Editing Las Vegas (section)

== Tips ==
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* Comparitively speaking Las Vegas is a small city, with the Las Vegas Strip being pretty much in the middle. Make sure that if you want to experience the strip you ask your host's location relative to it. 

* It is recommended that Bundu Bashers Tours and The Transportation Group NOT be used for any services in this area. There have been reports of abusive staff, misinformation and poor/no service, even after payment has been made.

* Parking is very easy on the Las Vegas strip. There is usually no charge for parking at any of the casinos (if you park yourself - valet tips are expected if they park it for you). If you don't have a car, or even if you do and you don't want the hassle of traffic, take [http://www.rtcsnv.com/transit/deuce/index.cfm The Deuce]. It's a double decker bus that costs $7 for an all day pass. The route goes all the way from the most southern part of the Las Vegas strip to the most northern downtown portion.

* Many people who visit Las Vegas choose to take a trip to [[Grand Canyon]] or are on their way to or from there. Grand Canyon is located about 250 miles from Las Vegas. The trip from Vegas takes about 4 1/2 hours and takes you right over Hoover Dam. There are many tour companies that do day bus trips, or helocoptor tours. Not being from Vegas, many people make the mistake of thinking that the Grand Canyon is much closer than it really is. Las Vegas to Grand Canyon suggestions are posted [[Grand Canyon|here]]

* Las Vegas is a very popular destination. It's probably a good idea to contact many people well in advance of your trip. Hosts get booked up quickly.

* The [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=773 Las Vegas couchsurfing group] is fairly active and a good place to ask questions related to your trip.