What a girl wants and what her feet will allow!! by dustystacks
There is no exaggeration to the old adage "bring comfortable" shoes. If you buy new ones for the trip break them in thoroughly. You will walk, and that's NOT outside...these casinos are huge!! We didn't even get to the Grand Canal in the Venetian after an hour of walking and gawking at the place. The facades can be deceiving and the outside distances from one venue to another is longer than it looks...also make sure your shoes "stand up" , so to speak, in the heat. Vegas is DRY and HOT and the heat radiation from the concrete sidewalks is overwhelming. Ask for a bottle of water in the casino while you're losing, ummmm, playing, to go with whatever else you're drinking. Stash it in a pocket or purse or drink it there but drink it! It's also great for poring on the back of your neck or on your baking feet. {Don't ask, just do it :) }
Don't lug around a big purse. Minimize the best you can and have something soft that will squish up in your lap when sitting at the machines or tables.Going to see my 90 year old Aunt who's been in Vegas for over 50 years. I loved moving through the casinos pretending that some old movie star would actually make an appearance and double the cheap thrills. Wondering around in the Downtown casinos is a trip.
The place is a total fantasy that can grow to be an obession. It's really easy to take that Mediterrarian/Middle Eastern/Cowboy vacation you've always wanted, all in the same week.