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The Pink Floyd Laser Show in Atlantic City, NJ is a show that you will not want to miss! This Laser Spectacular show done by the Texas-based expertise of Paramount Entertainment will have you awe as it takes you in by their special laser techniques. Synchronized to the music of the popular Pink Floyd, this 90-minute show was first done back in the early 90s.

With new additions and adjustments, this rockin’ show is now seen throughout approximately 75 cities each year. Steve Monistere, who is the president of Paramount Entertainment, states that it is comparable to a live performance concert minus the band and that you will not be disappointed.

The sound for The Laser Spectacular involves a 10,000-watt stereo system that rocks the house. This show also boasts high quality lighting, as well as many incredible props. On a 2,500-foot screen you will be in for a treat with colored lights and images that are animated. When a laser is presented you will notice that the light beam is so strong. This laser is so strong that it has the potential to pierce metal. Only used for digital recordings, microsurgery, fiber optics and other technical situations back in the 60s, the laser then now found its way into the entertainment industry. The usage of the laser in planetariums in the 70s was when its popularity really took off and made a name for itself.

Initially, the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular is performed to the album, Dark Side of the Moon, followed by The Best of Pink Floyd. It is not uncommon to see a few generations of people sitting next to each other as the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular attracts crowds from 15 years of age to 30 years of age to 50 years of age. What began as a band back in the day has now rekindled a new respect for the music that the younger people are finding enjoyment from. After each showing of the Laser Spectacular featuring the Pink Floyd music CD sales have been shown to skyrocket.

With technology advancing so rapidly in the past 20 years the Laser Spectacular has also gained more by receiving improvements with each new technological enhancement. Receiving rave reviews this deserving credit is warranted by this incredible and amazing laser extravaganza!

Do not miss this one-of-a-kind, breathtaking Laser Spectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd at their best. Come and enjoy what all have been talking about and see for yourself just how fantastic this show is. Purchase your tickets early to see this Laser Spectacular on July 31, 2009 at 9 p.m. at the Atlantic City, Hilton in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Atlantic City lovers will now have one more reason to do so. The new Atlantic City Express Train will travel from New York City to Atlantic City, with a stop at Newark. A luxurious ride of two and a half hours and you land in the land where fortunes get made every day. It was a long awaited project as the proposed plan of Atlantic City Express Service got accepted in June 2006 but the timing couldn’t have been better given the current economic slowdown. The new trains are being provided by NJ transit and the service will be partially funded by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. It would be a weekend service running from Friday through Sunday making it a perfect arrangement for a fun filled weekend. As they call it, it’s a swift connection to fun.

The Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) is a Joint venture of Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, and Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. The investors believe this service would convince more New Yorkers to explore AC. The Shuttle would be slower than the existing options but would have better amenities. The only options available were to board the buses which leave for AC throughout the day from the Port Authority Bus Terminal or drive in. But these options don’t look so attractive now even though the time of journey is lower than ACES. It would definitely be a relief for summer weekends when the traffic is chaotic. The advantage with ACES is not being stuck in traffic and the party mood is triggered as soon as you are onboard.

Not everybody would care but the locomotive is unique too. The train will have a diesel engine on one end and an electric on the other end. It would operate through the Hudson Tunnels with the electric engine to Frankford junction, then across the Delair Bridge switching to diesel power for non-electrified section to Atlantic City. No engine change is what would make it a trip of 2 1/2 hrs. This Double Decker train with two class levels will start operating on Feb. 6 this year and the introductory rate will be $50 each way in coach and $75 per seat for first class. Not so bad. Considering an awkward  bus ride from NYC which would come to about $35, a cab to the casino that you are heading towards would be another $15 , yet again when you head back to the hotel to catch the bus; this discomfort sums up to about $ 65 roundtrip. Total 25% of the seats would be slated for sale to the general public; while the rest would be reserved for the casinos having stakes in the service.

It is being classified as one of the joint efforts put in to improve city’s image. Gambling revenue was down 7.8 percent this November over last, so this service and many new ventures are on the cards as AC is not willing to lose its potential visitors. Instead of hunkering down, the city is being innovative and offering more convenience as they have not just a slow economy but also increased competition from other gambling destinations in North east. But are visitors willing to drop that much for a trip to Gambling in these harsh circumstances? Experts muse that the landed costs are too high to turn a profit and the service would be able to survive only a year or so. Well may be it is targeted to visitors with a disposable income desiring a trade up experience; who hesitated otherwise because of the odd connectivity to AC. Lets wait and watch. 

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Atlantic city is always changing. The City and the casinos spend millions to create a better experience for the visitors who visit and stay. More comfort and luxury seems to be the new mantra at Atlantic City in the recent times. Several new hotels have sprung up recently.

One among the new hotel is Courtyard by Marriott Atlantic City Hotel. This hotel is located in the heart of Atlantic City and is a great setting for quiet stay to enjoy the exciting adventures on the beautiful Atlantic coast. I am always amazed at the warm welcome that is extended by the courteous friendly professional staff at this hotel as you join in, every single time. It features 206 guest rooms and suites that combine spacious inviting atmosphere with spaced lighting and outlets. Luxury comfort of this suite includes, 100% smoke free room, Luxury bedding and pillow with wake-up service, in room coffee/tea service, Flat TV, complimentary newspaper delivered Monday – Friday ,luxury tub and walk-in showers, indoor fitness with weights and cardio-vascular equipments and a full business centre with wireless high speed internet access.

The hotel offers maximum comforts and qualities with easy access to all the areas of the casino, shops and the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Another Hotel named The Water Club a signature hotel by Borgata opens in Atlantic City by this month. This hotel is the first luxury hotel with no casino in it. A flawless service is rendered by the humble servicing staffs through out the stay. The water club is a 43 storied building with bay view from all 800 rooms each with big glass – enclosed showers with waterfall showerheads, 5 pools (3indoor & 2 outdoor), Spa and other shopping stores with huge collections.

The third new hotel to watch out for is The Chelsea. This is the first non-gaming hotel on boardwalk since 1960s. Atlantic city and Atlantic ocean itself is a backdrop for Chelsea. It’s a sea side resort were luxury and leisure comes hand in hand .The Chelsea’s myriad common area encourages socializing an array of gathering to match any mood. Classic era of the Atlantis City’s mythic past is highlighted in every detailed design of the hotel. It’s a 20 storied building featuring 330 rooms and suite with 4,400 sq. foot indoor banquet space, cozy fireplace lounges, poolside cabanas, two signature restaurants with dynamic settings and impeccable taste, a 10,000 sq. feet of salt water inspiring spa treatment complex, fitness center and a pristine beach with the only full beach service in the Atlantic city which provides luxurious towels, lounge chairs, umbrella and other foods and beverages.

The 5th floor of Chelsea is an another attraction for visitors, a 15,000 sq foot stone floored open Terrace pool with a terrace lounge embracing a cocktail culture, Watering bar distinguishing by its oval shape, view overlooking the bay and faux snake skin bar. Game room, another hot spot of this floor , the center piece of the room is a vintage ,art deco pool table creates the perfect setting for a proper game.

Harrah’s resort is another sophisticated world - class resort opening with a famed sea-food house. Each and every suit of this resort comes with a multitude of luxury amenities like coffee maker, ironing board, pay – per – view movies, alarm clock/ radio, hairdryer, in- room safe, internet and refrigerator .Other features are 113,000 sq foot casino offering more than 3700 slot machines, including latest and greatest games. Pool of this resort is the ultra exclusive indoor oasis by day and the chicest party spot in the city by night. Red door spa, cocktail lounges, boutique shopping with the eclectic offerings of water front shops is other enjoyable spots of this resort.

Caesars is a newly renovated royalty hotel situated steps away from the beach and the board walk, in the heart of the Atlantic city. Hotel featuring dining with traditional Irish dishes, fresh sea food and other delicious continental flavors. Qua bath & Spa, 120,000 sq. foot of casino floor space with135 table games, pier shops a luxury and high-tech combine in a $175 million entertainment complex.

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Atlantic City is a city of Entertainment, joy and many firsts. Here, The world’s first Board walk was founded in the year 1890. This most delightful board walk catches the center of attraction with the many groundbreaking entertainment acts and establishments, so it is called the heart, soul and backbone of Atlantic City.

Though Atlantic city is hot with a salty air in the summer they get extinguished with a number of activities and hotels that are open to people along with the boardwalk. Atlantic boardwalk is place better than never. The Boardwalk seems to be getting attraction here gets better day by the day to increase the entertaining act for the people. You might be amazed that

The “main street” of Atlantic City was originallyactually put down to keep the sand off of the hotel carpets. The Boardwalk is named after Alexander Boardman, a key person behind the work of the Boardwalk, and it happened to be a coincidence that it’s made out of boards. Though in early period of 1870 Boardwalk was only temporary, in 1890 it was built with permanent structure of about 24 feet wide, 10 feet high and about 4 miles long-and with railings on both sides. In future it was also worn out because of weather and sand, and also by the cause of other natural calamities and at present, the structure is replaced with a seat of concrete and steel pilings and constructed of thousands of two-by-fours.

The most popular mode of century old transport on the boardwalk is rolling chairs, in 1887 they are which debuted in 1881. . Initially they were imported from Philadelphia Centennial and rented for the physically challenged, and later it became so popular that everyone wanted a ride, in day course rolling chair in boardwalk was it self an exciting entertainment for the visitors. Another most popular mode of vehicle is bicycle. Large number of bicycle rides can be seen in the morning hours especially in the summer. Bicycle ride is restricted to morning hours between 6a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Atlantic boardwalk has a rich and colorful experience from the start till the end, It entertains and attracts people with all kinds of interests memorably. Hence iIt is alsoeven called as board walking tour sometimes. This tour podcast offers the Showboat Casino and the HHouse of Blues, trolley tours, an Asir show, casinos, resort suite and many a whole bunch of fun more exciting funs for the for Boardwalker’s.

Trolley tour is a delightful tour that provides a fully guided sightseeing showcase that covers all the attractive spots of boardwalk. The attractive spots of boardwalk are Absecon lighthouse, Atlantic city Aquarium, the Historic Towne of Smithville, Cape may and more. Also Customized tours are available as well. The Beach bars in boardwalk add extra flavor for the Boardwalker’s providing great foods and cocktails with lively entertainment over the night.

The sky scrapping Atlantic air show “Tthunders over the Boardwalk” and is an another mosta popular event that enlightens the broad walk. The aerobatics maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines of military and civilian pilots make this show more fascinating and enjoyable.

The hotel packages are more easily affordable with all kinds of amenities and high luxury. They also provide offer packages seasonally. Staying in these suite gives more different experience and makes the visitors to enjoy the lives best, with all under one roof. Waterfront tower, Trump Taj Mahal are the AC spots with 1800 rooms of Accommodation along with the luxury amenities like star restaurants, casinos, spa, golf court, gaming, shopping and also with the expansion of additional dinning ,retail and entertainment properties within. Many more new Luxury hotels are under construction to make the stay more leisure and fun.

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