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convention and visitors authority. Official visitors guide summer/fall
2002"
General Information.
Climate in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas averages
almost 320 days of sunshine per year. With an average annual rainfall of 4.13
inches (10.5 cm) and humidly around 29 percent, the climate is classified as
arid.
What to wear.
There is no dress code in Las Vegas. In fact, on a given day, you will find visitors outfitted in all manner
of apparel including tuxedos and sequin gowns. Most, however, dress casually. In
the summer, T-shirts, shorts and athletic shoes are a common sight in the hotels
and casinos. During the winter months, long pants, a sweater and light jacket
are recommended. Remember to bring along comfortable shoes for sightseeing;
you'll cover a lot of ground strolling through the various properties. Pack at
least one set of dress clothes (some restaurants and showrooms require formal
attire) as well as swimsuite.
Currency.
Most major hotels will exchange
foreign currency. One american dollar is worth 100 cents. Paper bills are
commonly avaible in $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 denominations. There are five
common coin denominations in the USA: the penny (1 cent), the nickel (5 cents),
the dime (10 cents), the quarter (25 cents), the half dollar (50 cents) and the
rare $1 coin. American traveler's checks are accepted in most establishments;
however, a picture I.D. is often required.
Credit cards and bank cards.
Credit or
charge cards are widely accepted in Las Vegas. The most common are Visa (BarclayCard),
MasterCard (EuroCard, Access, Chargex) and American Express. Discover, Diners
Club and Carte Blanche also accepted. Cash machines, or ATMs, are readily
avaible in most hotels.
Checks.
For a fee, visitors can make use of
check-cashing business that handle out-of-state personal checks. Verification
and personal identification are required.
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