Frustrated about the costs of visiting Las Vegas?…A few hotels are offering all-inclusive packages starting at US $330, AUD $476, for two nights, for two guests…

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Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas with its pyramid structure and Sphinx replica
Exterior view of the Luxor Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip.Credit: Nicola Patterson/Getty Images

From today’s Travel + Leisure Magazine, shown here.

“These Popular Las Vegas Hotels Are Launching All-inclusive Packages for the First Time Ever—Starting at $330…

MGM’s new all-inclusive Las Vegas deal at select hotels bundles accommodations, dining, entertainment, and parking into one price. By Stacey Leasca Published on March 25, 2026

Planning a trip to Las Vegas is about to get easier thanks to a brand-new all-inclusive package available for not one but two of Sin City’s favorite hotels. And yes, it includes access to all the food, entertainment, and sights on your list.

On Wednesday, MGM Resorts International announced it’s launching an all-inclusive experience that will bundle hotel accommodations, daily resort fee, dining, entertainment, and parking into a single upfront price. The best part? That package is starting at $330 (plus tax) for a two-night stay for two guests at either Luxor Hotel & Casino or Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

The package includes two nights at either hotel and three meals per day per guest, redeemable at a selection of MGM Resorts restaurants across Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and New York-New York. Each meal also includes one select beer or wine, along with non-alcoholic beverages (gratuity is not included, so make sure to tip your server). Guests can choose from a dedicated menu laid out just for them at spots like The Buffet at Excalibur, Diablo’s Cantina, Pyramid Café at Luxor, Noodle Shop at Mandalay Bay, and the MGM Grand Buffet.

The Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas with castlethemed architecture and colorful conical roofs
The colorful towers of the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. JacobH/Getty Images

Guests will also receive two tickets to one show during their stay. They can pick from shows like Blue Man Group, Carrot Top at Luxor, The Australian Bee Gees Show, The Mac King Comedy Magic Show, or Thunder from Down Under at Excalibur. Plus, they’ll get two rides on The Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York and self-parking for one vehicle at any MGM Resorts Las Vegas property.

“Las Vegas has long been known for its diverse collection of unforgettable experiences, and this new option combines many of them together in a fresh, compelling way,” Mike Neubecker, president and COO of MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur, said. “By bundling hotel, dining, entertainment, and parking into a single upfront price, we’re offering guests a convenient, turn-key way to explore our hotels and make new memories without any hassle or surprises.”

Want to stay longer than two nights? You can book back-to-back all-inclusive experiences to extend your stay for as long as you wish. The experience is booking now for stays beginning April 6. There are no blackout dates, so you can buy and then book whenever you’d like. See more at mgmresorts.com/allinclusive.”

Lately, we’ve found ourselves paying closer attention to the murmurs surrounding tourism in Las Vegas, perhaps more than we ever would have in our earlier lives. When Nevada becomes part of your story, even in a small way, you begin to notice the subtle shifts. The conversations have grown louder, filled with concerns about soaring prices, mounting resort fees, and the gradual disappearance of those little perks that once made a stay feel special.

There was a time when a visit to Las Vegas felt like stepping into a world designed to delight. Buffets were abundant, parking was free, and the overall experience seemed to offer more than what you paid for. Now, it feels as if the balance has tipped, leaving many travelers wondering if the value is still there. It’s not that the city has lost its sparkle, but rather that the cost of enjoying it has risen to a point where people are beginning to hesitate.

As Nevada residents, we’ve watched these changes with a bit more interest. It seems inevitable that, given broader economic conditions, resorts and casinos may need to reconsider their approach. Much like hotels in other parts of the world that have adjusted pricing or added incentives to draw guests back, Las Vegas may find itself at a similar crossroads.

On our recent trips to visit son Richard and tend to practical matters like renewing driver’s licenses, we’ve avoided staying on the Strip altogether. Instead, we were fortunate to find a comfortable condo in Lake Las Vegas, a quiet retreat that offered both value and peace of mind. Had that not been available, we would have been faced with far steeper costs, whether in a resort or a holiday rental.

Looking ahead to our next visit, likely in 2027, the uncertainty lingers. If that delightful condo is no longer an option, we may have to navigate a very different landscape, one where the price of a stay requires far more consideration than it once did. It’s simply the way things are unfolding in the world right now, and like so many others, we’ll adapt as needed.

Tomorrow, our friend Salli will arrive from Hobart to spend the weekend with us. We are looking forward to her visit.

Be well.

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