Which is the best spa in Las Vegas and what treatments do you recommend?

I'll be going to Las Vegas in May, arriving one day after my birthday. Are there any "birthday specials" at any of the casinos? Not just on the Strip.

Someone told me that the servers on the casino floors get charged for the "free" drinks that they serve. Is this true, or is it another of the Las Vegas legends? It will make a difference in how I tip if it is true. And how much does a cocktail waitress actually earn?

Could you possibly provide some information on renting houseboats on Lake Mead? We’re coming out this summer with our two teenage boys and a friend each and I thought that renting a houseboat might be something they’d never forget, if we can afford it -- and are taught how to drive one!

We live in New Jersey but love coming to Las Vegas. Now that Atlantic City has limited smoking in casinos, what do you think the chances are of Las Vegas doing the same?

What are the meals that card players are now using to get past the long sessions when playing, say 8-12 hours. I heard that one of the card player's wives came up with a diet that gives them a wake-up call.

What's the latest with the smoking ban in bars throughout Nevada? Every time I hear about it (I'm a non-smoking local), there's something different about it. A summary of where things stand would be helpful. Thanks.

We are coming to Vegas and want to see an Elvis impersonator. In your opinion, who or what show should we go to see in order to see the best?

Are VIP hosts paid based on a player's losses? What are their incomes based on?

My sister is celebrating her 30th birthday in Vegas in a few weeks and I am in charge of making a welcome gift for the guests. I would like to put together a Vegas survival kit as the gift. So far, I have come up with bottled water, aspirin, lip balm, and a snack to add to the kit. Is there anything that you or the other readers suggest I add to the survival kit?