GETTING THERE & AROUND

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer nonstop daily flights from Heathrow. ba.com virginatlantic.com

Other carriers such as Iberia, American Airlines and United Airlines offer one-stop flights via US hubs. iberia.com aa.com united.com Average flight time: 10h30m.

It’s possible to explore most of Las Vegas’s main attractions on foot, by taxi or by monorail. The latter is the best way to travel around the Strip, with a two-day pass costing $29 (£23). Many hotels outside of the centre offer free shuttle buses to the Strip.

For sights further afield, book a tour or rent a car from companies such as Sixt and Budget. sixt.co.uk budget.co.uk

WHEN TO GO

September to October and March to April have the most comfortable temperatures and clear skies. Peak summer (June to mid September) can be scalding, with temperatures climbing to around 38C, while December to February can cool to as low as 7C, with more chance of rain.

MORE INFO

Visit Las Vegas. lasvegas.com Fodor’s Las Vegas, £14.99

HOW TO DO IT

Five nights in Las Vegas with Audley Travel costs from £2,230 per person. The price includes economy flights, accommodation on a room-only basis in a Luxury King Suite at the Venetian Las Vegas, a Downtown food tour and tickets to a Cirque du Soleil show. audleytravel.com