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Straight-talking Las Vegas guides — hotels and resort fees, shows and the Sphere, buffets, free things to do, gambling etiquette, getting around, day trips, and what's new this month.
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Hotels & Resort Fees
Where to stay by area, what resort fees really cost, and how to dodge the hidden charges.
Shows, Sphere & Entertainment
Cirque, the Sphere, residencies and how to actually get tickets without overpaying.
Buffets & Dining
Which buffets still exist, where locals eat, and how to eat well at any budget.
Things to Do & Free Attractions
Free shows and sights, paid attractions worth it, and itineraries by trip length.
Nightlife, Clubs & Pools
Guest lists, cover charges, dress codes, bottle service and dayclub season — decoded.
Gambling Basics & Etiquette
How the games work, table etiquette, tipping, comps and where to find low-limit tables.
Budget & Deals
What a trip really costs, the cheapest months, and how to do Vegas without getting fleeced.
Getting Around
Airport to Strip, Uber vs taxi, the Monorail, the Deuce, the Vegas Loop, and walking distances.
Day Trips
Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Red Rock and Valley of Fire — which tour, and is it worth it.
First-Timer & Planning
What to know before you go, when to visit, how many days, what to wear, and scams to dodge.
What's New This Month
Openings, closings, show debuts and events — the freshness feed.
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