Category: Coalcracker Travels
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Double Down at Ocean: A Tale of Two Casino Escapades
Diversifying Our Atlantic City Adventures: Discovering Ocean Casino Resort On both of our recent visits to the vibrant Hard Rock in Atlantic City, our journey included a final-day detour to the Ocean Casino Resort. This intriguing side trip was partly inspired by the high praise from my wife’s boss, a frequent patron of Ocean, whose…
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Hitting the Jackpot: A Rocking Encore at Hard Rock Atlantic City
Encore Prelude: Setting the Stage for a Return Trip By now, the allure Atlantic City holds for us is undeniable. When we set out on our first trip in January, there was a lot of uncertainty. But, as we started getting a feel for the different casinos and how things worked, we really started to…
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Ready to Rock: An Atlantic City Escape
The engine is revving, the suitcases are packed, and we’re set to hit the open road for a leisurely 3.5-hour drive. Our destination? The vibrant and ever-thrilling Atlantic City, home to the iconic Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. It’s time to unwind, enjoy a few days off, and embrace the excitement that awaits us. Back…
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Turning Travel Woes into Comfortable Nights: My Portable Ottoman Solution
Following our recent CoalCracker Adventure to Tropicana Atlantic City, I recognized the importance of having a backup plan for sleeping comfortably should we ever receive a different room than what we booked. This seems to be a frequent occurrence in AC and in numerous other locales, as evidenced by several reviews I’ve encountered. The challenge…
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Striking the Right Chord: Our Harmonious Stay at Hard Rock
Setting the Stage: A Prelude to Our Stay During our recent CoalCracker Adventure to Hard Rock, following the emotional highs and lows from our prior Tropicana visit, we entered with tempered expectations. The allure of Tropicana had tantalized us with dreams of a thrilling five-day gambling stint and hopes for Diamond elite status. However, its…
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Rolling the Dice at Hard Rock: A Journey of Expectations and Surprises
In our pursuit of the quintessential Atlantic City experience, our inclination towards Hard Rock Atlantic City stemmed from a blend of past disillusionment and fresh curiosity. Our latest escapade at Tropicana hadn’t lived up to our expectations. Although we cherished many past visits, the recent trip had its fair share of setbacks that clouded our…
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Product Review: Finding the Perfect Travel Companion for Peaceful Sleep
Traveling can be both an exhilarating and exhausting experience. One of the more unexpected challenges of travel, I’ve found, is dealing with the unexpected noise. Whether it’s late-night partygoers in the neighboring room or the ceaseless hum of urban life, external sounds can truly disrupt a peaceful night’s sleep. I had previously combated this with…
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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City: A New Chapter
After our last CoalCracker Adventure to the Tropicana, I was in two minds about ever setting foot in Atlantic City again. The love affair we once had with the Trop seemed to have soured, and the aftermath felt akin to a bitter breakup. However, after some reflection and a heart-to-heart with my wife, we resolved…
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Tropicana: A Losing Game of Craps…
Our last CoalCracker Adventure to the Trop came to an abrupt end. We had booked the South Tower 1-bedroom suite for a 5-day stay during a 10x tier credit event at the end of August. Upon our arrival, we were assigned to the Havana Tower. When we protested that this wasn’t our booked room, the…
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Tropicana Atlantic City – A Mixed Bag of Experiences
Anticipation and excitement are natural feelings when returning to a familiar spot. For my wife and I, our fourth visit to Tropicana Atlantic City was no different. We looked forward to a full five nights, especially with the lure of a 10x tier credit promo which hinted at more gambling fun than our past trips.…
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