Stratosphere tower - 1500 feet high - and E persuaded me to get in the rooftop roller coaster that shoots you off the edge. He laughed like a deranged person. I swore a lot.

The Aria Hotel - less than the price of a European holiday inn as they expect us to gamble. Even the harshest of hotel critics (E) thinks this place is rather good. And the beds - oh boy - how is it possible to be this comfortable?