Shopping

Long ago, shopping in Vegas was a diversion - something to keep the ladies occupied while the bread-winners played the tables. No longer.

Vegas has become a global shopping destination. Las Vegas Boulevard South is more than just a playground - it's one of the world's great shopping streets.

Huge outlet malls vie with exclusive boutiques in exquisite casino resorts. On the Strip, shoppers will find everything from haute couture to traditional Vegas souvenirs - dice clocks and playing cards.

The Fashion Show Mall put Las Vegas on the retail map. Since then many major Strip resorts have opened spectacular shopping areas featuring some of the world's best brands and most exclusive designers, while a number of outlet malls have proven popular with shoppers.