Lonely Planet Las Vegas

Feast on caviar and top-shelf vodka in Red Square. Find your inner diva in an ultra lounge. Bask in the megawatt glow of the Strip. All-night poker, eye-popping shows, Rat Pack haunts - whatever your motive, our essential, savvy guide gets you under the sequined skin of Sin City. Hit the jackpot - from Texas hold'em tips and blackjack basics to loose slots, our expert-written gambling chapter helps you beat the odds. Sleep it off - handy floor plans and info-packed reviews of the Bellagio and major casino hotels, plus downtown deals and booking advice. Baby your body - chichi spas, dreamy pools, post-buffet workout options and only-in-Vegas shops for naughty new outfits. Go deeper - behind-the-scenes chapters reveal the history, arts and culture of this enigmatic city. Ditch the ding-ding-ding - a slew of side trips to the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Zion, Death Valley and more.