GHANA

Accra (population 1.2 million) is on the Gulf of Guinea and Gold Coast overlooking the Atlantic.Accra is a large city spread out in the English tradition.It has seen better economic times.Getting around is a logistical hassle with few taxis available.

CLIMATE: The rainy season is from April to June and in October.

HOW TO GET THERE: Accra is served by Kotoka Int'l Airport (ACC) 11 km / 7 miles north of the city by direct flights from Europe; from the USA by Air Afrique from New York, transferring in Dakar or Abidjan to Accra.

Liberation Rd., PO Box 3044, Accra.

Tel: 664-646.

Type: Older hotel & casino.

Location: On 15 tropical acres near the downtown, government offices, banks and National Drama Theatre.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 152 rooms.

Rates: On request.

Liberation Rd., PO Box 16033, Accra.

Tel: (21) 775360.

Fax: (21) 775-361.

Type: Hotel & casino on site of the former Continental Hotel.

Location: 15 minutes from the city center, 1.2 miles / 2 km from Kotoka Int'l Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 183 rooms & suites.2 restaurants 4 bars / lounges, meeting facilities, pool, tennis, fitness center.

Credit Cards ACC / AE / BC / DC / EC / MCNISA Rates: US$192 - 280.

Service & Tax: Included.

Ashanti Kumasi (population 346,000) is 100 miles / 60 km north of Accra in the heart of Ashanti country. It is a major cultural center and university town.

Ridge, PO Box 1980, Kumasi.

Tel: (51) 2393.

Type: Hotel & casino.

Location: A residential area bordering downtown.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 164 rooms, restaurant.

Rates: US$20 - 30.

Tema (population 61,000) is on the Atlantic coast, 50 miles / 30 km east of Accra. Tema is Ghana's major port, a sterile pre-fab looking city. The fishing vessels maybe of interest.

PO Box 3, Tema.

Tel: (21) 2878 or 9.

Type: Modern hotel & casino.

Location: On the Greenwich Meridian Line overlooking the harbor.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 179 rooms, restaurant.

Rates: On request.