A number of high rise condos and master planned communities have been built in Las Vegas and its environs. Las Vegas is quickly becoming one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, and Vegas house rentals are increasingly popular as well. Finding the perfect Las Vegas vacation home can be quite a task, but the seemingly endless expanse of desert surrounding the city is opening up new opportunities for purchasing or renting a Las Vegas vacation home. Travellers can use Las Vegas condo rentals for their extended vacation or as a home for a more permanent stay. For anyone looking to make a long term investment in a Las Vegas condo for primary residence or vacation use, now is a great time to take a look at Las Vegas Condos for sale. Also, one of the most attractive features of the Las Vegas high rise market is the fact that many of the most popular hotels are actually opening their doors to full-time residents. Whatever you decide, you will never be far from all of the excitement that continues to make Las Vegas a popular destination.

VEGAS FESTIVITIES

In Las Vegas, holidays do not have to revolve around gambling; with a new leaf turned, Vegas goes way beyond taking a chance on winning bets into many new realms. Many people from all over the world arrange Las Vegas holidays through some type of package and enjoy savings on all kinds of amenities, dining, and much more. The National Coming Out Day Weekend Festival celebrates the gay lifestyle. Over the years, the casinos developed their own tradition of VIP Super Bowl parties, making Las Vegas the destination of choice for many football fans to enjoy the game. Sponsored by the Las Vegas Asian-Pacific Cultural Center, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with a number of different events held all over Las Vegas. The Monster Jam World Finals features the ultimate monster trucks in the world competing for the highly coveted titles of Racing World Champion and Freestyle World Champion. The Desert Breeze Park celebrates the fourth of July with a fireworks display second only to the Strips, a monstrous carnival, a passel of national rock acts, and a vaguely patriotic party which is really fun for the whole family.

THE HEART OF OLD LAS VEGAS

Straight off Las Vegas Boulevard, on Fremont Street, is the heart of old Las Vegas, also known as Downtown Las Vegas. The Fremont Street Experience which was established in 1995 has since drawn visitors to this older part of the city and revived interest in the city's history. Downtown Neonopolis had been the perennial site of the Poker Dome, home of the Poker Dome Challenge. This region of Las Vegas was once called “glitter gulch” because the casinos here were so brightly lit that it seemed like daytime when they were all turned on at night. You should check out the exhibit of antique guns near the Binions Hotel entrance, and enjoy cowboy cuts of beef in Binion's Ranch Steakhouse. Located in the heart of the Fremont East District, the El Cortez underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and now offers world-class dining, entertainment, and gaming while honoring the glitz and glamour of classic Vegas. The Golden Gate Hotel, which originally opened in 1906, still stands and is known for its 99-cent shrimp cocktails you can enjoy as you admire the photos covering the wall which commemorate the opening of the San Francisco Bay bridge.

TRANSPORTATION IN LAS VEGAS

In the same manner that Las Vegas hotels and Las Vegas nightclubs continue to test the boundaries of outrageous luxury and over the top amenities, Las Vegas transportation is now pushing the limits of style, comfort, and fun. Sixteen taxicab companies service the Las Vegas valley. If you are not in a rush, the cheapest Las Vegas airport transportation is a shuttle bus. Enjoy Vegas as a true VIP, and forget about being chauffeured around in a taxi; you are here to enjoy yourself and what better way to do it than in a limousine. If you are low on cash and are looking for an affordable way to see Sin City, check out some of the rental car companies located at the airport. The Land Yacht, a Las Vegas Party Bus, is complete with a dance floor and cosmo stripper pole which offers space for an abundance of exotic frolicking and dancing. Reaching speeds of up to 50 mph, the Las Vegas Monorail takes you from one end of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip to the other, with seven stops in total, in just 15 minutes.