LAS - Ahh Las Vegas
I almost, if not always have flown in at night into Vegas, which always guarantees you awesome views of the Las Vegas strip all lit up in millions of neon lights as your plane descends into Vegas.
As soon as you step foot off your plane, you know you have arrived when you hear your first sounds of slot machines just steps away. Don't stop here, this is not the Vegas you have come for.
From your plane, depending on which airline is either a quick people mover ride or if your lucky, just a ride down an escalator to baggage claim and steps away from the taxi lines/shuttle busses ready to wisk you off to your hotel.
If your flying in solo and not in a big rush to get to the hotel, your best bet to save some $ on cab fare is to take one of the many shuttle buses outside of baggage claim. You'll pay somewhere in the range of $6-$7 per person each way taking a shuttle. Be ready to make a few stops at other hotels before reaching your own.
Wi-Fi is FREE at McCarran, always a big plus in my book, helping me pass the time while I wait to board my plane back home.