When planning a gambling holiday it’s important to get great odds both on and off the gambling floor. Spending a while at the table can take it out of you, so it’s a good idea to have something else to do during your time away. There are plenty of cities where gambling goes hand in hand with entertainment, for an all round entertaining and fun filled trip. In Europe there’s Monte Carlo, USA has Las Vegas, while Africa has Sun City. Here’s a quick round up of these top destinations that will be top of the list for gambling enthusiasts.
Las Vegas, USA
Generally regarded as the ultimate gambling destination, the famous four mile long strip of Las Vegas is home to some of the largest hotel and casino complexes in the world, some with truly incredible theming. For instance, the New York, New York Hotel has a half scale replica of the Statue of Liberty alongside an impression of the New York skyline, rightfully laying claim to the title of ‘The Greatest City in Las Vegas’. The famous Mirage, meanwhile, houses its own zoo, complete with a selection of white lions and tigers, and even an elephant; as an added extra, there’s also a volcano outside that erupts every night! Las Vegas truly is a world of entertainment to get lost in. With many hotel complexes being rather more like theme parks than just somewhere to stay, there’s plenty of excitement to be had before you hit the poker table. See Cheapflights.co.uk for some flights to the USA.
Sun City, South Africa
Not so much a real city as a huge entertainment complex ninety minutes drive to the north west of Johannesburg, Sun City has been acclaimed as Africa’s premier holiday resort. The jungle themed ‘city’ features fabulous golfing facilities (the Lost City Golf Course has a 13th hole with a water hazard full of Nile crocodiles!), safaris into the nearby Pilanesburg National Park, and four large hotels, each with its own unique themes, ambience and unique restaurants. The extraordinary ‘Palace of the Lost City’ is perhaps the most striking of these, with a palatial African exterior being matched with exquisite mosaics, frescoes and hand painted depicting South Africa’s wildlife. The resort also features a huge water park complete with a large lagoon, lazy river and an assortment of slides that can be enjoyed all year round. Just think that all of this is in store before you even reach the extensive gaming tables. For holidays to South Africa, take a look at Travelzoo.co.uk; this supplier pools all of the best deals on the internet into one place to make your search for a bargain easier.
Monte Carlo
The wealthiest of Monaco’s administrative areas is world renowned for glitz and glamour, alongside a wide berth of casinos and night clubs. If you ever want to test your hand in one of the most expensive and exclusive resorts filled with beautiful people, then Monte Carlo should be for you. Make sure you check out the remarkable building of the Les Casinos de Monte Carlo, a huge casino that has featured in three of the James Bond films. The complex features stunning gardens while inside you can play from a large variety of traditional games. It comes as especially recommended to visit Monte Carlo between 24th – 25th May 2008, as this is the time of the famed Monaco Grand Prix, which hosts unrivalled glamour off the track as well as one of the world’s hardest races on it. Have a look at Travel Zoo for some cheap flights.
