Early August is typically the time of year where we Las Vegans (pronounced: Vay-gans) spend as much time as possible either in the pool or under the air conditioner. I jumped in my car last night around 10:30pm, for a late night Starbucks run, and my car thermometer read a balmy 101F. Keep in mind that our humidity is so close to zero that it makes no odds and as such a three digit temperature is not nearly as unbearable as it sounds! In truth, it can be quite pleasant and is often the perfect excuse for an evening dip in the pool! This is true particularly if you are staying at the mega-resorts along the strip (and a few off the strip).
Speaking of the strip hotels, have you checked out the room rates recently? LOW LOW LOW LOW! One of my good friends came to Vegas just a few nights ago for his birthday. He is a non-planner and was able to walk up to the front desk of the Luxor and get a SUITE for $90/night! No reservations, no coupon codes, nothing! This leads me to believe that a true online bargain hunter could easily turn up some even better rates given some a little lead time!
Having saved a bundle by using reduced hotel room rates you might consider using some of that budget to check out the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Another friend of mine, who also happens to be a local Las Vegan, made his first visit to the bottom of the Grand Canyon just last week. He still hasn’t stopped talking about it. Yes, that is a cell phone. Yes, he’s taking picture. No, he’s not texting. (No service at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, imagine that!)
So, if the cost of a hotel room was spoiling your vacation plans (and you are not afraid of a little heat) then pack your bags and head for Southern Nevada.