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Will 'Boardwalk Empire' Bring Vintage Parties to Atlantic City?

JetSetCD — 2010-09-17T13:40:38-05:00

Whether you like it or not, the hot topic for this weekend is whats on TV, or rather, what's on HBO now that their new series "Boardwalk Empire" is to debut Sunday night. We've already noted that such a show—which focuses on the height of decadence in Atlantic City during Prohibition—will no doubt make tourists look towards the town for vacation, but now we're seeing it as the latest addition to the trend of New Jersey Travel.

First, it was MTV's Jersey Shore and their particular brand of sloppy partying that brought yet more of the same, plus the curious observers, to the state for the summer. Then, Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey and their brawling broads again turned attention on NJ, So, thus far we've got those two new crowds attracted to traveling to New Jersey to see the people, and the shore towns, for themselves.

Will HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' Have Tourists Flocking to Atlantic City?

JetSetCD — 2010-08-30T13:41:29-05:00

September 19. That's the date which could turn the New Jersey town of Atlantic City into a star, and bring back the bling-happy, moneyed tourists chased out by Snooki and her Jersey Shore crew.

On that date, the HBO show Boardwalk Empire debuts, and it's already got a recipe for big-time success. First off, it's directed by Martin Scorsese, and it's based on a book about the Prohibition-era corruption of the gambling town adapted by the screenwriter behind The Sopranos. Throw in $50 million dollars spent on just the pilot episode to make it the most expensive single show ever done by HBO, and you've got a lot of hype that needs to deliver.

ACES Gives Train Travelers 100 Days of Freebies

Jennifer Kester — 2010-06-01T12:00:45-05:00

Okay, so you just had an awesome three-day weekend. But instead of feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the world, you're miserable to be back at work and hatching your next escape plan. If you hop on a Atlantic City Express Service train, or ACES, you might win getaways at Borgata Casino & Spa, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Caesars Atlantic City as part of its 100 Days of Summer promotion.

We can't help but think of the Zooey Deschanel flick 500 Days of Summer when we hear that name, and while 500 days of free goodies would be great, 100 days will do just fine. ACES, the only direct train from New York City to Atlantic City, is kicking off the season with prizes such as logoed souvenirs, concert tickets, VIP access at clubs, and free food during your train trip. The top prize, of course, is that 10 riders will win weekend stays at Borgata Casino & Spa, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Caesars Atlantic City, which also includes dinner for two.

Atlantic City's ACES Train Ships Shopaholics Up To NYC

egw — 2009-11-23T12:29:32-05:00

Where to go after you've won big in Atlantic City? Spend it on Christmas presents for your favorite people in New York, of course! Amtrak's Atlantic City Express Service is ferrying shoppers from Jersey to NYC with its "Shopaholics" train on Friday, November 27, but offering ticket discounts all December long if you're heading to New York.

Passengers on the Shopaholics Train (#7162, $39 one-way, departing 10:02AM) get a free tote bag to collect their purchases in in the city. Once there they can save 10 percent on a room at the just-opened Ace Hotel, in case making a list and checking it twice takes longer than previously planned.

The Moving Cocktail Bar Is Now Open With ACES 'Pour Tour'

egw — 2009-10-27T12:55:40-05:00

As city dwellers the world over know, public transit means never having to say "No thanks, I'm driving." (Disclaimer: be responsible, kids!) The new Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) train is taking this line of reasoning a step forward with Friday night drinking specials for four weeks starting Oct. 30.

The ACE Pour Tour runs between Penn Station and the Atlantic City Rail Terminal Friday nights on the #7165 train departing at 8:21PM. The 2-hour 40-minute ride will feature a new drink special every week through November 20: Enjoy Oktoberfest ales like Victory Festbier from Pennsylvania this Friday, the 30th, or get your $29 ticket now for "One Sweet Ride," featuring chocolate "martinis" and other dessert-y libations.

These drinks aren't free, but bartenders aboard the train will show you how to make them and hand you a recipe card along with your glass. Time your cocktail hour correctly and you will arrive in AC primed to play games!

[Photo: ACES]

Inside One Of Greyhound's New WiFi-Equipped Buses

JetSetCD — 2009-08-17T17:32:17-05:00

This last weekend, while randomly hopping down to Atlantic City for the day, we did not expect to be treated to the plushness of one of Greyhound's new buses. We say "plushness" meaning it's pretty nice for a bus, you know.

According to the Greyhound website, the premium coaches—outfitted with free WiFi, outlets, more leg room, and fresh interiors—are only found on their NYC to Montreal, Toronto and Boston and DC to New York, Boston and Montreal routes. We got lucky and spent the 4-hour-long, one-way trip (thanks, Saturday traffic) charging our phones and napping. We now see potential for Greyhound to equal the amenities of Megabus and Boltbus, but they'd have to do it fleet-wide and therein lies the rub.

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[Photo: Jaunted]

Do More Than Gamble And Eat In Atlantic City; Get Married!

JetSetCD — 2009-07-27T14:44:25-05:00

People don't head to the sparkly strip of boardwalk light in Atlantic City, NJ just for a weekend of gambling and buffet-noshing; no, they even hold weddings, family reunions and—conferences—there. But sadly, most of the venues for these get-togethers fail to take advantage of the awesome shore views, leaving you feel slightly claustrophobic especially if the weather is nice.

To remedy this, Atlantic City has begun constructing a new event space on top of their premier shopping mall: The Pier Shops at Caesar'. It's a must-visit while in AC simply for its panorama views, the atrium fountain performances, and the adirondack-equipped relax areas on the third floor, complete with sand in which to wiggle your toes. But come December when the new venue, called One Atlantic opens on its roof, it'll finally give weddings and others AC events the ocean backdrop without having to trek down to the crowded beachfront.