Online Casinos - Casinomeister Logo Online Casinos - Casinomeister
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 26

Thread: Advice wanted on holiday to Atlantic City please

  1. #1
    dealer wins is offline Experienced Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    London the sh$thole
    Posts
    144
    Thanks
    49
    Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts
    Rep Power
    24
    Reputation Points: 228

    Advice wanted on holiday to Atlantic City please

    I would be grateful for any info.

    Me and the missus normally go to Vegas every year but fancy a change and are looking at at Atlantic City.

    We fancy a long weekend in New York following by 5 nights in Atlantic City.

    Firstly is AC remotely like Vegas, ie reasonable table limits ($10 BJ $5 craps), buffets, shows etc. and where would you recommend we stay (again reasonable budget $120 or so a night)

    And we are looking at going late Sept or early October, is this a good off-peak time that is not freezing cold?

    And lastly is there a train to get from New York to AC, or do we need an internal flight.

    Many thanks in advance for any replies.

  2. #2
    winbig's Avatar
    winbig is offline mmmm, Foxy.
    Achievements:
    VeteranCreated Album picturesCreated Blog entry50000 Experience PointsPeople Likes You
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Pennsylvania
    Posts
    8,229
    Blog Entries
    4
    Thanks
    1,371
    Thanked 3,608 Times in 2,120 Posts
    Rep Power
    166
    Reputation Points: 19093
    Quote Originally Posted by dealer wins View Post
    I would be grateful for any info.

    Me and the missus normally go to Vegas every year but fancy a change and are looking at at Atlantic City.

    We fancy a long weekend in New York following by 5 nights in Atlantic City.

    Firstly is AC remotely like Vegas, ie reasonable table limits ($10 BJ $5 craps), buffets, shows etc. and where would you recommend we stay (again reasonable budget $120 or so a night)

    And we are looking at going late Sept or early October, is this a good off-peak time that is not freezing cold?

    And lastly is there a train to get from New York to AC, or do we need an internal flight.

    Many thanks in advance for any replies.
    I hardly ever stay overnight when in AC, so I'm no help there...

    But for gaming, you're looking at $10 minimum Craps & BJ at most all casinos. I don't think I've seen a $5 craps table except in Vegas. The weather should be great for the time period you're looking at.

    It's probably much cheaper (and maybe faster) by train. I'm not sure if there's a direct line from NYC to AC, but I know for a fact you can ride into Philly and get a direct line from there. If I remember right, it's < $15 round trip for the train from Philly to AC and they run every couple of hours.
    Operators: If you don't know what Transparency means, then here you go.....now how about practicing it?

    Transparency, as used in the humanities and in a social context more generally, implies openness, communication, and accountability. It is a metaphorical extension of the meaning a "transparent" object is one that can be seen through. ...

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to winbig For This Useful Post:

    dealer wins (19th December 2007)

  4. #3
    babs7262 is offline Banned User
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    2,363
    Blog Entries
    5
    Thanks
    2,606
    Thanked 2,556 Times in 1,168 Posts
    Rep Power
    0
    Reputation Points: 13206
    I go often and prefer the Tropicana. Sept is beautiful and October is getting a little risky. Ill give you everything I know:

    1. No, not like Vegas in the very least, but trying lol

    2. Stay at the South End of the Boardwalk, it's safer

    3. If you dont have a card for any of the casinos, $120 is going to be very tough in September. It's about $250 a night w/o a card in any casino, sometimes $170-$180 in October. The Trop is having owner issues, you may get a deal there, they have over 2000 rooms

    4. Do not eat at any Trump restaurant, food is very mediocre

    5. Good Buffet: Harrahs Marina

    6. Great Restaurants : the Trop

    7. Best shows in town: The Borgata and Ceasers

    6. Love Blues? Go to Showboat

    7. Like Don Rickles or Motown? Trop

    8. Like 80's Rock Bands? The Hilton

    The South end is called "down beach" It goes in this order from South to North: Hilton, Trop, Caesers, Balleys, Trump.....etc etc.....dont go farther than that....too many druggies and prostitutes.

    9. Dont go off the boardwalk

    10. You can catch the train

    5 nights is a long time to be in AC in October unless you plan to do alot of gambling. Me, I could live there because Ive been going for 45 years and know it like the back of my hand.

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to PM me, I havnt been in here alot latley

    Oh...If you want a real treat and have alot of money to spend on dinner The Knife and Fork in Atlantic City has been there for over 100 years, they just did a remodel and it's a 4 star restaurant. You cant miss it. Its that Brown and White Single standing place right at the fork of Atlantic and Pacific and Black Horse Pike

    If you love seafood....go to Crab Trap in Somers Point...Its a 20 minute coastal drive but very worth it. They all have Concierge and can help you.

    The Trop has : Cuba Libre, Carmines, Red Square, the Palm, PF Changs, Hooters, and 15 other restaurants in it.

    The Hilton has a wonderful Italian place called Caruso's (about $150 a couple for dinner)

  5. #4
    silcnlayc's Avatar
    silcnlayc is offline Just one more spin pleez! Achievements:
    Veteran50000 Experience PointsFriends R Us
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Left Hungary
    Posts
    3,008
    Thanks
    367
    Thanked 1,815 Times in 1,013 Posts
    Rep Power
    95
    Reputation Points: 10565
    If you ever played at MGM and have a card, you can use your comp dollars from there to stay at The Borgata to save a few dollars and vice versa. It is a beautiful casino. The elevators to the rooms go right to the lobby of the casino floor (lobby has a nice sitting area and tables for just lounging before hitting the casino floor).

    My husband and I usually take the trolley ($1.00 a trip) if we want to go to numerous casinos and the car if we want to go to maybe 1 or 2 for the weekend.

    And
    babs7262
    said it the best on the rest.....
    Today is the Tomorrow, you thought about Yesterday...so live as IT IS your last tomorrow!

  6. The Following User Says Thank You to silcnlayc For This Useful Post:

    dealer wins (22nd December 2007)

  7. #5
    tim5ny is offline Quit Gambling
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Posts
    2,339
    Thanks
    306
    Thanked 1,027 Times in 500 Posts
    Rep Power
    0
    Reputation Points: 1432
    I agree with Babs that 5 nights in AC is an awful long time unless you're a gambling addict. There's nothing much else to do.. and like she said... you don't want to venture off the boardwalk on foot.

  8. The Following User Says Thank You to tim5ny For This Useful Post:

    dealer wins (28th December 2007)

  9. #6
    babs7262 is offline Banned User
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    2,363
    Blog Entries
    5
    Thanks
    2,606
    Thanked 2,556 Times in 1,168 Posts
    Rep Power
    0
    Reputation Points: 13206
    here is a pic of the knife and fork if you want to splurge
    Attached Images Attached Images

  10. #7
    GaryWatson is offline Dormant account
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Europe
    Posts
    862
    Blog Entries
    6
    Thanks
    280
    Thanked 409 Times in 211 Posts
    Rep Power
    0
    Reputation Points: 2140


    Try my grandmothers motel

  11. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to GaryWatson For This Useful Post:

    dealer wins (28th December 2007), trips to win (20th January 2008)

  12. #8
    babs7262 is offline Banned User
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    2,363
    Blog Entries
    5
    Thanks
    2,606
    Thanked 2,556 Times in 1,168 Posts
    Rep Power
    0
    Reputation Points: 13206
    hahahaha Gary, your funny


    The knife and fork doesnt look posh, but believe me, its very old and they wanted to keep the outside the same. Its pretty expensive (well for US standards, euros seem to think everything is cheap here lol) I mean, inexpensive because of the exchange

  13. #9
    dealer wins is offline Experienced Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    London the sh$thole
    Posts
    144
    Thanks
    49
    Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts
    Rep Power
    24
    Reputation Points: 228
    Thanks very much for all your replies, maybe we will spend a bit longer in NY and a bit less in AC!!!

    Coming from a dodgy area in London I am quite used to shady characters everywhere so AC should be a home from home really LOL

    Keep the tips coming if you have any more please.

    Thanks!!!

  14. #10
    ballysdb's Avatar
    ballysdb is offline I'd rather be at Ballys Achievements:
    VeteranCreated Album pictures10000 Experience PointsSocial Magnet!
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Long Island NY
    Posts
    478
    Thanks
    1,078
    Thanked 379 Times in 258 Posts
    Rep Power
    36
    Reputation Points: 1952
    I don't know when your trip is but here is my 2 cents.
    I, like Babs have been going to A/C for a long time. I guess since 1979. My favorites are Ballys and Hilton. Ballys is very centrally located on the Boardwalk. The Hilton has a simple layout and you won't get lost in there. It used to be The Golden Nugget. The have one of the nicest restaurants there called Peregrines. It's exspensive but worth it.
    I think A/C has cleaned up the Boardwalk alot since I first started going there. I'm sure you would agree Babs. I would say you could venture off the Boardwalk a block or two.
    You should stay somewhere between Ballys and the Hilton.
    Trumps food is mediocre!
    Virginia City Buffet at Ballys is good.
    Harrahs seafood buffet is great. Sometimes crowded.
    Don't know if you smoke but they have cut back alot on where you can light up in the casinos. You can't smoke anywhere else.
    Even if you don't have a players card where you want to stay, you can sign up online for most casinos. Then when you call for a room you should get some kind of discount. Just ask.
    Be sure to use the spa wherever you stay. We went to Ballys for so long and only started using the spa a few years ago. They have a great one!
    If you visit the Hilton be sure to check out the view of the ocean when you go up to the restaurants on the second floor. They have great floor to ceiling windows.
    That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!

  15. The Following User Says Thank You to ballysdb For This Useful Post:

    dealer wins (29th December 2007)

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Atlantic City Casinos/ PA casinos
    By babs7262 in forum North American Land Based Casinos
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 19th June 2009, 07:25 AM
  2. Harrah's Atlantic City
    By Richtree7 in forum North American Land Based Casinos
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 9th November 2007, 05:18 PM
  3. Canada's Atlantic Lottery under review
    By jetset in forum Casino Industry Discussion
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 28th June 2007, 09:34 AM
  4. PR: Casino City Acquires Gambling Portal Webmasters Association
    By Casinomeister in forum Casino Industry Discussion
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 20th July 2006, 08:27 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Legal Statements and Privacy Policy
Casinomeister.com does not intend for any of the information contained on this website to be used for illegal purposes. You must ensure you meet all age and other regulatory requirements before entering a casino or placing a wager. Online gambling is illegal in many jurisdictions and users should consult legal counsel regarding the legal status of online gambling and gaming in their jurisdictions. The information in this site is for news and entertainment purposes only. Casinomeister.com is an independent directory and information service free of any gaming operator's control. Links to third party websites on Casinomeister.com are provided solely for informative/educational purposes. If you use these links, you leave this Website.