Book excerpt: The best guide to Las Vegas, updated every year All the glitzy casino showrooms and nightlife Golf and tennis in Vegas, the great outdoors at Tahoe--from public beaches and hiking to skiing and sledding An insider's guide to playing the games--casino strategies, blackjack rules, and how to place a bet Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Top hotels and villa rentals, circus-theme and 1960s-style motels White-glove restaurants and dinner shows, diners, buffets, and coffee shops Fresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trust Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 16 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; don't miss activities; festivals; maps of casinos, restaurants, hotels, shops, and sights; complete index; and more!