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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Las Vegas.

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Hungry Passport

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Hungry Passport is a travel channel offering short travel guides and tips for major destinations around the world.

This Las Vegas guide video gives a concise top-ten overview, covering the LINQ Promenade, Neon Museum, themed stores, food areas, hotels, casinos, Area15, and Downtown Las Vegas.

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, things to do, and travel hacks.

This Las Vegas travel video is a broad things-to-do guide, spanning the Strip, Bellagio fountains, the welcome sign, casinos, Fremont Street, gardens, rides, shows, and museums.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a travel channel making detailed travel guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear content.

This Las Vegas travel guide video is a strong pre-trip primer, organizing advice around orientation, transportation, hotels, gambling, money, timing, food, drinks, family travel, and day trips.

World Wild Hearts

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World Wild Hearts is a travel channel by Zac and Ine, creating videos and travel guides from their travels together.

This Las Vegas guide video is useful for balancing city time with nearby sights, dividing its fifteen ideas between activities in town and attractions outside the city.

The Endless Adventure

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The Endless Adventure is a travel channel by Eric and Allison, focused on interesting places, unique foods, and travel vlogs.

This Las Vegas itinerary video brings together food and fun for a weekend trip, including restaurants, a hot air balloon ride, and Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive.

Tourist to Local

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Tourist to Local is a travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-oriented trips and off-tourist-path experiences.

This Las Vegas guide video offers a helpful off-the-Strip angle, highlighting nearby neighborhoods, restaurants, and attractions beyond the main tourist area.

Adventures of Matt and Nat

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Adventures of Matt and Nat is a travel channel by Matt and Nat, a part-time travel couple based in Nashville.

This Las Vegas travel vlog captures a compact 36-hour visit, with the Strip, casinos, In-N-Out, sunset views above the Strip, and city bus travel.

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a travel channel focused on first-hand travel advice, cultural context, planning tips, and common visitor mistakes.

This Las Vegas advice video is helpful for first-time visitors, covering shows, things to do beyond gambling, what travelers may see, and comp drinks.

Jon Barr

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Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food and travel experiences in New York City and beyond.

This Las Vegas guide video gives practical value by explaining 15 common tourist mistakes, from room choices and weekend stays to transportation, reservations, Strip distances, and hydration.

Through My Lens

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Through My Lens is a travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, city guides, and destination highlights.

This Las Vegas travel video is a useful budget-friendly guide to fourteen free things to do, including public art, fountains, aquariums, casinos, and other city attractions.

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canada featuring city guides, travel tips, street food tours, and itineraries.

This Las Vegas video gives a lively final-night look at the Strip, with casinos, nightlife, live music, a free water show, and bright city lights.

Hey Nadine

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Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel led by Nadine Sykora, with destination videos and practical travel advice.

This Las Vegas video offers a varied activity-focused outing, covering Grand Canal Shoppes, Bellagio fountains, the Mob Museum, ramen, and Slotzilla zip-lining.

Kim And Dan Do Stuff

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Kim And Dan Do Stuff is a YouTube travel channel from Kim and Dan focused on theme parks, cruises, and USA road trip vlogs.

This Las Vegas travel day vlog gives a detailed first-visit perspective, with travel from London, New York New York, Strip hotels, Wicked Spoon, The Sphere, and Linq Promenade.

Brian and Carrie

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Brian and Carrie is a YouTube travel channel focused on affordable travel, budget tips, and long-term life on the road.

This Las Vegas video is a practical budget guide to free or low-cost experiences on Fremont Street and the Strip, including entertainment, food, drinks, and lodging choices.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with structured destination guides and comparison-oriented tools. Its Las Vegas guide gives visitors a well-rounded planning overview, connecting timing, essential tips, entertainment, dining, shows, and the city's desert setting in one useful place.

ViaTravelers: Las Vegas

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/las-vegas/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/las-vegas/

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on practical money-saving trip planning. Its Las Vegas budget guide is especially helpful for planning costs, transportation, things to do, and money-saving choices before visiting.

Nomadic Matt: Las Vegas

Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/las-vegas/.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/las-vegas/

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a major professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand. Its Las Vegas destination guide offers a strong overview of the Strip, casinos, shows, restaurants, nearby desert activities, nightlife, timing, and places to visit.

Lonely Planet: Las Vegas

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/las-vegas.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/las-vegas

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Las Vegas accommodation guide is practical for comparing areas, popular hotels, and less prominent places to stay across the city.

The Planet D: Where To Stay In Las Vegas

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/where-to-stay-in-las-vegas/.

theplanetd.com/where-to-stay-in-las-vegas/

Practical Wanderlust
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Practical Wanderlust is Lia and Jeremy's responsible budget travel blog with practical advice and storytelling. Their Las Vegas budget guide adds useful local-oriented perspective on where to stay, when to visit, and free things to do in the city.

Practical Wanderlust: Las Vegas On A Budget

Read the guide at practicalwanderlust.com/las-vegas-on-a-budget/.

practicalwanderlust.com/las-vegas-on-a-budget/

Hand Luggage Only
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Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog with destination guides, travel advice, and travel journal posts. Their broad Las Vegas visitor guide works well for general trip inspiration, year-round context, and accessible travel advice.

Hand Luggage Only: Las Vegas Ultimate Guide

Read the guide at handluggageonly.co.uk/las-vegas-ultimate-guide/.

handluggageonly.co.uk/las-vegas-ultimate-guide/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers and independent travellers. Its three-day Las Vegas itinerary provides a practical short-trip structure with local favourites and less obvious attractions alongside the main sights.

The Broke Backpacker: Las Vegas Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/las-vegas-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/las-vegas-itinerary/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on food, adventure, hotels, and polished destination guides. Her two-day Las Vegas itinerary is a helpful compact plan for fitting the Strip, the Grand Canyon, casinos, and attractions into a short visit.

Wanderlust Chloe: 2 Day Las Vegas Itinerary

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/2-day-las-vegas-itinerary/.

wanderlustchloe.com/2-day-las-vegas-itinerary/

Dreams in Heels
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Dreams in Heels is Olga Maria's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with Latina travel perspectives. Her three-day Las Vegas itinerary is useful for visitors who want a structured local-edition plan shaped by long-time local contributor insight.

Dreams in Heels: 3 Days In Las Vegas Itinerary Nevada

Read the guide at dreamsinheels.com/3-days-in-las-vegas-itinerary-nevada/.

dreamsinheels.com/3-days-in-las-vegas-itinerary-nevada/

Our Escape Clause
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Our Escape Clause is Kate and Jeremy Storm's travel blog focused on detailed itineraries and practical travel guides. Their three-day Las Vegas long-weekend itinerary gives readers a clear, practical structure for choosing things to do and making the trip length count.

Our Escape Clause: 3 Day Weekend In Las Vegas Itinerary

Read the guide at ourescapeclause.com/3-day-weekend-in-las-vegas-itinerary/.

ourescapeclause.com/3-day-weekend-in-las-vegas-itinerary/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a professional travel-publishing approach. Its Las Vegas day-trips guide is a strong resource for exploring nearby national parks, forests, hikes, canyons, and other excursions beyond the city.

NOMADasaurus: Day Trips From Las Vegas

Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-las-vegas/.

nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-las-vegas/

Finding the Universe
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Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog by Laurence and Jessica Norah. Their Las Vegas day-trips guide is helpful for planning outings to major nearby places such as Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.

Finding the Universe: Day Trips From Las Vegas

Read the guide at findingtheuniverse.com/day-trips-from-las-vegas/.

findingtheuniverse.com/day-trips-from-las-vegas/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand by William Tang built around detailed planning guides. His weekend-trips-from-Las-Vegas guide gives travellers a practical set of short getaway ideas beyond the city.

Going Awesome Places: Weekend Trips From Las Vegas

Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/weekend-trips-from-las-vegas/.

goingawesomeplaces.com/weekend-trips-from-las-vegas/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is Jessie Festa's solo female, adventure, budget, and NYC-focused travel site. Her free-things-to-do-in-Las-Vegas guide is a useful budget resource for visitors looking to plan low-cost activities.

Jessie on a Journey: Free Things To Do In Las Vegas Nevada

Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/free-things-to-do-in-las-vegas-nevada/.

jessieonajourney.com/free-things-to-do-in-las-vegas-nevada/

As We Saw It
Travel guide

As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site led by Linda. Her Las Vegas day-trips article gives readers a helpful shortlist of ten tourist-favourite excursions across the broader American southwest.

As We Saw It: Las Vegas Day Trips

Read the guide at aswesawit.com/las-vegas-day-trips/.

aswesawit.com/las-vegas-day-trips/

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