The virtues of ‘Sin City’

Christina Singh

Shopping, eating, dancing, drinking and, of course, gambling are what captivate people from all across the world to visit Las Vegas.

Over the years, the beautiful city of Vegas has continued to reinvent itself in everything including its highly anticipated nightlife and enormous hotels. From “Sin City” to “The Gambling Mecca” and even “The Entertainment Capital of the World,” Las Vegas has many names and remains to this day the ideal oasis for a winter break.

Yes, sin city is exactly what it sounds like; a city full of opportunities for sin. Known for being a city that never sleeps, it?s nearly impossible when a majority of the nightclubs stay open until early morning and the casinos never rest.

There are many exciting things to do when visiting aside from gambling, including taking in a magic show at the Monte Carlo Hotel or riding the roller coaster in New York City. Surprisingly, Las Vegas is actually a city made for all ages.

When trying to look for a place to shop in Las Vegas, your best bet would be to try the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace, where shoppers are taken on an exciting journey through ancient Rome. Sculptures come to life at the Festival Fountain Plaza and the Fountain of Gods.

There is, of course, more to Las Vegas than shopping. Arguably the most beautiful part of Las Vegas is the fountain show in front of the Bellagio Hotel. Every evening a water and music show plays every 15 minutes in the spectacular fountains in front of the Bellagio.

For the Medieval-inclined there?s the Excalibur, but for a simulated tour of Italy, the gondola rides are located right inside the Venetian Hotel. Who could forget the popular nightclubs in Las Vegas? Once you?re there you definitely have to check out the infamous Studio 54 club. This replica of the New York City nightclub brings in its share of people. With two levels, four bars, one main dance floor and 45 video screens showing various guests dancing the night away, you can?t go wrong with this club. For all the hip-hop and R&B lovers out there, check out the House of Blues located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. This is one club that will keep you grooving all night long. Then there?s the after-hours nightclub Drais. This club is open from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m., perfect for those partiers who don?t want to kiss the night goodbye.

Even though the cover charge for a majority of Vegas nightclubs tends to be pretty pricey, in the long run it all pays off. Besides, everyone has to experience Las Vegas at least once in their lifetime. So this winter break take a little trip down to Sin City and see for yourself how spectacular of a place it really is.