesars Palace is one other big place I’d advocate strolling round with outlets, a on line casino and numerous eating places.
I ate on the Brasserie B by Bobby Flay at Caesars Palace and Pier 17 Yacht Club which is simply outdoors however there are such a lot of choices.
I didn’t over take pleasure in meals whereas I was out at eating places which isn’t like me however I assume this most likely had one thing to do with the 40C+ warmth whereas I was there.
The meals I did have was beautiful although!
Zip Line and High Roller at The LINQ
On my first full day in Vegas, I went on the High Roller which is a massive wheel, comparable to the London Eye.
According to the Caesars web site, the pods attain 550 ft and it’s the “largest observation wheel in North America.”
The views have been superb with tall lodge buildings and the Strip on one aspect and the Sphere and desert on the opposite – it actually helped put Vegas and all of the areas into perspective as you appeared down on it from a top.
As a little one I had no concern however as an grownup I was barely nervous to check out the Zip Line, having probably not accomplished my analysis on what it was like.
However, there actually wasn’t something to fear about and I felt extra relaxed when I had my hardness on and was prepared to go than I did ready within the queue.
It was fairly a fast journey alongside the Zip Line and though it was a little underwhelming, I nonetheless thought it was a actually cool exercise to do whereas in Vegas. I assume it’s positively one it is best to do no less than as soon as in case you go to.
The Venetian
Another place I loved visiting was The Venetian with its likeness to Venice, Italy.
I walked by means of the lodge, passing outlets and watching individuals check out the Gondolas which journey on the water by means of it.
The Gondolas go by means of a mock Venice, making you imagine for a cut up second that you just’ve transported to Italy.
I didn’t go on a Gondola nevertheless it’s one thing I’d attempt to do if I went again.
Vegas additionally has its personal Eiffel Tower statue and the Statue of Liberty so it feels like you’re seeing tons greater than only one place for a few seconds.
Red Rock Canyon
This a part of the journey was one thing I was actually excited for as a result of I’ve by no means seen something like it in actual life.
I went on a Pink Jeep tour alongside with the beautiful individuals I met on the journey and couldn’t imagine the beautiful views of the purple rocks.
It was one other sizzling day so I was glad to see the cool field stuffed with ice and bottled water within the again as we have been pushed to the subsequent half.
Seeing the Red Rock Canyon made me really feel like I was a world away from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas when in actuality, I was solely about a 30-minute drive away.
I’d go as far to say this was my favorite factor I did on the journey.
Absinthe
Coming in at a shut second although (or possibly even joint favorite) is the Absinthe present I noticed close to Caesars Palace.
It’s an grownup present with dancers, acrobats, individuals on rollerblades and extra. It was fast-paced and the performers have been unimaginable.
General admission tickets begin from £127.
Las Vegas signal
If you’re heading to Las Vegas, you could have to see the signal which was a lot smaller than what I was anticipating however nonetheless a respectable dimension.
While numerous individuals queue to get a good image of it, you may truly transfer barely to the aspect to get your footage, skipping the entire queue.
It’s free to see and take footage of which is a bonus because it’s a widespread attraction for vacationers, together with these visiting for the primary time like me.
Area 15
Area 15 is an immersive leisure hub with a number of buildings stuffed with distinctive actions and experiences.
It’s so massive I solely managed to eat lunch and discover the Omega Mart which is a grocery store which sells quirky gadgets and has numerous secret doorways and passages.
The meals was very good however be sure to’re hungry earlier than you go to as among the parts are very beneficiant.
I advocate this in case you go to Vegas however I assume you want to spend a few days there to actually get the complete expertise.
There are a number of passes accessible with completely different advantages which you’ll see here.
Why I’d return to Las Vegas in a heartbeat
If I have been to go once more, I’d like to discover much more issues together with among the museums and go on a Gondola at The Venetian. It would even be nice to see extra of Area 15.
I’d additionally love to absolutely indulge within the meals scene and see extra of Downtown Las Vegas as I solely acquired to go to Freemont Street within the day. I was informed it’s actually good to go to at night time however didn’t have the time to return.
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This Las Vegas journey had fixed ‘pinch me’ moments
Getting to expertise every thing I did is one thing I’m very grateful for and I was continuously having actual ‘pinch me’ moments. From the flights to all of the actions, I was made to really feel like a royal.
Las Vegas has numerous issues to see and do and regardless of doing a lot of very enjoyable issues, I know there’s a lot extra it has to supply.
I’d love to return!
