Las Vegas travel articles & tips
The Las Vegas Compass blog — independent articles, tips and news to help you plan a better Las Vegas trip. Fresh Strip, show and hotel updates, money-saving advice, itineraries and the things we wish we'd known.
Caesars Palace versus Bellagio: Which Fits You?
Caesars Palace versus Bellagio: compare rooms, pools, dining, location, crowds, and costs to choose the better Las Vegas resort for your trip today.
How to Choose a Vegas Hotel for Your Trip
Learn how to choose Vegas hotel by comparing location, resort fees, room needs, nightlife, pools, and transit before you book the wrong fit for your stay.
Fremont Street Safety: What Visitors Need to Know
Fremont Street safety is manageable with smart timing, clear boundaries, and a realistic plan for crowds, cash, transit, and late-night returns downtown.
10 Best Romantic Vegas Restaurants for Couples
Find the best romantic Vegas restaurants for date night, proposals, and celebrations, with practical picks by location, price, and reservation strategy.
How to Visit Red Rock Canyon From Las Vegas
Learn how to visit Red Rock Canyon from Las Vegas, including timed entry, transport, hiking, costs, weather, and the route that fits your trip well today.
Vegas Parking: What to Pay and Where to Park
Vegas parking can add more than expected to a trip. Compare Strip, Downtown, valet, and off-Strip options. Costs can rise quickly once you are parked.
7 Smart Ways to Avoid Las Vegas Parking Fees
Learn how to avoid Las Vegas parking fees with practical hotel, transit, and timing choices that cut costs without making your trip less convenient now.
Best Las Vegas Magic Shows for Every Trip
Compare the best Las Vegas magic shows by style, budget, location, and age fit, so you can book the right night without paying for the wrong experience.
Las Vegas Taxi vs Rideshare for Your Trip
Las Vegas taxi vs rideshare: compare airport pickup, Strip fares, surge pricing, pickup zones, and the fastest choice for your hotel and plans tonight.
Vegas Hotel Deposits and What You Pay Up Front
Vegas hotel deposits can tie up more cash than your room rate. Learn what gets charged, what is held, and how to avoid a check-in surprise before arrival.
Strip versus Downtown Hotels: Which Fits?
Strip versus Downtown hotels shape your Vegas trip. Compare costs, location, crowds, casinos, and transit to book the area that fits your plans best.
MGM Grand versus Park MGM: Which Fits You?
MGM Grand versus Park MGM compared for rooms, pools, dining, location, costs, and trip style, so you can book the Las Vegas resort that fits your plans.
How to Find Quiet Las Vegas Hotels That Fit
Use this guide to find quiet Las Vegas hotels with calmer rooms, smarter locations, and clear trade-offs for sleep, pools, dining, and Strip access too.
Vegas Helicopter Tours: Which Flight Is Worth It?
Compare Vegas helicopter tours by route, timing, price, and pickup point. See which flights earn the splurge and which add little to your trip at night.
Las Vegas Trams: Which Rides Save You Time?
Las Vegas trams are free, but they do not cover the whole Strip. See the routes, stops, operating limits, and when walking or rideshare often works better.
Best Fremont Street Hotels for Your Vegas Trip
Compare Fremont Street hotels by noise, room value, parking, pools, and Strip access so you can choose the right Downtown Las Vegas base for your trip.
Las Vegas Dining for Every Kind of Trip
Plan Las Vegas dining by location, budget, and trip style. Find when to reserve, where to splurge, and how to avoid wasting vacation time or money.
12 Las Vegas Attractions Worth Your Time and Money
Plan smarter with Las Vegas attractions that fit your trip, from Strip views and shows to family stops, Downtown classics, and practical timing advice.
12 Family Friendly Las Vegas Attractions Worth It
Plan smarter with family friendly Las Vegas attractions, from free Strip stops to ticketed indoor fun, plus location, timing, and value advice for kids.
10 Best Las Vegas Pools for Adults to Book
Compare the best Las Vegas pools for adults, from daylife party decks to quiet luxury retreats, with practical tips on crowds, costs, and location too.
Las Vegas Show Discount Tickets That Save You Money
Find Las Vegas show discount tickets without wasting a night of your trip. Compare official sales, booth deals, seat trade-offs, and booking timing well.
Is the Sphere Experience Worth It for Las Vegas?
Is the Sphere experience worth it? See who should buy tickets, how seats and crowds affect the visit, and when this Vegas attraction makes sense for you.
Best Cheap Eats Las Vegas Visitors Should Know
Find the best cheap eats Las Vegas visitors can reach without wasting time, from Strip food courts to Downtown counters and late-night local favorites.
15 Free Things to Do in Las Vegas Worth Your Time
Find free things to do in Las Vegas that visitors can actually fit into a trip, from Strip spectacles to Downtown walks, with timing and transit advice.
How to Use Las Vegas Monorail Without Wasting Time
Learn how to use Las Vegas monorail with the right stations, passes, walking routes, and timing to cut Strip rideshare costs and avoid bad Strip stops.
LAS Airport to Strip Transportation: Best Options
Compare LAS airport to Strip transportation options, costs, and travel times so you choose the right ride for your hotel, budget, and arrival flight time.
Las Vegas Resort Fees Explained Before You Book
Las Vegas resort fees explained: learn what they cover, when you pay, how taxes apply, and how to compare true hotel costs before you book a stay there.
Las Vegas Hotel Deals Midweek That Are Worth Booking
Find Las Vegas hotel deals midweek that actually lower your trip cost. Compare dates, resort fees, locations, and booking tactics before you commit wisely.
Best Area to Stay in Las Vegas for Your Trip
Find the best area to stay in Las Vegas for first trips, nightlife, families, and value, with clear trade-offs on location, hotels, walking, and rides, too.
First Time Las Vegas Itinerary for 3 Days
Plan a first time Las Vegas itinerary that covers the Strip, a show, Fremont Street, and smart transit choices without wasting time or your travel budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Las Vegas Compass blog updated?
We publish new Las Vegas travel articles regularly — Strip and show news, seasonal tips, itineraries and planning advice. Check back often or follow along for the latest.
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Everything that helps you plan a Las Vegas trip: the Strip and Downtown, shows and nightlife, attractions and day trips, hotels and resort fees, dining, getting around and money-saving strategies.