I wasn't sure what to expect from Las Vegas - my only ideas of the city coming from Ocean's Eleven and CSI!  But as soon as we arrived the fun began.

My lasting impression is of how diverse the city is - there really is something for everybody.  Of course there are the casinos - and a huge number of them!  But there are also some of the very best restaurants to be found, and shopping to rival New York - everything from the discount malls to top designer stores.  The number of shows you can see is unbelievable - we caught the original "Mystere" show at TI on the strip, a stunning performance.  And sports fans are well catered for - the new Mecca of boxing as it's become known, we even bumped into Amir Khan as he arrived for his fight against Zab Juddah!

If you don't fancy the 24-hour indoor life of Vegas, there's plenty to do outdoors.  The hotels pools are better than any I have seen in hotels around the world, the Mandalay Bay even has a full size beach!  You could happily come to Vegas for a few days to chill out all day and party all night in the pool-side nightclubs.  And of course you can't miss a trip to the Grand Canyon - understandably one of the greatest natural sights in the world.

After just a 4 day whirlwind trip, I will definitely be going back for more!