Las Vegas Has One Of The Best Offbeat-Themed Hotel Rooms
Many hotels have different themes throughout the hotel or in the hotel rooms. Some of these themes include nautical, space, and sports themes, among others. USA Today, 10Best compiled a list of the best offbeat-themed hotel rooms.
“Themed hotel rooms are a kitschy throwback to the ’70s and ’80s, a time when people were looking for an escape within driving distance,” they said. “They’re typically located on smaller highways in out-of-the-way places, perfect for road trips or an afternoon tryst,” they added.
To some, themed hotel rooms may seem unconventional. But their list includes hotels that have amenities from hot tubes, pools, fireplaces, and even movie screens.
The Big Idaho Potato Hotel in South Boise, Idaho, kicked off their list. They highlight how guests can spend the night in a potato-shaped room in the middle of Idaho. It’s a 6-ton potato structure that was built for the Idaho Potato Commission’s 75th anniversary and toured around the country on a flatbed truck.
There’s a ’50s-themed suite that made the list, too. The Victorian Mansion was highlighted for having a bed and breakfast with six uniquely themed hotel rooms. This includes one room that looks like a pirate ship and another that has the feel of a tent oasis in the middle of the desert. Its ’50s Suite is complete with diner-style neon and a 1956 Cadillac bed, parked like it at a drive-in movie. The hotel room also comes equipped with a movie screen and projector.
Las Vegas: One of the best offbeat-themed hotel rooms.
Also on the list is Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino’s Christmas Suite. It’s a room adorned in garland, twinkling lights, Elf on the Shelf-themed bathroom. And fully decorated trees. The magazine pointed out that the resort has other “fantasy suites,” including a Halloween-themed room, a western-themed room, and a King of Rock-themed room, too.
Check out the complete list here and take a look at some of the other themed hotel rooms.
5 Passport-Free Getaways Where Travelers Can Explore
Most of the time, if you’re traveling outside of the U.S., you need a current passport to do it. But there are some places outside of the country where you can visit without a passport. And that’s good news for many Americans. A significant portion of Americans, roughly 55 percent, do not possess one.
Last year, the State Department reported that out of the 333,287,557 individuals residing in the United States, an estimated 55 percent, or a substantial portion, did not possess a passport. This figure, based on the total number of 151,814,305 valid U.S. passports in circulation, highlights the fact that a significant majority of Americans have yet to get one.
You don’t always need a passport to visit some awesome places. There are U.S. islands and territories, like the breathtaking U.S. Virgin Islands, where you can hop on a plane and explore without a passport. However, it’s important to note that the travel landscape can sometimes be confusing, as there are other U.S. territories, like Guam, where a passport is necessary for entry.
Do I need a passport for cruises?
When it comes to closed-loop cruises, which are voyages departing from the U.S. and returning to the same port, travelers have a bit of leeway when it comes to passport requirements. According to Ilisa Oman, a travel agent at One World Family Travel, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows passengers on these cruises to travel without providing proof of a passport. Instead, a state-issued driver’s license or identification card usually suffices.
Keep in mind that there are exceptions to this rule. It’s always best to check in with your cruise line for more information about your travels.
To make your trip planning a breeze, we’ve got your back with a list of cool destinations where you, as a U.S. citizen, can travel passport-free. Whether you don’t have one or simply prefer to explore without the hassle of carrying one, we’ve got you covered.
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