Atlantic City Resorts

Caesars Palace is one of my favorite destinations at Atlantic City. I have been a frequent visitor to the chain of Caesar Palace; I visited the one in Las Vegas at the tender age of 16. There we used to play pranks on the security personnel. However, years have passed since. I was not recognized probably and that might be the reason why I’m allowed inside Caesar Palace, Atlantic City.

However, I found a marked difference between Caesar Palace in Atlantic City and the one in Las Vegas. The one in Las Vegas had men dressed up in Roman attire called Togas, it was well decorated with tapestries and statues of David and Venus but these were missing in the one in Atlantic City.

The lobby of the hotel was nicely decorated with large ceiling representing the Roman style. The receptionist the first time was amicable in her behavior. However she was turned off when we made a request for an upgradation. The hotel staff nevertheless was quite efficient. This was our second visit to the hotel and on each occasion, we were provided with smoking rooms facing the ocean. The rooms were nicely decorated large in size with bathrooms having separate toilet facilities. The rooms were nicely decorated with roman décor of deep red and gold. The beds, though they did not have foam pillows were comfortable enough. Though the bed moved a little bit yet it held up quite well. The sink area in the bathroom had quite a bit of space where you can keep your necessary articles. However, I would advise everyone against using the shampoo/conditioner combo pack. I really had a very bad experience using it.

Every room was provided with a glass table where one can keep ones laptop. The problem was that the no desks were provided in the room except the glass table.

Now, talking about the internet connection, no wireless connections were available. Getting the connection was highly problematic. First, you had to find the cable connection, then navigate with the help of your remote control and find the Web-TV keyboard and finally plug it by dragging it over the table. The service is provided by a firm called Cox and the connection is not really bad provided it gets connected in the first time itself. However, in our case it did not function in the first time. Therefore, we had to call the Cox guys for help but no one arrived. Therefore, we called one of the Caesar service personnel for help. He came, saw the system and rebooted the system.

The rooms are maintained properly, kept clean all the time, the staff are extremely friendly to the extent that they have no problem in handing you extra mouthwash if you ask for it.

Talking about the casino, it is bigger as compared to any casinos in Atlantic City. You seem to recognize this fact when you wander about halls, which are connected by inside tunnels. The casino is huge with a large number of gaming tables, slots on all game floor that it will keep you busy all the time. It was more like a maze where we easily got lost when we visited the first time. The staff is always there to help you with proper directions in case you get lost.

Our favorite game at the game was Monopoly Slots, which was situated on the first floor. We were addicted to the game and used to play it every night. The first time we played the game we played a game worth $160 but eventually lost the entire amount. In a casino if you play for a longer period of time you stand to lose even what you have won. However, when we started winning we used to gather a lot of computer points and win free lunches all the time. This time we also won the free room the first night. We also won a number of free theater shows.

Other than the casino there are a host of other places where you can spend your time. Like there are a number of jewellery shops, clothing stores and gift shops. However, buying a cigarette is quite costly, a pack of Malboro may cost you as much as $10.

Now talking about restaurants here there are three upscale restaurants, which are open throughout the evening but not at the time when we feel hungry the most. Usually, buffet system was prevalent in these restaurants. The rates were cheap around $15 for lunch dinner; the rate for breakfast was $11. However, on weekends, rates were as high as $16. After gambling for around 8 hours on the trot, you tend to feel hungry.

I would like to make special mention of a club called Athens. The rooms are decorated with cool pastels, with plasma TVs on some walls and music playing all the time. I would recommend Caesar Palace Atlantic City.

The Independence Hall in Philadelphia is the place where the seeds of liberty were frist sown. In the year 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed here and the Articles of Confederation, which united all the 13 colonies, was also ratified here. This hall was also a witness to the adoption of the constitution of the United States of America.

All the children have a brief idea of the history of the Assembly Hall, which was the venue for the meeting of the Second Continental Congress for the purpose of debating if they should continue existing as a colony or fight against the British rule in order to get their independence. The Continental Army decided to appoint George Washington as their Commander in Chief at this very place. Children must take a look at the table on which the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place and also the chair where George Washington sat. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place a few days after this signing ceremony at the Independence Square.

The Bell tower, which is at the top of the Independence Hall, was earlier used to be the home of the famous Liberty Bell. This bell has now been displayed across the hall in a glass pavilion. The public reading of the Declaration was announced with the clang of the Liberty Bell. A few other buildings along with the main one collectively make for the Independence National Historic Park. The National Constitution Center is an important part of this park, which is known for the entertainment of children. The hands-on, high-tech exhibits that can be seen here are one of a kind and should not be missed.

Atlantic City has everything to delight tourists, right from its beaches to hotels to casinos. We really did not want to miss any opportunity during our short vacation at Atlantic City. Therefore, we decided to plan out our entire schedule and we were committed to stick to our devised plan. However, the problem is that you are gambling at the casino and having all the luck. Then you end up spending more time at the casino trying out your luck and hence your entire schedule goes awry.

On the first day itself, we tried to make up a schedule and made every attempt to stick to the schedule at any cost. We devised our plan on the basis of segments of time, which we intend to spend at each place in Atlantic City. Our day started with a heart breakfast at the hotel casino, which was provided at extremely reasonable rate. A hearty breakfast ensured that we had lots of energy for the entire day. Then we headed to the casino for gambling. We used to get to gambling first so that we could enjoy the rest of the activity with the trill derived out of gambling. This gambling session was usually followed by a stroll outside in fresh air. Then it was time to have lunch. We generally used o have a light lunch which was followed by another gambling session at the casino. After gambling for a couple of hours it was time to return back to the hotel to relax. During this break we preferred either having a cold drink or watching television, or taking a hot steam bath or reading up a magazine. In some cases, we also allowed us a short power nap. We usually ended the day with a dinner followed by a walk outside. In some instances we even preferred hitting the casino trying out our fortune at the table, gambling. We never preferred spending time at the theatre, so theatre shows were sidelined from our routine.

We scheduled our activities so exquisitely that we had ample time for all activities right from sightseeing to gambling. We used to go on long walks across the Boardwalk enjoying the oceanic views. There was music, vendors selling variety of eatables to satisfy tourists. However, our interests were different, we enjoyed strolling in fresh air and that was a more exhilarating experience for us.

Another of our favorite destinations was the Brigantine National Bird Sanctuary. It was a short ride from our hotel, took around half an hour to reach the place but the experience there was incredible. The sanctuary had a loop of several miles through which one can easily drive through and watch thousands of migrating birds. The birds were of various kinds. From marshland birds to sea birds, you can find every kind of bird. My husband and I would get down from our car and watch these birds for hours together much like amateur a bird watcher. We really found peace of mind here and our minds became devoid of all things, even gambling. Whatever happened we ensured that visit to this bird sanctuary always formed an integral part of our plans on future trips, however short the trip may be. We simply liked being at this place.

After spending a couple of days, we became sanguine that really Atlantic City has it all to enthrall the tourists. Only thing is that you need to plan your schedule and execute it effectively to enjoy your visit to Atlantic City.

The amazing destination for spending vacations, the Atlantic City is known for its off Shore beauty that has engraved the tourist for years. Several resorts and luxurious hotels located at the seaside are the major attraction of the place. The different hotels in the city excel in their accommodation facilities and comforts that have been provided to the guests. All the essentials are taken care of. The arrangements are done to meet the standards. All the hotels are well equipped with all kind of facilities.

The Atlantic City hotels are popular among the visitor from all over the world, due to their attractive tariffs and offerings. An exclusive range of hotels is available to be chosen from. Prices vary from hotel to hotel. Some of the important factors that impacts on the price range are the kind of room the person is looking for, the size of the rooms and the furnishing.

In some of the hotels, the pricing changes seasonally. There are several types of suite in the hotels such as the standard one or the superior one or the deluxe. Prices depend on the type you choose.

During the winter season, some of the hotels, especially one which is situated at the coasts, offer several discounts on the pricing. As during such off seasons, the number of tourists is comparatively a little less, so one can take advantage of such offers. While in the peak seasons like the summer, the number of visitors shoots up like anything. Beside such seasonal discounts, some of the hotels also provide other special offers throughout the year such as senior citizen discounts etc.

One can also book suites in such hotels through travel agents. Such booking may facilitate you with special packages. The pricing up to an extent depends on the popularity and service of the hotels. For example, Skyline Tower Borgate Hotel Casino and spa and the Hilton resort are some of the big names in the city. They charge around $350.

If this is too much, not to worry at all! Midrange hotels are also available to match your budget. A price range of $60 to $200 is offered by these medium scale hotels. Some of the most known hotels of this range are Sheraton Atlantic City convention center hotel and Clarion hotel.

However, if someone is looking for a cheaper accommodations then hotels such as Holiday Inn Boardwalk, Trump Marina Hotel and Casino and La Renaissance suites are the best options available in the city. Other alternatives can be quality inn Atlantic, Tropicana Casino and Roadway Inn. Here the charge varies somewhat from $40 to $60.

Showboat Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, has set a new benchmark in the world of bizarre promotional campaigns by allowing canines to sleep in its luxurious guest rooms! Showboat has earned the status of being Atlantic City’s first canine-friendly casino that is being looked upon as an aggressive (over-the-top) marketing strategy aimed at drawing more attention in a tourist town that isn’t witnessing its best phase in terms of business growth.

The honor of being the first, four-legged guest at the Showboat went to Baci—a 10-year old dog owned by a Manhattan resident. However, the hospitality extended to dogs at this luxury hotel doesn’t end at just comfortable bedding. Other benefits include organic treats, dedicated feeding bowls and disposable (eco-friendly) waste-bags.

Like Baci, other canine guests at the hotel-casino will be allowed to later venture downstairs and stroll in the lobby. Tourists coming to Atlantic City are often forced to seek day-care facilities or a babysitter for their adored pets and this is where Showboat is bound to emerge as a unique, utility-provider. Only the casino floor, bars, restaurants, spas and retail outlets at the hotel remain out-of-bounds for the pampered pets at Showboat.

This canine-friendly feature is being promoted as ‘Pet Stay’, which now spans across eight of Las Vegas’ reputed casino hotels that are being managed by Caesars Entertainment Corporation—the parent company operating Showboat. Now, Showboat is aggressively promoting this exclusive feature through an advertising campaign that includes massive billboards along the Atlantic City Expressway, immediately informing travelers regarding the canine-centric comforts on offer.