Las Vegas shopping malls are some of the best around. After that big blackjack win, you´re close enough to the shops to head straight over and start spending some of that cash. The Venetian hosts the amazing Grand Canal shops where you are bound to find something for every taste.

The Grand Canal shops are some of the best Las Vegas shopping the city has to offer. Imagine wandering the streets of Venice, alongside a peaceful canal with gondolas moving slowly by . . . a human statue in the square, street performers scattered throughout the city to entertain you as you stroll the cobbled streets. That´s the feeling you´ll get as you walk through the Grand Canal Shoppes.

This Las Vegas shopping mall is unique thanks to the specialty boutiques that fill its streets. From handblown glass figures to masks and bronze sculptures, there is plenty of art and beautiful handiwork to be purchased, or simply looked at. No one minds if you are only here to browse! And when your credit card is worn to a nub, take a relaxing ride on a gondola or stop to catch a show!

Hard to believe, but more than 38 million people flood to Las Vegas each year, drawn by the Las Vegas casinos, the amazing night life and the loose laws. While the majority are probably interested in gambling, that isn´t the only appeal of Las Vegas.

In recent years, Las Vegas has established itself as a convention center as well, with hotels offering trade show space and conference rooms. It´s the ideal place to come learn new technology in a computer seminar or just walk the floor of a trade show to find out what is new. Business people enjoy the opportunity to relax in a Las Vegas hotel after the trade shows close or head out for a night on the town.

During conferences, the city´s hotels really fill up, so you will want to book ahead if you are heading for Vegas. And, while you are making reservations, why not reserve a place on the Las Vegas Night Tour? You´ll get to see Las Vegas in all it´s brightly lit, neon wonder, from the air, a great way to kick off a conference!

With the new Brad Pitt movie about Jesse James coming out, a lot of people are interested in seeing where this notorious criminal hung out. Just outside of Las Vegas, you can ride the same trails that he took, see the desert as he saw it . . . not much has changed in the years since Jesse James rode here.

The Jesse James Horse Ride takes you on horseback through the Nevada desert, past deserted mines that once hummed with life and through the dry riverbed that probably served to quench the horseman´s thirst at some point in history. Now, the desert has claimed it.

You´ll enjoy a true cowboy breakfast before mounting up and riding out early and heading through a patch of fertile land where horses and cattle graze. Back in the day, this would have been a prime target for horse rustlers, but these days, the ranch serves as a hospice for old and abused animals.

The Jesse James Horse Ride is a wonderful way to see the land around Las Vegas and experience life the way it used to be.

If you are a fan of those old gangster flicks, you´ll love Las Vegas with it´s colorful history of baddies. The Mob has been active in Las Vegas for generations and characters like Anthony “the Ant” Spilotro and Sam “Momo” Giancana are just a couple of the men who transformed the shady side of Las Vegas.

Spilotro, for example, originated in Chicago, but arrived on the Las Vegas mob scene in 1971, where he began his Las Vegas career with a handful of neat murders to clean things up a bit. The victims were tortured and buried out in the hot desert, never to be seen alive again. The history of Las Vegas is chock-full of such stories, and if that´s your thing, there is plenty to learn about the Las Vegas mob here!

Take the Las Vegas Mob tour to see where these famous criminals hung out and committed their crimes. You´ll hear plenty of tales about their exploits, from murders to supposed suicides and everything in between.

Not so into the real mob scene? Then you might enjoy something a bit more lighthearted, like dinner with the Sopranos, instead. Join your favorite television family for some great food and lots of laughs . . . there´s more ways than one to enjoy the mob scene in Las Vegas!

There´s just something about Las Vegas that makes people lose their prohibitions . . . even celebrities are not immune, as Britney Spears´ little marriage fiasco proved. But not all daring moves are bad, in fact, you can have a lot of fun in Las Vegas, without ever getting too naughty.

Have you always wanted to do something that´s just a little on the wrong side? Tired of being a goody twoshoes? Then it´s time for Stripper 101, a class that takes women from ordinary to extraordinary in one fun class.

In the stripping class, you´ll learn some moves to surprise and tease any man, plus a few that you might want to save for the bedroom. Clothes can stay on in class, you are encouraged to take it to the level that feels comfortable for you in a group, even if you plan to be a tad more daring with your husband. Hey, wouldn´t this be a pleasant surprise on the honeymoon?

First of all, a trip to Las Vegas should be one of your resolutions, but once you´ve booked that, there are a few other things that really ought to be on your list. Finding a good place to stay is pretty easy, so we´ll focus on resolutions that involve doing things in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Resolution One:
See the Grand Canyon. This is a truly impressive sight, so if you haven´t seen it before, 2008 is the year to check out the Grand Canyon.

Las Vegas Resolution Two:
Enjoy watching men painted blue dance and entertain you with music with the Blue Man Group. These guys are truly fascinating, and not just because they are blue. The show is interactive and funny, definitely something to check out this year.

Las Vegas Resolution Three:
Get the best deals around at the Fashion Outlets in Las Vegas. If you love a good bargain, this is the perfect resolution for you. Catch a shuttle to the Fashion Outlets and go wild for a day!

The Hoover Dam is right up there at the top of the list of sights to see when you head to Las Vegas. Apart from the Grand Canyon, the dam and its accompanying lake, Lake Mead, are probably the most popular tourist stop on the list of Las Vegas tours.

The best way to see the Hoover Dam is to check out Lake Mead, as well. Enjoy one of several Las Vegas tours to the dam, or head there by yourself in a rented car. Since you are already there, why not enjoy a scenic cruise on this man-made lake? Several towns were actually flooded in order to make way for the dam and you can still see remnants of them in places. The cruise lasts for an hour and a half and gives you a good tour of Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in the States.

The Hoover Dam itself is the focus of many Las Vegas tours. There is a museum where you will learn about the history of this amazing structure, as well as movies and exhibits. You can even take a stroll up on top and peek over the edge at the water far below. This is a great way to combine two sights into one Las Vegas tour.

Las Vegas isn´t exactly the place you would imagine as a picnic area, but there are some very beautiful places nearby that are ideal for relaxing with a few sandwiches and a Coke. Whether you are looking to create a romantic rendezvous with a loved one or hang out with friends, here are a couple of places to do so.

Lake Mead is the ideal place, fairly close to Las Vegas, to enjoy a little kayaking on the clear water and then have a picnic, looking up at the Hoover Dam. Satisfy your sightseeing urge by taking a tour of the Hoover Dam when you´ve finished, get some photos and enjoy this amazing man-made wonder.

Another great place near Las Vegas where you can sit down to eat is the Grand Canyon. Talk about a view! Getting down to the bottom of the canyon and eating beside the azure waters of the Colorado River is even better and the best way to do that (apart from doing quite a bit of hiking), is to take a helicopter ride.

So you see, Las Vegas isn´t such an odd place to enjoy an outdoor meal after all!

The Riviera is an elegant Las Vegas hotel that offers more than the usual benefits when you stay there. Apart from the usual nice hotel rooms, the Riviera is the place to be if you want to get in some free gambling action.

See, if you are over the 21 year old age minimum, you qualify for $30 in free slot play. Who could resist? Free gambling opportunities don´t come along too often, so you might want to consider staying in the Riviera Las Vegas hotel if you aren´t too set on anywhere else!

The Riviera Las Vegas hotel also offers views of the Strip and has a refrigerator in every room. Once you´ve used up your slot credits, why not hit the blackjack or craps tables or try your luck at the roulette? And when you´re just plain tired of gambling, take a break and relax in the open desert air . . . while floating in the pool, of course! This is definitely one Las Vegas hotel worth staying at.

There are some people who just love to get that rush of adrenaline and there are plenty of Las Vegas attractions that are ready to give you just that. Thrill rides abound and can be found all over the city, but especially on the Strip.

Circus Circus has the Adventuredome, a glass dome full of nauseating rides like Chaos and Rim Runner. There are some tamer rides where kids can get their adrenaline rush, too. Other great roller coaster thrills include the tallest, fastest roller coaster in all of Nevada, located in Primm and the New York, New York coaster that swoops around the outside of the hotel.

Las Vegas attractions for adrenaline junkies don´t just include roller coasters, though, you can get your kicks high in the sky, too! Try heading up in a glider for some flips and barrel rolls . . . a wild ride, even without the engine. Or you might prefer to jump out of a plane, which can be done, too, of course!

There are Las Vegas attractions that give you your adrenaline fix, just waiting to be tried. So if you find that you get bored just hanging out at the slots, head for the airport or the nearest coaster!