This city never stops partying, so even last-minute holiday holidays to Las Vegas are bound to have something good up their sleeve. Here are a few events to add to your diary:

• Viva Las Vegas (April) - the ultimate festival with live bands, tattoo rooms, pool parties and burlesque events

• Las Vegas Beer Festival (April) - there are actually two events for this one - the Great Vegas Festival for all the food, beers, spirits and all 'round good vibes, and then the Downtown Brew Festival which is the smaller sister event, but both will guarantee you a good time with some of the best craft beers the city has to offer

• Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (May) - this is a three-day, non-stop party, celebrating electronic dance music with late-night concerts and small stage performances for a more chilled vibe

• World Series of Poker (or WSOP) (June-July) - brush up on your poker skills while the world's best players compete at Rio in the king of poker tournaments.

• Life is Beautiful Las Vegas (September) - this three-day celebration has been running since 2013, with music concerts, comedy acts and a festival vibe.

• Las Vegas Bike Week (September/general autumn) - also known as 'Bikefest', this is one for all the motorcycle enthusiasts out there, where people from around the world gather to show offer their choppers. It all kicks off at Hogs & Heifers Saloon, and you'll be able to enjoy live bands and bikini contests too.

• Rise Lantern Festival (October) - this is like the ending scene of Tangled but in real life - where glowing lanterns are released into the night sky along the Las Vegas Boulevard.

This one's a tough one to call seeing as the whole city is all about late-night fun, and all-inclusive holidays in Las Vegas have everything you need on site - from clubs and casinos to endless slot machines, but if you really want a good night, keep these spots on your radar:

• The Golden Tiki - you'll find this just west of the strip, and although it's a bit further out, it's well worth it for the tropical, thatched-roof vibes with cheeky paintings and a cocktail menu of Mai Tais and Singapore Slings.

• XS - think: lavish club with VIP cabanas, loads of room for dancing and some proper iconic DJ sets, including performers like Kygo and The Chainsmokers

• Hakkasan Nightclub - five levels of pure fun, with a different energy to each floor and endless vibrant club vibes

• The Laundry Room - did you just step back in time and stumble across an old speakeasy? Not quite, but that's how it'll feel at this place, with a grungy design, vintage decor and 27 signature drinks on offer, including hand-crafted cocktails. You'll need to reserve this exclusive spot though, so think ahead!

• The Strip - and, of course, if you're really not sure where to go, you can always hit the Strip for a guaranteed night of fun.

Vegas is all about that classic American grub. Portions are BIG, but the food coma you're in after is gonna be well worth every bite. If you're looking for a taste of the good stuff, have a chomp on one of these:

• Chicken 'n' watermelon 'n' waffles - you've probably heard of the good ol' chicken/waffle combo (and if you haven't then don't run but walk to go try it!), but this dish adds a bit of a twist by adding chilled, spiced watermelon to the mix, and everything's drizzled with a honey hot sauce. We don't know what's going on here, but we're kind of on board.

• Trash can nachos - bear with us, because these loaded bad boys are anything but rubbish. The name just comes from how they're shaken and served - in a small metal bin so that every corn chip gets coated in the cheesy, tomatoey, jalapenoey goodness.

• Dirty corn - again, we know the name's not really selling this one, but bear with us. It's just a corn on the cob grilled, drenched in butter, lime mayo, melted cheese, corriander, and - the star of the show - crushed Hot Cheetos. We know. Major drool.

• Banana cream pie - a signature dessert in the US, this creamy plate of heaven is the perfect way to round off a meal. What could be better than bananas, custard, cream, caramel sauce and chocolate shavings? We won't wait.

For a taste of the local grub, have a nosy at these hotspots:

• Eggscellent - a go-to spot for breakfast and brunch. Expect eggs in every form (obviously), crispy hash browns and freshly-squeezed juice to start the day

• Lobster ME - the best place in Vegas to get your hands (and mouth) on a classic lobster roll

• Primal Steakhouse - a stylish steakhouse with a medieval vibe and cooked-to-order dishes

• Sid's Cafe - portions pack a punch here, from whopping burgers to loaded avo toast and quesadillas. The staff are as friendly as they come, too - and keep an eye out for Singing Paul!