Live like a star in Las Vegas with free roulette and The Strip’s best hidden bar – OK! magazine

With its bright lights, endless entertainment options and incredible nightlife, Las Vegas truly is the ultimate playground for holidaymakers from across the globe. From the buzzing Las Vegas Boulevard to the JLo and Ben Affleck approved A Little White Wedding Chapel, Sin City is never short of things to do.

Given its renowned reputation as being a party destination like no other, bars and casinos are open 24/7, and its not unusual to see people drinking cocktails at 9am. By day DJs entertain the bikini-clad crowds at buzzing pool parties and by night the sequins are out in force.

However, if that wasnt enough to tempt you, OK!'s Becky Ward suggests a few more reasons why a trip to Nevada's largest city is a must

Nobody can fail to be in awe of the famous Strip, where you can wander along simply marvelling at the sheer extravagance on display. If you fancy taking part in the action, but aren't sure where to start, some of the casinos even offer complimentary roulette lessons. Ker-ching! If soaking up a show is more your thing though, then you're in for a treat - or several! We opted for Cirque du Soleils Love at The Mirage. The performers wowed with aerial acrobatics, colourful costumes and energetic dancing to a backing track of Beatles hits. You can also catch gigs from the likes of Katy Perry and Bruno Mars, both in residence there this summer.

Elsewhere, there are sprawling shopping malls to explore. Our favourite was the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, where youll find everything from Skechers to Jimmy Choo.

We headed to the prohibition-style Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails bar. But dont be fooled by the entrance, which is through an actual barbershop behind those hairdryers theres a brilliant night awaiting you!

As we sampled the spiked juices and admired the bars extensive whiskey selection, the superb band treated us to hours of live music. Throughout the week, watch The Barbershop Cuts and Cocktails take on a completely different vibe with its faded karaoke sessions and All Request Sundays.

The party scene may be a focal point of Vegas but theres more to Sin City than that. In fact, Vegas is a hotspot for foodies, too. There are so many high-end restaurants, you could eat in a different one every day for a year. If youre a fan of Gordon Ramsay, the celebrity chef has five eateries along The Strip alone.

We dined at Beauty & Essex, with its glamorous decor and twinkling chandeliers, and enjoyed melt-in-the-mouth beef Wellington and brown butter scallops. Meanwhile, Japanese restaurant Morimoto at the MGM Grand had us photographing all our dishes.

Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and just as tasty. Our knowledgeable waiters recommendations didnt disappoint either. The toro tartare, whitefish carpaccio and braised black cod were all exceptional.

We also dined at Brera at The Venetian, enjoying classic Italian dishes in Vegass version of Venices St Marks Square. The standout dish was the squash blossoms tempura-fried and three-cheese-filled, with English peas and spicy aioli.

Our mealtime highlight was The Mayfair Supper Club at the Bellagio, however. We were entertained by singers and dancers as we drank champagne and nibbled Wagyu and caviar sushi rolls topped with edible gold, followed by an exquisite steak and exuberant dessert.

With summertime temperatures reaching 30C to 40C, The Cosmopolitan hotel is your best friend. The hotel has two pools, with a choice of loungers, day beds and cabanas, ideal for the soaring temperatures. Our favourite, the Boulevard pool, overlooks The Strip, reminding you that youre in the heart of Vegas.

The Marquee Dayclub is the place to be seen on weekend afternoons. A young and trendy crowd descends on this popular pool party to dance in front of the DJ and sip eye-wateringly expensive cocktails!

Looking for something a little less lively? Visit the stunning Sahra Spa, where an 80-minute Mana Llomi massage left us feeling fully revitalised.

To see another side of Vegas, head downtown for an evening. We started at The Mob Museum and learnt about the citys ties to the Mafia while getting a taste of what its like to work for the American police force in the Firearm Training Simulator.

Then we hit the Fremont Street Experience, where youll find street performers and three stages with live music under the illuminated screen ceiling. If youre feeling brave you can zip line the length of the street.

Nip into the Golden Nugget, one of the oldest casinos in Vegas, when youre feeling peckish. Theres a steakhouse, Italian, Asian and Mexican restaurants inside.

See ba.com or virginatlantic.com for direct flights from London Heathrow to Las Vegas.

Rooms at The Cosmopolitan start from 175 a night on weeknights and 357 at weekends, see cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

For eateries details, see themayfairlv.com, taogroup.com/venues/beauty-essex-las-vegas, thebarbershoplv.com, breraosteria.com and mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/morimoto.

For experiences, see cirquedusoleil.com/beatles-love, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/resort/spa, taogroup.com/venues/marquee-dayclub-las-vegas and themobmuseum.org. For more, visit lvcva.com and visitlasvegas.com.

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Live like a star in Las Vegas with free roulette and The Strip's best hidden bar - OK! magazine