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If you’re like many employers, you fear using Las Vegas as a travel incentive because you don’t want gambling to be associated with a perk of working for you. But, there is so much more to Vegas than gambling! If you were to choose Vegas as a destination for your next corporate incentive program, here are 5 things that you can do that don’t have anything to do with gambling:

Take in a show

The glitz and glamor, the special effects, the glowing lights, the famed showgirls- can you imagine a better place in the world to watch a live act? No wonder Las Vegas has become a top destination not just for tourists, but a top venue that celebrities worldwide hope to get the chance to perform in.

Stuff your face with all you can eat

There are so many restaurants in Vegas! This is truly one of the eatery capitals of the world with virtually every possible type of food choice accessible. Plenty of celebrity chefs make appearances to try out new food ideas, but buffets still reign supreme in some Vegas locations as one of the best ways to try dozens of options in one sitting.

Shop all day and all night

Shopping in Vegas can feel as over the top as the shows they produce on their various stages. The malls, if you can even call them that, are as much amusement as they are shopping center. Simply walking through the stores of the resorts will transport you to the bazaars of the Middle East, the canals of Venice, the Forum of ancient Rome, and a promenade of bygone Hollywood.

Splash in a Plethora of Pools

The resorts in Vegas don’t just have pools, they have “water play facilities,” and some have full on water parks. If you’re lucky, you can even score an invite to one of the many pool parties resorts host to draw in tourists. Spend time swimming, tanning, lounging and of course sipping on a poolside Pina Colada. Las Vegas simply has some of the best pools in the world!

Get Pampered at the Spa

If the quality of the pools have you excited, wait until you see the health spa facilities. The spas you can enjoy vary by resort, but typically contain a variety of body and massage treatments, steams rooms and saunas, fitness equipment and much more. You’ll be relaxed in no time here.

This list doesn’t even scratch the surface of all the non-gambling activities you can enjoy, and you can bet on that! So, the next time you are debating about where to send employees for a corporate incentive travel program, reconsider a Vegas holiday. It might just be the most international experience one can enjoy without ever leaving the states!

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It’s no secret that travel can be quite stressful. Even if you have earned a free incentive trip, you could be dreading the flight you have to take to get to your destination. If this sounds like you, you’re in luck because we’ve got some simple hacks you can use to make your flight on your incentive trip a little easier! Aside from the usual tricks of early check in, choosing your seat ahead of time and arrive at the airport early, here are some tips you can use while you’re actually in the air.

1. Bring headphones. We’ve all seen it before, or should I say heard it before. The crying baby that seems to be on every flight in the history of ever. By bringing headphones you can drown out the baby noise, and as a bonus that chatty neighbor sitting next to you over-sharing about their long lost relatives they are going to see. You know who I mean!
2. Of course, if you’re bringing headphones, you gotta bring something to listen to. Opt for a tablet that you have pre-downloaded music and videos to. While you’re at it, bring an external power source to extend the life of your battery. You can get these for as little as $10 in some stores and it can as much as double the time length of your battery. For longer flights, bring two back up sources. Just make sure you have them charged before you get on the plane.
3. Pack snacks in your carry on. You’re likely to get a free beverage, but most flights don’t include food anymore without charging a fee. Save some coin by bringing your own snacks. Think trail mix, crackers, heck you could even bring a sandwich. Just don’t bring anything liquid to eat to avoid the wrath of the TSA.
4. Consider an eye mask. This is especially great for late night flights when you want to block out the light from that guy sitting next to you that will not turn off his overhead light even though it’s 2 a.m.!
5. Don’t forget a book. Inevitably your tablet will die and you’ll need a real book. Besides, you can only read that sky shopping magazine the airline provided so many times before boredom sets in.

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Now, we want to hear from you! What’s your favorite hack for making your flight time less stressful? Leave a comment below!