Econoguide 2005 Las Vegas

Econoguide Las Vegas 2005 is the savvy vacationer's guide to this legendary gambling and entertainment mecca. Bursting with expert advice and comprehensive information, this guide will help you get the most for your time and money, no matter what your budget. Learn how to cut costs-without cutting corners-at restaurants, casinos, area attractions and on accommodations. You'll also get the scoop on the world outside the casinos, including Nevada's ski resorts, theme parks, and natural wonders.

Packed with money-saving tips and a wealth of insider information about Las Vegas and the surrounding area, this book gives you the lowdown on how to get there, when to go, and where to stay.

Look inside for:

Secrets to getting the best airline tickets for the lowest fare

Tips on where to stay and how to get the lowest room rate

Up-to-date information on casinos, entertainment, restaurants, and more

Day-trip itineraries from Las Vegas, Reno, and Tahoe

Maps and directions

Need information on casinos and shows, where to eat, or where to stay in Las Vegas? This guide offers expert advice that will help visitors get the most from their money--no matter what their budget.

Corey Sandler is a former journalist and editor. He has written more than 160 books on travel, video games, and computers. He lives in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

(1) Introduction (2) A Short and Irreverent History of Nevada (3) Finding Low-Cost Airline Tickets and Avoiding the Uncertainties of Modern Travel (4) How to Sleep for Less (5) Planes, Cars, and Buses (6) Welcome, Pilgrim (7) The Best of the Strip (8) The Rest of the Strip (9) Downtown Las Vegas (10) Las Vegas Showrooms and Nightlife (11) Mama Don't Allow No Gambling 'Round Here: Area Attractions (12) Local Protocol: Sex, Marriage, Shopping, Comps, and Tipping (13) Eating Your Way Across Las Vegas (14) Sports and Recreation (15) Journeys North of Las Vegas: Area 51, Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, Lee Canyon, and Valley of Fire (16) Journeys South of Las Vegas: Henderson, Hoover Dam, Boulder City, Lake Mead, and Lake Mohave, (17) Laughlin (18) The Biggest Little Chapter in This Book: Reno (19) Eating Your Way Through Reno-Sparks (20) Reno-Sparks Area Attractions (21) The Great Outdoors in Reno-Sparks (22) Shopping and Getting Married (23) Drive, He Said: Eight Trips from Reno and Lake Tahoe (24) Virginia City: A Side Trip Back in Time (25) Carson City: A Capital Before There Was a State (26) Lake Tahoe: Mountain Shangri-La (27) Winter Sports in the Lake Tahoe Region (28) Warm-Weather and Year-round Activities in the Lake Tahoe Region (29) Gambling Is Not a Sport: A Cautious View