Las Vegas Holidays

What makes Las Vegas a good choice for a USA break?

• A world-class entertainment calendar with big production shows most nights
• Landmark resorts and casinos that double as attractions in their own right
• Standout shopping, from designer malls to outlet-style options
• High-end dining and chef-led restaurants, plus plenty of casual late-night choices
• Easy add-ons for day trips, including the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

What are the top things to do in Las Vegas?

Build one evening around the Strip highlights

Staying central makes it easy to walk a section of the Las Vegas Strip and take in the theatrical side of the city. Along the way you’ll spot familiar set pieces, including a New York skyline and an Eiffel Tower-style replica, plus plenty of classic Vegas photo stops. Elvis is never far away either, usually in the form of impersonators and themed venues rather than a single fixed attraction.

Pick one big show, then leave the rest flexible

Vegas rewards committing to at least one proper show night, then keeping other evenings open for whatever you feel like. Some nights end with cocktails and a late meal, others with a quick spin through a casino and an early night for a morning trip.

Make time for Mandalay Bay’s aquarium

If you want something that breaks up the usual Strip rhythm, the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium is an easy add-on. It’s also one of the more straightforward stops to work into a daytime plan before dinner.

Take the “once” trip out of the city

For many people, the best single splurge is a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon, often paired with views of the Hoover Dam on the route. It turns a Vegas stay into a broader USA memory without needing to change hotels.

Where should you stay in Las Vegas?

When comparing Las Vegas hotels, the decision usually comes down to how you want your evenings to work.

• Central Strip: quickest for walking between major resorts, shows and late-night food
• South Strip: practical for Mandalay Bay and larger resort-style properties
• Downtown and Fremont area: a different pace, often good value, and strong for nightlife away from the main Strip

Some trips are planned as on strip stays for maximum convenience, while others go off strip to trade a slightly longer journey for a calmer base and sharper pricing.

If you’re looking at luxury hotels in Las Vegas, focus on what will genuinely improve the trip: more space, better pool setups, and service that makes evenings easy after a full day out. For a special occasion, keep your shortlist tight and compare like-for-like in the same area rather than bouncing between neighbourhoods.

How do you get to Las Vegas from the UK?

Most visitors fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Depending on dates and availability, holidays to Las Vegas USA can be planned around direct or one-stop flights, then it’s a straightforward transfer to the Strip or downtown.

America Las Vegas holidays also work well as a multi-centre route, especially if you’re combining a few US cities with a short Vegas stay in the middle.

How to plan and book your Las Vegas holiday with Southall Travel

• Tell Southall Travel the trip shape you want, such as a Strip-first break, a quieter base, or a multi-stop USA route, and they can line up flights and Las Vegas hotels to match
• If luxury is the priority, Southall Travel can point you towards luxury hotels in Las Vegas that fit your dates and budget without overcomplicating the plan
• For the best available rates, call Southall Travel on 0208 843 4444

If you’re booking last minute, always call Southall Travel last minute and our team will talk you through the strongest options over the phone.