Globetrotters have one hard and fast rule: Don’t leave home without a passport. But in Sin City, no passport is needed when escaping on a vacation within a vacation. Take in views of the New York City skyline, feel the love and romance that Italy and France exude, scope out the ancient Egyptian sights, retreat to the tropical islands and live like Roman-Greek gods at some of the Strip’s most famed travel-themed hotel-casinos.

New York-New York

New York-New York

New York may not be an international city, but it’s still one of the top destinations for tourists to visit in the U.S. New York-New York’s architecture is composed of the East Coast city’s prized skyscrapers and landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty, which stands 150 feet tall (a half-scale of the original). Greenwich Village, Central Park and the Soho shopping district make their presence here, too. Be the life of the party at Coyote Ugly or listen to dueling pianos at the Bar at Times Square. Theater enthusiasts can attend Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity while families can hit Brooklyn’s Coney Island for fun and games in the arcade or on the roller coaster. Even the hotel rooms are named after New York streets, like Park Avenue and Madison Avenue. From day to night, you’ll feel like you’re in the other city that never sleeps.

Escape to Italy with a visit to the world-class resort The Venetian and its adjoining property The Palazzo. While both focus on an Italian theme, The Venetian is more centered on Venice. You may not have noticed, but The Venetian’s ceilings are modeled after Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. A reincarnation of the Northeastern Italy city, The Venetian touches on some of the most famous landmarks. Whether gazing over the St. Marks Square replica, sailing along the Grand Canal in a gondola or strolling along Rialto Bridge, you’ll get a feel for Venice every step of the way.

The tour of Italy continues at Bellagio, inspired by Lake Como in Northern Italy. The main attraction is, of course, the Fountains of Bellagio, an 8-acre lakefront façade featuring a free dancing waters spectacle. Bellagio’s luxurious restaurant collection, horticultural exhibits, high-end retailers, upscale nightlife and Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic-centric “O” round out the offerings.

Couples looking to strike a romantic spark can head straight to Paris, where everything evokes the City of Love. The famed half-scale Eiffel Tower replica is the focal point, but the property also features the gigantic Montgolfier balloon (a tribute to the two French brothers who invented the hot-air balloon), an Arc de Triomphe, La Fontaine des Mers and the Le Théâtre des Arts theater, where Jersey Boys performs nightly. From sightseeing at the Eiffel Tower to romantic dining at Mon Ami Gabi or evening entertainment at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop, the Paris is an immersive cultural experience.

Escape to the tropics at multiple properties. Exotic touches abound at Treasure Island, including the property’s Kahunaville restaurant, which holds the Island Heat dinner show five nights a week. Next door at The Mirage, the Polynesian vibe is strong with The Mirage Volcano erupting nightly, and the tropical theme continues with the flora throughout the interior and Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat.

The Mirage

The Mirage

Luxor oozes the feeling of ancient Egypt today with its pyramid structural design, hieroglyphs lining the inner walls and the Great Sphinx of Giza that sits just at the forefront of the entrance.

To live the Roman lifestyle, Caesars Palace has everything from hotel towers named after Augustus, Julius and Octavius to the glorious shopping destination, The Forum Shops at Caesars. For entertainment, some of the biggest headliners take to The Colosseum for resident shows, while the Fall of Atlantis Fountain tells a tale of ancient gods by the way of special effects and animatronics. During the pool season, the Garden of the Gods Oasis is a sight to see, especially the European retreat Venus Pool Club, named after the Roman goddess Venus.

Happy world travels!