Author Archives: Richard Lloyd Evans

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

Las Vegas Welcome Sign to Honor Ukraine

Las Vegas News – To show support for the sovereignty of Ukraine, the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign will change colors, starting at sunset tonight (Monday Feb 28th) and running indefinitely, to the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian national flag. As soon as I can I will add some pictures.

The Sphere at Resorts World Las Vegas

Last night I ventured around Resorts World in Las Vegas. It has settled in quite well. And the Sphere is rocking. At opening Resorts World felt unready. It bills itself as the most tech friendly place. No money changes hands at the food court… all kiosk ordering and digital pay. Lots of ballyhoo about easyContinue reading “The Sphere at Resorts World Las Vegas”

Great Personal Voice Amplifier

Not everybody needs a personal voice amplifier. Yet if you speak to groups – meetings or briefings or like me you give tours, your voice gets stressed. Its not bad if it is a big group and you have a PA system to talk over. It is not so bad if it is just aContinue reading “Great Personal Voice Amplifier”

Deals Available at Vegas.com

Huge demand from visitors coming to Las Vegas has overwhelmed the supply of hotel rooms and show tickets. That has equated into high room and ticket prices. That may finally be starting to turn around as more restaurants, hotel rooms and especially shows grow and expand their offerings. The half-price ticket kiosks are still sellingContinue reading “Deals Available at Vegas.com”

A Letter to a Bokun Customer

For those who want a taste of the types of things that drives tour operators batty: This is an email I sent to a client. I’ll call him Chris: Just an update. I quit Bokun today. They still say they are going to bill me for your refund to the tour I was never paidContinue reading “A Letter to a Bokun Customer”