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Been fumbling my way through settings etc for a number of years with some ok results and some not, went on holiday to Vegas last year and decided to take the camera, took some on auto and some on manual etc,  on auto the night and even some of the day shots were just ok,    visiting again this year, any advice regarding settings, followed  the instructions I got with it but failed miserably as it's not a place you can just stop and have a read of the booklet.Thanks

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It seems that you have something specific in mind, but the information you are giving us to work with is so vague that it is difficult to know where to start saying things to help you.

Can you post an image and say what you wanted it to show and why you think it does not get there? Make sure to include the settings you used at that time.

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If you want general settings for walking around in an urban environment (such as your trip to vegas);

Use aperture priority and use a medium aperture (f5.6 or f8)

Use auto-ISO and a range such as 200-6400

Use single-point autofocus with the focus point centred (focus and recompose)

Use Preview Picture Effect so that you see under and overexposure in the viewfinder

Use either a general purpose zoom such as the kit 18-55, or a compact prime lens such as the XF 18/2 or XF 23/2

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Vary these basics as you gain experience and knowledge and need specific settings for particular circumstances.

EG. Use the faster prime lens, f2 wide open in low light situations such as indoors or at night.

Practice often, take the camera and lens out with you when you leave home, make the sort of photos you want to make on your trip in your home territory. Be a tourist in your own town/city/area. Become accustomed to the camera and lens and how it behaves in different circumstances, learn to adjust it to get the results you want. Then when you travel you will not need to think about the basics of camera operation and can focus on the place and the photos you want to make.

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