The tiny town of Cranfills Gap really needs a vacation.

That’s why Las Vegas tourism officials decided to fly nearly half the 350 residents to the desert playground for a five-day getaway and publicity stunt.

Up to 120 people - those who could get off work and were over 21 - will be treated to swanky hotels, fancy restaurants and glitzy shows when they arrive Dec. 13.

It’s all free with a catch: They’ll be followed around by video cameras for tourism commercials to air early next year.

“It couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Tanya Davidson, 33. She plans to marry her fiancé in a drive-through wedding chapel in Las Vegas.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is spending $2.5 million for the trip and marketing campaign. Officials looked at 125 small communities around the nation before settling on the farming and ranching town.

“It really is the quintessential American town,” said Doug Finelli, from an advertising agency working on the campaign. “The people are really welcoming, and everyone works really hard. Most people work multiple jobs.”

Source: NY Daily News