THE STRIP, Las Vegas

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You don't need an objective. You don't need a reason. The strip, at night, is a lively show, with, lights, sounds, and lots of people, just wandering around, looking like looking for something to look at.

Confused? No, the kaleidoscopes have those confusing repetitions...

The strip is a giant vacuum cleaner, with music, shows and touts sucking you inside... anything!

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Las Vegas is a town that "sleeps" in the heat of the day, by the pools or in the cool gambling rooms, and comes out at night, with the streets crowded of people, seeing the lights and enjoying the less warm breeze of the night. Each hotel, each corner, each club try to grab visitors, by all means, the most attractive of all being the outdoor live show. The best of all is the battle at Treasure Island.

Difficult to see properly, because there is always a crowd around it (it's free!...) it's funny, well conceived, mixing technology, music, dance, special effects, and... imagination. Easy to locate (Treasure Island hotel), you may check locally the scheduling of the performances.

It is difficult to go wrong when it comes to hotels on the "Strip". I am partial to the Paris Hotel, but also like the Hard Rock Hotel and Planet Hollywood. If you want to go to the nightclubs in one of the big hotels, - some of them hosted by the likes of Paris Hilton or some other "hot" pop culture celebrity, I advise that you research those nightclubs, - consider staying in a hotel that has one, as they can get difficult to get into. Best would be, - after you do the research is to book online, and include a "access pass" to the club. Same goes for the pool areas, - the exclusive ones. Some hotel like Ceasars, now have topless pool areas, and a little forethough might get you in.

Dress Code: Dresscode is distinctively casual in the Casinos, however, if you are going clubbing, particularly at the high end nightclubs, dress to impress.

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Trader Vic's is one of those chain restaurants that is famous for good food, trendy decor and awesome Mai Tai's. Here in Vegas you can either eat or just sit out on patio and have a beer or two and people watch. Wonderful view. Inside is really nice decor and kind of a trendy place for the young to hang out. So it can be a little noisy, but is is nice here.

During summer the lovely water fall in front is beautiful at night anytime of the year, but during summer, my boys love to play in it:)

I have to send a shout out to Chris at FreeVegasClubPasses.com.

They hooked me up on the guestlist to a couple clubs, Blush and Tryst at the Wynn. At both clubs I met a host who walked me past the line and straight into the club for free.

I really recommend both clubs, and Chris if your listening - You rock!

I hope you guys find this helpful, if you have any questions please ask, I've been going to Vegas for years.

Dress Code: Chris told me collored shirt and dark shoes, seems some people were getting away with T-Shirts and sneakers, but I'd think you should err on the dressy side.

Walking isn't dangerous in Las Vegas and the only problem I had the last time I was there (probably seven years ago) was that there were occasionally people on the street pushing information on escort services into your hands. I wouldn't appreciate that if I were with my children but walking is the best way.

If it is a physical limitation I would suggest getting a cab or better yet a limousine as you won't need the stress of driving in an unfamiliar town.

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There are so many great sights to see after the sun goes down in Las Vegas. The fountains at Bellagio, the Volcano at the Mirage, the lights up and down the strip. Walk the strip and do a little people watching while you're at it.

The lights down here are cool to look at...but thats it....been to a couple restaurants, bars and casinos down here and did not like any of them. Stay on the strip or close to it, but there is no reason to go down here. The last time I was here the place was lame, drunken bums walking around asking for money, and at 2am got a parking ticket because the parking meter had run out...at 2am they were checking meters! Can you believe it!! We are down there spending a lot of money and it is like a slap in the face..At least at the casinos you can park free. I will never go downtown again.

Dress Code: hah!