We are traveling to Las Vegas over Thanksgiving with my mother-in-law, who's in her seventies and cannot walk distances. She'd like to see some of the newer casinos and shopping areas, but they're so huge we were wondering if the hotels or casinos have motorized scooters you can use while you visit the properties, or if there's a company where we could rent one for the week? Also, are there any special rooms in Vegas modified for the blind or visually impaired, as her son is blind?

I've heard that the so-called "secret passageway" to the Southwest Airlines gates at McCarran is now closed. Could you please comment on this subject?

I'll be flying to LV early November. I always print my boarding pass before leaving home. But how can I obtain a return boarding pass before arriving at the LV airport? I fly Southwest and early check-in is really necessary. I asked my hotel business center to print on last trip and they said they couldn't. I don't travel with a computer. Any suggestions?

What is the status of the Hoover Dam bypass bridge? I heard that there were some construction accidents last year and problems with the concrete that might delay the project. Can you give some details?

Is the "tram" that runs behind Harrah's and Bally's free?

I am from a small town and have never used valet parking before. I will have a rental car while in Vegas and wanted to know if you can use the valet parking at a hotel on or off the Strip that you do not have a room at. Also, please explain proper etiquette for using the valet service.

What Las Vegas Strip properties have the best side-street or back-street entrances ... to avoid the constant foot traffic that blocks and/or slows down Las Vegas Blvd. entrance driveways?

I read somewhere that some LV taxis have started accepting credit cards. Is this true?

I can't remember if it was a Question of the Day or a feature in the Advisor, but a few years ago you ran a piece about avoiding traffic on the Strip by taking nearby shortcuts. Can you rerun it, please?

What is the current status on the new rental car center at the airport? Is it open and running yet?