Atlantic City Airshow Arrives in Atlantic City!

Atlantic City Air Show - August 20 - 23, 2008

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"Thunder Over the Boardwalk", Atlantic City’s annual air show which has become its signature summer event, will dominate the skies during Tuesday’s rehearsal and Wednesday’s show, the week is also full of other entertainment opportunities for those who are in town.
The air show rehearsal will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19 followed by the fourth Atlantic City Talent Showcase at Kennedy Plaza from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Wednesday, August 20 the real deal, the beaches will fill with people and the skies with aerial magic during the air show from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Immediately following the air show, visitors needn’t abandon the Boardwalk to mix it up in heavy traffic. Instead they can walk down to Kennedy Plaza for a South Pacific treat as Island Jam, a Polynesian Music and Dance Troupe performs. If you miss any part of the first show, Island Jam will repeat its performance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Thursday, August 21 those in search of farm fresh products can travel over to Center City Park at South Carolina and Atlantic avenues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Later, at Kennedy Plaza from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Concert Series will fill the air with great jazz riffs and more.

The action continues on Friday at Kennedy Plaza from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. when Borgata Casino and Spa presents the group Octane. And a real treat is in store for lovers of both jazz and world music when the SIORA World Jazz Ensemble featuring Phyllis Chapell entertains at Kennedy Plaza from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. Chapell is a fiery dancer, guitarist and singer with a facility in 11 languages. She is backed up by SIORA whose musicians have played and worked with The Fifth Dimension, Ray Charles and other top notch entertainers.

Atlantic City Airshow Rules, Enjoy the Show!

Kelly Pavlik VS Bernard Hopkins Atlantic City October 18, 2008

>> Boxing Returns To ATLANTIC CITY IN BIG WAY! This will be a fight to remember.

KELLY “THE GHOST” PAVLIK AND BERNARD “THE EXECUTIONER” HOPKINS SET TO FACEOFF IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT BOARDWALK HALL, HOSTED BY CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY Tickets Go On Sale Friday, August 8 at 12 Noon ET ATLANTIC CITY (August 6, 2008). . .

When a powerful young champion and devastating knock-out artist meets a future Hall of Fame boxing legend and two-division world champion who has never been knocked out, there will be plenty of debate and speculation as to who will win. That will definitely be the case when Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik faces Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins in a light heavyweight battle at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Saturday October 18 in a bout presented by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City. The fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Tickets, priced at $700, $500, $350, go on sale Friday, August 8 at 12 Noon ET and can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall box office, by calling Ticketmaster (800) 736-1420 or online at www.actickets.com . Pavlik, the current undefeated middleweight world champion, who is moving up in weight to face Hopkins at 170 pounds, has been compared to an express train as he continues to thrill boxing fans with his aggressive ring style, devastating power and 90% knock-out ratio. Will the Pavlik express train be derailed when he faces the formidable Hopkins, already comfortable at light heavyweight and whose gritty, defensive brilliance usually frustrates opponents? Ranked number five and six consecutively on ESPN.com’s boxing pound-for-pound list, this intriguing match-up pits a young lion against a polished veteran, a devastating offense against an impenetrable defense and current world champion against a legendary former world champion in what looks to be an epic battle of grit and determination. “I am preparing to fight a legend and take him down in his own backyard,” said Pavlik. “Even though I am younger, I know Hopkins is a slick veteran with a bunch of boxing tricks in his bag. I refuse to underestimate him and I know on October 18, he will be ready to fight. I am treating this as if it were a championship match with my plan being to remain undefeated and show the world that I am able to take on any fighter regardless of age, weight or record.” “Kelly Pavlik has a heart of a lion but he has no idea what he is in for on October 18,” said Hopkins. “Pavlik might be the latest thing on a fast track to fame, but I am a sure thing and will take this kid to school that night and teach him a lesson he will never forget.”

Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank said: “There is no doubt that Bernard Hopkins is a great fighter and was virtually unstoppable in his prime, but Kelly Pavlik is recognizably one of the best fighters in boxing today and he will continue to prove his himself against a legendary fighter like Bernard. This is a tremendous challenge for Kelly on October 18.” “The match-up between Kelly Pavlik and Bernard Hopkins will be one for the record books,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “Hopkins has the experience and Pavlik has the desire to prove himself. I am looking forward to seeing Pavlik defend his undefeated record but I know Bernard can rise to the occasion and take down one of boxing’s brightest stars.” “It doesn't get any better than this”, said Ken Condon, boxing expert for Caesars Atlantic City. “Kelly Pavlik, Atlantic City's most recent boxing hero and world champion takes on the cagey veteran Bernard Hopkins from Philadelphia in his own back yard. Caesars Atlantic City is proud to continue its tradition of bringing World Class events to Atlantic City.” “Fight fans know that Kelly and Bernard will bring everything in their arsenals when they enter the ring on October 18,” said Mark Taffet Senior Vice President of HBO PPV. “This battle of wills between two such accomplished fighters makes Pavlik-Hopkins a very intriguing match-up.” The undefeated star from Youngstown, Ohio, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik (34-0, 30 KOs), the reigning WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine middleweight world champion, has already proved to the boxing world why he is one of the most popular stars in the sport today. Pavlik had a stellar year in 2007 when he truly arrived on the championship scene, scoring devastating wins over Edison Miranda in a title eliminator and Jermain Taylor, in which he was stunned badly before coming back and annihilating Taylor in the seventh round, to capture the first middleweight title of his career. He’s been unstoppable since with a dominating performance over Taylor in their rematch and most recently, a third round knock-out over the then undefeated Gary Lockett. Those performances, along with a 90% knock-out ratio, have cemented his place among the middleweight championship division. He will now move up 10 pounds to make his light heavyweight debut in what will be a meaningful and career-defining fight against the much heralded Hopkins.

Known as one of the greatest middleweights of all time, future Hall of Famer Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (48-5-1, 32 KOs) held a world title as a middleweight or light heavyweight every year since 1995. In 2006, Philadelphia’s Hopkins moved up to light heavyweight for the first time in his career to defeat Antonio Tarver winning The Ring Magazine World Championship and then dominated Winky Wright at 170 pounds to continue to prove his ring supremacy. This year, on April 19, Hopkins fought the undefeated Welshman Joe Calzaghe, knocking him down in the first round before losing his light heavyweight title by a narrow split decision that left many boxing fans dissatisfied with the verdict. Never shunning stiff opposition, Hopkins now prepares to meet Pavlik and prove to boxing fans around the world that it is not over yet for one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the history of sport.

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Facts About the Absecon Lighthouse - Atlantic City, New Jersey

The Absecon Lighthouse is located in Atlantic City at the north end of the Island. The lighthouse was first lit January 15th, 1857, the light could be seen 19.5 Nautical Miles. Currently 151 years old. Open for climbing tour with incredible views of the city and history from 1854. Keepers house and gift shop are really cool and relax on the plush green lawn surround this Historic Site.

10 Reasons to visit the Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City, NJ!
1. NJ’s tallest lighthouse and the USA'a 3rd tallest.
2. Located 4 blocks north of Showboat Casino on Rhode Island Ave.
3. Open daily July & August, 10am to 5pm.
4. Last climb at 4:30pm - Incredible views.
5. Two acre lawn, keeper’s house, museum and gift shop.
6. Call for information. 609-449-1360
7. First lit in 1857, it’s 151 years old.
8. Listed on National and NJ’s register of historic places since 1977.
9. Free Parking for all visitors.
10. Fun for all ages.

Free Parking and Admission To the Keeper's House Museum, Exhibits and Grounds!
Absecon Lighthouse is:
Located in Atlantic City - Open for climbing!
Cost to Climb the Lighthouse:
Adults $7 - Look for $1 OFF Coupon
Seniors (60 plus) $5
Children 4-12 $4
3 & under free
Active military FREE - Dogs are welcome!

View All Atlantic City Tours and Attractions online for more to do when visiting Atlantic City. Relax and enjoy the Lighthouse Tour and Views!

2008 Atlantic City Convention Calendar

Complete Atlantic City New Jersey Convention Calendar for 2008 Public, Trade shows and conventions including first quarter of 2009!

Atlantic City Conventions and Trade Shows!

2008 Conventions
May 2008
May 2 - 6 AC VARIETY MERCHANDISE SPRING TRADE SHOW - TRADE
May 7 - 8 NJ SANITARY SUPPLY ASSOCIATION CONVENTION - TRADE
May 15 - 17 ISSUES IN AUTISM ATLANTIC CITY - CONV
May 18 - 21 WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATIONS - CONV
May 27 - 31 ING - INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF GOLF AC - TRADE

June 2008

June 3 - 4 TRI BRANCH SYMPOSIUM - CONV
June 3 - 4 PROMOTIONS EAST - TRADE
June 6 - 8 AAAI / ISMA - CONV
June 18 PENNSYLVANIA BUS ASSOCIATION - TRADE
Jun 17 - 18 ARETT SALES - LAWN AND GARDEN SUPPLIES - TRADE
Jun 24 - 25 POLICE SECURITY EXPO - CONV

July 2008
July 21 - 24 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EXPO - CTX ATLANTIC CITY - TRADE
Jul 29 - 31 PENN ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW 2008 - TRADE
Jul 30 - 31 NEW JERSEY BAR EXAM 2008 - MTG

September 2008
Sep 10 - 11 THE RESTYLING AND AUTO RECON SHOW - NBM >> CONV
Sep 12 - 14 IMMUNOTEC 2008 - CONV
Sep 21 - 23 AMERICAN BAKERY EXPO - ATLANTIC CITY - TRADE
Sep 22 - 24 GOVERNOR'S HOUSING CONFERENCE - CONV
Sep 26 - 28 ATLANTIC CITY RV & CAMPING SHOW - PUBLIC

October 2008
Oct 6 - 8 ATLANTIC CITY LAWN AND GARDEN SHOW - TRADE
Oct 24 - 25 NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN STATE CONFERENCE -CONV
Oct 25 - 26 PA DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY EXPO - TRADE
Oct 28- 31 NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS - NJ - CONV
Oct 30 - Nov 1 MESCO ANNUAL DEALER TRADE SHOW - TRADE

November 2008

Nov 1 - 2 ASSOC. OF SCHOOLS & AGENCIES FOR THE HANDICAPPED ANNUAL CONFERENCE - CONV
Nov 1 - 3 N.J. ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN CONFERENCE
Nov 6 - 7 NEW JERSEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION - CONV
Nov 12 ATLANTIC CITY NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR - PUBLIC
Nov 18 - 20 NEW JERSEY STATE LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES - CONV

December 2008
Dec 4 - 6 UNITED STATES SIGN COUNCIL - CONV
Dec 9 - 11 TRI-STATE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - CONV
Dec 11 - 13 WSF EAST COAST CHALLENGE NATIONAL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP

2009 Conventions
Jan 16 - 17 Atlantic City Motor Sports 2009 + AARN Midget Races - CONV 25000
Feb 04 - 08 Atlantic City International Power Boat Show - PUBLIC 49000
Feb 26 - Mar 01 Atlantic City Classic Car Show - CONV 48600
Apr 1 - 2 Globalcon 2009 - CONV
Apr 20 - 24 Atlantic Builders Convention - Trade

Atlantic City Convention Schedule

Atlantic City Hotel Reviews - The Latest Craze!

The latest craze in the Travel Industry this year is hotel reviews. Hotel reviews provide future travelers with unbiased real experiences for review prior to making a hotel reservation. Many online systems have a method to rate the hotels like a star rating or other icon. Sharing hotel experiences seems to create a tight knit community. These reviewers feel good about the information they are sharing. The travelers that are providing the valuable information to others find that it's rewarding to give someone a tip or recommendation that can make their trip better. The most recognized site on the Internet for Hotel Reviews is TripAdvisor.com which is owned by Expedia.com and Hotels.com. TripAdvisor.com offers users the ability to research their trip to anywhere in the world!

Atlantic City, New Jersey needs a website that can provide users with the latest reviews of hotels and casinos that include comments, tips and recommendations for others to view. Sharing your experience can make a big difference to an upcoming trip to Atlantic City.

Travel and Hotel Reviews Tip: When viewing your next hotel review make sure you know the age of person posting the review and get a feel what type of traveler they are. You will read reviews with both incredibly positive and terrible experiences, the key is to find the middle ground. You can weed out the complaints that tend to be petty or unrealistic, whatever you do, don't accept the review as the gospel. I've witnessed many times an angery review but the hotel turned out to incredible!

Have fun and use as many Atlantic City Hotel Reviews when planning your next trip to AC.

Atlantic City Limousines - Limos for Fun!

Atlantic City Limos - Limousines

The Great Transportation Debate…Limo or no limo, that is the question !

The old saying goes that “getting there is half the fun”. When planning a trip to Atlantic City, getting here is essential. The overwhelming majority of our city’s clientele drives in or takes a bus. The small amount that do fly in, either into Atlantic City International or Philadelphia International, still has to make it into Atlantic City itself. If your trip involves more than a sedan’s worth of people, and there is a singular destination in mind (e.g.: bachelor party that’s playing golf) there is only one way to go: get a limo.

There are the obvious reasons to hire a limo: sure, it’s flashy. When you pull up in front of the casino someone might mistake you for a reality show star or something like that. Exotic rides are even better: despite a recent popularity surge, stretched Hummers are still not all that prevalent on city streets. Your personal wow factor is directly proportional to the wow factor of the vehicle. But more than that, there are good, solid, practical reasons for paying to be chauffeured when you visit Atlantic City, or anywhere else for that matter.

#1 – Why Drive?

Especially for golf outings, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or any large same-day or overnight social gathering, the idea of driving to the event does stink. If it makes any sort of sense logistically, the limo, van, party bus, etc. should be directed to a pickup spot that is convenient for at least a majority of those attending. If 12 guys are partying on a Friday night and you all live somewhat close together, book the car to come to the home of the most conveniently located member of the group. Limo prices can be shocking upon first quote, but often turn into a small line-item when dividing everything up. Make no mistake, limos are expensive and they have every right to be: they’re a large, heavy vehicle that is not terribly fuel-efficient, and they need to be driven by a person who has an appreciable level of training. They are also quite expensive to build and outfit. All this being said, no one can argue the fun, convenience, and safety that a limo brings to your party. See below for all the info.

#2 – Fun

For those of us who aren’t CEO’s, being in a limo never gets old. It’s just plain fun. When I went on my last cruise in May, I booked a stretch limo to take me from my house to the pier. My girlfriend and I sipped champagne and watched the traffic go by while relaxing and getting our buzz on. Leaving for a trip is often the last stressful moment before the trip itself: did anyone forget anything, etc. Not for us that day. I believe it was in large part due to us not having to park, drive, and worry about getting to the ship on time.

#3 – Convenience

Money may not necessarily buy happiness, but it can buy a reduction in stress. A limo company’s sole purpose is to get you from Point A to Point B in comfort, safety, and style. Why people would opt away from a service like that assuming that it’s logistically and financially feasible is totally beyond me. Also, let’s not forget that the typical large party that comes to the city’s casinos is not a stationary group. The average bachelor party that I come across in my work makes at least two stops: from pickup into town, then they will get picked up to go to the daytime activity (fishing, golf), back to the hotel, out to dinner, and then after dinner to a club, sometimes of the gentleman’s variety and sometimes not. The financial side of paying for the service is easily neutralized by keeping in mind the absence of stress that results.

#4 – Safety

When was the last time you heard about a tragic limousine accident? Right, that’s what I thought. Limo companies, no matter the type of vehicle you book with them, have to have people driving for them with excellent safety records. Anyone who knows New Jersey knows how bad our car insurance situation has been over the last few years, and professional providers of transportation are not immune to those problems.

Now that I’ve made the case for limos, I’ll tell you where to go to get the best of them in our fair city:

There are really only two kids on the block in the local limo business, and the older of the two is Atlantic Limousine. Atlantic has been in business since the 1920’s, and the Geiger family that runs it can easily be called the first family of transportation in Atlantic City. While they do have sedans and party buses, their main focus is on limos. Atlantic is the contract provider for high roller services to most of the casinos. They are definitely a solid choice for limo or car services.

The new kid in town is Torgro Limousine Service. They are Atlantic’s only real competition, and they have made the concierge’s life easier by having a few exotic vehicles available in town. It used to be that if I had a guest that wanted a stretched car or SUV, I used to have to use companies around Cherry Hill or Philadelphia. There’s a company in Cherry Hill that has a stretched Infiniti QX56 that seats 20 people…talk about wow factor. Torgro’s offerings include a stretched Hummer, a Ford Excursion, Lincoln Navigator, and best of all, a stretched Dodge Magnum. I think that Magnum looks cooler than anything else around here. People are somewhat used to seeing the stretched Navigator or Hummer – what they’re not used to (yet) is that Dodge. If you want to turn heads, it’s the way to go.

Have fun and enjoy the new Atlantic City, NJ!

Activities for Kids in Atlantic City - Things to do for kids.

AC Miniature Golf on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City!

I guarantee that when your done reading this blog post you'll be convinced that there are plenty of activities for your kids to have a blast in Atlantic City, NJ, In fact you'll you'll be quite shocked!

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Everyone always asks "What is there to do in Atlantic City for my kids?" We'll here's the answer in no particular order.

List of things for Kids to Do in Atlantic City, NJ

1. Dolphin Watching Cruise - Catch Atlantic City Cruises on their daily Dolphin Tour once a day, located in Historic Gardner's Basin.
2. Haunted Tales - New Attraction located on the boardwalk, fun for kids of all ages!
3. Flyers Skate Zone - Ice Skate indoors all year long. Located next to Bernie Robbins Stadium home of the Atlantic City Surf.
4. IMAX Theatre - Located in the Tropicana Quarter on the second level, 3D kids movies.
5. Atlantic City Ocean Life Aquarium - located in Historic Gardner's Basin, a fabulous water aquarium that features many hands on activities.
6. Children Friendly Atlantic City Restaurants - Rain Forest Cafe - Trump Plaza and Johnny Rockets at Bally's Casino.
7. Casino and Boardwalk Arcades - You'll find a game room or arcade in your hotel or casino or several along the boardwalk in Atlantic City.
8. Ocean City NJ Boardwalk - just 5 miles south of Atlantic City is one of the best shore experiences in the entire state of New Jersey. The OC Boardwalk is a must do!
9. Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Located on the boardwalk at New York ave - Always fun!
10. Steel Pier Amusements - On the boardwalk in front of the Taj Mahal Casino. All of your children's favorite rides including Ferris Wheel, soft play area and much more.
11. Miniature Golf - Located on the boardwalk in front of Boardwalk Hall and Trump Plaza.
12. Atlantic City Lighthouse - Lot's of fun and history can be found at the Absecon lighthouse located in AC. Great views by climbing the lighthouse!
13. Salt Water Taffy and Candy - The kids will love to see how Salt Water Taffy is made, check out Fralingers or James Salt Water Taffy on the Boardwalk.
14. Story Book Land - Located just 10 Miles from Atlantic City, very easy to get to. This may be the highlight of your child's Atlantic City experience. Spend a 1/2 or full day!
15. Central Pier and Speedway - Located on the boardwalk in front of Bally's Casino.
16. Flounder Fishing - Back bays are calm and safe, take a 1/2 day trip on the High Roller Pontoon boat and catch fish in the calm waters behind AC.
17. Spend a day at the beach! - AC Beaches are Free, your kids will enjoy the soft white sand and warm ocean water during summer months.
18. Hotel and Casino Pools - Although many of the hotel pools are small, the casinos pools are always good enough for at least a half day. Some casino pools have many other activities on the deck.

As you can see there are plenty of things for kids to do in Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore. Parents can also get a free pass by using a certified Baby Sitting service recommended by the hotel or casino at the guest services / concierge desk. Pick a date, book a hotel room and plan your next trip to Atlantic City with your kids! Feel free to find our more about these and other activities in Atlantic City - Top Things to Do in Atlantic City. Hope you enjoy this blog post!