Where To Get The Full Las Vegas Shopping Experience

Anyone that has heard of Las Vegas tourism will know it for the strip of road that runs through the center of the city; lined with casinos, gaming houses and endless assortments of entertainment venues to feed the senses. It is also a place where thousands people come to get married in style and in a hurry, though this buzzing metropolis is also a shoppers paradise. You don’t have to go far to find massive shopping malls filled with the latest fashions and accessories, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops selling electronic goods. There are people that actually fly into this small dessert city for a weekend shopping spree then fly out as quickly as they came. If you get tired of the hustle of the main drag, there are a number of themed malls just outside of the city that will surround you in a more relaxing environment.

Before you arrive you’ll definitely want to pre-book accommodation in or around the central strip, if you’re worried about the cost then search the streets just off the main drag for some of the cheap hotels Las Vegas has to offer. When you go in search of good shopping, you’ll find that many of the large Casino/hotels also provide their guests with amazing indoor shopping villages; some have even been designed to look like quaint foreign villages, with the ceiling painted in sky patterns to immerse the visitor in the fantasy.

The great thing about Las Vegas is its fantasy like appearance; you can go shopping in an old 17th century town setting and buy this years latest Calvin Klein suits. To help make your shopping experience more enjoyable and stress free here are 2 locations that will satisfy any shopaholic’s desire and need.

(1) Fashion Show Shopping Mall – If you’re a fan of the latest cat walk designs then you will love this huge complex, which is dedicated to the most cutting edge clothing styles. Here you’ll find the bet boutique stores, as well as high end fashion for young modern and trendy types. If you visit the Fashion show mall on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday you will get the chance to view actual fashion shows every hour, displaying the newest styles for your viewing pleasure. Each floor is separated into different genres of style, for example one level houses high end fashion shops like Saks, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Another level is totally dedicated to younger fashion trends and has clothing by Pink, Talulah G and Zara. If you’re a man, don’t worry there is a floor dedicated to just male clothing, from suits to shorts. Once you are fed up of buying and window shopping, stop into one of the 11, 288 Sq foot food courts; they offer a variety of international foods, from sizzling steaks to sushi.

(2) MonteLago Village – Not everyone want to stay on the main strip, if you want a different Las Vegas shopping experience then you might want to head to this place, the MonteLago Village situated 17 miles from the town center next to the main airport. Situated beside a large lake, this shopping village is an ideal place for anyone looking to get away from the hustle of the Las Vegas strip for a while. The buildings have been built to look like they belong in a traditional Italian styled village, you can completely lose yourself in the relaxed atmosphere while window shopping for gifts. There is a mix of different shops; you’ll find high end boutiques offering the latest fashions, antique stores, porcelain doll shops, as well as cafés, bars and restaurants to keep you going. To add to the authentic feel of the mall, there is an Italian ice cream shop and if you want to unwind stop into the Irish pub for a quick pint, before hitting the tables again.