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Las Vegas Travel Guides, Las Vegas Maps, DVDs and Videos

Recommended Las Vegas/US Books:

Unofficial Guide To Las Vegas 2006 - probably the only guide you'll need for downtown Vegas, this extremely well-researched title not only gives unbiased reviews of casinos, hotels and restaurants (with each rated accordingly), but also has its very own conference calendar, plus detailed information on lounge shows, headliner acts, nightlife and gambling rules. Our only criticism - if you're after information on sights further afield, then it's best read in conjunction with offerings from Frommer's or Fodor's.
 

Fodor's Las Vegas 2006 - ideal for first-time visitors to Vegas, Fodor's Gold Guide offering is jam packed with information, not only for sightseeing, shows and gambling once you arrive, but also in planning your trip to Sin City. Updated annually, each guide relies upon local experts who know the city inside-out. And, with options to suit all tastes and budgets, it's one of the most accurate and easy-to-read companions to Vegas that you'll find anywhere. Very good indeed.

Las Vegas Weddings - if you're planning to tie the knot in Sin City, then this publication, which gives the lowdown on saying "I do" Elvis style (no doubt followed by a "thank you very much") also carries descriptions of the city's wedding chapels, celebrity wedding anecdotes and a plethora of irreverent factoids about how to get hitched in between playing the slots. You've been warned!
  

Las Vegas for Dummies - a truly useful book which, as well as taking the pain out of planning a trip to Nevada, provides expert advice on the places that will provide the best or most unique experiences to first-time or occasional visitors. As well as exploring some of Vegas' neighborhoods and modes of transportation, the book also takes in dining options for Las Vegas (from buffets to brunches), the city's attractions, entertainment, shopping and recreational opportunities.
 

777 Cheap Eats in Vegas - written by a native of the city, this neatly produced little book sets out the best places to pick up cheap meal deals including 99¢ breakfasts, $10 filet mignon, 99¢ shrimp cocktails and 5¢ coffee. Indexed by price, location and availability (i.e. all day, evening meals etc.), it's an inexpensive way to find a good quality meal at bargain prices.
 

Frommer's® Portable Las Vegas for Non-Gamblers - perfect for those with children, this Las Vegas guide, which is specifically designed for non-gamblers, sets out in detail the best of the city's nightlife, including outrageous spectacles and glitzy shows. Opinionated, concise and accurate, you'll not only find exact prices (to help plan a trip to your budget) but the book also lists visits off-the-beaten-track, the best hotels and well-regarded restaurants.
 

Las Vegas: Lonely Planet City Guides - striking the right balance between useful facts and readability, LP's Las Vegas Guide is a dinky sized companion that contains detailed coverage of the Strip's casinos, listings for where to stay and eat, Vegas' top tourist attractions and the lowdown on designer shops, spas and entertainment (including headliner acts).

The Underground Guide to Las Vegas - if you're after a more left-of-field, altogether less cheesy visit to Las Vegas, where you avoid the pitfalls of mediocre comedy acts, lukewarm self-service buffets and dead-end casinos, then this book is for you! Giving you the lowdown on the tastiest places to eat, the best clubs, local existential dive bars, touring bands, thrift stores and casinos with the best gambling odds, it's certainly a worthwhile read.
 

Casino Games and Strategies - explaining in jargon-free terms the rules of Poker, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Blackjack, this handy book also uses illustrations to explain basic strategies and winning plays. Included are popular variations of each game, plus a special section about online casinos. With knowledge being a prerequisite for a successful stint at the tables, Casino Games also explains the  mathematics of each game, as well as tips on bluffing and reading the opposition.
 

Gambling 102: The Best Strategies for All Casino Games - this excellent title, which is for those with prior knowledge of table games, gives insight into the ways players can gain tiny advantages over the casino by turning the odds marginally in their favor. Packing as much strategy about each game in as few pages as possible, the book covers classics like Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Craps, Keno, and Video Poker, along with new casino games such as Casino War and Spanish 21.

Las Vegas: An Unconventional History - as the title suggests, this book is a worthy take on America's capital of civilized sin. Documenting the endlessly suprising history of Vegas, it covers the city from a tourism perspective, looks at the status of gambling in Nevada (including past mobster involvement), details famous old venues - the vast majority of which have been demolished - explains its links to the nuclear industry and gives the lowdown on the Rat Pack, whilst also looking at the city's future.

Leaving Las Vegas - arguably the best film that's ever been made about Sin City, Mike Figgis' 'Leaving Las Vegas' is a beautifully atmospheric, yet heart wrenching tale of two people who, at the depths of their despair, fall in love. Serving also as a warning to anyone tempted to overindulge in Vegas, Nicholas Cage's portrayal of an alcoholic set on binge drinking himself to death amidst the city's bright lights, is seriously disturbing at times, although it also manages to convey just how precious and fragile life really is. Essential Viewing.
 

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