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?

Have we seen the end of inexpensive Las Vegas? Reasons for the question: Air fares have nudged up year-round to LV; add in normal room rates, normal food prices, and high show prices and I'm getting the feeling that the casinos don't need my middle-income Midwest money two or more times a year anymore. Your thoughts?

I found your answer to the walking the marker question (4/7) interesting. But I had one problem with it. I've heard the term marker before, but I'm still not totally sure what a marker is or how it works. Can you please explain? Thanks!

On our last trip, we followed LVA's advice and went to Pho Vietnam for lunch at the Chinatown Plaza. We were amazed that there was a sort of Chinatown in Las Vegas. What's the story there? Was it planned? Or did it just grow up that way?

Which live Las Vegas shows are suitable for a 13-year-old?

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!

I looked through the archives and couldn't find this referenced: Can you purchase a day pass to pools on the Strip, for those of us who may be staying in a hotel with less then a spectacular pool?

I have another Palms question for you, namely, is there a dress code to enter the Playboy Club and can I use my $50/50% off POV coupon to pay the cover charge?

Tell us again, if you would, about how you can look down from a spot high atop the Palms, clear down to the ground. A small area within the building?

I recently stayed at the Planet Hollywood hotel and wanted to open the window air vents so I could hear the music that plays with the Bellagio fountain show, but there was a sticker near the vents saying "moth season -- please keep vent closed." When I called the front desk, I was told that moths tend to go into the outside opening of the vents and that Bellagio and other hotels have the same problem. I've never seen or heard of this before. Is there really a moth problem?