Frommer's Las Vegas 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Mary Herczog (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: February 2, 2010

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Las Vegas features lavish full-color photos of the spectacle that awaits you. This is simply the most frank, funny, outrageous guide you can buy and it's much more up-to-date and indepth than its competition.

Our author is completely on top of the latest developments in this fast-changing destination, and she'll make sure that you never miss a minute of the fun. She'll give you an irreverent take on all the casino hotels, with all their attractions. She's also scouted out the very best restaurant choices on the very hot dining scene, and honestly reviews all the casinos, shows, clubs, shopping arcades, and golf courses in town.

Whether this is your first Vegas trip, or just your latest, our author will help you make the most of your time. She'll give you a rundown of Vegas culture and casino etiquette, point you to hidden gems and parts of Vegas most visitors miss, and help you plan your perfect Vegas getaway (whether you're throwing a bachelor or bachelorette party, trying to avoid the temptation of the casinos, or just want to squeeze in as many over-the-top only-in-Vegas experiences as possible).

If you want to head outside of town, you won't be left hanging. You'll find plenty of information on the parks and outdoor activities around Vegas, including the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, and even Area 51.

Frommer's Las Vegas also includes a 16-page full-color photo insert!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Downtown's Fremont Street Experience attracts visitors looking to get away from the Strip. See chapter 7.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

About the Author

Mary Herczog writes a great many books for Frommer’s (Frommer’s New Orleans, California For Dummies, and Las Vegas For Dummies, Frommer’s Las Vegas for Non-Gamblers, and she has contributed to Frommer’s Los Angeles) and lives in the hopes of writing a great many more. When she is not traveling or writing, she lives in Los Angeles and works for Hollywood. Craps make her nervous, so she sticks to blackjack—even though she is never sure when to hit on thirteen.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5 edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470497297
• ISBN-13: 978-0470497296
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #918,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Nevada

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Same as previous editions, January 30, 2010

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Mairead O'Rourke "pbc-slot mama" (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Frommer's Las Vegas 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I was very disappointed with Frommer's Las Vegas 2010. They used the same pictures, maps, etc. as they did for previous editions. They added a few new facts, but it is basically the same book that I first purchased, Las Vegas 2007. There have been many changes in Las Vegas in 3 years and to publish a book including incorrect maps of the strip is not what I would have expected from Frommer's.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not updated nearly enough, August 9, 2010

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Jeffrey D. Kapostasy "kabbagehead" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Las Vegas 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

What a disappointment. Yes, you can make the argument that most of the information here is still relatively accurate, but this book has basically not been updated in several years. Oh, they added a snippet here and there, but as a whole, it's basically the same. For instance, in the Gambling section, there is NO mention that a great deal of the casinos are moving to Blackjack games that pay 6:5 instead of 3:2 on a blackjack hand: that is really useful information, and I am here to tell you that if you are going to provide a section on gambling, you should talk about what places offer the best odds.
There is a brief section of how Vegas has been especially hard hit by the economic downturn in the introduction, but beyond that, nothing. The review of Red Rock Casino and Resort has remained the same for the last several years: great place but so very very very expensive. Well, I can tell you that this place is very reasonable now, but reading this guide, one would never know that.
Shame on Frommers.

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and Worth It, August 1, 2010

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Amy B. (Estes Park, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Frommer's Las Vegas 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Frommer's is always a great choice when traveling. This books lists restaurants by taste, selection and price. It lists things to do for free in town. It also vividly describes the shows Vegas has to offer, which is helpful when trying to narrow your show selection down to the top choices. And, the book also has overall area maps and detailed, up-close maps that label the restaurants, free things, and shows it talks about. The slightest complaint I have with this book is that the writers sometimes seem snooty when describing restaurants. Sometimes, I just want to know how the food tastes, not how the place looks. Resoundingly, overall, I highly recommend this book.