Casinos by air?

"Our" new casino, built to the tune of over $100 million, opened last
week in Riverside, IA, just one town south of us. Iowa City's airport
is the closest, so we expect to see some traffic because of this,
although, of course, they've built their own hotel, so it may actually
*hurt* our business...

Anyway, for those of you who enjoy gambling, there is now yet another
reason to come visit us!

(An aside. This area is really becoming quite amazing. In a single
day, you can see Amish on horse and buggies, eat lunch in Amana (a
large German, formerly communal settlement that is Iowa's biggest
tourist attraction), play some black jack at the casino for lunch, and
attend a world-class play or concert at the University in the evening.
All without traffic or crime.)

Say what you want about gambling, the casinos usually bend over
backwards to provide service to pilots, under the (often false)
assumption that we've got money to burn. Which leads to the subject
line.

We routinely visit the casino in Prairie du Chein, WI, not because we
like to gamble, but because we enjoy their airport pick-up/drop-off
service, and their (*burp*) buffets. Just a week or two ago, we
joined Jim & Tami Burns in a flight to the "Ho-Chunk Casino" (I'm NOT
making that name up) in Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells -- once again, just to
eat. (Ho-Chunk is pretty cool, actually, with a very "Cabela's-like"
indoor mountain/water fall, marred only by the thick blue cigarette
smoke atmosphere...)

I'm sure there are others that we haven't yet discovered -- but the
plane is gassed and ready to go! Where are the fly-in casinos in
*your* neck of the woods?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote:
Just a week or two ago, we
joined Jim & Tami Burns in a flight to the "Ho-Chunk Casino" (I'm NOT
making that name up) in Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells -- once again, just to
eat. (Ho-Chunk is pretty cool, actually, with a very "Cabela's-like"
indoor mountain/water fall, marred only by the thick blue cigarette
smoke atmosphere...)

Actually I can fly to Cabella's in Sydney NE in less than an hour and
get van service from the airport. You can have the cigarette smoke
and other "amenities" at casinos. Last week two RVs flew to Ft Morgan
CO, got the courtesy SUV and ate breakfast at a nice small town
restuarant. Farmland around and a small town feel is my choice any
day over a stinkin casino.

Ron Lee

I've often thought a re-creation of the DST [Douglas Sleeper
Transport, or DC 3 with beds] would be a great attraction
for taking gamblers to the casino. Ten bed, 10
stewardesses, a pilot and co-pilot, ten paying passengers
and the stewardesses take tips. This would fulfill the
often heard comment, "Why don't you take a flying______?"

This place www.kawnation.com advertises on the radio here in
Wichita. They say, "located just one mile east of THE
traffic light in Newkirk, OK."

The traffic light!




"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
oups.com...
| "Our" new casino, built to the tune of over $100 million,
opened last
| week in Riverside, IA, just one town south of us. Iowa
City's airport
| is the closest, so we expect to see some traffic because
of this,
| although, of course, they've built their own hotel, so it
may actually
| *hurt* our business...
|
| Anyway, for those of you who enjoy gambling, there is now
yet another
| reason to come visit us!
|
| (An aside. This area is really becoming quite amazing.
In a single
| day, you can see Amish on horse and buggies, eat lunch in
Amana (a
| large German, formerly communal settlement that is Iowa's
biggest
| tourist attraction), play some black jack at the casino
for lunch, and
| attend a world-class play or concert at the University in
the evening.
| All without traffic or crime.)
|
| Say what you want about gambling, the casinos usually bend
over
| backwards to provide service to pilots, under the (often
false)
| assumption that we've got money to burn. Which leads to
the subject
| line.
|
| We routinely visit the casino in Prairie du Chein, WI, not
because we
| like to gamble, but because we enjoy their airport
pick-up/drop-off
| service, and their (*burp*) buffets. Just a week or two
ago, we
| joined Jim & Tami Burns in a flight to the "Ho-Chunk
Casino" (I'm NOT
| making that name up) in Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells -- once
again, just to
| eat. (Ho-Chunk is pretty cool, actually, with a very
"Cabela's-like"
| indoor mountain/water fall, marred only by the thick blue
cigarette
| smoke atmosphere...)
|
| I'm sure there are others that we haven't yet
discovered -- but the
| plane is gassed and ready to go! Where are the fly-in
casinos in
| *your* neck of the woods?
| --
| Jay Honeck
| Iowa City, IA
| Pathfinder N56993
| www.AlexisParkInn.com
| "Your Aviation Destination"
|

Actually I can fly to Cabella's in Sydney NE in less than an hour and
get van service from the airport.

Yeah, they'll do that at the Cabela's in Prairie du Chein, WI, too.
We've done it a couple of times.

Trouble is -- we fly for food, not camping gear! I love to visit
Cabela's, but they'll need to build an in-store diner if they want to
compete with the casino...

;-)

(And actually the casino in Prairie du Chein is NOT smoky. The one in
the Dells is simply badly in need of a new air handling system...)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On 3 Sep 2006 06:40:55 -0700, "Jay Honeck" wrote
in .com:

Where are the fly-in casinos in *your* neck of the woods?

Here are a few:

http://www.laughlinchamber.com/
Attractions
A playground for hikers, boaters, skiers, fisherman, campers,
swimmers, golfers, and overall outdoor enthusiasts, Laughlin
provides easy access to some of the nation’s most scenic areas and
sites including the Colorado River, a magnet for travelers
throughout the Southwest. Laughlin visitors tout the proximity of
the water and the availability of water taxis (which shuttle
people from one casino to another) as one of the town’s best
features.

https://www.harrahs.com/Availability...&showHotDeal=Y


http://www.airnav.com/reserve/hotel?tnid=4T7J&near=KUDD
Located in east Palm Springs Valley, the Fantasy Springs Resort
Casino in Indio, Calif., is 15 miles from downtown, the Living
Desert and the El Paseo shopping district. The resort is close to
Palm Springs Air Museum, Joshua Tree National Park and Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway. The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino boasts
four restaurants, including one where guests can have dinner with
views of the kitchen, a sushi bar and a private wine room.
Conference and meeting space can accommodate large and small
groups. After a long day of sightseeing and meetings, guests can
relax with an in- room massage, swim at the hotel's outdoor pool
or work out in the fitness center. Bowling, volleyball and testing
Lady Luck at the casino are other on-site recreational activities.
Guestrooms feature high-speed internet access, complimentary local
calls, coffeemakers, desks, safes and refrigerators.


http://www.chumashcasino.com/
The Chumash Casino Resort consists of 106 spacious rooms,
including 17 luxury suites featuring whirlpool tubs. Most of our
rooms feature balconies. From the custom designed furnishings made
of elegant mahogany and high-end fabrics to the carpeting
throughout, the Hotel displays a unique and refined style with
tribal elements throughout.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KIZA


http://www.tahoesbest.com/
Lake Tahoe is often referred to as the perfect year round vacation
and wedding destination with terrific weather and breathtaking
scenery! Split down the middle by the California and Nevada
border, Lake Tahoe boasts of over 300 days of warm sunshine, 396
inches of annual snowfall, 18 world-class ski and snowboarding
resorts, incredible golf courses, fantastic hotels, casinos and
of course, beautiful blue Lake Tahoe itself!

https://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harr...rty-home.shtml


http://local.yahoo.com/results?stx=C...sz=Poway%2C+CA
http://www.airnav.com/airport/F70
http://www.pechanga.com/home.asp
Pechanga Casino
A vast 188,000 square foot gaming floor makes Pechanga
California’s biggest casino. A multitude of AAA 4-Diamond
amenities and services make Pechanga California’s best!

Designed with player comfort in mind, the casino is equipped with
a state-of-the-art air filtration system and offers extensive
non-smoking areas. The casino's well-planned layout allows guests
to move easily among 2000 state-of-the art slot and video machines
and over 160 table games including Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Pai
Gow, Mini Baccarat, and Pechanga Craps. Those who enjoy high
stakes wagering will appreciate the amenities and features of the
elegantly appointed High Limit Gaming Area complete with an
appealing lounge and exclusive cash cage. The separate 54-table
Pechanga Poker Room is located on the second floor of the casino,
easily accessible by escalator, elevator or stairs. Knowledgeable,
courteous dealers and floor staff provide gaming action 24 hours a
day, year-round.

Cocktail service is available to guests on the gaming floor and
several bars, lounges and restaurants can be found close to the
casino action including the aptly named Round Bar, centrally
located and elevated at mezzanine level above the gaming floor
providing a bird’s eye view of the casino action. Dining options
abound at Pechanga including quick service Mexican, Italian, Asian
and American food court choices available at the Festival of Foods
situated just off the casino floor.



http://govegas.about.com/
http://www.vegas.com/resorts/luxor/index.html
Luxor DescriptionLocated at the south end of the Strip, the Luxor
prides itself on offering all the luxuries -- excellent
restaurants, renowned entertainment and amazing attractions --
that a pharaoh could want.

Perhaps no other hotel in the world has as grand and mystical an
air as the Luxor. Contained in a 30-story black glass pyramid and
a pair of stepped-pyramid towers is all the splendor of ancient
Egypt and all the technological wonders of the modern world,
paired with the no-holds-barred showmanship that made Vegas an
adjective.

The Luxor incorporates so many amenities that it's almost an
entire vacation in itself. The spacious rooms are decorated in
Eastern finery and surround the world's largest atrium. The Oasis
Spa is one of the best of its kind, located in the Luxor's cool
and verdant pool area. Dining choices run from Chinese specialties
at Fusia to the gourmet delights of Luxor Steakhouse.

The attractions floor is an exciting testing ground for
cutting-edge film and ride technology, featuring a motion
simulator, a two-story video arcade and the spectacular IMAX
Theatre, with its giant screen (68 feet tall by 48 feet wide) and
15,000-watt digital sound system. Following the Luxor theme, there
also is a re-creation of King Tut's Tomb.

Let's not forget entertainment. Luxor hosts the topless show
Fantasy. And the casino, at more than 100,000 square feet, is one
of Vegas' largest.

This fully encompassing environment demands amazement, and few
have walked away without according it. With modern marvels married
to the ancient sedate majesty of Egypt's City of the Living, Luxor
fully deserves its self-appointed title as "The Newest Wonder Of
The World."

Luxor Details
Number of rooms: 4,408.
Casino: Yes, 120,000 square feet. Casino games include Blackjack,
Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Keno, Poker, Slots,
Video Poker and Megabucks. The casino has a poker room.
Race & sports book: Yes, a 110-seat race and sports book, equipped
with 30 televisions and 20 big screens.
Restaurants: The Luxor has the following dining options: Luxor
Steakhouse, Fusia, La Salsa, Pyramid Cafe, Backstage Deli, the
Luxor Food Court and the Pharaoh's Pheast Buffet. The buffet's
subterranean location (take an escalator across from the Luxor
Theater) adds ambience to your meal.
Entertainment: Entertainment is featured throughout the Luxor.
Nefertiti's Lounge features live entertainment nightly. The Atrium
Showroom features Carrot Top and Fantasy.
Nightlife: None.
Attractions: A two-story arcade -- Games of the Gods -- and a
perfect replica of Howard Carter's famous discovery in 1922 -- The
Tomb and Museum of King Tutankhamun -- also are open to the
public. In one of Vegas' better motion simulators, In Search of
the Obelisk follow an expedition crew in its race against the evil
Dr. Osiris for the coveted crystal obelisk. Additional motion
rides offer non-Egyptian themed adventures. And the Luxor IMAX
shows a variety of films in the larger-than-life format, while
Pirates 4D takes the experience one step further with
multi-sensory special effects.
Pool: Yes, a five-acre pool area with four pools and four
Jacuzzis.
Health Club: Yes.
Spa: Yes, the Oasis Spa offers multiple types of massages and
services. Kristina's Beauty Salon is located outside the spa in
the hotel.
Shops: The Giza Galleria is a shopping promenade with numerous
retail stores. There also are 41 shops and restaurants located in
Mandalay Place, an upscale boutique mall that connects the Luxor
to Mandalay Bay.
Wedding chapel: Yes, the Chapel at Luxor offers a number of
wedding ceremony packages.
Convention rooms: Yes, 1,200 square feet to 7,400 square feet with
a ballroom at 15,680 square feet.
Business center: Yes.
In-room internet access: Yes. In-room high-speed internet access
available for a fee.
Wheelchair accessible rooms: Yes.
RV park: No.
Child-care facilities: No.
Pets allowed: No.
Room service: Yes.
Parking garage: Yes, a two-story parking garage.
Shuttle service to the airport: Shuttle service to and from the
airport available for a fee from an outside company.
Shuttle service to the Strip: There is a monorail that passes from
Excalibur to Mandalay Bay.
Standard room amenities: Air conditioning, clock radios,
remote-controlled cable TV, electronic door locks, hair dryer (on
request), iron and ironing board (on request), pay-per-view
movies, telephone and voice mail.
Hotel amenities: Beauty salon, currency exchange, laundry and
luggage services, maid service, safety deposit boxes, wake-up
calls, valet parking, a walkway to Mandalay Bay (located adjacent
to the Luxor Theater) and a walkway to the Excalibur (located in
the west tower).

What prevents airlines from creating casinos in the sky like ocean
liners?

"Larry Dighera" wrote in message

What prevents airlines from creating casinos in the sky like ocean
liners?

Common sense?

Actually, in no particular order I would guess profitability, liability,
loading and technical issues, possible legal issues, pr issues.

In article .com,
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

because we enjoy their airport pick-up/drop-off
service

Oh, you me Picup Andropov, Click & Clack's chauffer!
What's the name of the Aspen Inn's chauffer?

In article .com,
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

I'm sure there are others that we haven't yet discovered -- but the
plane is gassed and ready to go! Where are the fly-in casinos in
*your* neck of the woods?

They are banned by law in Ohio, but one can go across the border to West
Virginia, Indianna, Michigan or Canada.

I'm sure there are others that we haven't yet discovered -- but the
plane is gassed and ready to go! Where are the fly-in casinos in
*your* neck of the woods?

They are banned by law in Ohio, but one can go across the border to West
Virginia, Indianna, Michigan or Canada.

You know what's amazing? There are 17 (SEVENTEEN!) casinos in Iowa now
-- and they're talking about building more. Considering how
conservative Iowa is, in general, I find that figure amazing.

Personally, I think gambling casinos are state-sponsored theft from the
ignorant -- but, hey, if it keeps my taxes lower, who am I to argue?
And I truly do enjoy the niceties that generally surround casinos, like
good food, entertainment, free rides to/from the airport, etc.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"