Las Vegas, an ever-changing fantasy-land of a city, has seen unbelievable expansion since it emerged from the desert just over 100 years ago.

The sights and sounds of Las Vegas are enjoyed by over 37.5 million visitors every year.

 

The Strip – Magnificent hotels glow green and gold. Pink, red, yellow, blue and white neon pulsates all around. Electric lights flash. Music plays. Volcanoes erupt. Fountains soar. Cars create two moving streams of light, red and white. People in the thousands walk up, down and over the Strip. Roller coasters corkscrew high above the ground. A laser beam, visible from space, penetrates the night sky, inviting the whole universe to come and play.

And that`s only outside – step into any of the iconic casino resorts

 

Shopping – Vegas has become a global shopping destination. Las Vegas Boulevard South is more than just a playground – it`s one of the world`s great shopping streets.

Huge outlet malls vie with exclusive boutiques in exquisite casino resorts. On the Strip, shoppers will find everything from haute couture to traditional Vegas souvenirs – dice clocks and playing cards.

The Fashion Show Mall put Las Vegas on the retail map. Since then many major Strip resorts have opened spectacular shopping areas featuring some of the world`s best brands and most exclusive designers, while a number of outlet malls have proven popular with shoppers.

 

Nightlife – From traditional casino lounges and cocktail bars to dance-till-dawn nightclubs featuring top deejays, Las Vegas will keep you partying.

Ultralounges are the latest trend in Vegas nightspots; they are stylish, intimate spaces where DJs spin cutting-edge tunes in a conversation-friendly environment while fashion-forward hipsters mingle with martinis in hand.

 

 

The main point of entry for Irish visitors to Mexico is in to Cancun, which is also the gateway for the whole Yucatan Peninsula. A huge region it offers a multitude of activities catering for all manner of interests. Cancun itself is a 20KM stretch of powder white sand bordered by many architecturally stunning high rise hotels. Complimenting the beaches and amazing water-sports is an intoxicating nightlife, extravagant shows and spectacular glitzy malls. Holidays in Cancun are perfect for those looking to party in the sun but without the overcrowded beaches of European summer destinations.