California 13th October

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Wednesday 13th October Weather – Sunny 95/65

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, is the most populous city in Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. Las Vegas, which bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for the number of casino resorts and associated entertainment. A growing retirement and family city, it is the 28th most populous city in the United States with an estimated population by the U.S. Census Bureau of 558,383 as of 2008. The estimated population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area as of 2008, was 1,865,746. Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, at the close of the century Las Vegas was the most populous American city founded in the 20th century (a distinction held by Chicago in the 19th century). The city's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. On the other hand, Las Vegas also has the highest number of churches per capita of any major U.S. City. There are numerous outdoor lighting displays on Fremont Street, as well as elsewhere in the city.

Bugsy Siegel named his casino the Flamingo after the long legs of his showgirl girlfriend.

In Nevada it is mandatory that video slot machines pay a minimum of 75 percent on average.

Vegas Vic, the enormous neon cowboy that towers over Fremont Street, is the world's largest mechanical neon sign.

Howard Hughes stayed at the Desert Inn for so long that he was asked to leave. He bought the hotel.

Over 37.5 million people visit Las Vegas each year.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
875 S. Grand Central Parkway

Offers approximately 150 stores and 539,000 square feet of shopping in an upscale, open-air setting. In 2008, this shopping complex expanded, adding 30 new stores and two multilevel parking garages. Available retailers include Burberry, Cole Haan, David Yurman, Dooney & Burke, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Swarovski and True Religion.






Buffet At Bellagio
Breakfast: Open daily, 7 a.m.  - 11 a.m. ($15.95)
Lunch: Open daily, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.($19.95)
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. ($27.95)
Gourmet Dinner: Friday & Saturday ($35.95)
Weekend Brunch: Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.($23.95 or $28.95 with Champagne)

Jean Philippe Pâtisserie @ Bellagio
Cuisine: Bakery, Coffee, Pastries
Average cost: $15 or less
Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday - Sunday, 7 a.m. - midnight
More info: Located in Bellagio's new Spa Tower.
Jean Philippe Patisserie holds the official world record, recognized by Guinness World Records for having the largest chocolate fountain in the world. The 26-foot 3 and 3/16-inch fountain circulates nearly two tons of melted dark, milk and white chocolate in front of the patisserie surrounded by 300-pound glass viewing panels.

Buffet of Buffets
24 Hour Pass to 7 of Vegas' Best Buffets
Enjoy a 24-hour pass to 7 buffets in Las Vegas for $45.99! Get one pass, visit all seven buffets for any meal within 24 hours. Better loosen your belt!
Use your pass at any of these participating buffets:
    Caesars Palace: Lago Buffet
    Flamingo: Paradise Garden Buffet
    Harrah's: Flavors Buffet
    Imperial Palace: Emperor's Buffet
    Paris Las Vegas: Le Village Buffet
    Planet Hollywood: Spice Market Buffet
    Rio: Carnival World Buffet
Buy your 24 hour buffet pass at the cashier stands of any of the buffets listed above.

The Journey
On departure from Flagstaff, we shall continue towards, Williams, where there is a Wild West style shoot out just before the train departs for the Grand Canyon, onwards to Seligman a stop for those route 66 fans, onwards then to Kingman, for lunch, before heading to Las Vegas, on arrival we shall check in at our Hotel, the Flamingo, situated right on Las Vegas Boulevard (The Strip).
Note: All departures leave from the NORTH Door.

Las Vegas Night Tour – Departs at 18.45
Seats are available, come along and join the fun, visit the famous Downtown Las Vegas, and the fantastic light show in Freemont Street, view the 3kg Golden Nugget, visit the Luxor, and drive the Las Vegas Strip from end to end,, you may even get to be guests at a retaking of Wedding Vows ceremony ….. A night to remember.

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