I am a constant visitor in Atlantic City. I have been in awe with the transformation of Atlantic City's boardwalk and casinos. It has been bringing in quite a revue thanks to its expanding and creating of a new casino and entertainment on the beach. As a single mom who live in the urban area it's a good getaway and believe it or not it's quite reasonable for the family depending on where you stay. All you have to do is take advantage of the discounts that the casinos offer almost weekly or bi weekly. So, in this blog I'm going to tell you about two of the casinos, the atmosphere and entertainment that you and your family can enjoy at a price that you can afford.
Revel Casino :www.revelresorts.com
I had to start with this casino. This is a perfect hotel to go to without the kids. It has floor to ceiling windows with an outstanding beautiful scene of the beach. At night you can see the moonlight dancing on the ocean. With this view you will forget that you're in New Jersey. The rooms is like an upscale suite (the contemporary rooms). The bathroom has a marble tile and granite counter top with two sinks. Now I love this! There is a walk in shower that has multiple speeds and a small bench on the side. I never imagine having something like this in my hotel room. revelresorts.com/resort/rooms
The room also has a 52" flat screen. No more box televisions. There is also a touch tablet to offer you the hotel's directory. So high class!
The hotel also have quite a few fascinating restaurants. There are about 13 restaurants in the Revel. Now, some restaurants you have to be dressed in semi formal attire to enter, which I understand because of it's five star quality. Three of their restaurants have an ocean view: Azure, Amada and American Cut.www.revelresorts.com/dining/signature The prices are up there but I guess that's to be expected when dining at an upscale casino. You will get your money's worth though. The other restaurants are select restaurants as what they call it. It's more of a laid back feel, non casual.www.revelresorts.com/dining/select
Now the best features at this hotel is the Sky Garden. I love this! You are hundreds of feet high, which is overlooking the vast ocean and beach. There are numerous in ground pools in the Sky Garden. There's a long pathway that leads you around the resort with beautiful plants and flowers on the side. It also have large fire pits. I can lay out on their lounging beach chairs, looking at the bright blue sky and hearing the sounds of waves over take me.www.revelresorts.com/resort/venues/skygarden
Because the Revel just opened this year, it's a big attraction bringing in a lot of revue for Atlantic City. Take advantage of the deals. In order to do that, you must be a Revel Cardholder which is easy. Of course you must be 21. Then sign up for online deals. You can get great summer deals with rooms starting at $180. Fall prices will be a lower beginning mid to late September.
Cost:$$$
Atmosphere: A
Tropicana: www.tropicana.net
This is the hotel I always stay at whenever I come to Atlantic City. I am always pleased with the rooms at Tropicana. We stay in the Havana Towers. No matter where you stay, you have a beautiful view of the ocean and/ or the city. At night, it looks like stars twinkling below you. The rooms are spacious. It's not as elegant as the rooms in the Revel. You have one sink and a simple shower. It has more of an inviting feel and relaxing state than the Revel. It may be simple but this casino/hotel has a lot to offer. www.tropicana.net/hotel/accommodations/
Tropicana is known for their Quarter. The Quarter is a mini mall full of clothing stores, a spa, mini market and delicious restaurants. There are palm trees and a soft tan-ish color on the walls. The restaurants consist of The Red Square, Cuba Libre, P.F. Changs (which is my favorite, they have a meal for two for $60 which include 2 drinks, 2 appetizers, 2 soup or salad, 2 entres and 2 desserts.), Carmins and The Palm. Upstairs you have the Missile Bar, A Dam Good Sports Bar (Yes that's the name of it) and a nightclub called Providence. They also have a karaoke bar called Planet Rose Karaoke Bar which was voted the best karaoke in 2010 and 2011 in Acweekly. There's also a Rumba Lounge in the middle of the casino and a Tango's Lounge at the beginning of the Quarter and at the edge of the casino floor.www.tropicana.net/the-quarter/
Now the Tropicana is no stranger to entertainment. They have an IMAX which shows the latest movies. We saw Dark Knight Rises there. (Great movie to see in the IMAX by the way.) There is also a comedy club called the Comedy Stop. Quite a few comedian legends past through here to give you a good laugh.www.tropicana.net/entertainment/ There is also a family fun station for the kids. Its not to big. I was a little disappointed but it looks as though everyone kids were having fun.
The Tropicana has something called Boogie Nights. It's a 70's and 80's dance club. It really takes you way back in the day. They have different areas that are created for it's stuck-time frame. It's every Friday and Saturday night. The dance floor lights up and there's a HUGE disco ball overhead. They even have celebrity impersonators. This is a great place to party with your friends.www.tropicana.net/nightlife/boogie-nights/
Tropicana has a lot to offer the family and just a great getaway. They always have great discounts and Room packages which is why I stay here. If you are a Tropicana Cardholder make sure you're signed up for their room discounts. I caught some summer discounts Sunday-Thursday stay for $49.00 at night. And sometimes that include a $20 or more gift card to take advantage of their restaurants and entertainment. Their fall prices are fascinating too. This is a better casino/hotel that is family/kid friendlier than the Revel.
Cost:$$
Atmosphere: A
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
When is enough, enough?
When is enough, enough?
I see so many women and men too, on television, hear their stories on the radio and even from my own friends, who would go back to their cheating partners. I don't get it. Why settle for someone who doesn't have respect for you? Aren't they good enough to find someone else who will treat them as they should be treated, with respect.
Now let me say this first, this is in regards to the women and men who are faithful, who doesn't dress like pimps and whores and are independent. Women who flaunt their assets all over the web and out in public have already degraded themselves. But when a woman or a man who go back to their cheating partner they have degraded themselves as well. Their cheating partner wins them over with the sweet talk, the sad sorry, begging for forgiveness on their knees and say that they're willing to do anything to make things right. Some would even go to the extent of buying them jewelry,( if they had the money). Okay granted most of them would take their partner back. Lol, I took back an ex when I found out he was cheating. Of course I wised up a few moths later.
But when is enough, enough?
How many times do women and men have to get the picture that their cheating partner isn't worth their time and energy. Will it be when someone gets pregnant (some will still take them back), will it be when they are finally embarrassed in front of friends or family or will it be when they catch a sexually transmitted disease? Some women and men feel as though they can change their partner. You can't change anybody. They have to be willing and want to change for themselves. If they have someone who they are trying to change, then they aren't the one they should be with. But that's another topic.
One male friend I know says that a woman would give them reasons to cheat when the nagging starts, her unattractiveness shows itself and when he feels as if he's talking to his mother. They don't have time for all of that. Women are needy creatures but when their neediness become unbearable, it's time to step elsewhere.
But why step elsewhere, when you can leave the person and find better. Psychologists will have a woman a and man look back into their past and analyze their relationship with their mother or father. Most of the time childhood play a big part in our adult life.
But when is enough, enough?
How many times do they have to use an entire box of tissue for their tears, flood their pillows with painful cries and get drunk with friends or by themselves to realize their self value. That they don't need a anybody to complete them. That they can do better than the cheating scum they keep taking back.
First, they have to stop lying to themselves. Most people are in denial and when they find out their partner is cheating, they can't accept it so they take them back.
Second, they have to realize their self worth. Women and men are valuable. They need to have enough respect for themselves to not tolerate the garbage that is dished out.
Third, they have to be strong. They have to be strong enough to say enough is enough.
Eventually, they will realize that they had enough.
I see so many women and men too, on television, hear their stories on the radio and even from my own friends, who would go back to their cheating partners. I don't get it. Why settle for someone who doesn't have respect for you? Aren't they good enough to find someone else who will treat them as they should be treated, with respect.
Now let me say this first, this is in regards to the women and men who are faithful, who doesn't dress like pimps and whores and are independent. Women who flaunt their assets all over the web and out in public have already degraded themselves. But when a woman or a man who go back to their cheating partner they have degraded themselves as well. Their cheating partner wins them over with the sweet talk, the sad sorry, begging for forgiveness on their knees and say that they're willing to do anything to make things right. Some would even go to the extent of buying them jewelry,( if they had the money). Okay granted most of them would take their partner back. Lol, I took back an ex when I found out he was cheating. Of course I wised up a few moths later.
But when is enough, enough?
How many times do women and men have to get the picture that their cheating partner isn't worth their time and energy. Will it be when someone gets pregnant (some will still take them back), will it be when they are finally embarrassed in front of friends or family or will it be when they catch a sexually transmitted disease? Some women and men feel as though they can change their partner. You can't change anybody. They have to be willing and want to change for themselves. If they have someone who they are trying to change, then they aren't the one they should be with. But that's another topic.
One male friend I know says that a woman would give them reasons to cheat when the nagging starts, her unattractiveness shows itself and when he feels as if he's talking to his mother. They don't have time for all of that. Women are needy creatures but when their neediness become unbearable, it's time to step elsewhere.
But why step elsewhere, when you can leave the person and find better. Psychologists will have a woman a and man look back into their past and analyze their relationship with their mother or father. Most of the time childhood play a big part in our adult life.
But when is enough, enough?
How many times do they have to use an entire box of tissue for their tears, flood their pillows with painful cries and get drunk with friends or by themselves to realize their self value. That they don't need a anybody to complete them. That they can do better than the cheating scum they keep taking back.
First, they have to stop lying to themselves. Most people are in denial and when they find out their partner is cheating, they can't accept it so they take them back.
Second, they have to realize their self worth. Women and men are valuable. They need to have enough respect for themselves to not tolerate the garbage that is dished out.
Third, they have to be strong. They have to be strong enough to say enough is enough.
Eventually, they will realize that they had enough.
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