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Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada and is situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert. Las Vegas, or simply "Vegas", is known for its gaming action and world-class entertainers and shows. There are many lavish hotels and casinos (such as the Venetian, Harrah's, Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Luxor and Circus Circus), and numerous wedding chapels and venues. Las Vegas is a popular destination for the famous, and not so famous, to tie the knot.
Outdoor lighting displays are everywhere on the Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) and are seen elsewhere in the city as well. For example, in the evening, the "volcano" in front of the Mirage Casino erupts in a terrific light show and the Fountains of the Bellagio perform a magnificent display (set to music) in the evenings and every hour on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Then, walk through a transparent tunnel with sharks, sea turtles, and fish on all sides at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. On the first Friday of each month, enjoy the "First Friday" celebration where local artists and musicians gather in a section of the city's downtown region called the "Arts District".
The all-you-can-eat buffet can be found at nearly every casino. For more serious dining, there are many good restaurants in the hotels/casinos, such as Grand Lux Cafe at Venetian, the Cheesecake Factory at Caesars Palace, or Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas and throughout the city, such as the Anna Bella Restaurant, Hikari Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, and the Marrakech Restaurant.
CAT Bus is a popular means of transportation, along with the Las Vegas Monorail which runs from the MGM Grand Hotel at the south end of the Strip to the Sahara Hotel and Casino at the north end of the Strip.
If you want to get away for the day, Red Rock Canyon is just 20 miles west of the city, Boulder Dam and Lake Mead are 25 miles east of the city, and the Valley of Fire is about 60 miles to the north and offers some unique hiking and sightseeing opportunities.
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Cancún is a planned tourist city on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. It is known as the Mexican Caribbean and for its beautiful turquoise waters and powdery white beaches. Peak season in Cancun tends to run from December to April, so prices in both airfare and hotel increase dramatically during these times, while dropping in the summer and early fall months. Late June is especially hot, so come prepared or try the off season and hurricanes can be a major threat in the summer and early fall. There is much to do in the city and, if you take an hour or two bus trip, there is more to explore than you could possibly fit into a single vacation.
Take the bus to Puerto Morelos (about 20 minutes) or Tulum (1 hour). Playa del Carmen (45 minutes) is between the two. Xcaret is a natural theme park in Playa del Carmen with a full day of fun and unforgettable experiences such as archaeological tours, swim with dolphins, and other water attractions. Take a shuttle or bus and visit ancient Mayan ruins and archaeological sites including Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba. See the tallest pyramid of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Nohoch Mul Pyramid, in Coba, which is about 100 miles (170 km) from Cancun. Take the ferry to Isla Mujeres, a small island that is just a 20 minute ferry ride from the hotel zone, and spend some time on the beach. Visit Cozumel, the largest island of Mexico, which is known for its watersport activities such as diving, snorkeling, sailing, boating, and fishing. It is also home to Chankanaab National Park. A day trip to this beautiful Caribbean island is a must.
There are almost 400 Restaurants in Cancun, including La Habichuela, Captain's Cove, Blue Bayou, and Paloma Bonita. For nightlife, go to Carlos and Charlie's and Coronaville and Coco Bongo, which are still within the Hotel Zone. The Cancún International Airport is about 6 miles (10 km) from the hotel strip and 9 miles (16 km) southwest of downtown.