I went up to New York on Sunday to visit a couple of friends. I thought it might be a good experience to take the ACES train to Manhattan and the bus back. It would cost me only a few extra bucks, I figured, as they were advertising $29 one-way fares. And the ride [...]
Gas prices are going up, and airfares with them. So a couple promotions are going on to take away the pain to your wallet of getting here, whether you arrive by car or plane. Spirit Airlines, which flies into Atlantic City International Airport, is offering 5,000 free frequent-flyer miles to anyone who signs [...]
If you’re looking to take the ACES train from New York to Atlantic City, or the other way around, you’re out of luck. The local paper reported today that the rail line is suspending service until May 13. They said there weren’t enough off-season riders to make it economically prudent to run the train. The Borgata [...]
In case you didn’t turn on the news all weekend, the skies dumped about a foot of snow on the Atlantic City area Saturday. By Sunday afternoon, I had a serious case of cabin fever, so I dug out my car and headed to Atlantic City. Resorts had a five-times cashback promotion and Borgata was offering [...]
If there’s a foodie on your holiday gift list, here’s something they’re sure to appreciate. Especially if they’re like me and like eating a lot more than they like cooking. Get them a gift certificate for a meal (or two) during Atlantic City Restaurant Week 2010. It’s happening February 28 through March 6, [...]
Fares have been cut again for the ACES train service between New York and Atlantic City. They’re now advertizing $39 round-trip tickets from November 27 to December 30. Log on to www.acestrain.com and use the promo code ACESTRAIN when you buy your ticket to get the special fare. The train only runs [...]
A Cool Million Could be Yours Need a reason to play at Trump Marina? How about a million of them? Now–October 2 you can earn entries for a chance to take the $1,000,000 Roulette Challenge. Play your favorite table games: You’ll receive one free entry for each designated hand you get in Blackjack, Spanish 21, [...]
Here’s a warning to Atlantic City visitors. If you leave the Boardwalk area and take to the streets on foot, the police are on the lookout for jaywalkers. They’re giving out warnings this week, but next week, they’re moving up to actual tickets, which will cost you $54. That could buy you a real [...]
Just because it’s past Memorial Day doesn’t mean you can’t get good deals getting to Atlantic City and having fun once you’re here. First of all, it will be cheaper to get here on the ACES train from New York and Newark. The one-way fare from New York will be $29 on all [...]
Just in time for summer, there will be a new way for out-of-towners to get to Atlantic City. AirTran Airways recently inked a deal with Atlantic City International Airport to run two flights a day to and from Atlanta. Travelers can connect to Atlanta from more than 35 other cities where AirTran flies. [...]