Our favourite Vegas tips!

◆ For classic coin-operated slot machines (and actual “ka-ching” sounds), go to Slots-A-Fun at Circus Circus. It’s wonderfully old school

◆ Park MGM is the only smoke-free casino on the Strip, which makes a big difference if you’re not into the smoky vibe

◆ There’s a 24-hour bakery at the Paris Hotel - ideal for late-night cravings or an emergency pastry

◆ For lovers of the Queen of Country Music, there are actual Dolly Parton slot machines inside the casino at Planet Hollywood

◆ If you want to save money on your morning coffee, the cheapest place we found was McDonald’s! ($2 compared to $12 in Starbucks)

◆ Everything takes longer than you think - add at least 20 minutes to everything. Vegas time runs differently

◆ You can legally drink on the street as long as it’s in a plastic cup or can - just no glass containers. Shops like CVS and Walgreens also sell alcohol so you can avoid the expensive hotel bars if you want

◆ Try your luck with the the infamous Vegas “$20 trick”. Slip a $20 bill between your card and your ID when you check in at your hotel for a shot at a free room upgrade

◆ Always compare Uber and Lyft when booking a taxi - they’re usually hugely different prices and you can save a lot of money

◆ One for the Nottingham crowd - there’s a bar in The Excalibur Hotel and Casino called ‘The Sherwood Forest’

◆ If you’re going to gamble, set a limit and expect to lose it. Think of it as entertainment, not income

◆ Always have a few loose dollar bills on you - you never know when you’ll need to slide someone a small tip

◆ Inside The Cosmopolitan, there’s a hidden New York–style pizza place, Secret Pizza, tucked down an unmarked hallway near the Block 16 food court. No signs, no name - just killer slices

◆ Another one for country music fans, definitely need to check out the Vegas Honky Tonk bars. Ole Red (owned by Blake Shelton) and Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar