Navy Gateway Inns and Suites

We started before our move by staying at the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites on Northwest Annex. I realize this isn't a regular hotel, so I can't really review it for traveling purposes, but I wanted to make a few notes about it and attach some pictures anyway. 

Northwest Annex is a super small base, but it is in the same city where we were living. So it seemed to be the best choice. 
But honestly, we chose it because it was a kitchenette room and it had free laundry. So we got to wash up all of our dirty clothes before hitting the road. 

It was nice enough for the two of us, but Navy Gateway Inns and Suites are designed more for single or couples, the room was definitely not designed for a family. 

Overall our stay was just fine, we stayed there after our stuff got packed and loaded while we were waiting to leave. 
My only complaint would be that the rooms with only one bed only had a queen, but again, the NGIS is mostly targeted towards single one person travel situations. 

The Rim, Taj Mahal, Atlantic City

It is really not enough that we have a favorite casino in Atlantic City, we have to have a favorite casino restaurant. 
Normally, we eat nothing but casino buffets at the casinos. 
Why, well simply two reasons.
One, the casinos won't hesitate to comp you a buffet because the food per person cost is low. Secondly, they are usually faster and require no reservations. My husband wants to get right back to the action as soon as possible. 
So honestly, I know casino buffets. And since food is the main item comped at casinos, I know casino food in general. I can't remember the last time we actually paid full price for a regular meal in a casino. Yes of course if we pick up snacks or Starbucks or something like that, it isn't comped. 
But honestly, we eat for free and that is why my husband wants to get up from the table, and get back as soon as he can. 

We started regularly coming to Atlantic City in 2014. We took a "spring break" trip of our own and drove here. We stayed at a hotel that no longer is open, but we visited every casino hotel in the area. 

So we have been dining at the Rim for almost 18 months now. 
I am known as the "ice lady" because I ruin their hot tea with ice. 
I think it is funny. I am always complaining that I am cold, but I never drink a hot beverage. 

So as per usual, last night when we arrived at Taj Mahal, we dined at the Rim as normal. I got my usual, Chicken Chow Fun. 
Honestly, if it wasn't good, I wouldn't be eating it 2-3 times a weekend trip for 18 months. 
So obviously, I enjoy the dish, the restaurant and the service. 
Personally I feel that the casinos here in Atlantic City are not big on late night eats and it is the only place open until 4am. Which is amazing when you need a pre-sleep meal. 

Below is a picture of my chicken chow fun. I am sure I will have more pictures and stories from the Rim at Taj mahal as we are here until Sunday. 

Taco Time! National City, California

My husband's Favorite Taco Place!

Honestly, I don't even remember what the name of the place is, but I can tell you I have eaten there several times and the tacos are amazing.

When my husband and I flew in to San Diego, we immediately went o the taco place after we picked up our rental car.

The thing that I find hilarious about this taco place is that they have each cook doing different things. You have to stand in a line an order based on what type of taco you want to order.

Some of the cooks don't speak any English, so I am thankful to go with my husband and he can help me!

I can't wait to go back.

Monster Trip - Dover Downs

A very good friend of our had never been to a casino at all. She knew that we frequently go to Dover Downs and Atlantic City. We planned a trip to spend one night at Dover Downs and then drove on to Atlantic City.

 

 

For dinner at Dover Downs, we decided to go to Frankie's for Italian Food.

We spent the evening gambling, and then headed to Atlantic City the next day after checking out the monster first.

 

 



Freeport, Bahamas - Zorba's

 

 

Our Carnival Cruise in April 2015

We went to Freeport Bahamas.

As part of our tour that we took, we went to Port Lucaya.
Port Lucaya is a great shopping and dining area. We decided since it was morning that we were going to enjoy some Bahamian breakfast.

 

I had Conch Stew and my husband had sheep's tongue stew. The fresh made bread was freaking amazing. The only problem was we were on a tour, and we only had a limited time at Port Lucaya, so we basically had to go running to the tour bus after we ate.

 

The food was amazing, and we will definitely go back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zorba's is actually a Greek restaurant at Port Lucaya, but they serve traditional Bahamian food in addition to Greek food.

 

Carnival Cruise

Carnival Cruising

In April we went on our second Carnival Cruise of the year. 

Our cruise was on the Fantasy. We boarded in Charleston and made stops in Freeport and Nassau. 

It was a great cruise. We definitely can't wait to cruise on Carnival again.