Author Archives: Richard Lloyd Evans

Las Vegas Monorail Now Running

The Las Vegas Monorail is now running under new management. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority saved the troubled people mover out of near collapse. The fact that the monorail is a key transportation option to moving thousands of people quickly to their Convention Center. Details for the Las Vegas Monorail service are announcedContinue reading “Las Vegas Monorail Now Running”

My Las Vegas Book is Selling on Amazon for over $900!

A book I co-wrote about Las Vegas in 2008 is selling on Amazon for over $900 a copy – USED! I feel a bit cheated. But it was a great time and a wonderful story.

TRAVEL NEWS: Las Vegas Monorail Returns on May 27

The Las Vegas Monorail has announced it will resume service at 7 a.m. on Thursday May 27. Yes, its true. After being closed for 14-plus months due to CoVid-19, and being taken over by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority, there is life. It is kicking off a bit early as it gets readyContinue reading “TRAVEL NEWS: Las Vegas Monorail Returns on May 27”

MGM Paid Self-Parking: It’s Back

MGM has announced that they will be bringing back charging for self-parking. The fees will be reintroduced in phases, starting with events this month, then expanding to all casinos by June 1. Valet parking will start up again on May 25. Valet and event parking will be cashless. According to MGM, the first hour ofContinue reading “MGM Paid Self-Parking: It’s Back”

Tour Guide Behaving Badly at the Las Vegas Hand of Faith Golden Nugget

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde When two tour guides behave badly over the Hand of Faith Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, it ruins the moment for everyone. My background – I am a US Army Veteran, retired history teacher and semi-retired tour guide. That is semi-retired as in “I don’tContinue reading “Tour Guide Behaving Badly at the Las Vegas Hand of Faith Golden Nugget”

Easy Travel Beginning at 60

Life can be tough and there rarely is easy opportunities for easy travel. Adult responsibilities get in the way. The kids are in school. I can’t get away from work. My spouse is finishing that big project and I need to help. No it is not easy. Even if you have a job that makesContinue reading “Easy Travel Beginning at 60”