Vol. 5, No. 7, July 2008
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Are you feeling extra pain at the pump these days? Atlantic City’s casinos, hotels and other destinations want to help.
We’ve all experienced sticker shock stopping to fill up at the gas station. Some of us are thinking twice about making a separate trip to the grocery store or the mall. To keep vacationers from thinking twice about visiting Atlantic City this summer, area casinos, hotels, restaurants and attractions are making sure there’s no reason to go anywhere else. The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority has listed some money-saving promotions at www.atlanticcitynj.com.
On July 6, one lucky person will drive away a winner at Tropicana’s Win a Smart Car & $25,000 Gas Card Giveaway. From noon to 5 p.m., hourly drawings will be held for gas cards; the grand prize winner will get the keys to a 2008 Smart Car. Some restrictions apply. Visit www.tropicana.net for complete rules and regulations.
The Atlantic City Hilton and sister property Resorts are holding a $250,000 Gas Card Giveaway. To win their share, visitors can earn points with promotions cards. The drawing will take place on July 27 with 100 people (50 at each property) winning gas for a year in the form of $2,500 gas cards. Some restrictions apply. Visit www.hiltonac.com or www.resortsac.com for more information.
Bally’s Atlantic City Total Rewards club members can participate in the Redeem Total Rewards Points for Shell Gas Cards & Gas Card Sweeps. Members can redeem their points based on rated slot and table play at Bally’s Studio Stores for gas cards. Then, on August 24, Bally’s will hold the Gas Card Sweeps, giving away two $2,500 gift cards every 15 minutes from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Some restrictions apply. Visit www.harrahs.com for complete details.
It’s not just the casinos getting in on the act. As long as the price of gas is more than $3.50 per gallon in Ocean City, guests booking reservations for three or more nights mid-week at the Scarborough Inn will receive a $50 gas gift card. For more information, call 609-399-1558 or visit www.scarboroughinn.com.
Choice Hotels’ Quality Inn & Suites and the Comfort Inn, both in Galloway, are participating in the $50 Gas Cards for Choice Members promotion. Members of the Choice Privileges rewards program who book a stay at choicehotels.com or 800-4CHOICE this summer, staying three separate times between June 1 and August 14, will be eligible to receive a $50 gas card. Membership is free. For more information visit www.choicehotels.com.
The new Residence Inn by Marriott near Atlantic City International Airport is offering free gas for visitors. When guests stay two nights in a Studio Suite, they will receive a free $25 gas card. Limit of one card per room. For more information, visit www.marriott.com.
Guests who stay at the Marriott Seaview Resort & Spa will get a free gas card for each night of their stay. Book by July 3 to receive a special weekday rate starting at $185 per night or weekend stay starting at $205 per night. Rates include a $20 gas card for each night’s stay. Some restrictions apply. For more information, call 800-943-5517 or visit www.SeaviewMarriott.com.
The Renault Winery Resort & Golf and Tuscany House Hotel are offering vacationers a $20 discount on getaway packages to offset the price of gas. To receive 20 Tuscan Dollars, e-mail kmccarty@renaultwinery.com or call 609-965-2111 extension 404, and mention “Tuscan Dollars for Gas.” For more information, visit www.renaultwinery.com.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk on Atlantic Avenue is offering an “Economy Proof” menu. For $35.95, diners will enjoy a soup, salad and entrée from a special menu Sunday though Friday. Some restrictions apply. Visit www.ruthschris.com for complete details.
At Steel Pier, this summer the ride is on them. With the purchase of a $100 ticket book (200 tickets), guests will receive a $20 gas gift card. The promotion is running throughout the season and can be redeemed at Steel Pier or online at www.steelpier.com.
Web Feet Water Sports in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner’s Basin asks guests to Ride a Bike & Save 10%. This summer, visitors can park the car and travel around Atlantic City on a bike. Visit www.webfeetwatersports.com or call 609-572-1004 for details.
New Jersey Transit is offering visitors a chance to ditch their cars altogether with a Tropicana Getaway Package. Go to www.njtransit.com and enter for a chance to win a Tropicana Getaway Package for two that includes one-night mid-week hotel accommodations, two tickets to a Tropicana revue and round-trip train transportation.
Of course, anyone who participates in the gaming-related promotions must be 21 years of age or older. Individual properties reserve the right to change or cancel the promotions at any time. For the casino promotions, participants must have a player’s card. They can be obtained at the individual casinos free of charge. Additional details and complete rules and regulations can be found at each of the participating venues.
