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Some people walk the 'Walk (the Atlantic City Boardwalk, that is), some people talk the talk…and now you can listen to the talk as you walk. The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA) has turned the popular Boardwalk Walking Tour into a downloadable podcast for visitors to listen to as they stroll the famous wooden way. A video version is also available for those who prefer to watch from their favorite Boardwalk bench or the comfort of their own home.
The podcast, produced by Dynamic Advertising and Design of Galloway Township, is the first in a series of four scheduled to go online this year at the ACCVA's Web site, www.atlanticcitynj.com.
The tour starts at the North end of Atlantic City and points out current sites as well as sites of historical significance as you travel south. The narration also provides interesting facts about some of the "firsts" that made Atlantic City famous.
"Atlantic City has a history that has touched many people, such as memories of the diving horse and the World War II days when the military used Atlantic City's hotels and facilities for training," said Jeff Vasser, executive director of the ACCVA. "Baby boomers remember it from their childhood, and many of our parents or grandparents met, married or honeymooned here. This tour helps keep that heritage alive."
The Boardwalk Walking Tour has been available online as a printable guide since last spring. "Now, it's even easier to follow the tour when you download the podcast and listen while you walk," said Vasser. Vasser notes that use of the technology is designed to enhance the experience for Atlantic City's visitors. "We continually strive for new ways to promote Atlantic City, and the use of social media such as this allows us to engage our visitors in innovate and interactive ways," he said.
The printable version, the video version accompanied by audio and the downloadable podcast format are all available by clicking on the Boardwalk Walking Tour button on the home page of the ACCVA's Web site, www.atlanticcitynj.com.
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In the new Atlantic City, no longer is it sufficient to have merely a yen to roll some dice, eat some good grub and watch a name singer warble a dozen tunes. If Caesars vice president of marketing Erin Hansen has her way, visitors to Atlantic City will have a "lifestyle," too.
"Tony Bennett has played here a long time and he will continue to come, which is wonderful," said Hansen. "But we want to attract people who never came to Atlantic City, people who never thought to come to Caesars before. We're looking for new things all the time."
So Caesars created its Lifestyle Series, entertainment with a twist, especially during the warmer months. It begins on Sunday with a visit from Mario Batali, one of four TV chef types who will come to Caesars Circus Maximus Theater through October.
Batali will be in the refurbished 1,600-seat theater at 1 p.m. on Sunday, basically doing his TV gig. He will prepare several dishes on stage for the better part of an hour, taking questions from the audience, both about the food and his own nonfood life, as he rambles around the kitchen set.
"These people aren't just chefs any more," said Hansen. "They are celebrities, and people seem to be interested in what they have to say. They are good at telling stories, and whether it is about cooking techniques or their personal lives, it is something people want now."
While the Batali stage show is $25, there is also what Hansen called a "VIP Opportunity" to eat what Batali cooks. Caesars is closing its Mia restaurant at 4 p.m. for Batali to prepare and cook a four-course meal - or, more precisely, to cook a bit in the center of the restaurant while the Mia staff prepares the meal for about 100 ticket buyers. He will sign books and chat one-on-one during the dinner, which will cost $150 for one and $250 for a couple.
Caesars will have three other celebrity chefs doing similar shows and dinners over the next several months: Paula Deen on July 27, Tom Colicchio on Sept. 7 and Anthony Bourdain on Oct. 12. Buy tickets for the whole series and you'll get a discount - $80 for all four chefs.
In between all this food, the Lifestyle Series will also have somewhat homey chats with Carol Burnett and author Jackie Collins.
Burnett's "Laughter and Reflection" (9 p.m., June 21) will not be a traditional stand-up comedy show, said Hansen, "but an up close and personal." Burnett will show clips from her old TV shows and chat about them, answering audience questions as she goes, but mostly looking back on her career and the friends she has met along the way.
"Dine and Dish," the Collins show (noon, June 14), will be a lunch with Collins, as she talks to about 200 people in a Caesars ballroom about the writing process. Collins will stop and chat with every table, autographing books and giving writing tips.
"With the success of the shops at the Piers and restaurants like Mia, the profile of the Caesars customer has broadened," said Hansen. "We're looking to provide them different things to keep them coming." *
Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave., "Up Close and Personal Caesars Chef Series," $25 (all four, $80), VIP Interactive Experience, $150 a person, $250 a couple, 1-800-736-1420 or ticketmaster.com, for groups of 10 or more, call 609-340-2802, www.harrahs.com.
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For the uninitiated traveler, this time of year at gaming resort towns there's a buzz in the air that can mean only one thing: WSOP. In otherwords, The World Series of Poker.
The WSOP this year is the 39th annual poker tournament of all poker tournaments, and all levels of players are having their daydreams of winning 'the big one'. How big? Well in 2006 the winner, Jamie Gold, out-lasted 8773 other players to win a $12 million prize. Not bad for playing poker.
Every year in May, and this year's no exception, the big push gets underway for hopeful players to make it onto the final table. This year's big day for the WSOP is a little different than in years past. This year the WSOP of poker is actually taking a four month break right before the final table play, which will be held on November 9th and 10th. From May to July there are a whole host of different poker games players can join, and if they make it to a certain level, land a seat in the main event which runs from July 3rd to July 14th.
For the full schedule of events check here.
Also different this year is a very large charity poker event to benefit the Darfur region in Sudan, Africa. While charity poker games have long since been a way to raise big money for worthy events, this year's event, Ante Up For Africa, is looking to be the biggest poker charity event of all time.
For more information on Ante Up For Africa check here.
So if you ever had the daydream of being the big winner of the largest poker tournament of the planet, or just like to play some slot machines and watch high-rollers bet tens of thousands of dollars a hand at poker, May through July is the time to hit such gambling meccas as Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
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MGM Mirage Inc. plans to build a mega-casino resort worth up to $5 billion that will dwarf anything Atlantic City has seen before, the company said Wednesday.
The move is part of an ongoing gamble by casino operators to polish Atlantic City's image and attract upscale customers who want to do more than just bet money.
The project, which will be called MGM Grand Atlantic City, will cost between $4.5 billion and $5 billion, not including the land value and associated expenses, the company said in a statement.
It will be built on a 72-acre site at Renaissance Pointe that MGM owns, next to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, which the company co-owns with Boyd Gaming Corp.
"We ... hope to re-energize the city's resort offerings and attract a new market of affluent East Coast customers," said Terry Lanni, MGM's chairman and CEO of the casino operator. "We believe the success at Borgata demonstrates the eagerness for further evolution of the nation's second-largest gaming market."
The project will consist of three hotel towers with more than 3,000 rooms and suites.
It will feature the largest casino floor in Atlantic City, with 5,000 slot machines, 200 table games and a large poker room, a 1,500-seat theater, as well as restaurants, nightclubs, a spa, 500,000 square feet of retail space, and a convention center.
The city's 11 casinos have invested billions of dollars to attract more upscale visitors who are drawn by entertainment, dining and shopping options, as opposed to day-trip gamblers who ride a bus into the city, play for a few hours, then go home.
"It's a very exciting project that is another step in Atlantic City's evolution to a full-scale destination resort, which is critical given the competition we currently face," said Joe Corbo, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey.
Atlantic City's casinos are being hurt this year by slots parlors in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York which are siphoning off gamblers that were once Atlantic City's exclusive customers.
Atlantic City's gambling revenue fell 4 percent from the start of the year through August, compared with the same period last year. It may mark the first annual revenue decline in the city's 29-year history of gambling.
MGM plans to build on about 60 acres of the site, setting 12 aside for future development, which may include a residential component. That is the same model the Borgata used when it opened in 2003. It is currently building a second hotel tower called The Water Club, which is expected to open before next summer.
Ground breaking is expected next year, with an anticipated opening in 2012.
MGM's stock dipped 68 cents to $99.07 in early trading, but the drop follows a recent run-up in the shares from $84 at the beginning of September.
Analysts were pleased with the news.
"It is a bet on what Atlantic City can become, not on what it is right now," said Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Robert LaFleur. "We are long-term believers that the market can transition from a predominantly day tripper market to more of a Las Vegas overnight destination."
Several analysts speculated MGM Mirage might take on a joint venture partner such as Dubai World, which recently announced it would take a 4.9 percent stake in the company and invest billions in joint ventures in MGM Mirage projects on the Las Vegas Strip.
Associated Press Writers Ryan Nakashima in Las Vegas and Michelle Chapman in New York contributed to this report.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Club, A Signature Hotel By Borgata, a joint venture between Boyd Gaming and MGM MIRAGE , began accepting hotel reservations today. The $400 million boutique-lifestyle hotel, which will open this June, will feature 800 guestrooms and suites. Guests can reserve a variety of rooms or packages at The Water Club by calling (800) 800.8817, or visiting www.thewaterclubatborgata.com for stays, starting July 1st.
"We're excited to announce this key milestone for The Water Club, bringing this unique hotel experience one step closer for guests," says Larry Mullin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. "The debut of The Water Club will allow more guests than ever before to experience Borgata through a distinctly cosmopolitan hotel experience."
The debut of The Water Club will complete Borgata's $600 million master plan development and bring the total investment into the resort destination to $1.7 billion.
About The Water Club
On schedule for a June 2008 opening, The Water Club, a Signature Hotel by Borgata, will introduce a unique brand of hospitality to Atlantic City, combining elements of Borgata, while delivering a personality of its own. The $400 million hotel will feature 800 guestrooms and suites; Immersion, a two-story spa located on the 32nd Floor; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; three Residences modeled after chic, urban lofts; five heated indoor and outdoor pools; and six retail shops. Located adjacent to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, The Water Club will be just steps away from Borgata's world-class entertainment, shopping, dining, nightlife, and gaming options.
About Borgata
Borgata is a joint venture of Boyd Gaming Corporation and MGM MIRAGE . Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, it features 2,000 guest rooms and suites, 161,000 square feet of gaming, 200 gaming tables, 4,100 slot machines, 10 destination restaurants, 12 retail boutiques, a 54,000 square foot spa, 70,000 square feet of event space, and parking for 7,100 cars. For more information on Borgata or to obtain a copy of this press release, please visit www.theborgata.com or use AOL keyword: borgata. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com; additional information on MGM MIRAGE can be found at www.mgmmirage.com.
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Six Retail Boutiques Set To Offer Chic Choices for Shoppers
Atlantic City, NJ –The Water Club, A Signature Hotel By Borgata, todayannounced the major brands that will comprise the hotel’s impressive collection of upscale retail stores. The Shoppes at The Water Club will include signature La Perla, Just Cavalli, Hearts On Fire, Hugo Boss, and Fixation boutiques.
“The Shoppes at The Water Club will complement the cosmopolitan experience the hotel will offer and the luxe lifestyle that defines the property,” says Jordan Covell, Executive Director of Retail for The Water Club. “We are pleased to welcome designer brands such as La Perla and Just Cavalli, who will open their first area boutiques in Atlantic City; the signature Hugo Boss BOSS collection for men; and the very first Hearts On Fire store in North America. Together, these shoppes will offer guests Fifth Avenue at their fingertips.”
The debut of The Water Club, a joint venture between Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), will complete Borgata's $600 million master plan development and bring the total investment into the resort destination to $1.7 billion, allowing more guests than ever before to experience the Borgata resort destination.
THE SHOPS
LA PERLA
La Perla, a collection of luxurious intimate apparel, swimwear and ready-to-wear is a natural fit for The Water Club audience. La Perla is a company built on the deep knowledge of the feminine body, attention to detail and fit of every garment, the fusion of tradition and innovation, Italian identity and quality ethics. The company’s philosophy wants to communicate emotions even before selling the product. The collections that you will find at La Perla are made with the utmost in luxury and fashion, all while having an incredible fit.
LaPerla.com
JUST CAVALLI
Just Cavalli at The Water Club joins the brand’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue. Roberto Cavalli’s ready-to-wear collection has a sensual, party infused flair similar to The Water Club, making it a perfect fit. “The Water Club is a great partner for Just Cavalli,” says Enrico Di Muccio, Chief Executive Officer of IT Holding USA. “The Water Club Just Cavalli location will be the first in Atlantic City. It is an untapped market for us but we are confident it will be very successful. With the opening of Borgata, Atlantic City is gaining the energy and vibe of Las Vegas, and the Just Cavalli product excels in this setting. The project combines the right mix of high-end retail and luxe lifestyle.”
HEARTS ON FIRE
Known for creating a new industry standard for diamond cutting perfection, The Hearts On Fire Company is opening its first store in North America at The Water Club. The Water Club store is operated in partnership with Harvey Rovinsky, owner of Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers, as part of Hearts On Fire expansion strategy to build a consumer brand experience. Housed in an elegant retail space filled with glass and sparkle, Hearts On Fire will capture the eye of Water Club guests with top-notch selections of diamonds known for their brilliance. As the fastest growing diamond brand Hearts On Fire continues to redefine the industry through its extraordinary diamonds and unique retail relationships. Hearts On Fire is carried in 31 countries, including 600 U.S. retail locations, as well as locations throughout the U.K., Asia, and the Caribbean.
HeartsOnFire.com
BOSS
Just for men, The Water Club's BOSS store will offer BOSS Black with
Elegant business wear, BOSS Orange providing up-to-date casual wear and the BOSS Green collection offering performance sportswear. Those who demand exceptional materials, craftsmanship and exclusivity will appreciate the luxurious tailored fashions of BOSS Selection.
HugoBoss.com.
FIXATION
Exclusive to The Water Club, Fixation offers designer items from the latest Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada styles to high-end handbags and footwear.
CAMEO
Offering up many of life’s simple pleasures, Cameo will offer customers a one-stop shop for all of their basic needs. Filled with a wide variety of specialty products, including a series of signature Water Club gift items, sundries, and more, Cameo will offer the must-have staples a luxury guests needs for an overnight stay.
For more information or to access a sneak peak of the virtual tour of The Water Club, A Signature Hotel By Borgata, please visit thewaterclubatborgata.com.
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The best one word description of Ocean City, New Jersey is, Wow! Many towns and cities have something unique to offer visitors, but some, like Ocean City, stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Founded in the late 1800's, Ocean City has been a top-notch vacation destination for more than a century. So famous was the islands' beauty that long before there was a town, or even a country, native Americans came from many miles away to summer in Ocean City. Approximately 7 miles long Ocean City is one long, pristine beach. For almost 3 miles of those beaches is the world famous Ocean City Boardwalk. At one of the several amusement parks located right upon the boardwalk, or 'the boards' as the locals say, is the 140 foot high ferris wheel which offers a fantastic view of the whole island. Cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, and literally dozens of miniature golf courses, populate the boards. Everything from surf boards, to ice cream and cotton candy, to Christmas decorations and kites can shopped for on the boards in Ocean City. That's not counting the world renowned salt water taffy.
As far as family oriented vacation spots go, there simply is no beating Ocean City, literally. In both 2005 and 2006 the Travel Channel voted Ocean City , New Jersey , the number one family vacation destination in the country. With nightly events all through the summer, there's something for everyone. One night of the week is a street fare and face painting. Another night of the week the
Ocean City Pops play at the music pier. On and on Ocean City is constantly abuzz with summer-time activities for kids of all ages. One reason for this unprescedented family friendly reputation is Ocean City's lack of bars. While drinking alcohol in restaurants, at homes, and Bar-B-Q's is not frowned upon, no alcohol is sold within the town's limits. Keen on its family friendly reputation, the Ocean City community has gone to great lengths at making both locals and visitors feel welcome. It's one of those rare towns where police officers in shorts and t-shirts are far more busy giving directions to out-of-towners and shooing pesky seagulls away than dealing with crime, which by anyone's account is non-existent.
Being a seaside resort town on the eastern seaboard, Ocean City juxtaposes its rich historical heritage with its numerous water sports. Both museum afficiandos and water sport fanatics are at home in Ocean City. Take a guided historical walk through many of the impeccable bed and breakfasts, or visit the Historical Museum, or nature preserves. Engage in some heart pounding para-sailing, or surfing, or relax on white sand beaches perfecting your tan. All of this just half an hour away from Atlantic City , just over and hour to Philadelphia , and under three hours from New York City. Many towns and cities have something unique to offer visitors, but some, like Ocean City , just stand head and shoulders above the rest.
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Sometimes referred to as America's first beach town, Cape May is the oldest seaside resort in the United States. With its keen focus on beauty and history the entire town was designated an historical landmark in 1976. Founded in the 1700's many of the buildings in Cape May are actually originals maintained in emaculate condition. With many being converted into pristine bed and breakfasts, of all shapes and sizes, Cape May is home to the largest collection of Victorian Era B&Bs in the country. Time and again voted in regional and national publications as the most romantic town in America, Cape May is a must-see.
With its numerous nature preserves, Cape May is world famous as one of the best bird watching spots in all of North America. With whale watching, dolphin watching, sport fishing and evening boat tours, Cape May is a seafarers paradise. For the land lubber who would rather dine on seafood than watch it, at Cape May's main dock spectators can watch local fishermen clean and sell the day's catch to the local restaurateur. The tuna, seabass, salmon, crabs, clams, oysters, and more, caught and harvested on Monday often become Tuesday's specials at Cape May's dinning options which range from sandwhich shops to 5 star restaurants.
Walk Cape May's numerous cobblestone streets, or instead take an antique trolley or horse drawn carriage ride around town. Go on Cape May's lighthouse tour, or visit during the holidays and take one of the several decorated B&B tours. Explore your nerves on a ghost and haunted house tour, or laugh out loud while dinning on surf and turf at one of Cape May's dinner theaters. Wonder on your own and see an early 18th century mansion on your left only to turn a corner and find a nearly hidden meticulously maintained French garden like you've never seen. Come visit, and stay, in Cape May for a trip you'll never forget.
While not first in many people's minds' as a vacation, or 'to visit' destination, New Jersey's $32 billion tourism industry is one of the best in the nation. In part driven by it's approximately 130 miles of pristine shoreline, renowned internationally as the Jersey Shore, New Jersey has a rich diversity of things to do and places to visit. From the sea-side gambling mecca of Atlantic City, to the Travel Channel's pick of the best family vacation town in the nation three years running, Ocean City, New Jersey constantly surprises vacationers and business travelers alike as a place like no other.
New Jersey's a geographically diverse state unlike any other. It's one of the few states where some of the nation's best beaches are just a couple hours drive away from award winning winter ski resorts. Sunset Beach in Cape May is one of only a handful in the country where sunrises can be seen in the morning on the eastern beach, and sunsets seen at night on the western beach. New Jersey's home not only to the HBO hit show the Sopranos, but did you know it's also the home of the nation's first beach resort (Cape May), half of all the revolutionary war battles, the first college football game ever (Rutgers beat Princeton) and the statue of Liberty?
If you're planning a vacation, business trip, or just a week-end getaway, consider New Jersey for its 13 casinos, wild wolf preserve, 130 miles of gorgeous beaches, both winter and summer skiing, nation-wide largest collection of Victorian Era B&Bs, historical landmarks ranging from the Statue of Liberty to the museums of George Washington and Thomas Edison, and world's greatest collection of beach boardwalks, just for starters.
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