Over 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year and many of these vistors use Las Vegas as a base. Being just 180 miles from the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, Vegas is an ideal location for helicopter or light aircraft Grand Canyon tours. Some of the helicopter tours even allow you to explore the Grand Canyon on foot with an optional Canyon landing. Anyone spending time in Vegas should always set aside one day to see the Grand Canyon and take a break from the neon strip.

The Grand Canyon is one of the most breathtaking sights anyone will ever see in their lifetime. Seeing the Grand Canyon by air simply amplifies the experience. Many visitors are left speechless when first appreciate the raw beauty and the power of nature.

One of the best Grand Canyon flight tours is the tour with an option to land on a plateau in the Canyon which is about 3000 feet down. Once landed you can enjoy a champagne picnic, or for the more adventurous, you can climb down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon tour operators include Gray Line Las Vegas Sightseeing Tours, Key Tours Las Vegas, Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tours and Vegas Tours. Grand Canyon tours are not restricted to air tours of course, there are a myriad of options such as horse riding tours, climbing tours, rafting tours and even tours in Hummer vehicles. For these tours however, you
would need more than one day from Las Vegas. In fact for a full exploration of the Grand Canyon you should really schedule a seperate vacation.

if you prefer to create your own tour that’s easy, many people drive to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas every year. bear in mind however it will be a long day, as although Las Vegas is only 180 miles from the Grand Canyon by air, it’s around 280 miles by road! Travelling by car can work out a lot cheaper (especially if more than one person is travelling) than coach tours, and definitely cheaper than air tours. A one day self drive tour could be done for less than $200, whereas even the cheapest air tours start at around $500 and a coach tour is around $150 per person.

The bottom line is, even though Las Vegas does have an incredible amount of amenities, attractions and shows to keep everyone occupied, you haven’t lived unless you’ve seen the Grand Canyon (especially by air). The Grand Canyon is one of those wonders where once seen, never forgotten!

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The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas is one of those htoels where you can say to yourself – OMG I could spend the whole vacation here without ever having to leave the hotel! Built back in 1989, with over 3000 guest rooms. Even amongst the exclusive collection of hotels along the strip in Las Vegas the Mirage is right up there with the very best Vegas has to offer.

Amentities include everything you can think of – plus some you probably can’t! Casino, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Spa, DVD/VCR, Barber/Hair Stylist, Conference Facilities, Broadband Access in room, Restaurants, Concierge Services and Uniformed Security on Site. All 3000+ rooms feature Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, Iron, Direct Dial Telephone, TV with cable/satellite, Safe, Whirlpool bath and Mini-Bar.

Located right in the heart of the vibrant Las Vegas strip, the Mirage Las Vegas hotel complex is close to all the sights you will wish to see. So if you do decide to leave the hotel complex, all the other incredible Vegas attractions are within walking distance.

One of the most amazing features of the Mirage is the exotic animal habitat which includes Siberian white tigers, white lions, leopards, panthers and a 20,000 gallon aquarium.

The atrium of the Mirage Las Vegas is designed as an indoor rainforest with 60-foot palm trees, lush tropical flowers and glorious indoor waterfalls. There are restaurants, bars, lounges and entertainment to suit all interests such as numerous shopping boutiques and even an adults only “Bare Pool” with it’s own D.J. and full V.I.P. treatment.

Be sure to catch the at Just outside the Mirage is the famous erupting volcano. A stunning visual display of volcanic eruptions complete with a world-class soundtrack.

If you like everything under one roof, the Mirage Las Vegas is the hotel for you. Even if you eventually get bored with the offerings at the Mirage, everything else you’ll want to see and experience is within walking distance, so the Mirage comes out on top either way.

The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas offers an exciting and luxurious experience with around 2000 high standards rooms and suites. Even the standard rooms are large at over 500 ft.² and feature WiFi Internet access, 24-hour room service and are available in both smoking and non-smoking guises. The larger executive suites offer over 900 ft.² of space and feature garden tubs with outstanding views and luxury fitments.

The Orleans hotel has its own 850 seat showroom theatre which is home to jazz musicians, rock bands and comedians and special deals for the theatre can be a bit longer to rooms as a package. The hotel lounge also offers entertainment in the form of karaoke and cabaret.

The gambling options in the Orleans hotel include all the casino favourites such as slots, poker, keno and roulette. Huge flatscreen TVs in the sports book lounge offer an exciting environment for race viewing and betting with seating for up to 125 people.

There are 14 different dining options that will appeal to all taste buds. The food court serves a screen, pizza and coffee and the hotel also has a TGI Fridays restaurant, Subway and a Fuddruckers. As if that wasn’t enough there is a Don Miguel’s Mexican restaurant, a KOJI Sushi Bar, French Market Buffet, Big Al’s Oyster Bar, Prime Rib Loft, and the Canal Street restaurant.

The Orleans hotel also has its own 18-screen movie theater, a Spa offering a wide range of massage, skin care, and rejuvenation treatmentsand a Beauty Salon.

This cool hotel even has its own Bowling Alley with 70 lanes, a pro shop and a video arcade. Family friendly activities are available in the activity center which has an indoor play structure, free arcade games, Wii, Playstation 2, art center, and interactive toys. Children are supervised by trained and certified staff for up to five hours per day.