Lonely Planet Las Vegas Encounter (Best Of) [Paperback]

Sara Benson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Of | Publication Date: March 1, 2009

What Will Your Las Vegas Encounter Be?

Strutting down the Strip in your brand new Jimmy Choos
Getting swept up in the frenzied world of Cirque du Soleil contortionists
Lingering over dry-aged Angus ribeye steak and sweet-potato cheesecake
Sliding through a shark tank followed by cocktails poolside
Perfecting you poker face as you risk your paycheck in Texas Hold'em
Sipping martinis and getting manicured before an all-night dance session

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Handy full-color pull-out map includes all venues in the book
Our expert author recommends the very best shows, eateries, clubs, shops, casinos, kitsch and more
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local perspectives: meet a World Series of Poker champion, a RawVegas.tv host, restaurant owners and the manager of the Atomic Testing Museum

Editorial Reviews

Review

Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal
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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2 edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741049938
• ISBN-13: 978-1741049930
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,432,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Nevada

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, January 4, 2007

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churchmousette (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Las Vegas (City Guide) (Paperback)

Contained everything I needed to know for a one-week jaunt in Sin City. Where to stay, where to eat, where to gamble and what shows to see. Lonely Planet never disappoints!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource!, January 1, 2011

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D. McCann - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Las Vegas (City Guide) (Paperback)

My daughter gave this book to my son, who is making his first trip to Vegas. He has not put the book down! This is a wonderful resource for visitors. (as are most Lonely Planet guides)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Las Vegas Encounter, November 8, 2009

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Carmella M. Dulina - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Las Vegas Encounter (Best Of) (Paperback)

I purchased this book and plan on putting it to good use when i get to las Vegas..Small enough to carry in your purse and yet has all the info. and more that i was looking for ..I would recommend this book to anyone who plans on going to Vegas in the near future..