Despite our body clock being out of sync due to the 8 hour time difference with the UK, we both managed to rest up until 7am. On opening the slats of the vertical blinds, the Venetian Campanile was peeking over the top of a row of trees. Talk about f**k with your mind!! It took a few moments to realise where I was. After only one evening, I understand that that is what Vegas is. One big illusion on the grandest scale. No wonder only 20% of all US citizens have a ...

Las Vegas. Just saying these two words can conjure up different visions to different people. To some it is a playground where fun never ceases; where there is plenty to keep the adrenaline flowing through the veins whether it be the excitement of the roulette table or the exuberant white knuckle rides. It's a case of: Eat. Drink and be Merry, for tomorrow we fly!!! (home!). To others it is garish, a vulgar tourist trap full of over the top glitz and tacky nov...