Las Vegas Great Values

There are no longer just two Vegases from which to choose: the Strip or Downtown. Located eight miles from the Strip in Henderson, Green Valley Ranch combines Tuscan charm, high-thread-count sheets, a pool scene that moves day and night, and a gambler-friendly casino into one gotta-try package. Food runs the spectrum from a commendable buffet to the martini-and-rib-steak savvy of Hank’s, with stops along the way in Italy, China, and at the fresh raw fish counter.

Situated beneath the Fremont Street Experience, the Golden Nugget brings Strip-level quality to the heart of Glitter Gulch; it’s been a recipient of AAA’s Four Diamond award for three decades and counting. Renovations have put renewed swagger and a bit of hip into the jewel of downtown casino-hotels. The multi-level pool complex, with through-the-shark-tank water slide, mates splash time with party time, even if elbowroom is at a premium. If you want to see where Steve Wynn first developed an eye for great accommodations, this is it.

This medieval-themed, 3,980-room hotel offers campy Middle Ages fun – jousting performances, dancing maidens, eating with your fingers – for kids of all ages. Warm-toned rooms have hardwood furnishings, high-speed internet and cable TV.

The best value/quality offer on the Strip can be found at the buffet in Planet Hollywood’s...more

Imagine a 10-ounce sirloin with two eggs, potatoes, and toast for $8.99; pick up a free $5...more

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Vegas is the most expensive golf market in the country. But four hours on the course can be a bargain compared to even 30 minutes of contrary dice. For all the outlay demanded, Vegas often gets golf right, and no place is that more obvious than at the 54-hole Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.