5)Be Unprepared for the Elements
Las Vegas is in the desert so it is hot in the middle of the summer but in winter you can freeze. Before you plan your trip take a look at some average temperatures so that you do not end up with your Speedos packed in your bag in the middle of December.
You should, however, realize that if you plan on enjoying Las Vegas during the warmer months you need to be prepared for the relentless heat. Drink water and be careful as you walk the strip. Follow some walking tips from Wendy Bumgardner, About’s guide to walking.
6)Buy into the Hype
Las Vegas is open 24 hours and yes you can have a drink whenever you want but you don’t have to. So many people insist on letting loose on their first day in Las Vegas only to find themselves wiped out for the next two days of their vacation. Don’t let it happen to you.
Some things you should understand about the Las Vegas Hype, if it happens in Las Vegas, it does not always stay in Vegas. Las Vegas is in the United States so understand that those things that are forbidden at home are probably forbidden in Sin City. So, stay away from drinking and driving, unruly and illicit behavior and the occasional advances from good looking women at the Casino bar.
This is mainly for the guys, if she hits on you and you think she is way out of your league, she probably is and she is probably expensive. While brothels are legal in the state of Nevada, prostitution is not. Do not get caught in some bad situation that you have to explain later. I mention this because in every Las Vegas Casino you are bound to see a few working girls, while this practice is slowly being cleaned up it still exists and can get you in trouble.
Getting comp’d used to be easy. You would gamble a little and soon you had a few meals and a portion of your room paid. Well, unless you are wagering a large amount this is no longer going to be easy. You usually end up losing a lot of money trying to get a simple meal for free. You could have probably bought the meal with what you lost.
Las Vegas is expensive, there are still some cheap food specials but the days of the $3 buffet are gone. Plan on spending some cash to eat and realize that if you will be drinking you do need a few calories of substance to keep you going.
The Club scene is very hot in Las Vegas so be sure to understand that when you wait in line to get in you will be paying a cover that hovers around $20-$30 to get the opportunity to pay $12 for drinks. Will you have a good time? Yeah, you will have a blast but you might end up paying for it. You could always find a great lounge at one of the higher end hotels, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Venetian or Wynn and have a lot of the same action for a fraction of the cost.
7)Know what to Expect
Las Vegas is the ultimate adult playground; you should realize that going in.
Are you offended by cigarette smoke? People smoke in Las Vegas, sit down for this one, people smoke huge cigars right next to you and are not sorry about it.
If you have a problem with smokers, drinkers and loud drunks you will want to stay away from the Casino from about 10 PM until about 3 AM.
If you have a problem with women wearing next to nothing and guys with too much cologne hitting on everything in sight you should consider Disneyland.
Sure, I am exaggerating a bit but you will encounter some of that stuff that only happens in Las Vegas so don't be shocked. If you're taking your children, just be prepared to explain a few things about gambling, drinking and bad behavior. It’s not that bad but you might have to be creative with your choice of explanations.
I run into people who are surprised to see people drinking in public, strip club advertisements and smokers completely disregarding their personal space. That’s what makes Las Vegas what it is. If you love to have fun and you really are not as high strung as your friends believe you are, you should have a good time.
