Tasty Destination - Food & Travel

Las Vegas is a city full of twists, turns and surprises. It’s not just the casinos and the entertainment either: the city itself is full of surprising facts. Here are seven shockers that you probably didn't know about Las Vegas. Fact #1: The Misplaced Strip Las Vegas is most famously known for its strip of casinos and world class hotels. Most commonly referred to as the Vegas Strip, it’s easily the most notorious few miles in the United States. The surprise? The strip (the whole thing) isn’t actually in Las Vegas . It’s actually in the Township of Paradise, in Clark County. It’s simply named the Vegas Strip for convenience and for marketing. Fact #2: “I’m Not Going to Gamble” One of the most common lies told in Las Vegas is “I’m not going to gamble.” In a fairly comprehensive survey, researchers found that only 13% of the people who came to Las Vegas came to gamble. By the end of their stay

 Las Vegas is an amazing place that everyone needs to see at least once--and most people that do visit tend to return. There is no way to experience everything the city has to offer in one trip, and if you tried to do everything, you would definitely break the bank. Vegas can be expensive, but luckily, there are many ways to save money while vacationing in Vegas. Planning Your Trip Booking your flight, hotel, and rental car offers you a good opportunity for savings for your trip. Consider bundling flight and hotel, or flight and rental car to save money, and check sites like Expedia and Orbitz. If your trip is a spur of the moment decision and will happen in the next few weeks, check out lastminute.com for highly discounted getaways. . With most travel websites, by bundling two or three things together, you will save a good chunk of change. Check your local Sunday newspaper for travel deals-- some cities have regular junkets that are all-inclusive and downright cheap! To sa...