STAY DETAILS
September 9-16, 2011 (but only stayed for the weekend)
2-bedroom corner unit
Rate: $139 exchange rate via RCI (timeshare)





I highly recommend Wyndham Skyline Tower for its location, cleanliness, and the spacious units/rooms. I would definitely stay here again if I ever want to go back to Atlantic City. However, I don’t recommend Atlantic City for non-gamblers like me. For more photos, feel free to contact me.
LOCATION
It was one big block away from the boardwalk, but a little more north of where most of the boardwalk activities and people were. It was right by Pacific Ave where you can catch a Jitney. Since the place was located closer to the North end, the area by Pacific Ave and Atlantic Ave looked a little shady. I wouldn’t suggest walking there at night. Drive or catch a cab.
The hotel didn’t have a casino. But Resorts casino was right next door. Taj Mahal and Showboat were also close by. You can get to the other casinos on the boardwalk by Jitney or just walking on the boardwalk. It was also an easy and short drive to Borgata and Harrah’s by the marina.

If you’re looking for a place to eat nearby, restaurants on Pacific Ave are less expensive than on the boardwalk of course. We ate at Perry’s Cafe (Pacific and Tennesse Ave) for breakfast and it was good. It wasn’t nearby, but we decided to try the famous Waterfront buffet at Harrah’s. The food was delicious and there were a lot of selections, but I had better. We paid $30+tax per person.
PREMISES
The hotel didn’t have a big loading/unloading area. However, the street right infront of it wasn’t so busy that it didn’t pose a problem. The lobby was nice and adequate in size. The hotel overall was very clean. I saw people cleaning all the time, especially on the 6th floor where the activities center and other amenities are. The place wasn’t as big as the other known hotels/casinos, but I liked it that way.

The default temperature was a little on the cool side. It wasn’t a problem coz you can control the temperature in your unit anyway, but it’s gets really cold in the hallway.
There were only 2 guest elevators and 1 service elevator. Because of the number of floors, there may be a wait for the elevators. We didn’t experience that much wait maybe because it was no longer peak season. We experienced the longest wait on Sunday morning when a lot of guests were checking out.
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Bahamas Cruise 2011 – Day 3
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Nassau, Bahamas
The ship arrived at Nassau around 8am. We headed to the gangway around 12 noon and there was a very short line to get out.

We reserved a room at the British Colonial Hiton for the day for $109 plus taxes and fees that covered 2 adults, 2 children were free. There were 5 of us (3 adults), but the nice front desk agent didn’t charge us for the 3rd adult. Maybe because they were doing construction on the wing where our room was and there was no electricity from 1pm to 3pm. We could have also gotten a day pass (without a room) for $55 per adult and half price for kids. But the room was cheaper and you get a room unlike the day pass.
We swam at the hotel’s pool. We played on the sand on the beach right infront of the hotel and we snorkeled and kayaked.

We left the hotel at 6pm and we planned to go shopping afterwards. Unfortunately, most of the shops were closed then. So if you plan to shop, do it early.

Below is today’s Cruise Compass. Click here to download the Cruise Compass for the entire cruise.

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Bahamas Cruise 2011 – Day 2
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Coco Cay, Bahamas
The ship arrived at Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean’s private island at 8am. We ate breakfast at the ship and headed to the gangway around 11am. The gangway and the tender weren’t crowded. We got to the island in 15 minutes.

Coco Cay was great. There were a lot of activities available and buffet lunch was provided by Royal Caribbean free of charge.

We were only able to snorkel today, but we had a blast! We saw plenty of fish even a stingray. My aunt just stood in the water and fishes were swimming around her!

We were the last ones to board the last tender (4:30pm) back to the ship. There was no line at all. Unfortunately, we got back with bad sunburns on our back from snorkeling too long, but it was well worth it.

Below is today’s Cruise Compass. Click here to download the Cruise Compass for the entire cruise.

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Bahamas Cruise 2011 – Day 1
Monday, June 13, 2011
Embarkation – Port Canaveral FL
I like how I could check in my flight on my phone and I didn’t have to print my boarding passes. I got to the Delta terminal at Laguardia airport around 5:40pm and I haven’t seen a line that long for Security. I was worried, but I was able to catch my 6:55am flight. I had a rolling carry-on, a backpack and my camera bag. But at the gate, they only allowed 2 bags, so I had to check in my rolling bag at no charge. Unlike American, US Air and United (7-hr flight!), we were served complimentary drinks and choice of pretzels, peanuts or cookies during the 2 1/2-hour flight. I always look forward to the cinnamon cookies, they’re my favorite.
My uncle and his family checked in at the Hyatt hotel right in the Orlando International airport the day before. My uncle was waiting at the hotel atrium which was also the airport’s atrium before you get to baggage claim.

The hotel was pretty nice and big, but the elevators were located in only one side of the building so it was a long walk going to the other side where my uncle’s hotel room was located.
We drove to Port Canaveral for our Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas. It was pretty easy to get there – I-528 E all the way until you see signs for your ship’s terminal.

Cruise lines usually have daily newsletters that contain the day’s activities, specials, and other info. These daily newsletters get delivered to your stateroom the night before except of course on embarkation day. Royal Caribbean’s daily newsletter is called Cruise Compass. Below is the Cruise Compass on embarkation day, click here to download the Cruise Compass for the entire cruise. It was in our cabin when we checked in.

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