Here’s a Happy Birthday to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It opened on March 2, 1999 – can we get a cake with 24 candles? Mandalay Bay was built by Circus Circus Enterprises on the site of the old Hacienda. Circus Circus was so impressed with the Pacific Island paradise themed, 43-story, 3,209 rooms ofContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas!”
Author Archives: Richard Lloyd Evans
Grand Canyon Private Tours
Iconic and personalized private tours of the Grand Canyon, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Learn things others never know from your guide, a retired history teacher.
Be Kind to Your Guide!
Super Bowl Las Vegas Style
The Super Bowl, or Big Game depending what side of the block you are on is practically a national holiday in Las Vegas. Tens of thousands descend on Vegas every year to see the game and lay bets. Fans of the teams involved who cannot get tickets to the real game in Arizona flock toContinue reading “Super Bowl Las Vegas Style”
Las Vegas the Wedding Capital of the World
Las Vegas has claim to being the wedding capital of the world. A big claim actually, huge. I bring this up because we are rapidly approaching the date of 2/3/23 (3rd of February 2023) and weddings always spike on days where the date numbers coordinate. The record for weddings in Las Vegas was the 7thContinue reading “Las Vegas the Wedding Capital of the World”
A Walking Tour is a Perfect Introduction to a New City
I have long believed that a walking tour is a great introduction to a new city. What better way to learn about a city, than with a guided tour led by a local? They know the city better than you. Let your knowledgeable local expert take the lead, and show you the city from theirContinue reading “A Walking Tour is a Perfect Introduction to a New City”
New Year New Las Vegas Deals – 30% Off 5-Star Walking Tours.
5-star rated walking tours (Rated by top line sites like TripAdvisor, Viator and Tours by Locals) in Las Vegas going for deep discounts. The tours are lead by Richard Lloyd Evans – a retired history teacher, a travel author and a client-described “character.” In fact his reviews describe him as, “a historian with vast knowledgeContinue reading “New Year New Las Vegas Deals – 30% Off 5-Star Walking Tours.”
Inflation Hitting Red Rock Canyon – Entrance Fees Going Up 33%-67%
The Bureau of Land Management has announced that entrance fees for the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are going up starting 1 January 2023. While some fees will remain the same, most will see an increase of from 33% to 67%. The highest risers are for Group Campsites and Annual Passes at Red RockContinue reading “Inflation Hitting Red Rock Canyon – Entrance Fees Going Up 33%-67%”
Golden Week Las Vegas Means Holiday Discounts
Golden Week in Las Vegas begins about the 10th of December and runs to a couple days past Christmas. Arguably it is the slowest time of the year and full of cheap hotel deals and attractive attraction discounts, think museums, tours and other fun activities. Even better, a lot of the discounts you can buyContinue reading “Golden Week Las Vegas Means Holiday Discounts”
Las Vegas Strip Tour Review
Interesting tour Viator review by Katja M: Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour Very much enjoyed the tour with Richard. Learned a lot of interesting facts and tidbits of the strip.. He was very patient and friendly. Thanks again! https://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Las-Vegas-Strip-Walking-Tour/d684-189272P2?mcid=61846
The Vagabond Horizon 