If you need a dose of the sun, why not escape to Sin City for a revitalising break? Las Vegas offers visitors much more than just glitzy casinos and Elvis impersonators. The surrounding countryside has a range of lush golf courses for sports enthusiasts, and the wonderful weather offers opportunities for ballooning trips over the city. And when you get hungry, you don’t always have to go for the infamous all-you-can-eat buffets, as the city is host to a number of world-class restaurants. But even if you do give in to temptation and go for the $4.99 lobster buffet, no one at home needs to know – after all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Stay
Bellagio Las Vegas– Complete your Vegas experience with a stay at this famous hotel on the Strip. There are so many attractions within the Bellagio’s ground that you can have a very entertaining trip even without leaving the confines of the hotel. Go for a stroll in the hotel’s theatrical Botanical Gardens, which boasts a series of over-the-top displays carefully maintained by an army of gardeners. And there’s no need to worry if you’ve forgotten to pack something – there are lots of boutiques in the hotel, and you’re sure to find at least one to suit your taste. Room rates start from around £150.

Play
Bonnie Springs Old Nevada – Step away from the glitz and glamour of modern day Las Vegas and journey back to simpler times. Bonnie Springs is a family-friendly attraction modelled after a late 18th-century mining town, complete with tumbleweed, saloons and stagecoaches. Kids will have fun watching the simulated gunfights and helping cowboys and cowgirls track down ‘bad guys’. Take a ride on the miniature train, or wander through the wax museum and come face to face with notorious Old West figures. In true Las Vegas style, there’s also a wedding chapel on the premises, for those couples who suddenly get the urge to tie the knot.

Eat
The House of Blues – This music-themed restaurant in the Mandalay Hotel also doubles up as a concert venue at night. The menu is full of spicy Southern-style cuisine, with hearty dishes such as Baby Back Ribs and Jambalaya making an appearance. The aforementioned Baby Back Ribs are covered in lip-smackingly tangy barbecue sauce and cooked till tender, with the meat almost falling off the bone. Those with a sweet tooth might like to finish the meal off with a Florida Key Lime Pie, covered in thick raspberry sauce, which makes a satisfying end to the Southern feast.