You've got 72 hours to spend and you want to make the most of it. And while Las Vegas has plenty of comfortable rooms inside some of the most spectacular resorts in the world, sleep is the last thing on your mind.

If you do it right, you can enjoy a little bit of everything - or a lot of whatever you love the most.

How about a show? Let your hair down and relive rock classics with Rock of Ages at The Venetian or watch amazing acrobats at "O" by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio. You can also tickle your funny bone at Laugh Factory inside the Tropicana Las Vegas, or catch legendary magic duo Penn & Teller at their home in the Rio Hotel.

If food is your passion, Las Vegas has culinary pleasure for every appetite, with celebrity chefs and cuisine that have placed Las Vegas among the elite cities for finding great food. Satisfy your appetite at Charlie Palmer Steak inside Four Seasons, Citizens Kitchen and Bar inside Mandalay Bay, the Wicked Spoon buffet at The Cosmopolitan, CRUSH at MGM Grand,TJs Steakhouse at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Public House at The Venetian, and Simon at Palms Place and its famous Sunday pajama brunch.

Las Vegas is also a shopper's paradise. You'll find everything you need and then some atCrystals at CityCenter, Las Vegas Premium Outlets North downtown, the Miracle Mile Shopsat Planet Hollywood and the nearly 2 million square feet of shopping bliss at Fashion Show Las Vegas.

Be sure to leave time to enjoy some of Las Vegas' sizzling nightlife. Las Vegas is home to some of the most spectacular nightclubs in the world, including Chateau at Paris Las Vegas,XS at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Hakkasan at MGM Grand and Marquee at The Cosmopolitan.

Relax and rejuvenate with signature treatments that can be found at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Oleksandra Spa & Salon at Treasure Island and the Spa Aquae at the JW Marriott Las Vegas. There are more than 30 unique spas offering one-of-a-kind services in Las Vegas - so plan your time accordingly and pamper yourself while here.

No visit to Las Vegas is complete without a quick photo op at the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign or the Fountains of Bellagio.

There's so much to see - plan your time wisely and make the most of your 72-hour run.

So, you've never been to Las Vegas. What's kept you? Never mind - let's stop talking, and start doing! The important thing here is that you're ready for the time of your life, and there's no better place to celebrate than Las Vegas.

First up - people watching. It may sound mundane, but with the cross-section of visitors and celebrities who come to Las Vegas, it's usually primetime entertainment. There are several terrific vantage points on the Strip, including Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas, a French bistro with the bonus of being directly across the street from the famous Bellagio fountains.Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace also has a great outdoor view of Las Vegas Boulevard, not to mention some tasty treats. Elevated viewing with outdoor dining is always popular atPlanet Hollywood - both at Cabo Wabo Cantina and PBR Rock Bar.

Cruising the Strip is required for any first-timer, by car or by foot, and since we're on the Strip, now's a good time to start. As you cruise, check out the enormous digital marquees for amazing shows you'll only find in Las Vegas. There's LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage, Rock of Ages at The Venetian, Tournament of Kings at Excalibur and Le Rêve - The Dream at Wynn Las Vegas. The people back home will expect you to see at least one of them. Check out legendary magic duo Penn & Teller at the Rio Hotel for a one-of-a-kind Las Vegas experience.

Be sure to get out and have a little fun exploring, too. Stroll through the open-air street party that is Carnaval Court at Harrah's, or let out a few screams riding the roller coaster atNew York-New York. The new LINQ entertainment and shopping street meanders between the LINQ Hotel and Casino and Flamingo Hotel. With new restaurants, shops and performance venues, this family-friendly destination will soon be home to the High-Roller Observation Wheel.

There's so much to do in Las Vegas besides gaming, but if this is your first time in town, you almost have to play a little. Many hotels offer free lessons for novices - the Golden Nugget among them. While you're downtown, check out the assortment of restaurants and bars that make up the Fremont East District and the new Container Park, made entirely of shipping containers; and be sure to drop by the historic El Cortez and the all-new elegantDowntown Grand hotel.

Hungry yet? Las Vegas used to only be famous for buffets. Nowadays, you can also enjoy the culinary creations of any number of celebrity chefs; but as a first-timer, a buffet is in order. The Bistro Buffet at the Palms will satisfy your palate with international selections, while the Bayside Buffet at Mandalay Bay features a diverse selection of tastes, with sweeping views of a tropical water garden. Celebrated for its expansive selection of gourmet offerings, the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace will leave everyone at the table wanting more.

Looking for adventure? We've got you covered; whether you like thrills by air, land or sea. Start with the SkyJump at the Stratosphere. At 108 stories, it's the longest controlled free fall of its kind. Soon, you'll be able to experience Slotzilla - a spectacular high-flyin' attraction where you get hooked to a harness and zip line right over the crowds on Fremont Street and under the giant video canopy. Not daring enough? How about swimming with the sharks at the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay?

Las Vegas is the birthplace of many legendary excursions - from Swingers to The Hangover. Who knows? You could be the next to leave your mark on Las Vegas.