Greetings audience! Today I am going to discuss my annual Vegas getaway and talk about things that you may or may not be aware of. Most of us know about or have been to Las Vegas, especially coming from Los Angeles. Today I am going to discuss the history of the strip, discuss my particular hotel and why I recommend it, and how Vegas keeps growing and expanding throughout the years.
First, I'd like to tell you the cheapest and most affordable way I go to Vegas. The reason I started going to Vegas every year is because of the Megabus. You can either catch it from Los Angeles Union Station or Riverside Station. If you know the dates you want to go and book it from the minute tickets go on sale, you can get your tickets for as little as $1 each way. So with the booking fee currently, if I book from the minute it’s available, I can get the fare for $4.50 round trip. They also offer fares to San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland. The bus ride consists of picking up passengers from Riverside and, at the bus driver’s discretion, a stop in Barstow. Then the bus goes straight to the Las Vegas South Strip Terminal. The ride can take from 4.5 to 7 hours, depending on traffic, but it beats driving yourself! For more information, visit https://us.megabus.com/.
Las Vegas has a history of its own, full of resorts and vibrant lights that make it more unique than other cities. I mean, who could dream of many countries with their distinct symbols -- such as the Pharaoh in Luxor, Excalibur’s Castle, the Empire State Building, the MGM Lion, and flamingos -- all within a three-mile radius. This was what the visionaries of Vegas dreamed about when they saw three miles of desert road. These visionaries kept on pursing their dreams of making the strip a reality. It came with much criticism and laughs along the way, since no one believed in them. They inspire all of us, myself included, to follow our dreams no matter what anyone else thinks.
Let’s talk about how the strip has expanded over the years. On April 3, 1941, the El Rancho Las Vegas opened up with 63 rooms and in 2004 became a Hilton timeshare. The famous Flamingo Hotel was the third hotel that opened up, with 105 rooms on December 26, 1946 -- what a fascinating post-Christmas present. On November 1, 1979, Imperial Palace was created and became the Linq area, which we will discuss when I talk about how the strip has grown. I felt that learning about the history of the strip was fascinating and I learned so much about one of the biggest casino destinations in the world. If you want more information about each of the hotels and more history, please visit http://www.lvstriphistory.com/.
Now I am going to talk about the hotel I stayed in on this trip to Vegas. It's the Royal Resort. It's a no-thrills hotel behind the Encore Hotel and near the convention center. It’s not in the most central location but still accessible to a lot of the strip action, especially if one takes the bus. It has late-night pool hours for those who like to swim and don't want to be pressured into leaving the pool because of pool hours at the resorts. The best part about this hotel is that there are, at least as of now, no resort fees. Most of us who've been to Vegas know the pain in our wallets that resort fees can cause and how there's no way around them, even when staying at non-resort or non-strip hotels. This hotel doesn't have a casino, but with all the hotels within walking distance, there's no need to worry. For those who just don't care about staying at a fancy resort with resort fees, this is an excellent place to explore. You won't regret staying here. I just wish they offered breakfast, even if it was $10 more a night. I might stay here every year if the price is right.
Well audience, I can safely talk about one thing that keeps happening to the strip throughout time. The strip keeps on expanding for its tourism market. Some of the new additions are the T-Mobile Arena, the Linq, and the High Rollers Ferris Wheel. The High Rollers Ferris Wheel lets you explore the city from the sky, and the T-Mobile Arena hosts loads of events. The Linq area has an In-N-Out Burger, a Ghirardelli, an Irish Bar, as well as many great restaurants and a shopping area. Another nice place to check out, especially for Disney fans, is Magical Memories in the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace. It has art work representing scenes from many Disney movies and is definitely worth checking out for any die-hard Disney fan. The strip always is a changing environment, from a street in the middle of the desert to a family destination to an adult playground to a place that has something for everyone.
So now YOU know how I feel about going to Vegas. There are lots of reasons that I in particular go every year, from the cheap bus ride to the lively resorts that make you feel like a kid again. Even though I'm not a big drinker or gambler, just walking the strip and checking out the hotels is enough reason to go to Vegas. I’m so excited to see this paradise just keep on growing. For more information, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAlyxFtXX4s.
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