A lucky Las Vegas birthday for your 20s, 30s and 40s

Everyone’s aging at the same pace, but not every adult embraces the birthday as a treat worthy of vacation. Las Vegas, the biggest adult playground, is a destination for every style, budget and generation. Fantastic food, cheap Las Vegas hotels and more games than one could ever play as a kid abound. Las Vegas birthday parties are about fun, friends and not losing your ID.

Going cheap and in style in Vegas

There’s a big difference between cheap Las Vegas hotels and those that deliver the biggest bang for their buck. But that still doesn’t make much of a difference when you’ve only got a certain amount of money to spend. After all, what good will a thousand-dollar-per-night room at a 60-percent discount do you if all you can afford is $50 per night? For those determined to have a blast at cut-rate prices, we give you the three highest rated cheap hotels in all Sin City.

Last-minute travel deals to 3 big cities

When planning last-minute vacations, it may seem like there would be limitations on the destinations available. Unlike the clearance racks at your local shopping mall that only offer what no one really wants, the online travel world actually offers some pretty enticing last-minute travel deals. In fact, many of the places found during a recent search revealed that the most popular places are all on offer. This is because these favorite vacation spots are often prepared for high volume. Essentially, when there are too many seats or rooms available, they become prime last-minute destinations. That said, these go-to cities are good places to start when you've procrastinated or simply enjoy the thrill of a spontaneous trip:

Top 5 cheap Las Vegas hotels to stay and dine on a dime

I’ve always loved the Stratosphere for the rides more than anything else, even more than the affordable room rates. What can I say, the thrill seeker in me would just as soon get strapped into a roller coaster a hundred stories over the Vegas Strip than double down on a $100 bet. But if you’re in the mood for what’s offered at Tacos & Tequila just a few miles away, one of the Las Vegas restaurants that actually serves up a delectable combo you’re not likely to find elsewhere, I recommend two things: Take a cab, and don’t hop on the Stratosphere coaster after you’ve eaten.

5 must-see stops at Las Vegas' Bellagio

It's easy to get overwhelmed when trying to choose between Las Vegas hotels. Each one has unique attractions. For me, the choice is simple — I adore the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas.