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Las Vegas, NV
United States
Shows, restaurants, pools, casinos — points-paid suites unlock luxury cheap
Mar-May and Oct-Nov: 65-85°F, ideal. Summer 110°F+ (but pools and indoor venues). Mild winters.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Chase Ultimate Rewards
via Southwest Rapid Rewards
+ $30 taxes
Chase UR → Southwest direct from major US cities
JetBlue TrueBlue
+ $30 taxes
JetBlue JFK-LAS
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $30 taxes
AA business or premium economy from East Coast
Cash equivalent: economy ~$350 · business ~$1,400 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World
Hilton Honors
Dynamic 40-80K. New tower, north Strip.
Crockfords Las Vegas at Resorts World
Hilton Honors
Ultra-luxury, butler service, north Strip.
Hyatt House Las Vegas / The Strip
Hyatt
Cat 3 — budget, off Strip but easy access.
Wynn Las Vegas
Independent
Cash-only; resort credits via Amex Plat/Reserve.
What to see & do
The Strip
4.2-mile concentration of mega-resorts. Walk it once at night — Bellagio fountains, Vegas vibes.
Cirque du Soleil shows
6+ resident shows: O, Mystère, Michael Jackson ONE, Beatles LOVE. Book ahead.
Red Rock Canyon
20 min west — 13-mile scenic drive, hiking, rock climbing. Free with NPS pass.
Fremont Street Experience
Old Vegas — covered LED canopy, zipline, casinos like Golden Nugget.
Buffet brunch
Wicked Spoon at Cosmopolitan, Bacchanal at Caesars — over-the-top spreads.
Hoover Dam
45 min from Strip — engineering marvel, Lake Mead views.
Monthly weather
Best cards for this trip
Open Hilton Aspire + Sapphire Preferred. Conrad Las Vegas (Hilton, 60K dynamic) — Aspire bonus + free weekend cert covers 3 nights.
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