The city of Las Vegas does not slow down for anything. Even ridiculous temperatures in excess of 45 degrees don’t stop the gamblers, conventioneers and star watchers from spending some time in Sin City. Most of the hotels are showing high occupancy rates for July and August.

Events like the World Series of Poker and Ultimate Fighting Championships help bring in people from all over the world during the summer months. Las Vegas is ready for the heat; with pools and air conditioning just about everywhere you need to go.

Most working-class people vacation during the summer anyway, so it’s the only time many get the chance to go there and enjoy the city and its surrounding attractions. The heat doesn’t slow down the rich and famous from weekending in Sin City. The nightclubs are jammed with Hollywood types in town for some things that will remain in Vegas.