Ring in 2010 from America’s playground

Usher in another year and bid goodbye to 2009 with a fun-filled night of glamour and style in Las Vegas.

The city is more accessible to British travellers than ever before, with direct flights now available with British Airways as well as Virgin Atlantic, and many of the popular resorts providing fabulous packages and added value offers, guaranteed to leave you plenty of spending money for your party budget.

Coined ‘the Entertainment Capital of the World’ for good reason, Las Vegas offers a multitude of entertainment options on any given day – so imagine what the city does for the biggest party night of the year! Here’s a selection of ways to wave goodbye to 2009 and say hello to 2010 for a night you’ll never forget.

The Last Supper
Home to 17 Michelin-starred restaurants, Las Vegas is a top culinary destination, with an impressive collection of celebrity chefs and Master Sommeliers. Enjoy your last meal of 2009 at the Michelin-rated Joël Robuchon at The Mansion at MGM Grand, or Michael Mina at Bellagio. Known as the ‘chef of the century’, Joël Robuchon creates such masterful French cuisine as La Langoustine, truffled langoustine ravioli with chopped cabbage. Similarly, Michael Mina tantalises the tastebuds with culinary creations such as Maine lobster pot pie. Both restaurants boast an extensive wine list featuring carefully selected old and new world vintages.

Dance the night away
From elaborately themed nightclubs to trendy and chic lounges, choose a dance floor and party from dusk til dawn. Tao Nightclub at the Venetian is the new night time paradise for the celebrity crowd and the social jet-set, where you can party away the end of the year under the signature 20-foot Buddha.

For better or worse
With around 100,000 marriage licences issued annually, Las Vegas is one of the world’s most popular places to tie the knot – and when better to take the plunge than New Year’s Eve? Whether your tastes lean towards a Star Trek themed wedding or a lavish soiree at a five-star resort, Las Vegas has something for every bride and groom.

The show(girl) must go on
The entertainment capital of the world will get your feet tapping as the clock strikes midnight. The Divine Miss M welcomes 2010 with her extravagant show Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The New Year’s Eve performance includes Bette’s most memorable songs and an evening full of surprises to ensure 2010 starts with a sparkle. Head downtown for America’s Party at Fremont Street – music, food and fireworks on the VivaVision light canopy overhead, or enjoy the early part of the evening with Donny and Marie Osmond as they perform at the Flamingo, start a new circle of life with The Lion King at Mandalay Bay or relive The King’s finest tunes with Cirque du Soleil’s new show, Elvis, at CityCenter’s ARIA Resort and Casino.

Toast the New Year
See in 2010 with a $3,000 Menage a Trois cocktail, served nightly at Tryst nightclub in the Wynn Las Vegas. This perfect threesome of Cristal Rose, Hennessy Ellipse and Grand Marnier cent-cinquantenaire is topped with 23-karat gold flakes and liquid gold syrup and comes with a diamond studded gold straw.

Light up the sky
Watch the Strip become illuminated by fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Book early and grab a seat with the best view. From the rooftop bar at VooDoo Lounge at Rio Las Vegas or the Top of the World Restaurant at Stratosphere, enjoy spectacular views of these explosions in the sky.

For more information, go to VisitLasVegas.co.uk.