Top Gambling Getaway Destinations

Casino vacations can be fun for the whole family. While the children may enjoy some of the other activities that casinos offer, such as video games, water parks, or amusement parks, parents will enjoy the more obvious offerings. There are a few casino vacations which necessitate separating from kids for the evening, such as the more proper, well-heeled casinos in Monte Carlo. For these times, many casinos offer child-sitting services, where a well-qualified staff-member will come to your room and watch over your children.

While websites such as travelocity.com and kayak.com often offer casino vacation packages such as these, you're more likely to find a good deal if you deal directly with the hotel, or through a travel agent that has an existing business relationship with the hotel. Hotels will often offer severely discounted rates if you guarantee to spend at least 300 to 500 dollars.

Of course, the most important thing to remember is that it is absolutely essential to match your casino vacation package destination to your own desires. If you have young children, it is unlikely that you will find a good time at the most adult-oriented casinos. However, if you have older children that can be a bit more self-sufficient, you can pick any of the destinations below, and be assured of a good time.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

The small Mediterranean city of Monte Carlo, located in the principality of Monaco is noted for its wealthy residents, beautiful seascapes and its high-stakes casinos. While Monte Carlo may not draw as many people, or churn out as much gambling income as the larger venues in Las Vegas and Macao, the Monte Carlo Casino is certainly no slouch when it comes to luxury and glamour. The Monte Carlo casino is the cream of the crop when it comes to high-stakes, see-and-be-seen casino vacations.

Monte Carlo itself, as a city, is certainly one of the more family friendly casino vacation spots, the beaches and proximity to such cities as Nice will allow you to keep the children occupied during the day, so you can stay out all evening. The first glimpse of the Monte Carlo Casino will tell you all you need to know. It is classically designed by Charles Garnier, and offers games ranging from the run-of-the-mill slot machines to the high stakes millionaire maker, and breaker, baccarat.

While it is not terribly uncommon to see the shabby-chic gambler rambling around the marble and gold hallways, it is certainly more common to see gents in tuxedos and ladies in their cocktail dresses gracing the hotel after dark. One step into this most opulent of casinos, and you will be ordering your martinis shaken, not stirred.

Sun City, South Africa

If you are looking for the ultimate melding of exotic and fun, Sun City, in South Africa, is the destination for you. You can seamlessly mesh your indoor and outdoor activities in Sun City. Deep in the heart of big-game country, it is not unheard of to take very short day-trips to see big-game such as Antelope, Lions, Tigers and, of course, elephants. The casinos at Sun City are one of the most family friendly casino vacation spots. It provides water-parks for the kids and even high-stakes baccarat for the adults.

Of course, the resort is not limited to the most high-brow of clientele. Clientele can also use one of the resorts hundreds of slot machines. Most importantly, the resort offers visitors an appealing theme. The resort sits smack-dab in the middle of the African sub-continent, giving it truly unfettered access to some of the most amazing vistas and, of course, safari opportunities.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Surely, no listing of the top casino vacations would be complete without listing Las Vegas. While it is true that the Las Vegas of the past was certainly not one of the more family friendly casino vacation spots, today the Las Vegas casino vacation is among the must-haves in the travel industry.

While it is certainly true that Las Vegas offers the most comprehensive casino vacation package available on the market, vacationers should not be afraid to travel off the beaten track to find the local hot spots for food and drink, as well as a little late-night fun. The casinos on The Strip hold the most extravagant entertainment shows seen anywhere in the world, and they are not to be missed.

However, the more darkly lit, smoky atmosphere of the local cabaret clubs and less kid-friendly venues are where the true “local-color” is to be found. In addition, the best food and drink in town is easy to find at the casinos on The Strip, if only you know where to look. The best advice that you can take is to always ask the locals, they will be able to tell you where to look.