7 Things You Need for Every Long Casino Vacation

Vacation time is a period of relaxation and generally letting loose. Some people choose to take naps on an exotic beach but others crave excitement. They crave for action and adrenaline rush. For these people, a casino vacation is best suited. The risk-reward excitement is unrivaled.

Not to mention, the thousands of casino vacation destinations around the world. There are 1600 casinos in North America only.

Once you have decided on a casino vacation, it impertinent to ask yourself a few questions. Consider your locale in relation to how far you are willing to travel. With careful consideration, line up a few options to choose from. Narrow the options down according to their possession of other trip requirements. Other trip requirements could be beach or museum. How many casinos are in the chosen destination? When it comes to gambling, it is important to have a few casinos to choose from. Different casinos offer different games and the slots therein have varying payout percentages. You are on a long vacation. You really do not want to visit the same casino every day playing the same games with the same people. Get your drink from the same bartender every day. Flirt with the same strangers. You want to experience the air and themes in different casinos. Once these questions are answered, it is time to slay the devil in the detail.

1. Information

Lack of information will lead to a low-key holiday with most of the time spent figuring things out. How about figuring those things out before you get on that plane? Find out everything there is to know about your destination. What is the climate it? What does the weatherman say about that region? What risks are there apart from the gambling ones? Do you risk being kidnapped by pirates, for example? Will you suffer some rare form of fever? What vaccinations do you need? Can you bring you vaping kit into the country? Can you get vaping supplies in case you run out?

One should also research on the legalities of the destination. For places like Vegas, it is customary to leave a tip of 15%. This may vary from country to country but it is courteous to find out and adhere.

All establishments reserve the right to or not to admit certain persons. Some do not allow children but others welcome the whole family wholeheartedly. If you are traveling with children, find out the fun pass times available for them while you gamble. Ensure the hotels you are considering will not expose your children to lewd behavior.

It is cheaper to travel during off-peak seasons. It is better because the servers have only a few tables to tend. Thus, ensuring more than enough attention from waiters and bartenders. Get a comprehensive list of the hotel amenities. Research on the closes entertainment spots. Those within walking distance. Find out about seemingly mundane things like laundry. Consult google maps. Know the hotel’s convenience like proximity to the bus station and airport. Also get a wide range of room options. Do you want a view? What view do you want? The ocean, the pool, the parking lot?

Lastly, you are traveling to a foreign country where the local language is not English. Learn a few words of the local dialect. Learn how to say thank you and please, at the very least. This seems like trying too hard but the perceived effort will earn you favor. Favor always comes in handy. Favor is something you want, something you need.

2. Itinerary

You are armed to the brim with information about your destination. You even know a few useless things about the place. This is fine too, maybe you will use it to strike up a conversation at the bar.

Planning is an essential part of having a fun-filled vacation with little to no mishaps. Having everything planned out doe not dismiss the concept of spontaneity. You are allowed instances of ‘heck, let’s do it’.

From your armory of information pick out the most appealing activities. These will keep you occupied when you are taking a break from gambling. Throw in a few other activities in case the first picks underwhelm.

3. Your Bag

Sometimes it is difficult to pack for a vacation. Most people end up packing their bag with things they will never have a need for on the trip. You know where you are going. You know when you are going. You know how long you are staying. You know what the weather forecast says about that place during that time. You know the activities planned for the vacation. You know what your vision is for the trip. So, you have an idea of the unplanned activities you might engage in. So now, pack your bag.

You should pack comfortable clothing that is versatile and flattering. Versatility in case you do not have time to change between activities. Flattering because you want to feel and look your best on your vacation and in photos.

Throw in two types of shoes. Not two pairs but two types: dressy and comfortable. Dressy for dinners or to wow on the off chance you are invited to an underground poker game. Comfortable for a day of casino hopping or sightseeing.

Toiletries are very personal and specific brands might be difficult to find in a new place. Are you there to shop for deodorant? Or are you there to clean out at the craps table? Single ladies, do not forget birth control. The only thing you should accidentally take back home with you is a cute shell shaped bath soap. Ensure you have protection from the elements. Items like hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Pack some ibuprofen; hangovers can mess up a day very quickly and severely.

Being on a flight for hours on end will be boring, carry a book. You can read Molly’s Game or any other book on gambling to up your game. Casino destinations get very loud, carry earplugs and eye masks. Ensure you rest up for another day of poker and otherwise winning money.

Different countries have different watt usage on electronic. So, pack the plugs if you are going to carry your blow drier or other electronics. Keeping your phone on roaming is very expensive especially on a long vacation like this. Find out about your phone’s global system capabilities and how to activate it.

This is very important. It is probably the most important thing on this list. Documentation. Your identification documents should remain as close to you as possible at all times. This is especially necessary if the casino vacation is in a foreign country. You do not want to be stuck in a foreign jail when you could be winning money drink in hand.

4. Travel

How much does it cost to reach your destination? Are there connecting flights? Flight offers?

How are you getting from the airport to the hotel? How are you getting around in this new city? Are you renting a car? Which companies offer the most affordable deals?

Would you like a tour of the city thrown in when you are taking a break from the slots? Touring companies are great and you get to make new friends.

You prefer to drive. Okay, driving is an experience in itself. It offers the chance to sample possible casinos along the way, learn a few things. Win a little money. Take some pictures for the record.

5. Money

If you are traveling to a new country, carry host nation currency. Sometimes exchanging currency in your own country is cheaper. But, you can choose to use your debit and credit cards. Casinos are very good at placing automatic teller machines. You can pay with your credit card and withdraw with your debit card. The shortcoming with this method is that you will not have access to large sums of money. Besides, prudence when it comes to gambling suggests all cards stay out of sight while at the tables.

If you are taking a casino vacation, you cannot afford to be frugal. Sure, you need to organize your bankroll properly but successful gambling requires money. Question is, how much are you willing to lose?

Only gamble with money from your bankroll and pocket your winnings.

Join slot clubs and other such clubs. These give members little cards that keep track of their betting. The player gets a percentage of the bets back. In the form of complimentary drinks, rooms, food, or even massages. Everyone like complimentary things.

6. Gambling prowess

To start, do you know how to play any casino game? If you do not, no matter. Many casinos offer lessons to casino resort residents and non-residents alike. Learn how to play everything. Remember the book you read on the flight? Try to apply the lessons from Gambling for Dummies, see how it works out. Break the One-Armed Bandit by Frank Scoblete taught you how to beat the slot machines. Go on ahead and see if you can do it in practice.

Do not limit your game participation. At least not for lack of knowledge or capability. Only one of two outcomes are possible, you win money or you lose your credit. Understand that gambling is dependent on chance. Either lady luck is on your side or she is not. It is all in good fun.[G27]

If it is at the slot machines, understand the machine first. Is it loose or tight? What is the payout percentage? Understand the casino floor design. Know the craps table etiquette. Amasse a knowledge of gambling. Otherwise, you are conceding to donating your money to the welfare of the casino or other players.

7. Discipline

A successful gambler is disciplined one. Discipline in placing bets and discipline in sticking to the gambling strategy.

Who is it that said, “You have got to know when to hold and when to fold”? Well, he was right.

You need to set a loss limit and a ‘double my money’ limit. When you achieve either, leave and play something else or visit the sites. Allowing yourself to think that you can deviate from the plan is dangerous. It is the beginning of gambling away all your savings and then some.

Do not gamble away money meant for the rent, mortgage, or car payment. You can gamble with your annual bonus or vacation allowance. Basically, any money that is not meant for anything in particular.

Leave your cards back in the hotel room. Carry none. It is advisable to always carry cash with you. Use it to pay for drinks and food or whatever else. This way, there is no need to carry that plastic temptation into the casinos.

All humans lose control at times. It is okay and expected to some degree. No worries, appoint yourself a sitter. Someone to help you curb your urge to gamble with more than the set bankroll. Someone to help you dial it back when you are trying too hard to impress the bevy of beauties at the table. Those can make you gamble away your very soul. The same sitter will help you back to your room when you have had too much to drink. In fact, you can be each other’s sitter for the purpose of reciprocity. This poses a problem when you are on the vacation by yourself. In this case, you have to be your own wrangler.

Action Wherever

A casino vacation can lead one anywhere. The choice of destination depends on one’s tastes. Do you want the vibrant culture of Sin City, Vegas? Maybe you want to enjoy a novel little town on the outskirts of Nevada? Do you want the James Bond stirred not shaken vibe of Monte Carlo? Maybe you want to gamble among the sand dunes in Morocco? The water resorts and oceanariums in Singapore’s gambling scene sound better? The Aussie Poker Championship in Australia is worth checking out, maybe? How about the affluent and elegant gambling scene in London? Maybe you should discover Salzburg in Austria? Drop all that. Head to Sun City in South Africa. There are over a thousand slot machines . Throw in game drives in the beautiful African Sahara between bets?

Whichever destination appeals to you, the above guidelines will keep you needing nothing. You will have a worry free time.