How to Spend Money as a VIP in Las Vegas

Las Vegas comes in many names: "Entertainment Capital of the World," "Gambling Capital of the World," "Wedding Capital of the World," and many others.

If you have money to burn and you want to experience the ultimate Las Vegas getaway, it's best to make a shortlist of what you want to do in "Sin City," then finalize it depending on how long you will stay in Vegas, and of course, what makes you happy. Decide ahead of time so you can get the best from your stay.

1 Book a first class flight to Las Vegas. It's the best way to start your travel in luxury.

2 Look for the best VIP package through travel agencies and Las Vegas tourism websites.

Select from the many grand Las Vegas hotels like the Bellagio, Wynn, MGM Grand, Caesar's Palace, Mirage, Mandalay Bay, Tropicana, Treasure Island, Rio, New York-New York, and Palazzo. Each hotel has its specific themes and amenities to suit the diverse preferences of guests.

Choose your mode of transportation in Las Vegas. If you want to drive around, rent the best car while touring the bustling city. You may also choose to rent a limousine for that ultimate VIP treatment.

For the ultimate luxury package, there is a wide array of options to spend money on including: exploring Las Vegas with helicopter trips, bus trips and limousines; experiencing zero gravity flights; watching entertainment shows; playing golf, tennis and baseball in VIP sports clubs; indulging in restaurants with celebrity chefs; scenic driving, camping, hiking and touring around natural attractions near the city like Springs Preserve, Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead; and enjoying basic relaxation amenities like spas, salon makeovers and the biggest pools in the world.

3 Luxury packages may have the general plans all set up, but there are definitely windows for exciting things to do outside what's already listed down. You may travel at your own pace at any other nearby destinations. Choose from any of the mega-casino hotels or almost in any commercial establishments from the airport to the convenience stores for all your gambling pursuits. Splurge and indulge with the best gourmet and buffet restaurants like Top of the World at Stratosphere, Nobu at Hard Rock Hotel, Tao at the Venetian, Olives at the Bellagio and Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas. Enjoy the nightlife in Sin City through bars and clubs like Venus Lounge at the Venetian, The Centrifuge at MGM Grand, Teatro Euro Bar at MGM Grand and Haze at Aria. Go shopping at the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace and the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian.

If you want to enjoy the sights of nature and animals, apart from the natural attractions, you can also check out the Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park, the tropical garden of Flamingo, the MGM Grand Lion Habitat and the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay.

You can visit the Fountains of Bellagio, Fremont Street Experience, Masquerade Show at Rio, Sirens of TI and Star Trek: The Experience. You can try the gondola trip at The Venetian, ride the fun Manhattan Express roller coaster, fly across the Strip through the Cloud Nine Balloon Ride and shoot a machine gun at The Gun Store. Adult attractions also abound like the Erotic Heritage Museum, along with many adult shows and clubs.

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