[25.04.2007] Whilst in the Grand Canyon area, we decided to take a helicopter flight. We were spending our last night back in Vegas, so booked a trip leaving there. The trip we chose included limousine pickup from our hotel, flights by Sundance Helicopters, landing in the canyon with picnic and return flight to Vegas. We chose the 6pm flight as we though we might be lucky enough to see the sunset. We actually didnt take off un [more]

[25.04.2007] We drove to the Hoover Dam from Vegas and it was a very easy and straightforward drive (40 mins). Parking was pretty easy as there was a large multi story car park just before the dam itself. We arrived early so there were plenty of spaces, but when we left the car park was near full, so it pays to get there early. You can do one of two things. You can just wander around the site, into the gift shops, café, museu [more]

[25.04.2007] If you want to visit Vegas and get the Vegas glitz then the Aladdin may not be your best option. Many of the other hotels go much more overboard with the room themes etc. If you want a simple, comfortable room, then this is fine. I personally would not recommend the Aladdin, there are much better hotels in Vegas such as the Luxor. The Desert Passage is worth a visit and I would also recommend the breakfast buff [more]