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If you’re visiting Las Vegas for the first time, you’ll want to know where the best places are for fluttering your cash. The choice of hotels and casinos here are endless and can be quite off-putting to ‘Vegas virgins’. To make things easier, we’ve come up with our very own Vegas travel guide to make your trip one to remember.

First of all you need to consider your budget.  Most casinos in Vegas form part of exclusive hotel and leisure resorts and some fantastic deals can be done if you know where to look. If you’d rather spend your money on the tables than on your hotel accommodation, try the Golden Palms Hotel Casino which is located just moments from the main Strip, offering comfortable room facilities and even an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi – perfect for cooling off from that stifling desert air! Alternatively, head a little further out to the Sonoran Suites Las Vegas which offers affordable accommodation and close proximity to Vegas’ range of terrific golf courses.

If you’re trying to make every penny count but you still want to be in the hub of all the action, the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, positioned conveniently on the Strip, is a good option if you’re just after something fairly cheap and cheerful. Facilities include themed restaurants, a spa and salon, an 80,000 sq ft casino with a focus on blackjack tables, a comedy club and even a roller-coaster ride encircling the venue.

If money isn’t an option, however, and you want to experience the ultimate in Las Vegas pomp and luxury, the famous Bellagio hotel and casino is the venue for you. Aimed more towards high-rolling gamblers, the décor here is opulent and the atmosphere and clientele of the highest prestige, so unless you’re a particularly good bluffer, this is not really the place for amateurs. Guests can master their poker face in one of the Bellagio’s three poker rooms or bet to their heart’s content in the private lounge and swish sports-booking area. Either way, you will be sure to receive some of the best treatment on the Strip.

Most good casinos also provide drinks and food free of charge as you gamble, so make sure you take advantage of this little perk. However, if you would prefer a sit-down meal somewhere, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Most hotel casinos provide a range of themed and buffet restaurants, some with ‘all-you-can-eat’ deals at a fixed price which offer excellent value for money. Another great place to go for the whole family is  The Cheesecake Factory, offering a vast all-American menu, as well as specializing in their mouth-watering signature cheesecake dessert.

Planning a trip to London? Wondering what to do, but don’t know where to start? Then look no further than this top five guide.

1) ‘Visit a Museum’.

With London playing host to over 300 world class museum and many of them free, the only difficult part is which to choose. Whether or not you’re a budding Einstein, you can’t go wrong with a visit to London’s Science Museum. Set over five floors and covering topics from space exploration, medicine and technology, you can guarantee the museum offers something for everyone.  Hands on activities, simulator rides, or a trip to see an IMAX promise to delight visitor’s young and old.

2) ‘Sightsee’

Spend a few hours wandering London’s breathtaking streets and you’re guaranteed to take in many a famous landmark. A trip to Buckingham Palace to take in the regal residence is an absolute must see. The changing of the guards takes place daily, and is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Who knows, stick around long enough and you might just see the Queen. Either way, taking in the stunning architecture you’re sure to feel like Royalty.

3) ‘Hit the shops’

Credit cards at the ready for a trip down London’s bustling Oxford Street. The heart of the capital’s shopping district, whether it’s a major high street store, local boutiques or some window shopping you’re after, if you don’t find it on Oxford Street, you won’t find it anywhere.

4) ‘Get away from it all’

Escape the hustle and bustle with a trip to one of London’s beautiful gardens. Basque in the sunshine beside the soothing sounds of the Diana Princess of Wales memorial fountain, situated in the southwest corner of Hyde Park. The perfect way to relax after a hard morning’s sight seeing.

5) ‘Watch a West End show’

A West End show captures the very soul of what a trip to London is all about. From modern musicals to contemporary classics, there’s a show out there made for you. Make the most of your trip by booking a London theatre break package, including tickets to a show of your choice and a trip in a nearby hotel.  The perfect end to a perfect trip.

The gorgeous city of Prague, famous for its turbulent history, lovely architecture and frothy beer has become a top destination for world travelers interested in the historic heart of Europe. Prague is one of the most exciting cities to visit in Europe and boasts numerous attractions in an intriguing Old World setting that many visitors find difficult to leave, attractions that include the massive Prague Castle complex- spanning over a thousand years of history, the National Theater-a true national treasure built from the pockets of Czech citizens, the world-famous Astronomical Clock and Wenceslas Square-the stage for the Prague Spring of 1968 and the Velvet Revolution in 1989.

To make your stay in Prague truly magical you can stay in one of the city’s many luxury boutique and design hotels, which are centrally located in Prague’s Old Town or Lesser Town, and are situated in meticulously renovated historic buildings.

Or if you wish, you can choose a fully serviced apartment in the center of Prague, perfect for families who need more space, or a world-renowned hotel chain such as the Four Seasons or the Mandarin Oriental. Prague offers a large variety of accommodation for all budgets and tastes.

Prague’s Old Town is home to Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock and the intimidating Gothic Tyn Church, the Art Nouveau Municipal House and many shopping options including an open-air market. The Lesser Town of Prague has a more residential feel to it, being home to various embassies, which are located in beautiful Baroque palaces as well as secret gardens with courtyard cafes, the magnificent Baroque St. Nicolas Cathedral and the omnipresent Prague Castle looming majestically above the city and the winding Vltava River.