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Las Vegas celebrated its centennial in 2005 – not that it needed an excuse to party. “Sin City,” “Lost Wages,” “The City That Never Sleeps” – call it what you will – this Nevada desert city will awe you from the moment you fly over its glittering expanse to the day you leave.
Believe it or not, there's more to Las Vegas than debauchery, including a world-class restaurant scene and fantastic shopping.
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In Las Vegas, the Strip remains the preferred address. The famed names, all with nearly 4,000 rooms, are like self-contained cities with everything from spas to nightclubs. You could net significant savings by staying downtown or landing yourself in a chain motel like Super 8, but that’s not why you’re here, is it?
Ever since Wolfgang Puck opened Spago, the first gourmet outlet, in 1992, Las Vegas casinos have started competing in the culinary realm. Bellagio alone serves up fare from several James Beard Award-winning chefs and others aren’t far behind. Even so, you can still get a superbly affordable meal at most casino buffets.