Book excerpt: Top25 Must-See Sights Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience Las Vegas. • Top lodging and dining picks for every budget • The hottest hotel-casinos all along the Strip • Sophisticated bistros, celebrity-chef outposts, steakhouses, and buffets • Dazzling shows, live comedy, lounges, and trendy dance clubs • Glam resort boutiques, outlet malls, must-have kitschy souvenirs • Kid-friendly attractions, from Shark Reef to King Tut's Tomb • Beyond the neon: the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Red Rock Insider tips • Expert Advice The authors: Jackie Staddon and Hilary Weston are passionate about travel writing and have contributed to many guides covering destinations in Europe and the United States.