Who is responsible for the upkeep of the escalators to and from the pedestrian bridges along the Strip? Is it the casinos' responsibility? The one at the Tropicana always seems to be broken or roped off, slowing me down and making it harder to dodge those people trying to sell timeshares.

I'm intrigued by a recent QofD that involved an Amtrak (Chicago) to Kingman, Ariz., trip and then on to Laughlin and Vegas by bus. Sounds like a lot of fun. Any idea how much it would cost and how long it would take? The airline fares are killing us folks these days!

Do the car rental companies in Vegas cover valet parking your car?

I have seen several posters on the message boards reference the "Christmas Tree Pass" route from Vegas to Laughlin. One poster even mentioned a waterfall. Can you shed some light on this route?

What ever happened to the Las Vegas Trolley?

We recently stayed at the Grand Desert Wyndham. We had a view of the airport. There was a HUGE plane that said "Virgin" on it. It came in in the morning and went out around 5:30 (p.m.). Could you tell us if it was a passenger plane and how many passengers it holds?

My daughter and grandbaby are coming with us at Christmas. She is 9 months old. We never rent a car, we always us a taxi or trolly. Does she need a car seat to get from the airport to the hotel and/or around town in a taxi?

Could you give a progress report on the new bridge at Hoover Dam, completion date, etc.?

Everyone discusses the best times to visit Las Vegas, but how about some info about booking your trip? How far in advance, package deals, à la carte items, etc.

On our last trip to Las Vegas, we overheard someone say that you can go from Mandalay Bay all the way to the Sahara in "air-conditioned splendor," was how she put it, meaning without stepping outside. We tried to figure out if this was possible, but we couldn't. Is it?