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Dream Vacation Destination. Ms. Damm Language Arts 2014. Why is Las Vegas the perfect travel destination?.
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Dream Vacation Destination Ms. Damm Language Arts 2014
Why is Las Vegas the perfect travel destination? • Las Vegas is the perfect travel destination for all of you because of the excellent selection of hotels, variety of shows, and fabulous restaurants. Las Vegas has over 75 hotels with various themes and activities. It also offers shows for the entire family. Some shows cost money while many of the shows are every hour and are free for the public. Since we love to try new restaurants, Las Vegas is perfect place to eat at a world famous restaurant! Of all the wonderful places to travel, Las Vegas is a perfect fit for everyone!
When are we going? • June 8th, 9th, & 10th • This is a Sunday, Monday & Tuesday • These dates were chosen because the rates for hotel rooms are cheaper than if we went on a weekend • Also the summer months are an ideal time to travel to Las Vegas because it is warm enough to sit by the hotel pool
How are we getting there? • Flying Southwest Airlines • Leave for Vegas @ 9:00AM on Sunday, June 8th. Arrive at 10:10AM. Flight #1493 • Leave for Phoenix @ 3:20PM on Tuesday, June 10th. Arrive at 4:30PM. Flight #962 • TOTAL: $170 per flight
How are we getting around Las Vegas? • Most of the attractions are close enough that we will be able to walk to each of them • For any destinations that are farther than walking on foot then we will take a taxi or buy a monorail ticket • Monorail tickets are $12 for a 24-hour pass or $5 for a single ride • Taxi prices are $3.30 for initial pickup and then $2.60 for each additional mile
Weather & What to Pack • The average weather for June in Las Vegas is 97 degrees. The weather is usually sunny and clear. • This means we should pack clothing that will keep us coolsuch as a shorts, tank tops, and a swimsuit.
Where are we staying? • Flamingo Hotel on Las Vegas Blvd • $54/night for two queen sized beds • $54 x 2 nights = $108
Where are we eating? • Sugar Factory @ Paris Hotel • Serendipity 3 @ Caesars Palace • Wicked Spoon @ The Cosmopolitan
Sugar Factory • Sugar Factory is famous for their candy infused beverages. They also have a wide variety of American plates and delicious, sugary desserts. • Prices range from about $10-20 per plate
Serendipity 3 • Serendipity is known for their famous frozen hot chocolate. They have also created a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Another popular favorite is their foot-long hot dogs. • Prices average about $15-25 per plate
Wicked Spoon • Wicked Spoon is one of the best new buffets on the Las Vegas Strip. Has a variety of unique food options that are different from most of the other buffets in Las Vegas. • $25-$35 depending on time of day/mealtime
What are we doing there? • Beatles LOVE Show at The Mirage • Theatre/Show • New York New York Roller Coaster • Amusement Park • M&M & Coco-Cola Factory • Shopping
The Beatles LOVE Show • Cirque de Soleil show with acrobats and props set to the most famous Beatles songs. One of the highest rated shows in Las Vegas • Tickets are purchased for Sunday, June 8th at 9:30pm • Attire to should be semi-formal • Tickets are $79 per ticket
New York New York Roller Coaster • Roller Coaster featured at New York New York Hotel that gives thrilling views of the entire Vegas strip. • Monday afternoon • Wear comfortable clothes. No hats or sunglasses because they will fall off! • $14 per ride
M&M & Coco-Cola Factory • Browse and learn some history of the candy M&M’s and Coco-Cola; each of these stores have 3 levels of shopping and history • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes • $$ for souvenirs
Budget • Airfare: $170 x 2 = $340 • Monorail Tickets:$12 x 2 = $24 • Taxi Rides: $50 • Hotel:$180 • Food/Restaurants: $200 • Beatles LOVE show: $79 x 2 = $158 • NYNY Roller Coaster: $14 x 2 = $28 • Souvenirs/Spending money: $150 ------------------------------------ • TOTAL: $1,127
Works Cited • http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ZFR/visit-las-vegas-living-the-dream-feat-penn-and-teller - Entertain & Persuade • http://www.flamingolasvegas.com/ - Inform • http://www.southwest.com/ - Inform • http://www.vegas.com/attractions/ - Inform • http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g45963-Las_Vegas_Nevada-Vacations.html - Persuade & Inform • http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/attractions/the-roller-coaster.aspx - Inform • http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/10-05/10-reasons-to-travel-to-las-vegas-now.html - Persuade • http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USNV0049 - Inform • Note: https://www.google.com/ or http://www.bing.com/ are NOT sources!! Sources are the specific webpages that you used to find information! ALL websites must be on this works cited page or else you are plagiarizing