DEL.ICIO.USFROM ATLANTA TO ...ATLANTIC CITY/OCEAN CITY, N.J.
One city, three price points: Atlantic City/Ocean City, N.J.
For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sunday, April 19, 2009
BUDGET
Getting there
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Skeeball is a classic amusement found on Ocean City, N.J.’s boardwalk, which also has easy beach access.
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The Carisbrooke Inn Bed and Breakfast is only steps away from the beach and close to the boardwalk.
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Caesars Atlantic City Casino & Hotel on May 2.
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AirTran begins two daily nonstop flights to Atlantic City starting June 11 with sale rates starting at $69. From Philadelphia, Atlantic City is an hour’s drive. One-way rates on AirTran, Delta and US Airways start at $119 with a 21-day notice.
Stay
BooktheJerseyShore.com lists professionally managed condos and beach homes along 120 miles of Jersey shoreline. Properties can accommodate couples or large groups. Nightly rates begin at $100. Minimum stays are required June through September.
Eat
The Bashful Banana Cafe & Bakery offers healthful cuisine, including breakfast wraps, burritos (from $4.75) and banana whips. 944 Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-398-9677, www.bashfulbananacafe.com.
Experience
Ocean City’s family-friendly boardwalk is the place for amusement-park and beach fun to live music on the pier. Swimmers are required to wear a beach badge; buy them from beach inspectors, $5 daily, $10 weekly. Before 11 a.m., cruise along the boardwalk in a surrey bike. A “single” sits up to three adults and two children, $20 an hour, www.surfbuggycenters.com.
MODERATE
Getting there
Frequent, last-minute weekend sale rates (Saturday through Monday or Tuesday) to Philadelphia start at $150, AirTran, Delta, US Airways.
Stay
Uniquely appointed rooms at the Carisbrooke Inn Bed and Breakfast have private baths and luxury beds. The inn is steps to the beach, six miles of Atlantic City’s beachfront boardwalk and casinos. Rates range from $140 midweek to $250 weekends through June; from $85 in September. 105 S. Little Rock Ave., 609-822-6392, www.carisbrookeinn.com.
Eat
All-you-can-eat fans often name Harrah’s Waterfront Buffet a top choice. Choices range from American fare to Italian, Brazilian, Asian, seafood and salads. About $28 per person. 777 Harrah’s Blvd., 609-441-5000, www.harrahsresort.com.
Experience
Take a two-hour Dolphin Watch and History Cruise along America’s oldest seashore resort with more than 20 historic sites and points of interest (Cape May Lighthouse, Fisherman’s Wharf and Delaware Bay). Adults $28; children 7-12 $18; www.capemaywhalewatcher.com
SPLURGE
Getting there
AirTran’s one-way, walk-up business-class rates to Atlantic City begin at $298 (starting June 11) and $388 to Philadelphia.
Stay
The “Total Indulgence” package at Caesars Atlantic City Casino & Hotel includes deluxe accommodation for one night, in-room champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries, dinner for two at a choice of the city’s best restaurants, in-room breakfast and more. From $475 midweek to $650 weekends. 2100 Pacific Ave., 609-348-4411, www.harrahs.com.
Eat
Bobby Flay Steak is a classic yet chic steakhouse at Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. An American Kobe Strip with a fresh lobster tail costs $125. 1-866-692-6742, www.bobbyflaysteak.com.
Experience
Catch a headliner act. Caesars hosts Jerry Seinfeld, May 2 ($100-$150), and Etta James & the Roots Band on May 15 at Trump Taj Mahal ($45-$75). The Borgata hosts Cheech & Chong on June 6 ($45-$60) and Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire June 12-13 ($66-$126). For more, visit www.atlanticcity.com/shows.htm
Maerz is a retired travel consultant. Look for her daily deals on ajc.com/travel.
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