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Las Vegas Packages

Several airlines and tour companies offer Las Vegas packages that provide a complete vacation: room, transfers, air. Is this cheaper than putting a package together on your own?

Usually. Check it out for yourself by calling the hotel reservation numbers, asking for their room rate and adding it to the cost of an airline ticket. You’ll generally see a substantial savings, since, after all, the airlines are buying rooms in bulk and therefore have much more purchasing power than an ordinary consumer.

Some couples worry about the term “package,” imagining a trip where they’ll be herded on a tour bus with a plane full of tourists. Have no fear. Some packages include the services of a greeter at the airport who will welcome you and show you the way to the transfer bus to your hotel, but beyond that you’re on your own. If you want to rent a car and explore, go to it.

Packages are also offered by charter airlines, carriers that offer service at lower cost, usually with few frills. (Often only one class of service is available, seat assignments are given only at check-in, and carry on allowances may be only one bag per passenger due to an increased number of seats onboard.) If you don’t want the package vacation, some of these charters also sell “air-only,” just the airline tickets themselves.

You’ll find some good packages for Las Vegas that include air and accommodations. Some packages, however, are only offered for guests over age 21 so young couples need to check on age requirements.

Resources:

• Southwest Airlines Vacations
• Delta Vacations
• MGM-Mirage Vacations