Keep in mind that even though your digs might be cheap and the food is next to nothing in cost, you'll probably dump most of your funds into a slot machine or two or three. Vegas is pretty much deserted during the two weeks before Christmas. If it's a real bargain you're looking for, this is when you'll find it. If you want to get off The Strip for a while, wake up early and head out to Red Rock Canyon. Here you can hike the desert or climb up the sandstone.
Boulder City is a short distance away from Vegas.
Here you'll see Hoover Dam. Tour the visitor center and dam, and take a ride on the paddle wheeler around Lake Mead. Of course you need a place to stay. Golf Packages are provided by OC the Beach Golf Getaways. Booking on line will save you time and money - usually providing better rates than booking in person.