{"id":7758,"date":"2013-12-09T00:10:14","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T05:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=7758"},"modified":"2013-12-09T16:04:34","modified_gmt":"2013-12-09T21:04:34","slug":"flyborgata-lets-travel-like-rockstar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/flyborgata-lets-travel-like-rockstar\/","title":{"rendered":"FlyBorgata lets you travel like a rockstar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When I first heard about the <a href=\"http:\/\/flyborgata.com\/\">FlyBorgata<\/a> program, I almost dismissed it as something only the rich and famous would do. Glad I decided to look into it a bit more. It may be the closest you\u2019ll ever come to getting treated like royalty, without having to endure a blue-blood transfusion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-facade-.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7767\" alt=\"Borgata Hotel facade\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-facade-.jpg?resize=600%2C357\" width=\"600\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-facade-.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-facade-.jpg?resize=150%2C89&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-facade-.jpg?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/flyborgata.com\/\">FlyBorgata<\/a> is a program available in <a href=\"http:\/\/flyborgata.com\/cities.html\">fifteen cities across the US<\/a>, where you\u2019ll take a small private jet charter to Atlantic City, spend Friday and Saturday nights in the luxurious Borgata Hotel and then fly home again on Sunday. All for one affordable price.<\/p>\n<p><b>Catch your jet near home<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We drove to Atlantic Aviation, a private jet terminal near Cleveland Hopkins Airport, early Friday morning.\u00a0 Greeted by two Atlantic employees, they showed us to the special, guarded parking lot and followed us to our parking spot, where they picked up our luggage and shuttled it out to the private jet we\u2019d be flying.<\/p>\n<p>We, in the meantime, waited in the lounge inside; with coffee, beverages and refreshments. When it was time to leave, we walked outside and boarded the comfy 39-passenger <a href=\"http:\/\/flyborgata.com\/aircraft.html\">Dornier 328 jet<\/a>.\u00a0 No TSA agents, no baggage check, no shoe removal, no muss \u2013 no fuss.<\/p>\n<p><b>Zap \u2013 you\u2019re there<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On the short, one-hour flight to Atlantic City, our flight attendant was constantly busy bringing complimentary beverages and snacks. If it was in her well-stocked bar, it was yours for the asking.\u00a0 There were about 20 people flying from Cleveland the weekend we went, so you could pick whatever seat appealed to you.<\/p>\n<p>When we arrived in Atlantic City, we only had to wait about three or four minutes for our luggage and then we climbed into a private, luxury coach for the short drive to the casino.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-entry-canopy-.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7766\" alt=\"Borgata Hotel entry canopy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-entry-canopy-.jpg?resize=600%2C401\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-entry-canopy-.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-entry-canopy-.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-entry-canopy-.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-entry-canopy-.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Welcome<\/b> <b>Rockstar<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWelcome FlyBorgata guests from Cleveland, Ohio\u201d proclaimed the sign as we entered the casino. Ushered over to the Titanium Members check-in desk, we were all given our room keys and we were free for a three-day weekend of fun.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-3.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7765\" alt=\"Borgata Hotel - Room 3216\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-3.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-3.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-3.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-3.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our room was located on the 32<sup>nd<\/sup> floor with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the other casinos located along the boardwalk. The beds were super comfy and the bathroom was spacious. The big marble shower and huge fluffy towels were unexpected. I was also so pleased to find two things I\u2019ve never gotten in Vegas \u2013 an in-room coffee service and a mini-refrigerator where I could store anything I wanted.<\/p>\n<p>The Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa is a small city in itself with something for just about everyone.\u00a0 There\u2019s no shortage of things to do or new experiences to try. With five 5-star restaurants and tons of smaller venues, your every food craving probably has a destination. We tried Bobby Flay Steak and the Old Homestead \u2013 and loved every savory morsel \u2013 especially the three pound lobster cooked to perfection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-three-pound-lobster-8870.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7761 aligncenter\" alt=\"Bobby Flay Steak restaurant - three pound lobster\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-three-pound-lobster-8870.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-three-pound-lobster-8870.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-three-pound-lobster-8870.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-three-pound-lobster-8870.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Play to win<\/b><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d never played Caribbean Stud, so I was anxious to give that a try.\u00a0 Played for hours and had a great time with a table full of great people \u2013 many of them locals from the Atlantic City area. We also got to watch the progressive payout board drop from $946,000 to $746,000 as we played. Wish I had been sitting at the table with the guy that won the $200,000.\u00a0 Turns out someone else had won a similar amount the day before we arrived.<\/p>\n<p>Tried the slots, Blackjack tables, the Racebook and Atlantic City\u2019s largest poker room\u2026with varying degrees of success. Then took in the Lewis Black show on Saturday night.\u00a0 What a riotous rant that was. He got a standing ovation at the end of the show.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pure relaxation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to read the separate article I\u2019ll be doing later, but I tried out a variety of the special services available at The Barbershop.\u00a0 Hot shave, facial treatment, pedicure and foot treatment. Let me just say it was a glorious way to spend a couple hours. After that, spent some relaxing time by the pool.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Swimming-pool-8878.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7772\" alt=\"Swimming pool\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Swimming-pool-8878.jpg?resize=450%2C600\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Swimming-pool-8878.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Swimming-pool-8878.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Swimming-pool-8878.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Before you knew it, it was time to head back home. Three days, dozens of experiences, treated like royalty (that I\u2019m sure I am) and flown back on my personal FlyBorgata jet.\u00a0 Yep, this is the life.<\/p>\n<p>To talk to a FlyBorgata representative and to see how affordable it can be, you\u2019ll want to check out their <a href=\"http:\/\/flyborgata.com\/packages.html\">special website page for FlyBorgata packages<\/a> (<a href=\"http:\/\/flyborgata.com\/special_offers.html\">and this one<\/a>) and then call 609.317.7878\u00a0 Tell them your royal friend Doug sent you.<\/p>\n<div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>\u00a0<strong>PHOTO GALLERY<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Click on any photo to see larger version, then use left and right arrows to see more.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_pb_gallery_post_type\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Old-Homestead-restaurant-8884.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Exercise-room-3.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-lobby-.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-facade-2.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-2.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Borgata-Hotel-Room-3216-.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-8866.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-French-fries-8872.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Bobby-Flay-Steak-restaurant-16oz-ribeye-8871.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I first heard about the FlyBorgata program, I almost dismissed it as something only the rich and famous would do. 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It may be the closest you\u2019ll ever come to getting treated like royalty, without having to endure a blue-blood transfusion. &nbsp; FlyBorgata is a 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I first heard about the FlyBorgata program, I almost dismissed it as something only the rich and famous would do. Glad I decided to look into it a bit more. It may be the closest you\u2019ll ever come to getting treated like royalty, without having to endure a blue-blood transfusion. &nbsp; FlyBorgata is a program available in fifteen cities across the US, where you\u2019ll take a small private jet charter to Atlantic City, spend Friday and Saturday nights in the luxurious Borgata Hotel and then fly home again on Sunday. All for one affordable price. 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