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Friday, June 02, 2006

Pine Bluffs Tour Bus

Pine Bluffs is a wonderful place to explore with a tour bus group. There are only a handful of attractions in Pine Bluffs, but you and your group can have a great day exploring this charming city.

The Delta Rivers Nature Center is an absolute must see for nature buffs. Your tour bus group can experience the unique nature of the Arkansas Delta at the Center. The Delta is a land that is created by rivers and constantly changed by rivers. This constant change creates a unique variety of wildlife to inhabit the plains. There are katydids, cicadas, tree frogs and goatsuckers, skunks, rabbits, bats and dear. There are even bobcats, bears, mink, weasels, shrews, and alligators, as well as bass, paddlefish, gar, and sturgeon.

The people of the Delta are every bit as unique as the land and nature here. The waters of the Delta rivers are a relentless force in shaping the every day existence, providing bounty with hunting, farming and fishing, but at a moments notice, the water stands ready to reclaim it all in a violent flood. Here, your tour bus group can learn all they need to know about hunting, fishing, and conservation. First time tour bus groups are encouraged to take a general tour. Then, your tour bus group can plan to visit the trail, fish feeding, the exhibit hall, which will include two audio and visual presentations, as well as a lab. Your tour bus group will see live animals, the front wetland area, and the Delta Rivers Nature store. There are several programs on site, so your tour bus group should plan to spend a few hours here.

Next, your tour bus group can visit the Band Museum, which is located at 423 South Main Street. This is a beautifully refinished old building, very distinctive, and is now the only museum that is dedicated entirely to the history of band music and instruments. The museum was established by Jerry Horne, and displays rare, old and unusual instruments and memorabilia. After your tour bus group enjoys the unique exhibits in the museum, you can visit the Soda Fountain, where you can have an old-fashioned ice cream treat, or have lunch. This is Arkansas' oldest working soda fountain.

Pine Bluffs is sure to be a great adventure for your tour bus group.

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Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency

The Stillwater Spa is an excellent place to visit in Incline Village. The spa is located at 111 Country Club Drive, and can be reached by phone at 775-832-1234. Here, towering pine trees line a secluded beach, which creates a perfect natural backdrop for meditation and contemplation. This spa is located deep within a mountain valley, and is surrounded by lake vistas. This is absolutely a perfect place to relax and unwind. There is a full menu of Lake Tahoe services that range from deep tissue massage to cleansing facials, as well as a 24 hour casino, world class ski slopes, two golf courses, and a private beach.

This spa offers some of the finest treatments available, and they have put together several packages for your satisfaction. The Mountain Retreat package includes a body scrub or wrap, and a full massage; the Sierra escape includes that and a facial. There are two couple's packages available as well, which can include a lunch or a memento as well. All spa packages will have a 15% surcharge added.

Some of the Ala Carte services available here include the Alpenglow Scrub, for $120, a Ginger Sugar Scrub, for $120, and a High Altitude body wrap, for $120. The Sami Zen ritual is a two-hour session derived from the energy and ancient healing arts of the Sami people, for $250. The Tahoe Blue treatment is a three-part water experience, which includes a body wash, followed by a body scrub and a Vichy water massage, for just $120.

A day at the Stillwater Spa is a day none will soon forget, and is certainly worth the trip.

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Savannah Tour Bus

Savannah is a wonderful place to take our tour bus group. There are many attractions to see, and everyone in your tour bus group is sure to be pleased when the trip is done!

The Bonaventure Cemetery is a good place to visit with your tour bus group. Located at 330 Bonaventure Road, you and your tour bus group can see the cemetery that is the final resting place of famous Savannah citizens, and is featured in the novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." After you visit the cemetery, if you take your tour bus over to 121 Barnard Street, you will find the actual "Bird Girl" statue featured in the book, at the Telfair Museum of Art.

The Telfair Museum of Art traces its history to 1886 when the Telfair family home opened to the public. This original building is now a National Historic Landmark building, and they are currently building a third building in downtown Savannah. Your tour bus group is sure to enjoy this invaluable confluence of art, culture, and history.

Another popular museum for tour bus groups is the Savannah History Museum, which is located at 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. This museum is located in an old train station, and chronicles the history of Savannah. Here, your tour bus group will see the city's history from its founding in 1773 to today. Inside, your tour bus group will see exhibits relating to the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah, canoes from the 1800's, and an exhibit of early women's fashions. The museum is also home to the bench used in Forest Gump.

These are just a few of the great attractions available for your tour bus group in Savannah.

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Santa Monica Tour Bus

Santa Monica is a fantastic place to take a tour bus group. This city offers many exciting attractions, and here are just a couple of attractions that your tour bus group can visit.

The Santa Monica Pier is a spectacular amusement park, dining, and shopping area, sure to please your tour bus group. This is a bustling wooden wharf, and is simply the place to be. The Pier is open 265 days a year and there is no admission free. There are eateries, shops, a high tech arcade, roller coaster, a giant Ferris wheel, and other rides. Your tour bus group will need to stop and check out the famous 1922 merry go round and the fantastic views of the bay and the mountains.

The Third Street Promenade is another great attraction for your tour bus group to see. This colorful, three-block stretch is a moviegoer's heaven, and is open to pedestrians only. There are nearly twenty movie theater screens, hundreds of stores, many restaurants, animal topiaries, and street entertainment.

Gotham Hall, located at 1431 Third Street, would be a fantastic place to take a tour bus group, or rather a party bus, and book a private party. This three million dollar billiards hall has seventeen pool tables, a bar, and a restaurant. This is the choice location in Santa Monica for private parties. Treat your tour bus group to the ultimate event at the coolest location in Santa Monica. You should call 310-294-8865 for reservations.

Your tour bus group will certainly be thrilled with your bus tour of Santa Monica.

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San Francisco - See Alcatraz and Museums on Your Tour Bus

A group tour bus trip to San Francisco is a wealth of opportunity. There are several attractions in the San Francisco area for your tour bus group to visit. Whether history, architecture, or art is your thing, San Francisco has something to offer everyone within your tour bus group.

A great place to take your tour bus group is to visit the Rock, that is, Alcatraz. Alcatraz can offer your tour bus group all of the things mentioned above: art, architecture, and history. Alcatraz Island is located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, a world in itself.

This is one of the area's most popular destinations that offers an up close and personal look at the infamous federal prison that was off limits to the public for a long time. Your tour bus group can explore the remnants of the prison, learn about the Indian occupation of the island, early military fortifications, and see the west coast's first and oldest operating lighthouse. There are extensive museum collections here, and the things your tour bus group will see include objects that were made by notorious inmates, photographs, and historic documents, items used by officers, escape materials, and inmate artwork.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is another wonderful place to take your tour bus group. Located at 151 Third Street, this is one of the world's most innovative museums. The building itself was designed by the Swiss architect, Mario Botta, and houses many exciting collections to astound your tour bus group. The exhibitions here are often changing, so to see what is going to be at the museum at the time your tour bus group plans to visit, it would be best to contact the museum directly, at 415-357-4000.

These are just a couple of examples of all the wonderful experiences that San Francisco can offer your tour bus group.

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Thursday, June 01, 2006

See Historic San Francisco on a Tour Bus

Get on out and hit the open road in San Francisco on a convenient and comfortable charter bus. This is such an amazing and interesting area of the country that you simply must get in as many of the great attractions in this city that you possibly can. Besides, there could not possibly be anything that can beat the convenience of riding along in a tour bus and just enjoying your day.

One simply cannot take a tour bus throughout this area without a stop at the educational and wonderful San Francisco Zoo, located at 1 Zoo Road of course. On the inside of this great venue, you will be able to view and learn all about all sorts of animals.

As a matter of fact, there are over 5000 beautiful animals that you can learn about during your visit. Check out the thrilling gorilla habitats and then make your way over to visit with the lovely kangaroos. Before you get back on the tour bus, there are also chances to get up close and personal with the animals in the petting zoo on the premises.

What would a visit to San Francisco be without traveling over the Golden Gate Bridge? After all, this is one of the most famous bridges in the entire world. You simply must have the tour bus take you over the bridge and also stop along the way there so that you can get some great pictures. If you are feeling like you are in the need for some souvenirs of your San Francisco trip, you can also have the tour bus bring you by so that you can head in to visit the gift shop and visitor center.

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San Diego Tour Bus

San Diego offers many exciting attractions for your tour bus group. There is of course, the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and the Whaley House Museum. Here are just a couple of things that you can do on a tour bus visit to San Diego.

The San Diego Zoo, located at 2929 Zoo Drive offers a close up and personal look at the wildlife of the world. The zoo is known all over, and can be reached by phone at 619-234-3153, and for group rates, you can call 619-718-3000. This zoo, among the amazing natural plant life, offers an incredible look at a wide variety of animals. Your tour bus group can meet Max the Cockatoo, see the Cheetahs at the Cheetah Run, see Reindeer, Lions, Tigers, and Bears (oh my!). There are also Gorillas, Rhinos, leopards, giraffes, and elephants, among the dozens of other animals here.

Sea World is a great place for a tour bus group that includes any age of people. At Sea World, your tour bus group can get an unparalleled look at marine life, and marine rescue efforts. There is of course, the ever famous and popular Shamu the Killer Whale, dolphins, fish, beluga whales, sea lions, seals, and all sorts of other marine life to enjoy! Catch a show, walk through some spectacular exhibits, and enjoy a wonderful day at one of the country's most popular theme parks.

The Whaley House Museum is great for history buffs in your tour bus group, and those who just love a good spook! Located at 2482 San Diego Avenue, this is one of only two California houses recognized by the U.S. Commerce Department as being haunted. This historical landmark is a classic example of mid nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture. This house has been open to the public since it was formally dedicated as a historic house museum in 1960, and is a popular destination for visitors to San Diego. This house was once San Diego's first theater, the county courthouse, and the Whaley and Crosthwaite General Store. The house has been altered, structurally, several times in its 150 years of existence. There are also two historic 1870's false front buildings here.

These are just a few of the options available for entertaining a visiting tour bus group in San Diego.

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See Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe

Sand Harbor is the most popular area in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park. Sand Harbor is located off of Highway 28, in the State Park at Incline Village. If you need more information, you can contact the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park main office at 775-831-0494.

Sand Harbor features include a boat launch, sandy beaches, picnicking, and group facilities. Rocky coves and boulders to jump off of are primary features at Sand Harbor. There are also trails, fishing, water sports, and nature studies to enjoy here.

There is an entrance fee to enter the park, and current fees are posted at the park entrance. For this nominal fee, your group will enjoy long beaches, panoramic lake views, and unequalled opportunities to enjoy Lake Tahoe. The beaches slope gently, and the water is crystal clear, with interesting rock formations that make swimming and SCUBA diving ideal here at Sand Harbor.

Picnic sites are located within the shade of the numerous trees and offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the beaches. Each site has a barbeque and picnic table available for guests to use, and paved walkways make the area accessible to people with disabilities. It's simply a great area to take a break during a long and exciting day of water fun. After that break, you can hit the Sand Point Nature Trail that is a short 1/3 of a mile, and is handicap accessible as well. There is a group use area available that us covered and fully equipped, for use by reservation only. If you've chartered a large group on your tour bus, be sure to make advance reservations for your group.

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Saint Augustine Tour Bus

Saint Augustine has many attractions for a tour bus group to explore, which bring to life history, adventure, and the romance of this Old City. There are more than four centuries of local history, and more than sixty attractions.

Start your day at the Oldest House Museum Complex. This is a must see on your tour bus tour of the oldest city in the nation. The museum complex is owned and operated by the Saint Augustine Historical Society. It includes the oldest house in Florida, two museums, a gallery, an ornamental garden, and a museum store. The Oldest House is the featured attraction here. The Gonzalez-Alvarez House is the oldest surviving Spanish Colonial dwelling in the state. The house dates to the early 1700s. Since 1893, visitors like your tour bus group have toured the house to see evidence of the Spanish, British, and American occupations of St Augustine. Here your tour bus group can learn how residents lived. In 1970, the US Department of the Interior designated the house a National Historic Landmark.

To end your day, head over to the Sheriff's Ghost Walk with your tour bus group. Sheriff and all of his dead deputies are experienced guides. Your tour bus group will hear stories of haunted houses, bed and breakfasts, and the Old Cemeteries. You will walk the dark streets of the nation's oldest city. All stories are actual historical fact. The details will chill you to the bone and tingle your spine. Ghostly encounters are experienced often. Your tour bus group will be guided by Sheriff Guy White, who was shot one tragic day in 1911, along with one of his deputies. Now he is back to tell his tales of stories long passed but never forgotten.

These are just a couple of the attractions your tour bus group should check out while in Saint Augustine.

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Palm Springs Tour Bus

Make plans and take off on a tour bus so that you can visit Palm Springs, otherwise fondly known as America's Playground. Once you spend even an hour in this gorgeous area, you will soon realize just why so many rock stars and celebrities make this place a regular stop when they are looking for a little bit of rest and relaxation. You can find anything here from beautiful sightseeing to shopping and even tours and stage productions. This is truly a tour bus venture that you will never forget for the rest of your life.

A true and simple must for a stop in Palm Springs is the Palm Springs Starwalk. Have the tour bus bring you by Palm Canyon Drive so that you can check out all of the stars that are placed in the sidewalk here. You can also walk along the Starwalk so that you can check out some of the interesting shops that line the street.

Another fun and interesting place to go in the area is called Ruddy's General Store Museum. Have the tour bus driver bring you over to the location on 221 South Palm Palm Canyon Drive. In this fun museum, you will be able to view literally tons of interesting general store items that actually date back to the 1940s. Many of the items in this mock general store are completely unused and not tampered with at all, totally approximately 6,000 items to be exact. You are sure to love this and any other tour bus stop that you decide on in Palm Springs.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Orlando Tour Bus

Orlando is a prime tourist destination in Florida, and a great place to take a tour bus group. There are many exciting attractions in Orlando, and here are just a few of the exciting things you can do with your tour bus group besides visit Disneyworld.

Titanic: The Exhibition located on International Drive, is a once in a lifetime experience. When your tour bus group gets their tickets, you will notice that each ticket bears a name. The name on each tour bus member's ticket is the name of a passenger that was aboard the Titanic. Tour guides, who are appropriately dressed and in character will lead you through this museum exhibition. You will see accurate replicas of parts of the ship, such as the Grand Staircase, a second-class hall way, and the cargo hold. Your tour bus group will also see a replica of the deck of the Titanic, and will be able to look out across what appears to be the night sky, with lights placed where stars would have been that fateful night. You will also see replicas and items that were actually on the ship. At the end of your journey, your tour bus group members will get to see whether the passenger named on their tickets lived, or perished with the ship.

Wonderworks is another great stop for your tour bus group in Orlando. Located on International Drive, the first thing your tour bus group is sure to notice about this building is that it is upside down! Wonderworks is an indoor amusement park that will thrill your tour bus group's minds. You can experience what a 5.3 earthquake might feel like, what the winds from a category 4 hurricane would feel like, and play with scientific, hands on exhibits that will dazzle the mind.

There are literally hundreds of attractions that your tour bus group can visit in Orlando, and these are a great place to start.

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The Tour Buses of Orange County

Well, of course you have heard of the famous area of Orange County, but now it is time for you to take a tour bus so that you can visit. There are all sorts of wonderful restaurants and incredible shopping opportunities in this area that you will surely find it to be one of the best tour bus experiences that you have ever taken part in. Make sure that you do not forget your camera because you will want to document all of the beauty and splendor that Orange County has to offer you.

Any history buff will find great joy in a visit to the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace. Just ask your friendly tour bus driver to bring you by 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard so you can check things out. This is the place to go if you would like to learn about President Richard Nixon from his life as a child all the way up through his presidency and beyond. There is a gallery on site as well as the beautiful First Lady Garden that is filled with all sorts of natural wonders. You can even visit the farmhouse where President Nixon was born, which includes original furniture as well as photographs and much more.

Before you end your tour bus adventure in Orange County, you will have to head to one of the shopping districts in the area so that you can take part in the local shopping tradition. Have the tour bus bring all of you over to 1510 South Disneyland Drive so that you can see what is going on at Downtown Disney. This is a shopping adventure like no other, where you can enjoy cocktails, do a little bit of window shopping and even enjoy a delicious meal. What a fun and unforgettable stop on your Orange County tour bus.

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Naples Tour Bus - Art Tour

Naples is located in Southwest Florida, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Everglades, and is a great place to take your tour bus group. In Naples you will enjoy beautiful sunsets and fantastic art galleries.

Start with the von Liebig Art Center with your tour bus group. This center was designed by architect Alfred French, and officially opened to the public November 22, 1998. This center features, free, and open to the public, changing exhibitions of contemporary American art, with a focus on Florida art for your tour bus group to enjoy.

Take your tour bus next to the Nold Gallery. Fred Nold is one of South Florida's leading artists, and the Gallery features a sampling of Nold's work, bringing his dynamic style and scenes of modern cosmopolitan South Florida.

The Journeyman Gallery would be an ideal way to finish up with your tour bus. Here you will find works from travel photographer, Josh Manring. He travels throughout the world photographing landscapes, cityscapes, people, and stunning cultural scenes. Josh attended Rollins College where he experimented with artistic and fundamental aspects of photography. He began his world travels in 1998 to Western Europe, and this journey started him on a path that would make him aware of the wonders of this world. The journey wet his appetite to travel, but the travels were short lived as work beckoned him home. In 2002, he embarked on a trip around the world, and was thus dubbed, "the journeyman." Through his photography, Josh can share the experience, and hopefully inspire others like your tour bus group, to live their dreams. The current collections of prints were all photographed with the purest of intentions, says Josh.

The gallery offers an inviting atmosphere for your tour bus group, and is a sensational place to enjoy photography from all over the world. Your tour bus group is sure to enjoy this tour of South Florida artwork.

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Mountain Golf Course at Incline Village

The Incline Village Mountain Golf Course is located at 955 Fairway Boulevard, in Incline Village. This course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and is a Bent Grass course, mainly for beginners and designed to encourage accuracy over distance.

This course features spectacular green sites and contours, and demands accuracy. The course has been carved out of the surrounding pines, and has no harsh transition areas, and no artificial landscape. Shot making skills are definitely necessary to navigate this terrain. The course is all natural, and naturally a joy to play. The course is a true tribute to Robert Trent Jones Jr. Any golf enthusiast will be happy to play here. Babbling brooks run through the course here and there, a perfect way to soothe the soul.

This is an 18-hole course, is a par 58, and will even challenge a proficient golfer, with each hole abounding with creativity and vision. There are incredible views of Lake Tahoe, as well as the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains. The course stretches 3513 feet, and absolutely demands accuracy. Green fees start around $35, and you can call 866-925-GOLF for Tee Time reservations. There is also a golf shop, which can be reached at 775-832-1150, should you need some new gear.

A Driving Range is also available, and there are season pass rates for those who live in the nearby areas. Contact the Mountain Course to set up reservations for a group outing you'll not soon forget. Keep it on the fairways!

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Melbourne Tour Bus

Melbourne Florida is the heart of the Space Coast, and a great place to visit with a tour bus group. There is really something for everyone in Melbourne, one of the fastest growing areas on the Space Coast.

The Brevard County Zoo is a great place to take your tour bus group. This zoo is fairly new, but is spectacular. Your tour bus groups can see native Florida animals, as well as exotic wildlife from all over the world, like kangaroos, rhinos, and a dazzling array of birds from all over the world. A very popular attraction at the Brevard County Zoo, that your tour bus group is sure to love, is the Giraffes. For just a couple of dollars, members of your tour bus group can purchase crackers and actually feed the Giraffes by hand! The Zoo Train is also a popular attraction here, taking your tour bus group on a ride around the zoo to see animals, and a peek at the behind the scenes workings of the zoo.

The Avenues at Viera is a beautiful outdoor shopping center, located in the newer area of Melbourne. Here, your tour bus group can catch a movie at the fabulous Rave Theater, or shop in the wide array of stores. There are stores from Macy's, to Kohls, to upscale clothing, and jewelry stores as well as boutiques. In the center of this outdoor shopping center, you will find several options for dining. One of the best, by far, is Pizza Gallery. This restaurant is truly an experience in fine dining at a bargain price. The menu is full of artistic inspired entrees, all at great prices. The indoor/outdoor bar has several signature drinks, and there is a wonderful outdoor seating area, where you can enjoy your meal while overlooking the beautiful fountain at the center of the shopping center.

These are just a couple of the attractions that your tour bus group can visit in Melbourne, Florida.

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Historic Los Angeles Tour Bus

Los Angeles truly is the City of Angels, and is a great place for a tour bus group to visit. Home to the stars, and full of excitement, these attractions are sure to please everyone in your tour bus group.

The J. Paul Getty Center, located at 1200 Getty Center Drive, is an operating program if the J. Paul Getty Trust. The goal of this museum is to make the collection meaningful and attractive to a wide array of people. Here you will find such items as European paintings, sculptures, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, and photographs. Your tour bus group will be sure to find this museum spectacular and inspiring.

Grauman's Chinese Theater is simply a must see for any film buff in your tour bus group. Located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, this is the most famous theater in the world. Since its opening in 1927, millions of people just like those in your tour bus group have visited this theater. This theater was the dream of Sid Grauman, but he never owned it outright. He held a one third interest with his partners, Howard Schenck, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks Sr. Grauman sold his share to Fox West Coast Theaters in 1929. This is the most sought after theater for studio premiers in Hollywood, and fans flock here to see stars arrive and walk up the famous red carpet.

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is another must see in Los Angeles. At 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, this is the final resting place of some of Hollywood's biggest names. Here you and your tour bus group can visit the resting places of people like Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Senior, Johnny Ramone, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, and many more. Make sure your tour bus group stops at the resting place of Harry Wilcox, in the Cathedral Mausoleum. Harry Wilcox is well known as the founder of "Hollywood."

These are just a few of the many, many choices of attractions available for your tour bus group to visit in Los Angeles.

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Shop Til You Drop in Los Angeles With Your Tour Bus Group

Grab your seat on the tour bus because you are in for an amazing and unforgettable adventure throughout the beautiful Los Angeles area. There is so much here all in one spot that you may want to even take more than one day in order to see everything on your list. You have wonderful shopping opportunities, great celebrity and people watching, nice places to dine and even better stops for decent entertainment. All you have to do is pick a handful of places in Los Angeles that have always been of interest to you and point the tour bus driver in the right direction.

For a little bit of shopping in Los Angeles, head on over to a wonderful vintage shop called Jet Rag, located over on 825 North La Brea Avenue. This great local shop has all of the coolest vintage threads to make you look like a rock star in no time. There are styles here to fit men, women and children, so you are certain to find something perfect for your wardrobe to compliment your style. Depending on the day that you show up in the tour bus, you may be able to partake in one of the regular $1 rag sales to take place at Jet Rag.

Also check out the extremely hip Farmers Market at 6333 West 3rd Street. Your tour bus group will love the selection of items here. The Farmer's Market is open weekdays from 9AM until 9PM and weekends from 10AM until 10PM. Take advantage of the regional foods, the live music, the incredible people watching and there are more than a day's worth of sights to see at this venue. If your tour bus group loves people watching, this is the place to do it. You can also pick up some great souvenirs for the folks back home that didn't get to come on your tour bus excursion.

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Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park

The Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is located at Incline Village, and can be reached by phone at 775-831-0494. The State Park offers a number of different areas that visitors can enjoy. Sand Harbor is the most popular, including sandy beaches, boat launching, and group use facilities. Memorial Point and Hidden Beach, which are situated between Incline Village and Sand Harbor are areas which offer spectacular views of the lake and more secluded access to the lake's shores.

Spooner lake is a popular place for picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing (which is catch and release) and skiing. There is a group use area here as well, and rental cabins are available. All picnic areas are equipped with picnic tables and barbeque grills for visitors to use. Spooner Lake is also a trailhead, with access to the backcountry. This backcountry, between Lake Tahoe and Carson City, provides miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horse trails, as well as two primitive campsites. There are no vehicles permitted in this backcountry area, which covers 13,000 acres within the Carson Range area of the park.

The two more popular trails in the area are the Flume Trail, which is above Sand Harbor, and the Tahoe Rim Trail, which is located along the crest of the Carson Range. There is an entrance fee charged to enter the park, as well as an additional fee for launching boats, and the current fees are posted at the park's entrance.

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Incline Village Championship Golf Course

The Incline Village Championship Golf Course, located at 955 Fairway Boulevard is a fantastic place for any golf enthusiast. With breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains, this is a world-renowned golf course. The course is located on Lake Tahoe's north shore, and offers two courses, the Championship course is a par 72. This is sure to be a truly memorable experience for the golf lover in any group. The course is brilliantly designed to offer a truly unique golfing experience combined with amenities that are nothing short of exceptional. This is an ideal golf destination.

This course is a sure challenge for experienced golfers, and is sure to provide a one of a kind experience. This course stretches more than 6900 yards from the blue tees, and carries a course rating of 72.2 with a slope of 133.

The Championship is newly redesigned, and better than ever. The Chateau is the course's new clubhouse, which has been redesigned as well, and there is a brand new pro shop, state of the art practice facilities, and The Grille, which will provide a scrumptious meal for your group, before or after your game. Organized group outings are welcome here, and if you have a group of sixteen or more, this course is an excellent option. You can contact the Championship Golf Course for more information at 775-832-1146. Tee Time reservations can be made by calling 866-925-GOLF. Prices start at just fifty dollars. Have a great time, and keep it on the fairway.

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Golf Club at Whitehawk Ranch

If you are in the market for a group golf outing, the Golf Club at Whitehawk Ranch is a superb choice. Located in Incline Village, at 1137 Highway 89, this course offers a beautiful walk in the woods around the greens. This is simply a must play course in Incline Village.

This course is simply full of natural beauty. The course blends seamlessly and harmoniously with all of the breathtaking and spectacular surroundings. There are streams that wind gently through the magnificent pine trees, cedar trees, and aspen trees to create small ponds and beautiful waterfalls. There are wildflowers dotted along the spectacular landscape of this course, and multi level grass tees. There are four sets of tees for each hole, so that golfers of all levels may enjoy this wonderful course. There is a golf shop that offers the best in equipment and top of the line clothing as well.

There are outstanding practice facilities available here as well. There is a practice green and putting bunkers available for guests to practice in. After all, no matter what level a golfer is at, everyone needs practice, especially for a course such as this, which absolutely demands accuracy.

This course is an 18 hole, par 71 course with green fees ranging from $100 to $115. You can contact the course at 800-332-4295. This course is a sure fire winner for any and every golf lover. Calling the course at the number above can make group accommodations. It is a semi-private course that is open to the public.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Diamond Peak Ski Resort

The Diamond Peak Ski Resort truly has something for everybody. This resort, located at Incline Village in Lake Tahoe, features stunning views of Lake Tahoe and a great environment, both for beginners, and experts alike. Families are welcome, and Diamond Peak has a child ski center, and family packages available, including an interchangeable parents' pass for just $46.

Lake Tahoe is 6223 feet above sea level, and is twenty-two miles long and twelve miles wide. The sun shines nearly 274 days per year, and the mountain receives an average of 300-500 inches of snow each year.

There are packages available for anyone, whether you live close by and just need a pass, or you're vacationing and need a whole vacation package. There are several types of lodging, from a basic Inn to full homes available for you and your group to stay in. Group packages are offered for as little as $30 per day.

Beyond just skiing, amenities at Diamond Peak include a full facility base lodge, expansive sun decks, equipment rentals, a repair shop, the child ski center, ski and snowboard school, a sport shop, a free shuttle service, a mid mountain snowflake lodge, non denominational Sunday services, and they are close to the Reno International airport.

At the Raley's Shopping center, there are fantastic boutiques, a furniture store, and a gift and souvenir shop. The Village shopping center has a grocery store, an art gallery, and a beauty salon. The Christmas Tree Village offers fabulous art galleries, a wonderful jewelry store, a Christmas shop, and a gourmet chocolate and wine shop. Local restaurants can also be found here.

However you choose to spend your days, Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a fantastic vacation choice for anyone.

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Daytona Beach Tour Bus

Daytona Beach is a prime location for a tour bus or party bus group! Not only is this the Spring Break capitol, it is also the home of the Daytona Speedway. This city offers many fantastic opportunities for your tour bus group to discover.

Daytona USA, located at the Daytona International Speedway, is great fun for anyone in your tour bus group. This is NASCAR's official attraction, offering the ultimate in interactive information, and entertainment. Every year, the car of that year's Daytona 500 winner is on display for fans to see. Your tour bus group can also check out a 3-D IMAX movie about NASCAR, and enjoy the Pit Stop Challenge. Group rates are available. Right across the street from Daytona USA, your tour bus group can check out Speed Zone. This is a thrill park that offers go-kart and speedster racing that your tour bus group can try for themselves.

The Ponce De Leon Inlet and Lighthouse Museum is a great stop for the history lovers in your tour bus group. Your tour bus group can climb the stairs to the top of this 175-foot tall lighthouse, which is the tallest in the state, built in 1887. You will also see other historical artifacts in the small village buildings that surround the lighthouse. The views from the top of this lighthouse are spectacular. This lighthouse stands today as one of the best preserved and most completes historical lighthouses in the nation.

Whatever attractions your tour bus group decides to visit in Daytona Beach, you're sure to find something for everyone.

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Beverly Hills Tour Bus

Beverly Hills is a fantastic place to spend a day on a tour bus. Yes, the zip code really is 90210. Beverly Hills is not a large city, but it is steeped in history and luxury.

In 1900, Burton Green, along with several partners purchased the land for the Amalgamated Oil Company and commissioned a new round of oil exploration. After drilling many unproductive wells, they reorganized as the Rodeo Land and Water Company in 1906. Green and his wife renamed the land Beverly Hills after Beverly Farms, in Massachusetts. The city's first streets were Rodeo, Canon, Crescent, Carmelita, Elevado, and Lomitas and were built in 1907. The Beverly Hills Hotel was built in 1912, and later became the center of community life. There are several exciting things for your tour bus group to see in Beverly Hills. Start your tour bus by traveling Mulholland Drive, which winds along the top of Hollywood Hills, and offers spectacular views.

Rodeo Drive is, of course, a must see in Beverly Hills. This is a prime shopping location and the most famous star studded shopping street in the world. It's likely that your tour bus group will catch a glimpse of one or several celebrities. You should allow at least an hour for your tour bus group to people watch, window shop, and a bit more time if you plan to dine or buy something. Most visitors marvel at how small Rodeo Drive really is. Its legend is bigger than the actual street. Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long.

The Museum of Television and Radio is another wonderful stop for your tour bus group, located at 465 North Beverly Drive. This non-profit organization is dedicated to collecting and preserving the television and radio programs of the past. They offer group programs where your tour bus group can see private screenings from the large collection of news broadcasts, documentaries, and performing arts programming, from drama, to comedy, and variety shows, as well as sporting events and memorable commercials.

Beverly Hills is sure to dazzle all of the members of your tour bus group.

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Shopping Excursion With Your Beverly Hills Tour Bus

Are you planning on taking a tour bus so that you can visit Beverly Hills, the place that is known as one of the most famous zip codes in the entire United States? If so, then you are truly in for a treat because this entire area is just incredible. There are so many lovely places that you can visit and the entire area is just perfectly manicured. Take part in some shopping while you ride on the tour bus or maybe even head off for a little bit of sightseeing. When you are in Beverly Hills, anything is possible!

Have the tour bus bring you along to 8949 Wilshire Boulevard so that you can pay a visit to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Here, you will be able to enjoy a couple of different areas that are just full of great exhibits all related to movies and cinema memorabilia. There are even lots of photographs that had been taken behind the scenes of many popular movies as well as great theatre where you can check out film screenings that may be on the schedule when you stop by. If you are a big fan of the movies, then this is the perfect tour bus stop for you.

Of course, while in Beverly Hills, you will have to do a bit of shopping. Skip Rodeo drive and indulge in Beverly Center. It is located on Beverly Hill Boulevard and Las Cienega and you can tour upscale shops and have an even bigger selection than Rodeo Drive. Your tour bus group can enjoy a long afternoon of shopping in this large complex and you might even run into a star out doing a little shopping too!

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Atlanta Tour Bus

Atlanta has several exciting places that a tour bus group can enjoy. History, science and nature, modern products, they are all here in Atlanta for your tour bus group to enjoy.

The World of Coca-Cola, located at 55 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, is a great place to start. This is a very popular attraction for tour bus groups in Atlanta, and is a tribute to the famous soft drink, which was born a century ago in a local Atlanta pharmacy. This attraction occupies three stories with everything a person could ever wonder about Coca-Cola. This is a fabulous collection of hands on exhibits and memorabilia, as well as video presentations. This is the world's largest collection of such items. You and your tour bus group will also enjoy unlimited samples of Coca-Cola products!

The Georgia Aquarium, though new, is another popular attraction in the Atlanta area. The aquarium is located at 225 Baker Street, and opened on November 23, 2005. This is the world's largest aquarium, with some eight million gallons of fresh and marine water. Your tour bus group will see more than 100,000 animals that represent nearly five hundred species from all over the world. Everyone in your tour bus group is sure to see something they have never seen before here.

The Fox Theater, at 660 Peachtree Street is also a great place to take your tour bus group. This theater has recently been restored back to its original look of the gilded 1920's. This theater features "Mighty Mo" which is a classic Moller organ with more than three thousand pipes. Your tour bus group is sure to love seeing this historic building and catching the shows that are currently playing.

Whatever your tour bus group decides to do, you're sure to find a fabulous time in Atlanta.

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