When I was thirty-three years old, I took a family vacation with my brother to Las Vegas, Nevada. The vacation was memorable in many ways. We had an awesome time and an exhausting time at the same time. As we touched down at the airport, we could see all the monumental hotels and casinos. We were full of excitement and anticipation. We exited the plane, and walked million miles to the baggage claim area, at the airport. We exited the airport and found our hotel shuttle. The shuttle dropped us off at the Riviera Hotel, which was situated along the Los Vegas Strip and directly across the street from the Circus-Circus Hotel and Casino. I will always remember the hotel because there was a Pre-Paid Legal Convention there during our stay. Every …show more content…
My brother and I were consistently asked about our membership status and what area we represented. We decided to lie and tell everyone we with Pre-Paid Legal. We did not feel like explaining we were the only people at the hotel, who were not there for the Pre-Paid Legal Convention. We ventured out onto the Las Vegas Strip from the Riviera and decided to walk all the way down the strip to the MGM Grand Hotel. It was several miles of walking at night. The MGM Grand Casino and offered free swag for signing up as a rewards member. We were so excited about getting the free swag, we signed up at every casino on strip for more swag. When we went to the New York New York Hotel we rode the roller coaster, and we also rode the roller coaster at the Sahara Hotel. We stopped at the Bellagio and watched the dancing fountains. We stopped at Treasure Island and saw the free pirate-oriented show, which was out front. We watched even saw a volcano erupt along the strip. We walked back to our hotel and could not believe the immensity of the hotels saw. We went to the M&M Store, Fat Burger and multiple souvenir shops. All of this happened our first night. Our second day we booked a tour of Hoover Dam. The bus picked us up at …show more content…
We saw some structures on a hill above the dam and the driver explained those were gun emplacements during the Second World War. The dam was so vital, it was considered a target. We got to go down inside the dam and view the five story power converters. While inside the dam, I remember seeing tiny cracks where water was coming through, the tour guide said that was normal. We concluded the tour full of useless trivia knowledge and headed back to the hotel. I started feeling tired and my feet hurt. The walking through the airport, the walking on the strip and the walking at the dam started taking a toll. We still had more walking to do. We booked a Haunted Ghost Tour which would be that night. We began the tour walking through a hotel and the tour guide pointing out areas believed to be haunted. We loaded into a van. The bus driver took us to where Tupac was shot, Liberace’s House, the former house of Red Foxx, the Flamingo Hotel, and a park. These places were all believed to be haunted. We arrived back at the hotel. I called for the elevator and when the door opened a massive group of Pre-Paid Legal folks were getting off. One of them asked what area we represented for Pre-Paid Legal. I was gassed out and ignored them. I stepped into the elevator and went to
Everyone’s experience is not all the same similarly to the Grand Canyon situation that is mentioned by Percy. The individual needs to be taken into consideration. Like with me, I went to many tourists spots, such as the Valley of Ten Peaks, that are talked among many people that and have been influenced by the media, but when I got their I was left speechless by the sight of the of the Peaks. This experience is a counter point Percy’s idea, that prejudges of situations can skew the perspective of people. Percy states “[a tourist] Does not one see the same sight from the Bright Angel Lodge that Cardenas saw” (Percy 464). This quote explains how people cannot see the true beauty of a sight with these expectations that block it for us. Most of the time I have had my expectations of a sight given to me by media or other people lessen my experiences in life. This occurs because how much someone is willing to let so...
Lounge, Playboy Club, and Hard Rock Hotel Night Club for adults to attend. These nightclubs are fun for anyone who is looking for a good time in Vegas! Of course, if the travelers do enjoy the gambling most of all, they are definitely in for a treat. After all, the whole reason Vegas is Vegas, is the gambling. There are a huge assortment of hotels and casinos offering this guilty pleasure. Amongst these casinos are Pa...
We finally arrived there. We got there just in time for sunset. So we paid to get in and drove to one of the viewing points.We all got bundled up because it was on 29 degrees. We walked over to the railing that overlooked the canyon. We all stood there watching the sunset and taking pictures.
The first place that my group walked into was the newest edition to the resort. This new section was more of a family friendly area. This area consisted of an arcade, movie theater, laser tag zone, and bowling alley. I was surprised to see the amount of kids in the arcade on a Monday night. It wasn’t until later that night when we were about
I saw animals like lizards and snakes and even saw a hawk. I noticed some cool plants like cacti. After 4 hours of walking I saw brought life to me. It was the Needles, a main feature of the Canyonlands. These features of the park are what made it a national treasure. The beautiful and weird rock formations, the skyscraping canyons, and the intricate layout is what makes this a national park. I walked about another half an hour to the pointed rocks. They really did also looked needles. There were many tourists hiking along the path and a plaque talking about the history of the Canyonlands. There was also a ranger who had a set of my maps. I took a map and started reading up on the history of the
Out of all the trips I have taken, Cancun was definitely the best. It was 2013 and I was in fifth grade. I had known about the trip for weeks and I was so amped up for the plane ride, for the hotel, and especially the ocean. I was in science and the teacher was getting mad because I was distracting all the kids by jittering all over the place. Finally I heard my name called over the intercom and I leaped for joy and ran out of the classroom. From school we drove to the Iowa Airport, got our tickets and loaded onto the plane. Our first plane took us to Chicago, Illinois where we boarded a plane , at the O’Hare International Airport, departing for Cancun,Mexico. The second plane was very lengthy, I tried to sleep but I didn’t actually fall asleep
During our stay, we fully immersed ourselves in all the nature Yosemite National Park and Mammoth Lakes had to offer, and I loved every bit of it. The beauty of these two places was breathtaking. Different landscapes and scenery compared to Hawaii but equally as beautiful. From the whispery multi-colored sunsets over the mountains in Mammoth Lakes; which somehow reminded me of the northern lights and how I would love to see that some day, to the beauty of the remaining snow that capped the tallest mountains, to the amazing and gigantic sequoia trees, the crystal clear picturesque Tenaya Lake, the natural columnar basalts known as Devils Postpile, and the many beautiful cascading waterfalls, just to name a few. It was an experience I’ll never forget but more than anything else, it was how I felt while witnessing all this natural beauty that left a lasting impression.
When we left the hotel, my parents had a tough time finding the theme park. There were so many overpasses and lanes, my dad missed the exit a few times. Luckily, my dad finally got off at the right exit. When we first arrived, I was so excited. I had never seen so many seen so many people in one place, and the climate was very different compared to El Paso. I remember listening to the roars of the roller coasters and the screams of the people on them. We finally got into the park. As we entered, I remember it being very humid and moist. There were so many different smells coming from the restaurants.
It was a rainy Friday afternoon in which I decided to visit the famous and well known Griffith Observatory. The narrow curvy street that leads to the observatory was very nauseating, very much comparable to a roller coaster. Once you reach the top of the hill and see the amazing overview of the city, it makes the trip up worthwhile. As the sun went down you could see the city lights lighting up from the hill top. Its architecture and location is very unique and well suited for its purpose.
Dear Diary, Today is my first day at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We have rented an RV for this trip which we had to license just to camp here in the Chihuahuan desert in Southern New Mexico. We have drove for seven hours from Arizona because of the amazing reviews. My dad and I have already taken a tour through the natural entrance which was beyond belief, but the hike down was spectacular!
When it opened on July 1st 1969, the thirty-story International, with 1,512 rooms, was the world's largest hotel. Its gaming area, at 30,000 square feet, was also the largest casino (International Hotel). This hotel was the first hotel in Las Vegas that offered where kids enjoy swimming, field trips, and other activities while their parents were playing or gambled. Another great innovation was restaurants with specialized cuisines such as Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, and German (International Hotel). The International Hotel was also become famous by having a show room available for the singers who were famous back in that time.
5. There are also concerts and other shows in other hotels that the person can watch by simply inquiring online and booking the tickets. 6. Kids can also hang out at the Game Arcade and if the family visits during the summer, going down to the Wet n Wild is a good place to cool down. 7.
One of my most favorite memories is when my boyfriend took me to Hawaii to celebrate my birthday. It was the first time for both of us to visit the islands. While we were there, we enjoyed the beautiful sunsets, the perfect pearl white beaches, and kayaking the coast of Waikiki island. One aspect of this wonderful trip that I did not like was the five- hour flight from Los Angeles, California to Honolulu, Hawaii. During the flight to Honolulu, we were offered an exquisite cold meat appetizer and Malibu Rum with natural-coconut flavor.
I was able to spend a lot of time with my family, our friends, and play all sorts of games. This experience made me start to like traveling. Every time I would get the chance to travel, I will take that chance. We were able to go to a theme park, eat many delicious foods, and play many video