If you haven't visited Las Vegas, or it's been a while, perhaps it's time to visit. A place that perpetually reinvents itself, Las Vegas is an ideal destination for women travelers.  Even if you don't plan on dropping a quarter into a slot machine (not that there's anything wrong with that), there's plenty to do here.

As we creep dangerously closer to Christmas, your gift decisions become more desperate. A couple of weeks ago I presented a passel of gift ideas for the geeks on your list (see Part I here, Part II here). Here are some additional suggestions, some truly fun and some immensely functional.