The Insider: New Year's Eve Las Vegas - Tips to Remember

2012 is just about here and if you are choosing to ring in the New Year in Las Vegas, Galavantier.com is here to fill you in on some of the best spots to celebrate come Saturday.  From parties, to nightclub events and concerts, we’ll have you covered for whatever you are in the mood for to say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012.

Today we take a look at some of quintessential events and happenings in Las Vegas this Friday as well as a few tips to remember

• If you’ve never watched NYE fireworks from The Strip, this is a must. America's Party: Las Vegas New Year 2012 includes a spectacular fireworks show by Fireworks by Grucci of New York, fired from the roofs of the Tropicana, MGM Grand, Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island (TI), The Venetian and the Stratosphere. A total of over 56,000 explosions lasting more than 8 minutes.
• Downtown, Fremont Street transforms to Tributepalooza 4 staring Steel Panther and featuring Rock Sugar for a rocking good time culminating with fireworks.
• Fireworks with a view? Such places as Mix at Mandalay Bay, the Stratosphere, ghostbar and Moon at Palms Casino Resort, VooDoo at Rio boast some of the best sightlines of the famous Las Vegas Strip, visit individual websites or call for more details and availability

New Year’s Eve Tips

• If you are driving, The Strip shuts down at roughly at 6 p.m. so make sure to plan to arrive at your destination early enough to avoid road closures and traffic delays
• Also remember The Strip doesn’t open until hours after midnight so be prepared to spend the time or grab a taxi to take you to your final destination
• Still looking for a hotel room for NYE, book now before you are shut out
• It is winter and even though Las Vegas is known for sweltering temperatures, it does get cold.  If you are planning to watch the fireworks from The Strip, dress warm and we mean jacket, gloves, scarf, etc.
• Patience, there are more people than normal in Las Vegas on NYE and it takes longer to get from point A to point B, be courteous and give yourself some extra time because it’s better to be early than late
• Hotels have occupancy levels and at times you may not be granted access unless you have a room key, tickets to a show, dinner and nightclub reservations, etc.
• Have fun and celebrate, that is the most important part of New Year’s Eve but be safe and remember that everyone else is in Las Vegas to revel in the New Year in good spirits too