GAMBIA

Banjul (population 50,000) is on the West coast of Africa at the mouth of the Gambia river overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.Fajara Beach is a major beach resort on the Atlantic Ocean and a suburb of Banjul, the country's major metropolis.Most major hotels, restaurants and expatriate residences are in the beach suburbs.Gambia's beach resorts are a wintertime mecca for Europeans.

CLIMATE: Gambia has the most agreeable climate in West Africa.The dry winter season is most pleasant with lots of sunshine and no rain.From October to May the humidity remains between 30-60%, while the temperature varies between 23?c (70?F) and 27?c (80'F).Summers bring frequent rains with temperature ranging between 27?c (80'F) and 35?c (90?F).

HOW TO GET THERE: Direct flights from London and Europe on British Caledonian or fly to nearby Dakar, Senegal, and transfer to a Banjul flight.From the USA fly Air Afrique to Dakar and transfer to Banjul flights.

Fajara Casino Club Hotel Fajara ___ Hotel address: 10 Atlantic Rd., Cape St.Mary, Fajara, PO Box 2489 (Serrekunda) Banjul.

Tel: 95351 / 95339.

Casino Address: PO Box 2521 (Serrekunda), Banjul.

Tel: 92006.

Type: Hotel & Casino.

Location: On the Fajara beach, 15 km / 10 mi.to Yundom Airport.

Casino Clientele: Foreign tourists only.

Casino: European / Las Vegas style 500 sq.m./ 5,500 sq.ft.

Games: 20 slots (D 1) Largest Jackpot Paid D 10,000; 8 tables (3 blackjack (D 20 - 500), 4 American roulette (D 5 - 50), 1 baccarat (D 50 - 1,000)).

Open: 9.30am-3am weekdays; 9.30am-4am holidays & weekends.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: Gambia Dalasis.

Amenities: 275 rooms, 40 suites, 2 restaurants, nightclub, fresh water swimming pool, tennis courts.

Airport transportation: taxi.

Credit Cards: AE / VISA.

Season: Oct.- May.

Rates: on request.

Description: Holiday resort complex on a prime beach location with fresh water swimming pool, sports facilities, tennis court, nightclub and casino.The casino is hotel owned an located on nearby premises.