What is the hottest and the coldest temperature ever reached in Las Vegas? I was in Vegas last year and the temperature reached 117 degrees.

Are there any statistics on garage vs. valet parking on car thefts? I would prefer not being a statistic.

Where can I buy the best martini?

I have passed the Artisan Hotel when driving in Las Vegas. What is the history, clientele and the current story about this hotel?

I’ve always been curious about the Joshua tree that we see in the desert surrounding Las Vegas. Is it really a tree? Where else is it found? And how did it gets its name?

I know Fremont Street and the Fremont Hotel are named after John C. Fremont, a Western explorer. But what makes him so important to Las Vegas that the first main street was named after him?

Now that the Stardust hotel and casino will be closing at the end of the year, can you recommend some similar sized casinos? The megaresorts are just too large for my husband and me, but we like the Strip location.

Would you advise me to bring my Social Security card to Las Vegas? I never have, as security experts advise you not to carry it. But do you have to show it if you win above the W-2G threshold? Or can you just provide them with the number without the SS card for proof?

I've never been to Las Vegas and I'm trying to decide if I should spend some time and money at the top of the Stratosphere Tower. What all is there to do up there?

I read the story about the helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon in the June Advisor and wondered if you know anything about the glass observation platform that's supposedly being built over the canyon. Any inside scoop on this?