Bright flashing lights, over-the-top dramatics and flair, city of sin, are all terms that fittingly describe the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, which is one of the nation's most popular tourist destinations.

The gambling and entertainment center of the world. Las Vegas' famous Strip, highlights the city. This 3 and a half-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South is the soul of the downtown area, where one will experience both the commercial lifeblood and pioneer spirit of this most flamboyant of American cities.

Overshadowed, or perhaps, distracted by the bright lights, is the fact that Las Vegas is more than the downtown. It is the largest city in Nevada, and the fastest growing populace since 2001. The city's booming economy continually attracts many people, where they can settle in many of the unique neighborhood in the greater metropolitan area.

It is impossible to talk about Las Vegas without using the term 'world-class', because so many of the city's hotels, restaurants and extravagant entertainment options are truly that. Step outside the neon environs and even the splendours surrounding Sin City are world beaters - the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the magnificent wind- and water-carved landscapes of the southwest's red rock desert.