The sun was shining in Las Vegas and the perfect day to be a true tourist and get a photograph with the famous Las Vegas sign which was at south of the strip. I couldn't believe they had two horses there that tourists could sit on for a photo. Mary's friend had arrived the night before so we went to visit them at the Luxor, and Bobbi and I explored Escalabur, New York - New York hotels before meeting back up with Mary to buy last minute show tickets for tonight...

The hotel called the room to invite us to a complimentary breakfast but we knew there had to be a hitch! We were not informed that it involved a 90-minute presentation on the Hilton plans to expand over the next 5 years. We made the decision to skip the breakfast and pick up something from the cafe instead. Mary and I had planned to go to the Encore Beach Club pool party whilst Bobbi decided to stay at the hotel pool. The pool party was an experience, we arrive...

Las Vegas probably isn't most people's idea of a budget destination. Even if you're not blowing your cash gambling on the casino floor, you could easily spend up a fortune in the city's five-star hotels, A-list nightclubs, Michelin-starred restaurants and designer boutiques. But it is still doable if you're on a budget. I spent four days in the city and found a great deal at the Hilton Grand hotel. Bobbi, Mary and I shared one double room to keep the cost down an...