While I'm not a member of the community, I have heard that Vegas is pretty easy and cheap to get to even from the east coast. I read that rooms "off the strip" are also affoardable. For the European Hivians, I recall that Portugal was chosen as one of the early Steemfests due to its low costs for tourists. When I was planning my trip to Germany, I was shocked at the low air fares to Portugal from the US. Turns out Portugal is open for business and fun! :)