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A well-loved fairytale that ranked number one as far as fairytales are concerned. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves . Throughout the years, many adaptations have been made as it moved from cartoon film to movie and it the Snow White plays have been rocking the theatres throughout the country as people from all walks of life thronged their way to watch a play that has a special place in their hearts. It's just something that the young AND old can identify with. It's hard to find anything that can bridge the generation gap like this story. The princess. The apple. The dwarves. The Witch. The prince.
A family that plays together stays together so it's time to make your way to Atlanta Ballet for a holiday treat that your loved ones will not easily forget for a long time to come! You'll have a smashing time with your whole family if you hire a charter bus to the Atlanta Ballet to join in the craze of this magnitude to hit the state. So, get off your laurels and start booking the tickets and charter bus to watch the Fairest of Them All at the one-hour family ballet performed by Atlanta Ballet, on February 17th and 18th 2007, 2pm .
For an family event of this size, what's important is that we want to spend quality time together and enjoy the show without having to cope with the stress of organising how everyone to get everyone there. We all know the cliché 'Are we there yet?' saying and we can only urge you to let someone else do the driving.
'Snow White' is the tale of a Princess so beautiful and being 'fairest' amongst all sparked jealousy and envy among her wicked step-mother and step-sisters who conspired to rid themselves of her. The queen's hired killer, touched by Snow White's beauty and genuine warmth spared Snow White's life and released her into the woods where she sought refuge with seven dwarfs. Needless to say, the wicked step-mother was displeased with the fact that she STILL wasn't the fairest in the land and went about disguised as an old peasant woman to the seven dwarf's home with a poison apple and offered it to Snow White who ate it and fell unconscious.
'Snow White' has for many a decade captivated audiences and Jules Massenet: the leading operatic composer of his generation in France, who studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won the Prix de Rome in 1863; wanted to extend her beauty to the stage. The ballet combines choreography by Bruce Wells from the School of American Ballet, and will prove to be an memorable show filled with an engaging cast, graceful ballet dances and delightful compositions for all the family to enjoy. Don't be surprised if after the show, your kids will be so captivated that they might start harboring dreams of a dance career.
Let the chartered bus take you and your family on this fairytale journey to Snow White's kingdom. Excite your kids by telling them you are going on an adventure! Get ready to be picked up from a convenient location, climb on board and strap in your family. While the kids marvel at the bustling city of Atlanta Georgia outside, you can go and mingle with other parents in anticipation of the ballet.
'Snow White', a one-hour family ballet is being performed at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on 660 Peachtree Street NE , Atlanta , GA 30308 . For any enquiries, please contact them by Phone: (404) 881-2100 , Fax:(404) 8s72-2972, or by Email: information@foxtheatre.org . Or you can choose to book the ticket online at Ticketmaster or call Ticketmaster at 404-817 8700 . Regular Ticket Prices start at: $10, $16, $27, $38, whilst Student Ticket Prices are discounted at: $8, $12, $20, $28.
After the show and hopefully with the kid's batteries half drained, you can recline back into your spacious seat and relax in the comfort and knowledge that the chartered bus will drive you and your family safely home.
What a great way to end a magical day.
by US Coachways - The Charter Bus Rental Company
Steamboat Springs , Colorado , U.S.A. or more affectionately known as " Ski Town , U.S.A. " is a small ranching community that sits at seven thousand feet up in the Colorado Rockies.
Steamboat is one of the largest ski mountains in North America and produces more winter Olympians than any other town in North America , including the 20 Steamboat athletes competing at the 2006 Games. Steamboat's Olympians have represented five different countries, and made 120 Olympic appearances during 16 Winter Games. Many athletic organizations charter buses or planes for practices at Steamboat before the real competitions begin.
Steamboat is a great town for a breath of relaxing fresh air, holiday, a whiff of Old Western warmth or just to hone the skiers' skill over the slopes. One can either travel by plane to it's brand new airport then charter bus from the airport to Steamboat's resorts. During the winter, visitors can charter bus to enjoy activities like Skiing and Snowboarding, Snowmobile Rides, Sleigh Ride Dinners, Tubing, Helicopter Rides and more at Steamboat Spring. Steamboat offers visitors the second-largest ski and snowboard mountain in Colorado, where amazing tree skiing, long bump runs, wide open meadows, long wide groomed cruisers, and the largest half-pipe in north America, from novice to international expert, lessons for all ages and levels. Steamboat's snow is so light, so dry and so abundant that the town hold the trademark on the name "Champagne Powder" snow.
Steamboat may be well-known for its winters but its summers are the town's best-kept secret with spectacular scenery, beautiful weather and plenty of activities for anyone in any age groups, reunions or weddings. Visitors can charter bus and enjoy its mass offer of activities like river rafting, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing and fishing during the summer, or charter bus to organize wedding events or intimate gatherings surrounded by beautiful mountains filled with bright aspen groves and splendid wildflowers. The town prides itself for high quality services and hospitality to its guests minus the hefty price in both the summer and winter.
Visitors can charter bus for all kinds of occasions. Visitors or skiers can charter bus to or from Steamboat. Charter bus enables large groups of people traveling together for pleasure or any other forms or organization's activities. Charter bus is also great for family outings or company trips up Steamboat Spring. A luxurious bus charter can easily range from 45 to 57 passengers. Schools can charter bus to go Steamboat for its kids' activities as Steamboat provides Kids Ski Free, Fly Free and Rent Free programs especially designed for children.
College students from Colorado Mountain College can charter bus for weekend rendezvous at Steamboat. Students from The Lowell Whiteman School can charter bus and study all about environment values and lessons up in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Music lovers can charter bus and attend the Strings in the Mountains, a festival of Music in Steamboat Springs. Art lovers can charter bus and attend the Steamboat Springs Art Council or known also as SSAC which is a community-based nonprofit art and cultural programming and service organization, which manages the Depot's Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts, which includes a visual arts gallery and the renovated Baggage Room, which also serves as a community auditorium.
Employers or the human resource departments can also charter bus for it's employees annual activities or teambuilding up at Woodstone Consulting which creates High Performance Relationships and Leadership for Corporate Executives, Professional Athletic Teams and Elite Athletes. International guests can also charter bus to Steamboat for its many attractions where the town offers over 20,000 guest beds and more than 70 bars and restaurants, a great variety of options makes Steamboat attractive to any budget. Out of town residents can also charter bus for shopping spree up at Steamboat.
Guests and visitors can log onto www.steamboat.com for great offers for free ski days and special discounts, accommodations and lodgings as well as activities or events lined out. Reservations and traveling has never been easier.
Leisure and pleasure has never been so easily attained as one could in abundance at Steamboat Spring, Colorado!
by US Coachways - The Charter Bus Rental Company
A New Year approaches and out pops the paper and pen.for New Year resolutions. It's really strange that even though only about 0.1% of people who actually makes New Year resolutions keeps or realizes their actual resolutions, it doesn't stop people from making them. I guess that's why even if we know that if we miss this year's New Year celebration and there'll be another one ahead, we would loathe missing all that fanfare. New Year, to most of us, presents a new beginning..a fresh start and that is why we should make an effort to make our New Year as special as possible.
In New Jersey , New Year is a type of celebration that comes with as much fanfare as it is with its more popular counterparts. For something a little bit more refreshing and unique, we reckon you might want to try out the celebrating New Year New Jersey style at the Garden State Discovery Museum . The New Jersey Garden State Discovery Museum is hosting a New Year party to welcome the New Year with a giant countdown clock. There'll be the usual partying, drinking, singing and dancing. There'll be top hats, confetti and streamers as people from all walks of life of all ages, beliefs and religion gather together in merriment to welcome a year that is, hopefully, better than the last one. The Garden State Discovery Museum is at 2040, Springdale Rd. , Cherry hill , NJ 08003 and if you need to contact them for more details, the number is 856-424-1233 .
Celebrating it at the Garden State Discovery Museum of New Jersey will be extremely refreshing because there will be many pint-sized party-goers there! It'll be an absolute ball, we tell ya! Make this a family event if you can because this type of celebration doesn't happen everywhere. The most you will usually see everywhere else are parties involving adults drinking themselves to oblivion.the usual. But this will be extremely different and it will give you loads of memories to take home with you. if you're planning to take your whole family here with you, take a charter bus instead of driving yourself here. This way, you don't have to worry about driving, drinking and having to ferry the family members to their respective hotels after that. it would be the kind of hassle that is completely avoidable by charter bus.
On December 31 st this year, make a date with the New Jersey Garden State Discovery Museum around noon time (because that's when the party begins). From around noon till past midnight , you'll be engulfed with the warmth that New Jersey people have to offer - and all for only $8.95 per head. It's a dollar cheaper for seniors.
There are lots of cheap places you can find refuge in for the night, for instance, you can book yourself into Sleep Inn Cinnaminson which is a stone's throw away from Philadelphia (and you can take the charter bus to Philadelphia for an extended holiday thereafter). Or if you prefer to have something a little bit more up-market and don't mind spending a little bit more on accommodation, you can try the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center where it's also near to Philadelphia, is accessible to major highways, have a 20,000 square feet meeting room complete restaurants and pubs. The great thing about New Jersey is that you can get, literally, all types of food your heart (or tummy) desires.ranging from Mexican food to Italian food, from Chinese food to Thai food.
So, what are you waiting for? Book a charter bus for an incredible New Year experience in New Jersey now. The Garden State Discovery Museum , we heard, is expecting a huge crowd at this party, so, make sure you book the bus and the hotel as soon as you can. There isn't much time, so, start making all those phone calls now.
by US Coachways - The Charter Bus Rental Company
Touted to be one of the biggest industry trade shows of the year, THETRADESHOW is the only show that 14 mega industry leaders will be organizing for year 2007. THETRADESHOW will shed light on the industry while giving the chance for travel related industries reach into markets that they find hard and eager to reach. THETRADESHOW will also help businesses build a larger portfolio, expand business, maximize exposure and increase sales!
Through THETRADESHOW, businesses will get the chance to meet with thousands upon thousands of travel retailers, wholesalers, consumers and global media from all over the world and during this event, the many nooks and crannies of the travel industry will be meticulously touched-on and explored. And if you're skeptical, let's take a look at what THETRADESHOW did for the many who attended last year, 2006..4,800 travel sellers and consumers gathered together under one roof for this event. As you can see, THETRADESHOW is set to help you reach your target markets and capitalize on the one-to-one business meetings so that you can establish partnership deals and arrange for dealerships. Because THETRADESHOW will go on for three whole days, it will be the perfect chance for you to interact with potential consumers and generate interest in your product throughout the whole time.
So, what's going to happen on THETRADESHOW? The event will be held for three whole days with the first one being a Trade and Consumer Day while the second and last day of the event will be a Trade Only day.
Details are as follows:-
September 9, 2007 - Consumer Day Trade Show ( 11am - 5pm )
September 10, 2007 - Trade Day Trade Show and Business Appointments ( 10.30am - 3pm)
September 11, 2007 - Trade Day Trade Show and Business Appointments ( 10.30am - 3pm
The big names behind THETRADESHOW are ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents), ITB Berlin, ACTA, AirTran Airways, Adventures Expo in Travel, CLIA, ETOA, IGLTA, NACTA, NBTA, The Travel Institute...just to name a few.
The main focus of the event would be travel to many different regions of the world, therefore, we suspect that there is going to be a large crowd for this event. The regions in the limelight would be North America , Africa , Asia , Caribbean , Europe , South America and South Pacific. If you're aiming for these specific target markets, THETRADESHOW is a definite MUST-GO event.and the markets are Adventure, Tour Operator, Technology, Cruise, Ecotourism, Health and Spa, Motor coach and RV, Student Travel and Travel Supplies.
This 2007 event will definitely benefit both exhibitors and attendees and if you're keen to know what the floor plan for the event will be like, you can take a look at the Interactive Exhibit Hall Floor Plan where you can plan your show route! As we say, THETRADESHOW is going to be one of the largest events for 2007 and it's the perfect chance to connect with thousands of consumers on a daily basis, so, just imagine how many of these people you can turn into genuinely loyal customers in the future! All you need to do is attend THETRADESHOW and do your thing there.prove your worth!
To book your hotels for THETRADESHOW, we recommend booking it through Las Vegas Hilton , Las Vegas Marriott Suites and Treasure Island Hotels and Casino . Getting around in large groups can be a challenge, so, don't forget to charter your bus there too.
Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend in Washington D.C.
In celebration of all things leather, Washington DC celebrates it with the annual Mid Atlantic Leather weekend where exhibitors come together to show off their leather stuff while taking the opportunity to network with others in the industry and establish new partnerships during the exhibition times. The Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend is known to draw throngs of crowd and customers - and on top of that, there is almost always a big group of curious onlookers who end up browsing through the stuff on display and purchasing the leather materials from this Washington DC bazaar.
The Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend for 2007 will take place in Washington DC from 12 to 14 of January, so, if you have not booked your tickets and bus, this would be a good time to do so.
What's going to happen at this Washington DC show?
For one thing, after registration on January 12, 2007 which will be open from 2pm till 10pm , there will be the Leather Exhibit Hall at the Washington Plaza Hotel from 4pm till 10pm . And on the same day, there will be the Meet the MEAT Tour which will take place at DC Eagle, Green Lantern, Titan Ramrod at 10pm .
On Saturday, January 13, 2007 , there will be the not-to-be-missed Mr. MAL Fundraiser for MAL 2007 Travel Fund which will take place at the Washington Plaza Hotel from 9.30am right up to 11am . Following that would be the second Leather Exhibit Hall at the same place from 10am till 5pm . After a short break, you must make it a point to attend the Leather Cocktails at the Almas Temple from 6.30pm till 9.30pm and of course, you can follow up with the Blowoff Dance which will carry on from 9.30p till 3.00am !
Sunday January 14, 2007 will start with a Brunch at 11am till 12.45pm at the Almas Temple which will be followed by the Leather Exhibit Hall at the same place, Washington Plaza Hotel from noon till evening 6pm . Since it's the last day of this annual event, there will be a Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest at the Almas Temple starting off at 1pm till 5pm .
And here comes the clincher. For those who have not partied enough at the Blowoff Dance, this is the chance to take it way further and end the whole event with a big bang - the REACTION Dance at the 9.30 Club (815, V ST. N.W. Washington DC from 10pm till 6am .
Enchanting Entertainment
Varla Jean Merman will be heating up the stage during the Washington DC event (a.k.a Jeffery Roberson). Merman is a well-known face in the entertainment industry because he was one of the people who appeared in the Broadway role of "Mary Sunshine" in the revival of Chicago . His other works includes roles in "Hush up, Sweet Charlotte", "Varla Jean Merman's I'm Not Paying For This", "Girl with a pearl necklace; and act of love", "Under a big top" and many more.
Apart from Merman, there will also be the DC Cowboys dance company which comprises of a large 20-member dance group. The DC Cowboys are used to performing at US and Canada gay rodeo events, pride festivals, circuit parties, special events, fundraisers, gay cruises and many other conventions within and without Washington DC . If we must add, the DC Cowboys dancers are as dashing as they are talented dancers. The DC Cowboys are is a highly critically acclaimed act that delivers high-energy professional dance numbers.mostly sexy ones which will keep you enthralled and hooked.
So, make your way to the Washington DC Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend now by checking out the official website and booking a charter bus for event now. Remember, make a date with the Washington DC Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend now - mark the dates January 12-14,2007 now.
Art and Opera buffs should really take the time to visit Boston as we enter a new year. Why? Every year, the New England Foundation for the Arts and Meet the Composer Inc will bring you the Annual BMOP Boston Connection Concert (BMOP stands for Boston Modern Orchestra Project) and as with every year, the 9 th Annual BMOP Boston Connection Concert is expected to draw throngs of crowd from all parts of the country. In fact, major musicians and music-makers from other parts of the country will usually make a trip specifically for this event too. The BMOP Boston Connection Concert receives support from ASCAP, The Virgil Thomson Fund, the 6 New England State Arts Agencies and also the National Endowment for the Arts. This main purpose of this concert is to honor and acknowledge the consistent growth and vibrant health of Boston 's new music community. there will be many special guests, artistes and musicians who will appear on that night.
The 9 th BMOP Boston Connection Concert will be held Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory on January 20, 2007 next year at 8pm , so, there's still time to book the tickets and bus right now.
The BMOP Boston Connection Concert features a long list of established musicians
Many are expecting stars and artistes to attend the event off-stage but it's going to be a star-studded night on-stage as well because the BMOP Boston Connection Concert is going to feature many well-known faces and talents from within the music industry. For one, there's Gill Rose, the featured conductor. Gill Rose, a critically-acclaimed conductor, is one of the founders of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and ever since 1996, he has dedicated a large part of his professional life performing and recording music and score from the 20 th and 21 st century. Through his leadership, the orchestra took home eight awards for adventurous programming. BMOP and Opera Boston, in 2003, launched a 10-day contemporary opera festival and Gill Rose also led the world premiere of Elena Ruehr's Toussaint Before the Spirits. Although in the industry, Gill Rose is pretty much known for his bold and impressive interpretation and performance of modern music through his orchestra, Gill Rose is equally capable and credible in the classical and operatic department.
If that's reason enough for you, Andrew Beer who is a wildly successful violinist from Vancouver , Canada should be. Critics and fans have described this amazingly talented violinist as someone who brings an outstanding balance of intellectual understanding and intuitive emotional power to his performances. To understand and feel the power of the violin, you can catch Andrew Beer at the BMOP Boston Connection Concert January 20, 2007 . Andrew Beer was one of the 8 violinists who were invited to be a part of the Monte Carlo 2004 "Violin Masters International Competition. Andrew Beer is also an active contributor to humanitarian events like the concert in Hiroshima and Nagasaki concerts (to commemorate the 60 th Anniversary of the bombings that happened there, the Roads To You tour, performing for Queen Noor and Rania of Jordan, First Lady Laura Bush and also Princess Haifa al-Faisal.
Another big name musician who will be performing on that night is outstanding Saxophonist, Kenneth Radnofsky. Kenneth Radnofsky is a true International musician because he has appeared as a soloist in many International level events and has participated in many ensembles throughout the world. Kenneth Radnofsky is also the Executive Director of World-Wide Concurrent Premieres Inc which comprises of a wide network of musicians and composers. 2006, Kenneth Radnofsky is celebrating 30 years of teaching and is a faculty member at Boston 's 3 conservatories.
As you can see, the BMOP Boston Connection Concert is a not-to-be-missed event that will open ears, eyes and heart to how modern music can be interpreted and played out through classical instruments.
For more information:-
Date: January 20, 2006 (Saturday)
Venue: Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 30, Gainsborough Street Boston ,
Time: 8pm
For more information: http://www.bmop.org
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The idea is to have an entire fleet of people, buses and buses of them, come together in a heady display of celebration - this is what mass indulgence of orgiastic parade, costumes, songs and musicals, performances by famous faces and delectable dances (and dancers).and of course, the endless supply of food and drinks.all in the name of celebrating a common religion. Irregardless of what it's called in different countries, whether it's Mardi Gras, Fastnacht or Carnaval.they're essentially the same. People from all over the country come together in throngs with personal cars and chartered party buses in a mass celebration of sorts every year.
The exact date of such celebrations is generally unpredictable if we're looking at the common calendar because each year the celebration date changes. But everyone looks forward to such a party that promises after life and reflection and alteration of one's life focus. Such parties' roots stems from pagan tradition and slowly, through the years, it has morphed into what we have today.something uproarious, wild, lively and most of the time.commercial.
Since such parties naturally attract many of the locals and many tourists, cities are organized, built and planned around such annual events. For instance, the Carnival of Binche (Belgium) which is a drum parade magnified by a hundred times, and also the Mam'selles party where men dress up in women's clothes and parade all over the street, tourists and party bus operators benefit tremendously around this time of the year. A huge climb in demand for party buses can be seen whenever these parties roll around because most of the attendees of a party of this kind come in groups. There is, shall we say, no better way to get to a single destination in a group than a party bus. But party bus operators are not the only people to benefit from these annual parties because in Rio Janeiro, it's been said that hotel sales make a total revenue of about $10.4 million during these events.
As with Mardi Gras in other parts of the world, Mardi Gras is also traditionally celebrated in New Orleans since 1699 where the party attracts buses and buses of people from all parts of the country and world. All eyes are set on New Orleans whenever Mardi Gras rolls around. In fact, Mardi Gras can be said to be the main bread and butter of the New Orleans tourism industry because the impact this party has on the economy of New Orleans is comparable to the impact the Super Bowl has on it.which is said to be equivalent to about $300 million every year. Ever since Katrina came and went, Mardi Gras has become even more important to the city.
As mentioned, the date for Mardi Gras is not predetermined but according to the New Orleans Mardi Gras official website, http://www.mardigrasday.com , the party will be held from February 10, 2007 until February 20, 2007 . For detailed information on dates and location of where the Mardi Gras party will be held in New Orleans , visit the official website's schedule page here .
For the Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2007, the party will be even more meaningful than before because the organizers will be donating funds towards rebuilding New Orleans and funding it's reconstruction efforts. In fact, the organizers are leading fund donors to http://hsus.org/ and http://www.redcross.org/ where continuous effort is still being carried out to help bring New Orleans back to what it was before.
This is not the first time that Mardi Gras is being used as a means to pump money into the city because back in 1872, Mardi Gras was used as a means to jumpstart the city's ailing economy. Even at that time, many people started booking and hiring party buses months ahead of time just to make sure that there was space and transportation means for them for Mardi Gras. For ideas on how to create your own Mardi Gras party, go to the official website for ideas and information..they have some pretty neat recipes there as well.
Whoopi Goldberg delivered a powerful and poignant performance for SISTER ACT on the big screens more than 14 years ago and it took the world by storm. With a tagline like 'No Booze, No sex, No drugs.No Way!", you can expect nothing less than the best from a movie like this. But the movie is not over because down in Atlanta, tickets sale for the Musical Sister Act is already open for the January 17 th till February 25 th show. Sister Act musical will be showing at the Alliance Theatre in Woodruff, Atlanta .
Sister Act
Sister Act the musical is based loosely on the actual movie itself with adaptations and revisions made to suit the stage instead of the silver screen. Much effort has been put into the whole scripting, composing, and casting process to ensure that Sister Act the Musical is no less enchanting and funny than the actual movie itself. Frankly speaking, Whoopi Goldberg is a tough act to follow. In the musical, Dawnn Lewis and Elizabeth Ward Land have been commissioned to play the pivotal role in the Musical. The music for Sister Act is by Alan Menken while Glenn Slater lent his magical lyrical touch to the songs.
Award-winning pillars of strength
With the support of award-winning geniuses behind this widely appealing musical, it's hard to fail. Alan Menken, the composer is an acclaimed composer for movies like 'Little Shop of Horrors' and also 'Beauty and the Beast'. Behind Sister Act the Musical, there will be a long list of experienced stage organizers and team to help bring this sleeper hit to the stage so that the humor can be relived once again. Sister Act the Musical is presented by World Premiere and Pasadena Playhouse, so, don't miss this chance to relive the whole mirthful scenes all over again. You'll find yourself either chuckling, giggling or guffawing through the musical as we don't expect to see a single dull moment in the Atlanta musical.
For the benefit of those who have never seen the movie, here's a short outline. The story of Sister Act is about a singer who is being hunted by the mob when she accidentally witnesses a heinous crime. With the help of the police, Disco Diva Deloris Van Cartier, under police protection, is to hide in a traditional convent.as a nun. So, this singer has to behave, act and think like a nun unless she wants to get herself blown away. However, this worldly entertainer has trouble fitting in with the other nuns. Her outrageous behavior clashes with the stern principles of Mother Superior. However, even when they thought differently, they shared one thing in common. The love for God and the passion for music. Their antics will certainly send you laughing down the aisle.
Ready to make your way to watch Sister Act the Musical in Atlanta ?
Sister Act the musical will be shown in Alliance Theatre between January 17 th and February 25 th . The show times are as follows:-
Tuesdays - Friday 8pm
Saturday 2.30pm , 8.00pm
Sunday 2.30pm , 7.30pm
The tickets are selling like hot cakes right now so you'd better make your move. However, because of popular demand, there is an additional row of seats that has been added to the center orchestra section. If you look at the layout of the stage and theatre space, you'll see that the extra seats are labeled as AA. They're the last row of the middle section but it's really better than nothing.
Packages
The organizers are offering packages for those who wishes to enjoy high tea before the musical starts at Four Seasons, Atlanta - for more information on the musical and the package, visit their website here or call 404-733-4603 . If you're going in a large group, remember to book a charter bus to avoid disappointment.
Just this figure alone might be able to convince you that the best and most cost-effective method of advertising, marketing, promotion and branding is a method we call vehicle wrap. And the figure is this.91% of people notice more words, pictures, understand and remember messages and details better when it's through vehicle wrapping! As surprising as it is, try to recall a time when you remembered what was written or displayed on a large billboard that is placed way over your head when you're passing by. Hardly. But when the advertiser uses the vehicle wrap method, they're actually exposing the advertisement to a large audience base and the audience actually has time to read and digest the information that's being displayed on the advertising. And this impact is further magnified when you use a fleet of buses wrapped with the advertising. The advertisement is prominent and easy to see because it's at eye level when the bus stops at the red lights.
Vehicle wraps are cost effective
The bottom line is.how effective is the advertisement and are you getting your money's worth from the advertisement. Every company needs to know that - are you getting the maximum exposure for advertisement. For vehicle wrap, we can safely assure you that you will because instead of paying a hefty amount of money for a large billboard that is static and exposed to a limited number of people, when you use vehicle wrap, it's literally another kind of billboard, except that this one moves and is continually exposing the advertisement to people at large! And just to back us up on that claim, according to a research done by the American Trucking Association, metro trucks are seen by 14 million eyes every year and the number continues to grow - if this is the kind of number we're looking at for metro buses, the number is even bigger for vehicle wrap buses! So, this is essentially one of the most cost-effective advertising method that is widely used by companies seeking to expose their brand and spread their message to a large audience base without busting their budgets.
Complete vehicle wraps
Vehicle wraps are no longer restricted to the sides and back of the buses. Instead you can use something we call the complete vehicle wraps which covers the bus from roof to wheels! The entire bus is wrapped in vibrant colors and exciting message - and this will definitely attract the attention of onlookers. The colors of the vehicle wraps are very vivid and dazzling because we use high-quality high-resolution vehicle wraps to cover the entire bus with the advertisement. Therefore, it makes the vehicle wrap service much more exciting than a plain old billboard. And recent studies reveal that TV viewers don't usually stay in front of their television sets when the commercials are on, therefore, you're losing quite a fair bit of impression there when you advertise on television.
More numbers for you to digest
Just in case you're still not convinced, here are more figures we found that will astound you. 90% of travelers notice graphics on vehicle wrapped buses than on billboards. When a consumer sees advertisement on a vehicle wrapped bus, they form a good impression on the product or service of that company. 30% of consumers actually base their decisions on what they advertised on vehicle wrapped buses. The Federal Highway Transportation Administration released an approximate figure of the number of drivers of personal cars who see vehicle wrapped buses - 750,000 impressions PER MONTH.
Why use vehicle wrap
Here's one more reason why vehicle wrapping is the way to go now - with the cost of advertising on TV stations and radio rising, vehicle wrap is quickly catching up with the more conventional types of outdoor advertising simply because more and more cars are on the road; and as technology lends a hand to this form of advertising by making vehicle wrap cheaper and higher in quality, we do see that in the future, vehicle wrap advertisement will soon overtake other types of advertising methods.
So, don't wait. If you want to make the most of your advertising dollars, start looking into what vehicle wrapping can do for you by giving us a call 1-800-359-5991 ext 206 or call Joseph Jacovino for more information .
Most of us in the Motorcoach industry have been waiting for a chance like this - the biggest ever Motorcoach Expo is well on its way and as registration takes place even as we speak, Motorcoach companies are getting ready to make the most of the fun, lively and exciting that an Expo of this magnitude will provide. Free yourself up and mark the date down on your calendar.January 16 th till 21 st , 2007.those are the dates for the largest and grandest Motorcoach Expo whereby 60,000 sqft of space will be occupied by well over 140 exhibitors in New Orleans next year.
Attending the Motorcoach Expo is a chance for you to not only enjoy and absorb whatever's on display, but it's also a chance for you to network with others and forge future partnerships, solidify the core of your business and spread the word about your products or services.ultimately it's an effective way to maximize the full potential of your marketing plan and increase profits. The New Orleans Motorcoach Expo 2007 will have the biggest show floor in six years so this is a fabulous chance for you to network.
The Habitat for Humanity on January 16 th
To make this Motorcoach Expo even more special, there will be the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity happening on the January 16 th , 2007 whereby there'll be a construction project in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans. This place was the hardest hit and was left in shambles in the wake of Katrina's wrath. The storm has left thousands of residents homeless and displaced. If you're keen to help the victims and the city, you should make it a point to attend this special event that will be held during the New Orleans Motorcoach Expo 2007 but first, contact Dan Marrazzo , Eric Morales or simply give them a call at 1-800-424-8262 to register yourself for this event.
The registration will be closed on January 5 th , 2007 , so, do hurry up and download their participation form and fax it immediately to 703-838-2950 or email it . If you prefer to mail it, snail mail it to United Motorcoach Association at 113 S. West St. , 4 th Floor, Alexandria , VA 22314 .
Reminder to participants
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Book your bus early
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If you have not booked your hotel, send it over now
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Don't wait, remember to download the participation form, mail it, email it or fax it. The deadline is January 5 th , 2007 which isn't too far off.
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Remember, there is construction work involved for the UMA's Habitat for Humanity project, so, don't wear anything fancy on this day of the Motorcoach Expo.
How big is this thing going to be?
The sheer size of this event has drawn the attention of a large crowd from all over the country and during this time, many people will be making their way to New Orleans or this extravagant event. Upon last check, the host hotel is completely booked up, so, if you're planning to go, we strongly advice you to make your bookings now. As promotional events roll out and word gets around, it'll be even harder to book a bus or a hotel to the event. Most hotel rooms around the area is taken up by the early birds but as far as we can tell, there's still room in Marriott. Just in case there's still room left, go to their website and check if an immediately reservation is possible.
A quick reminder for those who intend to attend the New Orleans Motorcoach Expo 2007
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Bring your business 2007 itinerary
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Your business brochures, flyers, company profiles, photographs, presentations.etc so that you can make use of this chance to help others understand your company, products and services better.
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Loads and loads of business cards that you can distribute to people you meet at the New Orleans Motorcoach Expo 2007
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Proper attire for attending the Motorcoach Expo and also the Habitat for Humanity Project.
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Book your charter bus early to avoid disappointment or call 1-800-359-5991 to get a quote.
For more information on the New Orleans Motorcoach Expo 2007, please take some time to explore their website or if you need proper explanation, contact them .
There's a good reason why a pub's crowded, it's either the beer is good, the music's good, the service is good or the food is good. Now, for Mahar's located in Albany , New York , they score 3 out of 4. The beer's simply fabulous while the service staff are friendly and on top of the game. The place is crowded like a can of sardines every Friday and Saturday because the bands they have there is usually amazing and the DJs spin a mean mix of music. The only thing we have to complain about is the lack of a proper menu. But then again, who's there to eat? But actually, their food is all that bad, it's just that after hearing so much about this place in Albany, New York, we were kind of expecting Hard Rock stuff.
But no, Mahar's serves your usual pub food.something to fill the tummy. Now, if they did something to fluff up their menu - now, THAT would be something else. However, Mahar's is all about the beer.it's nothing else but the beer, so, I guess we got a little picky there.
When we arrived at the Mahar's, we thought the place looked a little too shabby in the day time - ok, we were hungry and wanted to have something to eat before we started the drinking and partying. They place needs a little scrubbing and repainting but then we discovered something as night fell. The people started flocking into the place by the time the clock chimes 6pm or so.to a point that we thought the place was more of a discoteque or nightclub! The people there loved the place and everyone's calling each other by some kind of nickname and exchanging slaps, so, we assume that this is a very close-knit crowd of people who came here every other night. Which, under normal circumstance, would have made us feel a little out of place.
The floor staff were nice and helpful and I was taken aback when one of the waitresses knew more about beers than me.but then again, she worked there, I drink there.so..
As for the interior of Mahar's, it's interesting and unique and it shows that they made effort to make the watering hole look exactly like a watering hole. There are amazingly cool selection of tap handles placed all over the walls.which is something you don't see in other pubs in Albany , New York .
As far as beer is concerned, Mahar's is user-ranked as one of the top 5 pubs in the country - it's simply beer haven. And why? They have sometimes more than 25 types of fresh beers of all kinds that is surely to hit a spot with you. If you're not sure, get their sampler and you can get drunk just from the samplers alone - we're not encouraging that, of course. So, for beer lovers, Mahar's the place for you.
But the only thing we noted that they could change, also, was the bar tender. If the bar tender ain't the one brewing their beer, then Mahar's should give their grouchy bar tender the boot. Some say that the bar tender's attitude lends Mahar's their popularity. Perhaps.
More information on Mahar's, Albany, New York
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday
4pm till Midnight
Mahar's is closed on Sundays
1110, Madison Avenue , Albany , New York , 12208
Phone: (518) 459-7868
Website: http://www.itsonlybeer.com
To sample a classic example of the Gilded Age, one must take a visit to one of Hyde Park 's treasures, the Vanderbilt Mansion which spans across 600 acres along the Hudson river . There is special significance in the Vanderbilt mansion of Hyde Park because it was built in the 1800s over a period of 2 years and is a true work of art and a perfect example of what classic craftsmanship is all about. The Vanderbilts, like all other wealthy people during the post-war and post-reconstruction period did, built palatial houses along the scenic Hudson River . The Vanderbilt Mansion contains 54 rooms which was built by a reputable architectural firm, McKim, Mead and White. Using the style of Beaux-Arts architecture, the Vanderbilt's former home symbolizes the tremendous wealth accumulation that went on during that period. The Beaux-Arts style is where large and grandiose furniture with symmetrical façade is employed. The Vanderbilt Mansion offers breathtaking view of the Hudson River, Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains.
The home used to be the summer home for the wealthy Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt when he ferried between Hyde Park , Staten Island and Manhattan . The interior of the Vanderbilt Mansion is preserved till today and you can witness the archetypes of American Renaissance where a huge range of European antiques and fine crafts from the period can be seen. In all of Hyde Park , the Vanderbilt Mansion is the first residential home to have electricity which was supplied from a hydroelectric power plant along the Crum Elbow Creek.
Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt started building the Vanderbilt Mansion around 1896 at the estimated cost of $660,000 in 26 months. However, upon completion, the cost of the Vanderbilt Mansion reached $2.3 million! It's an expensive mansion, even by today's standard. The architects brought in craftsmen from all over the world - from marble tiles to exquisite furniture to the walls and ceilings, they were handcrafted using exotic materials.
If you take a tour around the Vanderbilt Mansion , you'll experience the way of life during that era that has completely wilted away today. This monument is among the few that stands tall. You will learn about the lifestyle of the rich and famous, the philosophy of the American country house, how the domestic staff of the place once lived, the community and the relationships between them. Taking a stroll around the Vanderbilt Mansion , you'll be stunned with the pure vastness of the home, the amazing view of Hudson River and Catskill Mountains while enjoying the complete awe of being in one of the best Italian Gardens in the country.
Upon Louise Vanderbilt's demise, Frederick Vanderbilt returned to his Hyde Park estate to live out the rest of his 12 years' life and since they had no children together, Frederick Vanderbilt left the Vanderbilt Mansion to his wife's niece, Margaret Louise Van Allen. Failing to sell the estate off, the already-wealthy Mrs. Van Alleen, heeded her Hyde Park neighbor's advice, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to donate the Vanderbilt Mansion to the National Park service to be maintained as a monument to the couple and also the Gilded Age.with that the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site opened to public in 1940.
Although it's winter now and outdoor activities around the Vanderbilt home is restricted (sledding, tobogganing and ice skating), you can still cross country ski or snowshoe throughout the property and it doesn't hurt to plan a family trip to the Vanderbilt Mansion during the summer (between May and August every year) where there are Summer Concert Series to enjoy while taking a tour around the Hyde Park Mansion.
There are many other historically significant sites to visit located around the Vanderbilt Mansion and to name a few, you can move on to Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site and the Culinary Institute of America. For a guided 45-minute tour around the Vanderbilt Mansion, the fee is $8 per person whereby those who are under-15 can get in completely free for a special guided tour around the first, second floor and the basement.
For something as significant as this, we suggest booking a charter bus if your group is more than 10.furthermore, if your group is larger than 10, you'll need to get in touch with them and make reservations by calling 1-800-967-2283.
More information on the Vanderbilt Mansion , Hyde Park , New York
4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park , NY 12538
United States
Website: http://www.nps.gov/vama/
Email: ROVA_webmaster@nps.gov
Floorplan: Vanderbilt mansion floor plan
How to get there: Map
Book a charter bus: http://www.uscoachways.com/contact.php
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A well-loved fairytale that ranked number one as far as fairytales are concerned. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves . Throughout the years, many adaptations have been made as it moved from cartoon film to movie and it the Snow White plays have been rocking the theatres throughout the country as people from all walks of life thronged their way to watch a play that has a special place in their hearts. It's just something that the young AND old can identify with. It's hard to find anything that can bridge the generation gap like this story. The princess. The apple. The dwarves. The Witch. The prince.
A family that plays together stays together so it's time to make your way to Atlanta Ballet for a holiday treat that your loved ones will not easily forget for a long time to come! You'll have a smashing time with your whole family if you hire a charter bus to the Atlanta Ballet to join in the craze of this magnitude to hit the state. So, get off your laurels and start booking the tickets and charter bus to watch the Fairest of Them All at the one-hour family ballet performed by Atlanta Ballet, on February 17th and 18th 2007, 2pm .
For an family event of this size, what's important is that we want to spend quality time together and enjoy the show without having to cope with the stress of organising how everyone to get everyone there. We all know the cliché 'Are we there yet?' saying and we can only urge you to let someone else do the driving.
'Snow White' is the tale of a Princess so beautiful and being 'fairest' amongst all sparked jealousy and envy among her wicked step-mother and step-sisters who conspired to rid themselves of her. The queen's hired killer, touched by Snow White's beauty and genuine warmth spared Snow White's life and released her into the woods where she sought refuge with seven dwarfs. Needless to say, the wicked step-mother was displeased with the fact that she STILL wasn't the fairest in the land and went about disguised as an old peasant woman to the seven dwarf's home with a poison apple and offered it to Snow White who ate it and fell unconscious.
'Snow White' has for many a decade captivated audiences and Jules Massenet: the leading operatic composer of his generation in France, who studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won the Prix de Rome in 1863; wanted to extend her beauty to the stage. The ballet combines choreography by Bruce Wells from the School of American Ballet, and will prove to be an memorable show filled with an engaging cast, graceful ballet dances and delightful compositions for all the family to enjoy. Don't be surprised if after the show, your kids will be so captivated that they might start harboring dreams of a dance career.
Let the chartered bus take you and your family on this fairytale journey to Snow White's kingdom. Excite your kids by telling them you are going on an adventure! Get ready to be picked up from a convenient location, climb on board and strap in your family. While the kids marvel at the bustling city of Atlanta Georgia outside, you can go and mingle with other parents in anticipation of the ballet.
'Snow White', a one-hour family ballet is being performed at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on 660 Peachtree Street NE , Atlanta , GA 30308 . For any enquiries, please contact them by Phone: (404) 881-2100 , Fax:(404) 8s72-2972, or by Email: information@foxtheatre.org . Or you can choose to book the ticket online at Ticketmaster or call Ticketmaster at 404-817 8700 . Regular Ticket Prices start at: $10, $16, $27, $38, whilst Student Ticket Prices are discounted at: $8, $12, $20, $28.
After the show and hopefully with the kid's batteries half drained, you can recline back into your spacious seat and relax in the comfort and knowledge that the chartered bus will drive you and your family safely home.
What a great way to end a magical day.
Steamboat Springs , Colorado , U.S.A. or more affectionately known as " Ski Town , U.S.A. " is a small ranching community that sits at seven thousand feet up in the Colorado Rockies.
Steamboat is one of the largest ski mountains in North America and produces more winter Olympians than any other town in North America , including the 20 Steamboat athletes competing at the 2006 Games. Steamboat's Olympians have represented five different countries, and made 120 Olympic appearances during 16 Winter Games. Many athletic organizations charter buses or planes for practices at Steamboat before the real competitions begin.
Steamboat is a great town for a breath of relaxing fresh air, holiday, a whiff of Old Western warmth or just to hone the skiers' skill over the slopes. One can either travel by plane to it's brand new airport then charter bus from the airport to Steamboat's resorts. During the winter, visitors can charter bus to enjoy activities like Skiing and Snowboarding, Snowmobile Rides, Sleigh Ride Dinners, Tubing, Helicopter Rides and more at Steamboat Spring. Steamboat offers visitors the second-largest ski and snowboard mountain in Colorado, where amazing tree skiing, long bump runs, wide open meadows, long wide groomed cruisers, and the largest half-pipe in north America, from novice to international expert, lessons for all ages and levels. Steamboat's snow is so light, so dry and so abundant that the town hold the trademark on the name "Champagne Powder" snow.
Steamboat may be well-known for its winters but its summers are the town's best-kept secret with spectacular scenery, beautiful weather and plenty of activities for anyone in any age groups, reunions or weddings. Visitors can charter bus and enjoy its mass offer of activities like river rafting, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing and fishing during the summer, or charter bus to organize wedding events or intimate gatherings surrounded by beautiful mountains filled with bright aspen groves and splendid wildflowers. The town prides itself for high quality services and hospitality to its guests minus the hefty price in both the summer and winter.
Visitors can charter bus for all kinds of occasions. Visitors or skiers can charter bus to or from Steamboat. Charter bus enables large groups of people traveling together for pleasure or any other forms or organization's activities. Charter bus is also great for family outings or company trips up Steamboat Spring. A luxurious bus charter can easily range from 45 to 57 passengers. Schools can charter bus to go Steamboat for its kids' activities as Steamboat provides Kids Ski Free, Fly Free and Rent Free programs especially designed for children.
College students from Colorado Mountain College can charter bus for weekend rendezvous at Steamboat. Students from The Lowell Whiteman School can charter bus and study all about environment values and lessons up in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Music lovers can charter bus and attend the Strings in the Mountains, a festival of Music in Steamboat Springs. Art lovers can charter bus and attend the Steamboat Springs Art Council or known also as SSAC which is a community-based nonprofit art and cultural programming and service organization, which manages the Depot's Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts, which includes a visual arts gallery and the renovated Baggage Room, which also serves as a community auditorium.
Employers or the human resource departments can also charter bus for it's employees annual activities or teambuilding up at Woodstone Consulting which creates High Performance Relationships and Leadership for Corporate Executives, Professional Athletic Teams and Elite Athletes. International guests can also charter bus to Steamboat for its many attractions where the town offers over 20,000 guest beds and more than 70 bars and restaurants, a great variety of options makes Steamboat attractive to any budget. Out of town residents can also charter bus for shopping spree up at Steamboat.
Guests and visitors can log onto
www.steamboat.com for great offers for free ski days and special discounts, accommodations and lodgings as well as activities or events lined out. Reservations and traveling has never been easier.
Leisure and pleasure has never been so easily attained as one could in abundance at Steamboat Spring, Colorado!
A New Year approaches and out pops the paper and pen.for New Year resolutions. It's really strange that even though only about 0.1% of people who actually makes New Year resolutions keeps or realizes their actual resolutions, it doesn't stop people from making them. I guess that's why even if we know that if we miss this year's New Year celebration and there'll be another one ahead, we would loathe missing all that fanfare. New Year, to most of us, presents a new beginning..a fresh start and that is why we should make an effort to make our New Year as special as possible.
In New Jersey , New Year is a type of celebration that comes with as much fanfare as it is with its more popular counterparts. For something a little bit more refreshing and unique, we reckon you might want to try out the celebrating New Year New Jersey style at the Garden State Discovery Museum . The New Jersey Garden State Discovery Museum is hosting a New Year party to welcome the New Year with a giant countdown clock. There'll be the usual partying, drinking, singing and dancing. There'll be top hats, confetti and streamers as people from all walks of life of all ages, beliefs and religion gather together in merriment to welcome a year that is, hopefully, better than the last one. The Garden State Discovery Museum is at 2040, Springdale Rd. , Cherry hill , NJ 08003 and if you need to contact them for more details, the number is 856-424-1233 .
Celebrating it at the Garden State Discovery Museum of New Jersey will be extremely refreshing because there will be many pint-sized party-goers there! It'll be an absolute ball, we tell ya! Make this a family event if you can because this type of celebration doesn't happen everywhere. The most you will usually see everywhere else are parties involving adults drinking themselves to oblivion.the usual. But this will be extremely different and it will give you loads of memories to take home with you. if you're planning to take your whole family here with you, take a charter bus instead of driving yourself here. This way, you don't have to worry about driving, drinking and having to ferry the family members to their respective hotels after that. it would be the kind of hassle that is completely avoidable by charter bus.
On December 31 st this year, make a date with the New Jersey Garden State Discovery Museum around noon time (because that's when the party begins). From around noon till past midnight , you'll be engulfed with the warmth that New Jersey people have to offer - and all for only $8.95 per head. It's a dollar cheaper for seniors.
There are lots of cheap places you can find refuge in for the night, for instance, you can book yourself into Sleep Inn Cinnaminson which is a stone's throw away from Philadelphia (and you can take the charter bus to Philadelphia for an extended holiday thereafter). Or if you prefer to have something a little bit more up-market and don't mind spending a little bit more on accommodation, you can try the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center where it's also near to Philadelphia, is accessible to major highways, have a 20,000 square feet meeting room complete restaurants and pubs. The great thing about New Jersey is that you can get, literally, all types of food your heart (or tummy) desires.ranging from Mexican food to Italian food, from Chinese food to Thai food.
So, what are you waiting for? Book a charter bus for an incredible New Year experience in New Jersey now. The Garden State Discovery Museum , we heard, is expecting a huge crowd at this party, so, make sure you book the bus and the hotel as soon as you can. There isn't much time, so, start making all those phone calls now.
A holiday day tip you'll love us for
I personally feel that the holiday season is something that you should enjoy and share with your family members and Christmas is just around the corner and it's the time of the year when you dust off the cobwebs on the Christmas tree. And it's also a time when you expect company.from your in-laws. Playing host and entertaining a family gathering is up on the agenda and sigh, it can get a little daunting trying to fit everyone's preferences onto the itinerary. Thankfully, it happens only a few times a year.if you're lucky.
But we have something up our sleeves that could help ease your holiday woes. It's not a be-all-end-all solution to everything because we still can't help with the post roast but the least we can do is offer you some ideas on how to keep your family members from tearing each other apart. We promise you that you can keep kids and adults alike occupied during this time and they'll find it a unique experience, so, we're not going to go the usual route of ferrying a large group around in multiple cars, cramming all into a family car like canned sardines. We're going the bus way. The right way, we would like to add.
Outdoor the bus way
Naturally, your family members want to do something fun - something that's out of the ordinary and not the usual sight seeing, shopping, dining that they can do on their own in their own hometowns. Bus or not, that's the root of the problem, actually. It's hard to satisfy Uncle Joe 's love for visiting pubs while entertaining Auntie Marilyn's need for a shopping therapy while ensuring that Baby Nathan gets to visit a playground.
Taking things outdoor in a charter bus is usually the most effective way of solving everyone's problems. From a logical standpoint, people tend to get on each others' nerves when they're cooped up in a place without an outlet of release. Sure, you can keep the barbeque party on the list but let's add a little more zest into your holiday plans, alright? Book a charter bus and load everyone into it for an Appalachian trail in Pittsfield , Massachusetts !
Yes, you heard us right - charter a bus..Appalachian Trail. Load them all into it and tell the charter bus driver to bring everyone to Pittsfield for the outdoor activity that your in-laws wanted. Easy, isn't it? We know doubts are running through your head right now and while it's a little hard to fathom the idea of hiring a charter bus and sending everyone off to somewhere far off, it's true. It'll work.
All you need is to just call up the charter bus company, tell them how many people will be traveling in the bus (so that they will come in the right type of bus - no reason for them to arrive in a 40-seater when you only have about less than 30 persons, right?), where you would like to go, the hours that you would need the charter bus and driver and the facilities that the bus have. It's hard to resist a trip like that, we're sure.
With ninety-three miles of hiking, picnicking and camping - there is bound to be something that the family would like to do. With a charter bus, there is no need to worry about having to drive so many cars to one destination - the charter bus should be able to fit in everyone that's coming to town. How many family members do you have, anyway? If one bus won't do, hire two! And everyone is able to talk to everybody because they are all traveling in the same bus (hopefully). Your in-laws will love you even more for having thought about the charter bus - another point goes to you for this one!
At the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail was designed to provide a continuous green corridor along the ridge of the Appalachian chain of mountains and hills. The amount of outdoor activities here is almost endless - from hiking, to picnic, to setting up a camp - you and your family members will not run out of things to do here. Things will become apparent when you get off the charter bus. Don't forget to pack the picnic basket - and to make it even more fun, have each family member to bring something, so you won't tire yourself out trying to fix all the food and drinks to accommodate everyone. By going Dutch on the trip, you'll save yourself time and effort in preparing everything yourself and everyone gets to show off their culinary prowess.
Energizer bunnies can go hiking.
We can here the shrill and excited screams of the kids already. Now, while the kids may want to hike the trail, it is important that you tell them to be cooperative and not leave their garbage behind them as they hike. Have them bring along a bag to put in their empty water bottles or whatever it is that they will discard during their hiking trip. Tell them that it is their duty to keep the trail clean. Gently remind them too (you don't want to sound too naggy) that they are to keep a safe distance from all wildlife too. Don't forget, you are in a black bear country, and though you may not meet one while you are hiking, it is best not to tread on dangerous grounds. It's cliché but we'll say it here, anyway.better safe than sorry.
.while the adults can get their way with food
As the hyperactive kids are away on their hiking trail, the tired adults will be able to enjoy picnicking. As the adults chomp on, let the sound of nature take over and bonding begin. It's not surprising that it's easier to strengthen relationships between people when they're outside. Some people eat to live and others live to eat. If you're the kind of person who eats to live, show off your navigational skills by becoming a guide to the hiking kids.
And as the day ends and when everyone finally climbs back into the charter bus, you can be sure that even if there is one person in the group who didn't enjoy the trip, they'd probably be too tired to complain. Don't be surprised that they would all be sleeping through the trip home - a charter bus can be that comfortable, you know.
If you are a mom, and you have had your share of taking the kids out for a holiday (even if it's a short trip), surely you know what it's like to have a car full of them, right? The question - "Are we there yet?" would seem like a question that they ask every 5 or 10 seconds, and unless you could supernaturally turn deaf during the whole trip, you would have to answer them when the question arises. And it's also quite a task to be driving, talking to them, telling (if not yelling) them to sit still, stopping for toilet trips - well, you get the idea, so, if you are given a day to take them out, how are you going to do it? Now that they are a lot bigger, they have different ideas of fun, and taking them to the nearest park for a picnic isn't going to do satisfy their thirst for fun. And it gets tougher when they request to invite their friends too. So, what does a loving mom do in situations like these? That's an easy pie question and your answer would be - charter a bus and take them to one of the top ten theme parks in town - Islands of Adventure, in Orlando, Florida.
Trust us, when you announce to your kids and their pals that you have arranged for a charter bus to take them to the Islands of Adventure, you will hear squeals and screams of joy and laughter. With a charter bus, all you need to do is to gather a few of the other moms to join you and the kids - perhaps with a bag of light snack for the trip and you are all ready to hop on to the bus and begin the exciting trip.
Knock, knock - enter to the Port of Entry
As you may very well know, Islands of Adventure is one of the newer theme parks in the world, and it certainly has put a new meaning to the word theme park. Just about everything and anything about the park has a theme - from the rides to the trashcans (yes, even those are not spared from having a theme). In case you didn't already know, the park is divided into six lands and each of it surrounds a scenic lake in the middle of the park. When you and the gang hop off the charter bus, Port of Entry is the first land that you will come upon, but be forewarned - there are no rides here, just shops and dining facilities. This is probably where you and the other moms would like to hang out while the kids begin their activities at the park.
Super Heroes for the kids
Start in a clockwise direction and the kids will enter into Marvel Super Hero Island. It's almost like walking through a giant comic book when you are in this island. Featuring the Incredible Hulk coaster and Amazing Adventures of Spiderman - your kids are bound to experience great thrills on the rides. They also wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to try out Dr. Doom's Freefall, which is a two-tower turbo shot, though some say that it could do better if it were a bit higher.
Time for some Looney Toons
What comes next after the Marvel Super Hero Island is the Toon Lagoon. Just as the name suggest, it is themed around cartoon characters and there two of the best water rides that you will find here - Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls and Popeye and Bluto Bilge-Rat Barges. Dudley is a flume ride with an insanely intense final drop cascading over a waterfall while Popeye and Bluto is said to be the roughest, wettest and best themed river rapids.
Next - into the jungle
Jurassic Park is next to visit and it is certainly not too difficult to guess the theme of this one. You will even get to see the electric wire fences as shown in the movie itself. The rides here are average, in contrast to the name of the land.
Back to the ancient history and then to the future
The last two lands before your kids get worn out - The Lost Continent, home to the wonderful "Dueling Dragons" inverted coaster and the Poseidon's Fury show, and Seuss Landing - with a brilliant theme and intensely detailed kids land with some very innovative rides.
After such a thrilling day with rides and excitement, the kids would probably no longer ask "Are we there yet?" when you travel home in the bus. They'll most likely be too tired, and the trip home would be a good time for them to rest. Indeed the trip to Islands of Adventure in a charter bus will be one that your kids and their friends will treasure in their hearts for a long time, and you and the other moms would certainly agree that it was worth every penny spent, right?
For a name like that, the first thing that jumps into mind when suggestions of cruising in a charter bus along the San Andreas Fault line would be ' Are you nuts? It's a fault line !" For all the faults that you can find with traveling by charter bus along the fault line known as the San Andreas Fault Line that outlines the coastal area of California , you can't possible find any fault with cruising along the San Andreas Fault line in a bus. This is a must-do activity for people who are scenery-buffs, those who loves taking pictures and takes refuge in the awesome landscape.
We can tell you're dubious about this recommendation but we can only invite you to entertain the thought of hiring a bus for this journey because the San Andreas Fault Line is, although a straight fault line, the 835-mile fault line is magical. A very natural and real magic.because it's like a huge vein that runs through the landscape with tiny little mini-veins splaying out from it. If you take a charter bus there, you'll get to watch the transformation of the scenery taking place right outside the window of the charter bus.
Hiring a bus to travel along the fault line could be one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family this holiday season. Although it's not exactly a bus ride to Disneyland or a bus ride to a theme park, traveling in a charter bus together with family and simply enjoying whatever's rolling pass the window of the charter bus is an awesome experience you shouldn't miss - not for anything in the world. Imagine, you can take a charter bus to north, Point Reyes , for several days and not get bored with the traveling and the proof is that the simpler the things are, the bigger the opportunity for you to unwind, relax and just tune out.
For example, we had a chance to take a cruise in a charter bus along the fault line this year and we stopped near a grove of grapefruit trees. It sounds absolutely simple, doesn't it? But as we strolled along, leaving the bus there waiting for us, there's a sense of complete freedom that is almost indescribable. This place was right smack in the middle of the San Andreas Fault Line. And as we enjoyed the fruits and scenery, the San Bernardino Mountains loomed invitingly ahead. The San Bernardino Mountains , all of its 11,000 feet is truly a sight for sore eyes.
As you move along on your bus ride, you'll see that traveling along the San Andreas Fault Line is pretty straightforward.because the Fault Line is as straight as a rod.except for one part which is the Big Bend . As we bus-cruised along, the Cajon Pass proved irresistible, although, essentially, the Cajon Pass is just a hole in the group amidst looming mountains made by fault activities over ten million years ago! But this is a chance to truly enjoy nature and see evidence of something so traumatic and violent from the pass. To say that The Cajon Pass was mesmerizing is an understatement.
Don't let the earthquakes there shatter your dreams of ever traveling along the Fault Line in a charter bus.the earthquakes, as can be shown through reports, do less harm than any other earthquakes in other countries. The earthquakes in Indonesia , Japan , Philippines and other countries cause tens of thousands of deaths every time they hit but the violence in the Fault Line is exaggerated. Most the minor quake actions along the Fault Line are results of the slip and slide activities of the earth's plates. If you're concerned about the possibility of suffering the wrath of an earthquake, you can get a pocket book called ' Earthquake Country ' by Eleanor Ayer, ' Assembling California ' by John McPhee and ' California Fault: Searching for the Spirit of a State Along the San Andreas ' by Thurston Clarke before you hire a charter bus for this trip.
Although driving along the Fault Line is fine but we truly recommend hiring a charter bus for the ride. For a very simple reason, really. We want you to be free enough to enjoy the whole journey without having to worry about getting lost. And besides, the charter bus driver will know where the good stops are.
This is an experience that will completely change the way you view nature and California , so, don't miss it for the world.
Bland and boring yellow buses are things of the past. As much as the buses have changed over the years, the number bus-related incidents and accidents with varying degrees of seriously is a hot topic in the industry. such unnecessary accidents relating to public buses and charter buses is worrying and there are many things we can do to help reduce the percentage of accidents relating to buses - and this means exploring means and ways of increasing the level of safety.
One such method would be to have buses, irregardless of whether it's a public bus, private bus or a charter bus painted brightly for the purpose of safety. It's a well-known fact that bus drivers can get impatient and are often found (and caught) running red lights. One way of preventing accidents when something like that happens is to have the bus painted in bright orange, yellow or red so that other drivers can see the bus from WAY OFF and have enough time to avoid collision with the bus. Of course, the authorities and bus companies should pay more attention to disciplining their bus drivers, which is the best method of all, but worse comes to worse, a colorful bus will reduce the risk even more.
But some people may not agree with this and contend that coloring the buses in bright colors will not increase safety and instead increase the cost of maintaining and painting the buses. The real issue with bus safety is with the drivers and this group of people hopes that the authorities will deal with the issue instead of imposing such a responsibility on bus companies. Furthermore, there are advertisements and Bus Wrapping being widely done on the exterior of business and if all buses are required to be colored a singular bright color, it would affect the eventual profit of bus companies that provides advertisements and Bus Wrapping services.
In fact, another issue has been raised about colorful buses and it has everything to do with light reflection. While a brightly colored bus cruising down the road will be visible during the night and is useful in preventing accidents, a brightly-colored bus will be an eyesore among other road users.
"I don't know about others but maybe an illuminous yellow colored bus will reflect light well during the night but it would make it really hard for other road users if there are, say, 5 BRIGHT YELLOW buses on the road together with them. It'd be painful to look in the mirror", says Kathleen Junior, California .
Many different colors and different shades have been tested on buses over the years in an effort to curb the rise in bus-related incidents but to no avail. Not only did bright buses not reduce the number of accidents relating to buses, the numbers continue to rise.
Another suggestion on how to improve safety when it comes to buses is to equip the buses with lights and sound so as to make the bus more visible from afar. There are also suggestions of putting reflective stripes on all commercial and public buses.
It all seems interesting enough as we explore the ways to make our buses safer on the roads but how effective it will be and where it will take us remains to be seen.
Remember the days when you rode in a school bus waiting just to get to school? Remember those days whereby you'd always be equipped with a quick comic book so that you could kill time waiting for the bus to just GET TO the destination? And remember the times when you needed to go to the bathroom and the bus is, like, stuck in heavy traffic and not getting anywhere near the final destination? Yes, those were the days. WERE - that's the operative word because my whole childhood perception of bus traveling changed that day.
To be honest with you, It's been ages since I've been on a bus.be it charter bus, school bus, big bus, small bus, tour bus.whatever.it's been ages and I had a chance to ride in one HUGE bus two days ago. The event was organized by my company and they hired this tremendously humongous bus for it whereby they can get everyone into the bus at the same time so that no one can bail out at the last minute. The bus service certainly killed our chances of using the 'I was stuck in traffic therefore late' excuse. The charter bus was so big that everyone got in and got seats and I had to keep my jaw clamped shut because the interior of the bus a far cry from what I remember of a bus. It was nothing like a bus!
I mean it.seriously, the bus came with many different equipments and funky gadgets, electronical devices and most of all..a bathroom. Short of sounding like I just came out from living in solitary confinement or been living in a tree (hence, never seen a bus in my life!), it was a.luxurious bus. A bathroom was heaven-sent because I have very scary memories of holding back the call of nature in a bus.
This was a big surprise for me, big enough a surprise to warrant a whole blog entry about it. Who would've thought that while the human race evolved (very slowly), a bus would evolve too.
The bus was spacious and luxuriously equipped with seats so shiny that it was almost slippery. All the equipments in the charter bus were dust-free and polished - completely spick and span. And as we, me and my colleagues, piled into the bus, there was this sense of getting into a small luxury hotel room together.
As we went on our way, the journey was long but we didn't even notice it because we were too preoccupied with arguing with each other about who got to choose the channel next. I suspect that there was a massive traffic jam right outside the charter bus windows, if we cared to look, but we didn't because we were too comfortable in the bus.
This experience with a charter bus totally changed my childhood perception of a bus ride. Not only did the bus NOT make any loud growling noises (it sort of purred along), it had a bathroom! For me, I guess the bathroom of the bus will be in my mind for a long time to come.
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