Atlantic City Hotels with Jacuzzi’s

Hot Tube / Jacuzzi Lovers, plan a trip to Atlantic City for that romantic night! .  Here are our top picks for the best Hotel and Casino Jacuzzi experiences. 

The Blue Green All Suite Resort on the boardwalk offers the best of the non casino suite experience with studio and one bedroom suites tastefully appointed with a living area, kitchen, queen size beds and flat screen TV’s.  The hotel is located on the boardwalk and many suites have incredible ocean views.

The Atlantic Palace Suites on the boardwalk offers a studio and one bedroom suite with a nice size jacuzzi tub, kitchens, living rooms, queen size beds and great views.

Also on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City is the La Renaissance Suites, all suites have Jacuzzi Style Tubs, ocean views, overlooking the boardwalk with a living room and much more.   These suites are a good value for the price.

The Trump Taj Mahal offers a Grande Suite over 1,500 square feet with Italian marble, giant jacuzzi for 8 people, mirrors everywhere and a 4 headed shower.

The Tropicana Casino offers the ultimate New Yorker Suite with panoramic views of the ocean, three opulent bedrooms and several large Jacuzzis all on the 50^th floor of the casino for a mere $10,000.00 per night.

Atlantic City Hotels with Jacuzzi’s have it all, prices range from $69 per night to over $10,000.  You can find a great hotel with an in room jacuzzi and have blast, crack a bottle of champagne and have fun on your next trip to AC, NJ.   Be sure to make your plans far in advance as there are only a few hundred suites available in the city and demand for them is high.

The Following Atlantic City hotels with Jacuzzi’s, some are included in every room and a few hotels have specific room types that contain the Jacuzzi experience.

1A – Trump Marina Casino – Offers a suite room type with 4 person jacuzzi Sunday through Thursday.  Can be reserved.

1. Blue Green Resorts at Atlantic Palace – Included in All Rooms

2. La Renaissance Suites – Located in Atlantic City on the Boardwalk – Jacuzzi in All Rooms

3. Atlantic Palace Suites – Located in Atlantic City on the Boardwalk – Jacuzzi in All Rooms

4. El Dorado Motor Inn – In Atlantic City – Jacuzzi Room Type

5.  Knights Inn – 1.5 Miles from Atlantic City on Route 30 – offers a Jacuzzi Room Type

6.  Passport Inn – White Horse Pike / Route 30, Absecon, NJ – Jacuzzi Room Type

7.  Studio Suites – Jacuzzi Room Type available

8.  Crystal Inn – Jacuzzi Room Type available

9.  Best Western Extended Stay – Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, NJ – Offers a Jacuzzi Room Type

10. Clarion Inn & Suites North – Jacuzzi Room Type

11. EconoLodge Airport – Black Horse Pike in Cardiff, NJ – Jacuzzi in All Rooms

Have fun on your next fun filled trip to Atlantic City, NJ, especially in on of the Top 10 Atlantic City hotels with Jacuzzi.You can book these hotels by calling the Atlantic City Hotels Experts Toll Free at 1-888-392-8288 or online at the website achotelexperts.com.

Upon arriving at the Boca Paila Fishing Lodge beyond the long row of beachfront Tulum Hotels without delay at 7:30 am, we observed the place was already jumping.  Guests had been  polishing off breakfast and the guides were getting the last of their equipment in the boats while being knowledgeably directed by  Chico, the general manager and the primary host of the property.  Clearly this was not the opening occasion these guys had done  this, in fact Boca Paila has been present since the late 1960s.  To say these guys are pioneers of fishing in this region is  an understatement, they have been the only game in town back then and it was a a couple of hour drive from Tulum, not 20 to 30 minutes as  it is now.

We arrived on behalf of the fishing and they had been equipped for us.  After momentary introductions with Chico, he informed us that our boat and  guide Alfonso were already waiting on the dock in favor of us.  A quick review of our tackle and off we went.  Chico made certain we  also had a few of the best flies and jigs in favor of the region and time of year before we departed and handed those to our guide Alfonso  subsequent to he personally escorted us to the boat.

Once on the water, Alfonso didnt squander much time and we took off across the glass lagoon in the hunt for our opening fish of the  day.  There was a brief stop at a cut within the lagoon, where it meets the sea, and Alfonso said we needed to stop in favor of  something there.  Devoid of giving freely all of the secrets and techniques of the locale, the stop proved to be rather advantageous during the day.

Following the “stop” where the lagoon meets sea, we made our way to the first of many of what I imagine are Alfonsos preferred  spots within this magical lagoon.  There awaited at least 30 miles of nearly unaffected and guarded wetlands and  interconnected unaffected waterways.

Alfonso killed the engine as we arrived at the first spot and he started poling us across the black rooted mangrove shores as  he surveyed the water with his practiced ability to see.  Within 10 minutes he saw the bone fish and we had been directed to “11 ‘o  clock about 30 feet out,” and then the rapid request to “strip it, strip it, strip it!” We followed our guides command and  bingo, my Dad had our primary fish on. Inside two minutes, an additional respectable sized bone fish was caught and released by me.  This  was going to be fun!

Further across the shore, Alfonso continued to scrutinize the waters from his 3 foot platform for the next catch.  This time it  was Permit and I had one on the line.  If you have never caught a Permit fish with a fly rod or maybe light tackle, its difficult  to explain just how much entertainment it really is.  It was run of the mill size on behalf of the locale, about 10 pounds however it fought for 15 minutes  before relenting and subsequent to a quick photo it was released.  What a rush and what a ravishing fish!

a variety more Bone Fish and a mixed bag of Jack, Mud Snapper and Porgy and off we went into the next spot.  I thought to myself,  if all of the spots are like that, one of my arms might not make it the day.  We had a few issues using the line on my rod and had  to return to the lodge more line which took Alfonso no time to get back up and running.  

Subsequent to about an hour of poling along inside the briny waters close to our first prize pool we had caught a number more of the  undesired Snappers, Jack and Porgy so we decided to maneuver down again.  I ought to point out that there is rarely a dull instant  on the lagoon.  Even when you arent catching fish, theres an awful lot to see.  Throughout the day we in all probability saw twelve rays of  various species and witnessed several instances of Mullet boiling, bursting and leaping from the water to flee from the  striking Barracuda with numerous birds of numerous species and colors.  We also saw a nesting pair of Sea Eagles  (Osprey).

We crossed the lagoon at elevated speed the afternoon fishing before gliding in, engine off and back into the poling for  Alfredo.  I ought to point out that Boca Paila Fishing Lodge has an extremely talented fisherman and guide in Alfons.  I didnt  see a tenth of what he spotted for us, however he was sitting up 3 feet higher than us, but he was amazing.

Just prior to lunch I got into my second Permit and this one was closer to fifteen pounds and he wanted to run.  The Permit are  quite common in the Tulum, Boca Paila locale of the lagoon so I shouldnt have been overly bowled over to catch sight of Alfonso making lunch  while I fought this fish.  What did amaze me was that when I said “I think he’s coming in, get the net”, Alfonso didnt  stir.  The fish gave me my answer when he took off on another long run and I caught a dry smile from Alfonso and went back  to my fish.  an additional 10 minutes and I did finally land that one, and yes, Alfonso had the net ready this occasion.

Following lunch, which was fantastic by the way, a ham sandwich, chips and a beer. After being in the sun for 4-5 hours, it had been one  of the best lunches I have had in a while and Alfonso showed us the Mexican way of adding various hot sauce to the  sandwiches…it was excellent.  We moved nearer to shore and once more commenced to stalk the next catch, it was hot and the fishing  appeared to slow a little inside the afternoon heat, but Alfonso was unyielding and when he caught me sitting on the bow he demanded  that I stand up. “You can’t catch fish sitting down…stand up and get !”  I was up in an instant and was slightly  embarrassed but that ended quickly after I hooked into an additional Permit, this one was a little smaller, in all probability 8 pounds but  the struggle lasted 10 minutes and the thrill was definitely not gone.

We stalked a variety more small groups of Bone Fish and Permit pairs, landing a few more run of the mill sized Bone Fish before  moving on once again.  This time, as we came across the new spot, Alfonso informed us that this was a large channel and one  of the deeper areas of the lagoon.  Still only 12 to fifteen feet deep but we changed up the tackle and went to a large jig with  a heavy leader.  I am guessing about 20 to 25 pound test.

This is where things got fantastically attention-grabbing.  We must have hit that channel as a school of baitfish were passing through or  had just passed since it was a feeding frenzy!   The opening casts for both my father and I produced two large Snook in the  20 pound range, pretty good fights for both, but pound for pound I believe the Permit is tough to beat.   Anyway, as things  got peculiar, and cast after cast fashioned larger and larger Snook, I started pondering the mysterious “Super Slam”; Bone  Fish, Permit, Snook and Tarpon.  I would have been ecstatic to possess such an incredible day and fall short but then as if on queue  an additional big strike and from the water it arrived, the Tarpon ran past the boat at full speed then made a run back with  another spectacular jump.  While it was comparatively small a Tarpon at about 10 pounds, it had been the icing on an ideal day  of fishing.

We stayed on the channel an additional 20 minutes or so and I was so worn-out and wholly satisfied that I handed my rod to  Alfonso and watched him catch a few more Snook while my Dad did similarly and brought in a couple more Bone Fish   measure.

All in all, I have got to say that this was the very best day of fishing EVER.  Between the company, the Boca Paila Fishing Lodge  services and the awesome variety of fish we caught, this one will be tough to beat.  I want to again personally express thanks  the staff at Boca Paila for this excellent experience we are going to both always remember!

Starting on a cold November morning, somewhere in the range of zero degrees Celsius, I headed to the meeting point across the road from the Munich Train Station, crunching the ice on the footpath and trying my hardest not to slip up.  Finally boarding the bus to get out of the cold, I got to meet fellow travellers for our sojourn into the Bavarian Alpine Region mainly to see the castles of King Ludwig II.

The guide we had was very informative pointing out various points of interest within Munich and nearby surrounds before we headed in a southerly direction towards and through the Alps.

Coming from Australia, I have never observed scenery like this, especially during a snow season. With each turn it looked like we were heading into another mountain range with all mountains being covered in snow. It was such a surreal feeling and for me, that I found it very hard to comprehend.  Whilst people were napping, I was so transfixed on the views that I just get going on about how beautiful it was. One of the more interesting aspects for me was seeing local German villagers skiing to undertake their normal daily activities, not so much in the city areas but from country property to another.  To be honest, it looked like a lot of hard work. It is no wonder Germans are so fit and very competitive in the alpine events at each Winter Olympics.

The first stop of the tour was the Linderhof Castle.  It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II and the only one of which he lived to see completion. To me it was like a winter wonderland, with everything under many inches of snow. We were able to tour inside the castle but due to damage caused by camera flashes were not able to take photos in the Castle.  The attention to detail on the inside was nothing short of amazing. It was clear to all how much money King Ludwig II had at his disposal. To think that this was the smallest of the castles, we can only imagine what we will see later on today.

After trudging through the snow, we boarded the bus for our next stop at a lovely little town called Oberammergau. Oberammergau is famous for its “Lüftlmalerei,” or frescoes, of traditional Bavarian themes, fairy tales, or religious scenes found on many homes and buildings. It is also known as the home of a long tradition of woodcarving. The streets of central Oberammergau are home to dozens of woodcarver shops, with pieces ranging from religious subjects, to toys, to humorous portraits.

This is the sort of town a young child would love as the art artwork on the buildings always tells a story. Whilst it was covered in snow, there was a warm feeling about the place and the locals were very friendly, even if they couldn’t direct us accurately to the Little Red Riding Hood Story house. We did see others but that was the one we wanted to see the most.

The views towards the Alps were also to behold and one could only imagine what it would be like to spend Christmas is a town like this. I feel you could truly understand the meaning the Christmas at this very place. A nice warm dinner, Christmas lights on display, carols being sung and not to mention the Christmas markets which are very much a German tradition.

We were allowed about 45 minutes to explore the town before heading to lunch at Hohenschwangua which is a very small village between the Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles. For lunch we stopped off at a local hotel and as I do when in Germany I always have to have the apple strudel for desert. There is nothing better than a traditional hot apple strudel on a cold day. Prior to that I had a roast pork which was good, but I really only wanted the desert.

Due to time restraints we could only tour one of the two castles and coming all this way, the only castle I wanted to see inside was the Neuschwanstein Castle. The castle was built in the 19^th century  on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. The palace was commissioned by King Ludwig II as a retreat and as homage to Richard Wagner. The palace was intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying public immediately after his death in 1886.

I must admit the Hohenschwangau Castle looks more spectacular from ground level but it isn’t as famous or well known.  It is a 19th century palace and was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II that was built by his father, King Maximilian of Bavaria. It is only a short walk up a hill to get there and would be worth seeing if you have the time to allow for it.

To enter Neuschwanstein Castle you need to walk up a slope, well more like a hill, which is not as strenuous as one would think, to obtain an entry ticket and this ticket then allocates your time for your tour time. Whilst waiting you can wander around the outside, taking in the views of the surrounding areas, imagining how good the view would be from Mary’s Bridge (was closed at this time of year), practising your snowball throwing or enjoying a warm cup of coffee or a beer while looking at souvenirs.

You might be thinking this the same castle that is commonly known as the Disneyland Castle and you are correct. Having seen the one at Disneyland I can confirm the original is so much better.  The sheer size of the walls, the gates, etc is much bigger than you possibly think, even though some would say the castle is not as big as they would expect. I guess some people are not satisfied either way. To me, seeing it in the winter time is more special as when objects are covered in snow, there is more of a romance to it.

Once inside the castle you are once again not allowed to take photos, much to my annoyance. The first thing that strikes you about it is the amount of gold used in the decorations. I know some people like to flaunt how much money they have, but his level of richness is something to behold. Also the artwork on the inside would look just at home at either the Louvre in Paris or the Hermitage in St Petersberg.

One of the more interesting facts is in the dining room, where he would sit facing a mirror. This was so he felt like he was having dinner with someone else. I guess even if you are a King, there is still a feeling of loneliness at times.

Once we finished the tour inside and wished we had the riches, we headed back down the hill as darkness was setting in to pile back into the bus for the trip back into Munich. This was a perfect time to catch up on some sleep, look back over our photos or just chat with others. Finally we arrived back in the city, dropping us back off where we started, saying our farewells to the guide and driver, before heading back to our accommodations.

Archway Entrance Neuschwanstein Castle

Snow Covered Stairs Neuschwanstein Castle

Mary's Bridge

Looking Down from Neuschwanstein Castle

Grounds around Linderhof Castle

Hohenschwangau Castle

Hohenschwangau Township

Oberammergau

‘ A Day Tour into the Bavarian Alpine Region of Germany’ was contributed to TravelTripz.com by Tony Sinclair, a freelance writer and photographer who has traveled extensively.

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Bali is an island in Indonesia, east of Java and west of Lombok.  Indonesia has a small minority of Hindus and most of them live in Bali – with the remainder following Islam.  Bali has the most tourists in all of Indonesia and it is famous for its’ beautiful dancing, sculpture, paintings, leather and metal work and music.

Here are some top attractions to see while you’re there:

1.  Kecak and Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple

The temple is at the end of a cliff at Uluwatu, next to the Monkey Forest, so you can combine the two attractions for a good day out.  Because of its’ situation, the temple is in the perfect position for amazing views.

Kecak first came to Western attention in the 1930’s.  It is sometimes called the Ramayana Monkey Chant and is performed by a circle of more than 100 dancers, usually all men.  Kecak derived from an exorcism dance which was supposed to induce a trance and you can see why because the  repeated chanting of ‘cak’ is quite hypnotic.  Kecak tells the story of a battle where Vanara joined forces with Prince Rama to fight Ravana – an evil King.  The story and dance are explained in more detail in a leaflet which is available in several languages at Uluwatu.  Shows start every day at 5 p.m. so if you would like to wait awhile, you will also get to see a stunning Balinese sunset to finish off your day.

2. Monkey Forest

If you are headed for Uluwatu, be sure to stop by at the Monkey Forest.  It’s recommended that you enter the forest with a tour guide who will teach you how to behave with the monkeys so that they don’t become too unruly!  The monkeys love peanuts which you can buy from a stall for around 30 cents.  Be aware that the monkeys are likely to climb all over you and you need to stay calm and quiet to avoid alarming them.  It’s also worth mentioning that the monkeys can scratch and bite in their excitement.  For this reason, all monkeys are regularly injected against tetanus so although a bite would be uncomfortable it won’t give you health problems.

3. Tirta Empul

Bali is world famous for its’ beautiful, ornately carved temples and Tirta Empul (the Temple of the Holy Spring) is not only one of the most beautiful – its’ also one of the most sacred places in all of Bali.  Tirta Empul means ‘water that comes from the earth naturally’ and the Temple has this name because of the spring which the temple is built around.  The waters of the spring are believed to have healing powers and there are several areas for bathing which are filled with people during festivals or ceremonies.

Tirta Empul is over a thousand years old and is in Tampak Siring in Gianyar Regency.  It is right next door to the President’s palace.

4. Cycling Bali

Riding a bicycle is very popular with the Balinese and it’s a great way to get out into the more remote areas.  C.Bali offer cycling tours which can also be combine with a canoeing experience if you wish.  You are picked up from your hotel and driven to Lake Batur, past rice fields and to Kantanami for a delicious breakfast.  After canoeing, you have a large lunch which is then followed by a guided walk and cycling around the lake.  You get a chance to see inside a Balinese school which is particularly fascinating for children to see.  The tour is good value and a great family day out.  You don’t need to be particularly fit as the pace is gently and the emphasis is on enjoyment rather than physical prowess.  Tours can only be booked via C.Bali’s website here and you need to be quick as they are often booked up months in advance.

5. Bali Scuba.

Bali Scuba offer the ideal way to enjoy the crystal clear waters surrounding the island.  It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never dived before or you are an old hand – there is something for everyone.  You can choose to take a beginners, advanced or even instructor course.  The beginners tour doesn’t get you a certification but you will dive.  If you wish to become a certified scuba diver, Bali Scuba advise you to study the theory online before your vacation.

Bali Scuba transport you from your hotel to where you will dive and bring you back again.  They deal with loading all equipment onto the boat and cleaning it.  They provide lunch and drinks and can even book accommodation for you, if you wish to take a diving holiday.  At Bali Scuba HQ, there is a café with free wifi.  Diving is in small groups to ensure safety and all Dive Guides have a minimum PADI certification – most are more highly qualified.

6. Shopping in Bali

Bali is wonderful for shopping if you follow a few basic rules

• Browse a lot and compare prices before deciding where to buy
• Don’t buy something the first time you see it – you may see the same thing for less money somewhere else
• If you want a real bargain, try leaving your shopping until almost closing time
• The final price that you pay can be negotiated down to as little as a third or a quarter of the initial asking price

Here are just a few of the many places to indulge in a little retail therapy.

Kuta Art Market – close to the Kuta Beach on Jl. Bakung Sari.  A large number of shops selling sarongs, clothes, shoes, jewelries, handicrafts, leather goods, and furniture. You can find some good pieces if you browse well and are prepared to bargain.

Sanur Art Market – on Jl. Danau Tamblingan.  More relaxed and not so crowded as Kuta.  It sells similar goods to Kuta and has the bonus of a lot of good restaurants nearby.

Kumbasari Market – on Jl. Gajah Mada, Denpasar, near the Badung River. This market is traditional and has no air conditioning.  You can find traditional Balinese kitchen items made from woven bamboo, spices, dried goods, Balinese printed batik, Balinese and Javanese hand-woven textiles and clothes.

Badung Market – Cross the Badung River from Kumbasari to Jl. Gajah Mada, Denpasar to find this traditional tented market which is open 24 hours a day.  It is the largest and oldest market in Bali and sells fruit, meat, fish, vegetables, tropical and subtropical fruits, groceries, spices, clothes, textiles, beetle leaves which are used in Balinese Hindu prayers, fabrics and household supplies.  This market isn’t the cleanest ever but it is highly competitive for prices.

Pasar Burung (Bird Market) – on Jl. Pramuka, Denpasar. This colorful and noisy market sells birds, monkeys, squirrels, small wild cats and other animals taken from the jungles of Indonesia.

Batubulan Market – on the border between Denpasar and Gianyar, is the home of stone sculptures. Traditionally, stone sculptures carved from soft volcanic rock (paras) were used to decorate temples and palaces but now they are sold for export as well. The craftsmen can make anything you wish, whether it’s traditional, modern, small or large.

7.  Pura Ulun Danu Bratan – Bedugul Highlands

The Temple were built in 1633 by the King of Mengwi and comprise several shrines, dedicated to Dewi Danu who is the Goddess of the Waters.  The main Temple is a traditional Hindu thatched ‘meru’ on a small island in Lake Bratan.  This is one of the main lakes to supply Bali with water for its’ ricefields so it is essential to life on the island.  To make sure that there will be plentiful water, farmers make pilgramages here to take part in ceremonies.  On the dge of the lake is Pura Teratai Bang (which means black lotus).  It’s a meru with seven thatches that is dedicated to the God Brahma.  There are also three-roofed and eleven-roofed tamples, beautiful gardens, a Buddhist shrine and a Mosque.

8.  Kintamani and Mount Batur

The mountainous area of Kintamani is breathtakingly beautiful and is one of the most popular places to visit in Bali.  Mount Batur is a small but active Volcano with bubbling hot springs.  It has erupted twenty four times since 1800.  The last big eruption was in 1917 when thousands were killed and many temples destroyed.  Other eruptions have forced people to re-locate and one of the main Bali temples, Pura Ulun Danu was moved too.  It was originally inside the huge crater but is now on the top of the ridge overlooking it.  Mount Batur is around 1,700 meters high and you can climb it in about two hours.

Next to the volcano is the wild and beautiful crescent-shaped Lake Batur, the largest lake in Bali.

9.  Bas Coffee and Tea Plantation

The plantation is in the northern part of Bali and is where the famous Balinese coffee is grown and processed.  You can try different types of coffee, tea and cocoa.  You can also see the Luwak animal (rather like a weasel) that eats coffee beans which are processed after digestion to make some of the most expensive coffee in the world…yes, really!

Herbs and spices are also grown at the plantation and you can buy these in the gift shop, along with (of course) coffee, tea and also aromatherapy and spa items.

10.  Goa Lawah

Pura Goa Lawah is Balinese for Bat Cave Temple and you have to visit it – just so that you say you’ve been to the Bat Cave!  It’s not in Gotham City but in on the coast of South East Bali, on the main road from Klungkung to Amlapura.  People make offerings there every day and there are often religious processions.

The temple was founded in 1007 by Empu Kuturan who came from Java.  It’s one of nine ‘directional’ temples which are said to protect the island from evil.  Inside the temple is a natural open cave which is home to thousands of black fruit bats.  You can hear them squeaking and smell the peculiar aroma of their guano (droppings).  They are protected by the Government but locals believe that a giant snake called Naga Basuki lives in the cave, eats bats and protects the balance of the earth.

Because it is a sacred place, you will need to wear a sash and sarong to enter the temple but both are cheaply available to rent.  Drinks and snacks are on sale outside and if you cross the road, there is a picnic area on the beach with stunning views of nearby islands.

A magical place

It’s little wonder that Bali is so popular with travelers.  It is beautiful, peaceful, hectic, quiet, noisy, colorful and has something for everyone.  I personally know people who return year after year to experience the delights that Bali has to offer.  Try and get there if you can and see for yourself why it’s such a loved destination.

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