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'Mad Money's' Jim Cramer Hawks 'Executive Boutique Inn' in Jersey

Where: 265 Springfield Avenue [map], Summit, NJ, United States, 07901

It's not uncommon for celebrities to get into the hotel game but a famous TV money manager? That's new to us! But should you ever find yourself in the leafy suburb of Summit, New Jersey, "Mad Money's" Jim Cramer will welcome you to The DeBary Inn, a sort of bed and breakfast spot that's billed as an "executive boutique inn."

While there's nary a mention of of Jim Cramer's name on the inn's website site, the top banner of the page features Cramer doing his tough money manager crossed-arms pose. And there's also an "As seen on the Martha Stewart Show" link. When we clicked that link, it took us to the Martha Stewart website where there was a video of Cramer doing a hard sell on the Debary Inn from last March.

So is this joint up to corporate snuff? Considering that we've spent a lot of time in Summit (ok, we grew up there), we've never really heard of the DeBary as a place to stay. But maybe Jim has breathed some new life into it.

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Atlantic City Gets Dog Friendly at the Showboat Casino

Where: 801 Boardwalk [map], Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 08401

The Caesars Entertainment Pet Stay rooms in Vegas

When we think of Atlantic City we think gambling and Jersey Shore in that order. We don’t think dogs (unless we were feeling particularly unkind about Snooki et al). But now we might, because Showboat Atlantic City is striking out and marking its territory as the first dog-friendly casino in town.

The hotel launched its Pet Stay Atlantic City program yesterday. Bring your dog and you’ll be accommodated in its New Orleans Tower with dog treats, mat, food and water bowls, disposable waste bags (ugh) and a duffle bag for you to keep (lest you think it’s all about the dog).

There is also a designated PetStay area in the hotel (as with the fellow pet-friendly Caesars Entertainment properties in Vegas) and guests are provided with walking routes and maps to, uhm, “outdoor relief areas”).

It’s pretty reasonable – two dogs of up to 50 pounds are allowed in your room, at a cost of $40. But - yay for introductory deals - for the first two weeks of the program, it’ll be totally free.

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Stay One Night, Stay On For $18 At The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor

Where: 500 Harbor Boulevard [map], Weehawken, NJ, United States, 07086

What you lose in convenience, you make up for in views (the hotel is just to the right of the harbor here)

All things being equal, we’d really like to stay in Manhattan when we next find ourselves in New York, but if anything can haul us over to Jersey, it’d be an offer like the one the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor is currently running.

To celebrate its $18m renovation, it’s running an awesome, 18-day strong deal where, if you book one night at the hotel at full price, you can add another one on for just $18.

There’s a little bit of small print: it’s only valid for Thursday – Saturday arrivals, and you must check out by Sunday, but if you're after a weekend in New York, this could well be your perfect option. Also, you have to book over the phone – the deal doesn’t show up on the website, even when you enter the correct promo code (18LTO).

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Inside Hilton's New Worldwide Spa Concept, eforea

Where: 41 JFK Parkway [map], Short Hills, NJ, United States, 07078

Did we really stump you on Friday with our Guess the Hotel: Spa Edition? Or was it just so easy you guys didn't even need to guess at it? Either way, we're here to show you inside Hilton Hotels brand new, worldwide spa concept eforea.

The first eforea spa has opened at the Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey, about 45 minutes west of Manhattan. We actually toured this spa back in 2007 and it looks loads better than it used to. In fact, the modern, bright and uplifting Eforea spa looks loads better than the rest of the hotel which is very traditional in decor with dark woods and elaborate furnishings.

We tried to snap as many photos as we could so you would have a better inside look at the eforea concept but it was hard to do thanks to the actual spa guests roaming about in robes seeking relaxation. And while we doubt every forthcoming eforea spa after this one will look exactly alike (the next one will open in Thailand), there will be many similarities in design, layout, feel and of course, treatments.

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Christmas Comes Early to The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor with $119 Room Rates

Where: 500 Harbor Boulevard [map], Weehawken, NJ, United States, 07086

Most of us are still thinking about Halloween, and maybe how we're going to get where we need to be for Thanksgiving. But with deals like this one at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken, New Jersey, we're going to start turning our attention to Christmas. That's because the hotel has an amazing deal where holiday rates start at $119 a night if you book before October 28.

Before you say, "Weehawk-where?" let us put things into perspective for you. (Or simply check out the picture of the hotel's exterior above.) The Sheraton Lincoln Harbor is located just across the Hudson from New York City--walk outside the hotel doors and you can be on a New York Waterway Ferry into Manhattan within minutes. And you know what being on the Jersey side of the river means, right? NYC skyline views.

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Forget Flappers: Strippers May Be Atlantic City Casino's Newest Attraction

Where: Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 08401

Atlantic City casinos may be quivering with excitement over the upcoming debut of HBO's Boardwalk Empire--hoping that the Scorsese '20s extravaganza can help pump up business in good ol' 2010. But if that doesn't work, at least one AC casino has another plan up its sleeve: Strippers.

The Associated Press has the dirt on the famous gentlemen's club Scores hoping to make it big on the boardwalk—in the space that used to be home to the Stage Deli at Trump Taj Mahal.

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Atlantic City Celebrates 'Boardwalk Empire' with $19.20 Hotel Rooms and 3-Course Menus

On the set of Boardwalk Empire. This could be you this fall!

Following Labor Day, the excitement of the Jersey Shore and 90-degree days on the Atlantic City boardwalk won't be as high...that is until HBO's new show Boardwalk Empire debuts on September 19. The historical drama follows the corruption of the prohibition era on Jersey's Riviera and even though the Scorsese-directed show is destined to involve lots of murder, backdoor dealings and general gangster fun, the modern-day Atlantic City is super excited for the show.

The first of what's sure to be a slew of Boardwalk Empire-themed AC hotel packages has emerged from Harrah's. Right now, they've got 1,920 rooms from September 16 to September 30 available for $19.20 per night. You've got to eat, too. So 27 of Atlantic City's restaurants are doing their part with $19.20 three-course prix fixe menus, including the eateries at Harrah's Resorts.

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Westin Jersey City Wants to See Your Big, Teresa Giudice-style Jersey Hair

Where: 479 Washington Boulevard [map], Jersey City, NJ, United States, 07310

Once upon a time, the member of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" making all the headlines was Danielle Staub, aka the "Prostitution Whore." These days, after news of bankruptcy proceedings and anti-semitic comments made by her daughter, it's Teresa Giudice getting all the attention. She's probably best known as the one who called Staub a "prostitution whore" and, in a rage, flipped a table.

Well it turns out that Miss Thang is not only getting attention for herself, but also a New Jersey hotel—the Westin Jersey City-Newport, to be exact. On the newest episode of the reality show, airing Monday July 26, we will get to see Giudice's 10th Anniversary dinner in the Presidential Suite with her husband. Was there more table-flipping? Probably not, but that doesn't mean that the Westin is content to stay quiet in the background.

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There Was No AC in The AC This Weekend at Trump Plaza

Where: Mississippi Avenue At The Boardwalk [map], Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 08401

While Trump Soho seems to be doing well, the same cannot be said for the The Trump Plaza in Atlantic City.

On Friday, both the hotel and casino closed for the weekend after a leak was discovered in the water main that provided cooled water to the AC units. In other words, no one would want to seek respite from the 90-degree heat and humidity in a casino with no air conditioning, nor could they survive.

The same thing happened over at nearby Caesars Palace but they were able to remain open with the help of generators.

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Yes, There's Style On The Jersey Shore But It's Booked On Summer Weekends

Where: 50 Laird St [map], Long Branch, NJ, United States, 07740

The art above the bed in this boutique hotel says "Vive La France" and the Queen of England appears in a piece of lobby art. But make no mistake about, the Bungalow Hotel is in New Jersey. The Jersey Shore, to be exact. And while we love the look of its clean, South Beach-inspired decor courtesy of Sixx Design, the place is booked out on weekends for the rest of July and August.

Thanks a lot, Jersey Shore and all you Snookers and Situation groupies!

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Bally's Atlantic City Trashed Their Hotel Room (with Help from Bam, Sebastian and Danny)

Where: Park Place And The Boardwal [map], Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 08401

Usually when celebrities and rockers are involved in trashing hotel rooms, it's not a good thing and it too often signals the depressing turn in VH1's "Behind the Music" series. But at Bally's Atlantic City, trashing hotel rooms is not only acceptable but it's also a contest!

The hotel and casino down the shore is renovating its historic Claridge Tower (originally built in 1929) and decided to have two up-and-coming rock bands trash two hotel rooms to kick off the renovations.

"The Battle of the Room Trashing Bands" involved Danish-born, Brooklyn-residing indie rockers b>New Politics and Philadelphia-based rock act Sinners Saints. But more recognizable were the judges.

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Mixx at The Borgata to Mixx It Up With Sam Ronson Tomorrow

Where: 1 Borgata Way [map], Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 08401

The Fourth may still be a week away but with hot temps already here, our minds are already stretched out by the pool. This weekend calls for 85 degrees in Atlantic City, and we have to admit that we're mighty tempted to jump on an ACES train and hit up the Borgata.

Tomorrow night is the Grand Re-Opening night at MIXX Nightclub, with resident DJ Samantha Ronson running the show, and on Sunday the SUNBAR pool party season kicks off at The Water Club. Question: Will a SCRAM bracelet prevent Lindsay Lohan from traveling out of state to stalk Ronson behind the DJ booth? We guess we'll find out.

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