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The Las
Vegas Experience
by Kendra Thornton
Las Vegas - The
Family Friendly Way to Fun
After all of
the glitz and glamour clears away, Las Vegas has a treasure trove of family
friendly sites to see and things to do. The best news is that Las Vegas is very
economically doable for the family budget. Las Vegas is a special treat for any.
Instead of the same old family vacation, we’re going to give our family a
vacation in Las Vegas that is sure to be filled with fun and interesting things
to see and do.
Plan a Las Vegas Holiday Vacation
This specific
trip for our family was planned well in advanced. To do this, created an
itinerary that fills each day with the most unexpected sites Las Vegas offers
families. Give the family something interesting! Book a hotel in Las Vegas that
provides unique menus as well as other entertainment options. We chose light
shows at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Culture and Scenic Beauty in Las Vegas
The picturesque
scenery surrounding Las Vegas is a great opportunity to infuse a vacation with
views of nature. For instance, at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, children can
enjoy the museum as well as hiking the trails in the preserve. Hiking is more
fun when the family can take photos of the natural wonders or create memories
by making lists of all of the flora and fauna they observe as they hike. Las
Vegas is endowed with a culture base of museums, music programs and the
renowned Nevada Ballet's rendition of the Nutcracker Suite, a family favorite.
These are inexpensive additions to an action-filled Las Vegas holiday vacation.
Las Vegas Overflows with Things to Do
Thanks to a great
climate, your family can enjoy a number of fun activities. Lake Mead is a
must-see for families. There's plenty of ways to have fun at Lake Mead. Rent a
small craft for a sunny afternoon or a houseboat for a truly interesting
vacation. Dive into a western mood at a ranch at Red Rock
Canyon National Preserve
where the family will feel right at home on the trails. There are special
child-oriented activities here that add to family fun at reasonable prices.
Don't Miss the Grand Canyon
The nearby
Grand Canyon is another one of the activities that fill parents and children
with awe and wonder. Families can introduce themselves to the Grand Canyon in
all its glory. For children, the Grand Canyon provides an experience they can
share with their fellow classmates for Show and Tell. The views at the Grand
Canyon are startling and breathtaking. This is a great way for families to
commune more closely with nature.
Hotels and Family Fun
Be sure to
review the various options available at Las Vegas Hotels. Sites like Gogobot
allow you to read these user reviews and get a true feel for where
you will be staying.
Most families are surprised at the wide range of activities each hotel offers
their guests. Las Vegas hotels aren't just for casino lovers. Each hotel in Las
Vegas has a signature form of entertainment for guests. Choose those that are
most family-oriented.
>> Kendra Thornton is a mother
of 3 who lives in Chicago, Illinois. Before being promoted to the full
time position of mom, she was the Orbitz Director of Communications where she
was able to travel a great deal. Her travels now mostly deal with family, which
is her number one priority in everyday life.
Cabo –
Land’s End Has it All
by Stuart Gustafson
Los Cabos – Two
Great Towns in one Area
When most
people think of Los Cabos, the town that generally comes to mind is Cabo San
Lucas. But “Los Cabos” literally means “The Cabos,” as in San José del Cabo and
Cabo San Lucas. Whether you’re heading to the tip of Baja California for a week
or for a month, there’s plenty to keep you hopping or just plain relaxing.
Getting to Cabo
A few
adventurous people, as well as those with a lot of time, might drive the
highway out of San Diego, down Federal Highway 1 over 1,000 miles to reach Los
Cabos. It’s a pretty trip, but flying into Los Cabos International Airport
(airport code: SJD) is how most people get there. Modernization projects continue to
improve the airport, and the infrastructure has greatly increased, partly due
to the G-20 Conference held there in 2012.
Narrowing your List of Activities
As with any
fantastic place to go, you won’t be able to do everything on just one
trip. Start with a little research, write down the possibilities, and then
shorten the list to only one-half of what you’d really like to do! At the
bottom of the list, add “Make plans for
Cabo for next year” because you ARE going to want to come back. Plan a
variety of activities; in other words, don’t make every one of them a highly
active one. Para-sailing and zip-lining are fun, but no trip to Cabo is
complete without some beach time!
Satisfy Your Cultural Craving
One of my
favorite things to do on Thursday evening is to attend the weekly Art Walk in
the San
José del Cabo Art District. This compact four-block area has a wide variety of art galleries,
souvenir shops, and restaurants. Some of the galleries offer you a glass of
wine, and you don’t have to feel pressured because you are amongst hundreds of
other “art walkers.” Art Walk takes place from 5 PM to 9 PM Thursday evening
from November through June, which is when most tourists are in town.
Water Activities are Abundant
Have you ever
wanted to swim with the dolphins? Well, you can do that on your Cabo trip
whether you’re in San José del Cabo (Puerto Los Cabos) or in Cabo San Lucas
(Dolphin Aquarium at the marina). Whale watching is also a very popular item in
February/March and in October/November – you can go out on small boats or on
the larger “arty boats” with a couple hundred of your closest friends! Medano
Beach is the most popular swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas, and it’s also home
to numerous restaurants and bars that are literally on the beach.
Night Life Can Last All Night Long
If you’re young
at heart, or if you just want to part with the in crowd, downtown Cabo San
Lucas is where you’ll want to spend your evenings. One of the most popular
cantinas is Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo, where the legendary rocker makes occasional appearances,
both announced and unannounced. Right across the street is the infamous Gigglin
Marlin, whose motto is,
“If our Food, Drinks and Service aren’t up to your standards, Please lower your
standards.” You’ll find people doing all sorts of crazy things to earn a free
round of beer for their friends. While you’re downtown, you can also find a
Hard Rock Café, El Squid Roe, and dozens of other places where you can eat,
drink, and party all night long!
>> Stuart
Gustafson is an author, world traveler, speaker, and he has the U.S. Registered
Trademark America’s International Travel
Expert®. He’s’ been going to Los Cabos each year for the past 13
years, and he never gets tired of it. Visit his website www.stuartgustafson.com to find out more about him and how to
connect with him on social media.
