Rentals
Chicago’s Limousine Industry
03/12/2010 | 
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by Andrew Beene
This trend started when bit by bit, cars are becoming unpopular because of the many controversies that happened to the car sales industry. If you could remember Toyota’s recall of their recent cars, who would want to buy a new model that has a defect in it? Then, people haven’t recovered yet from the economic crisis that hit the different economies in the past years. With their budget funneled into health care, and settling their bills, car industry became their last of priorities.
The saturation on the other hand of the car rental industry alongside the limo industry created a solution for all the problems of people regarding their transportation needs. Without a car, the people has no other choice but to rent cars during events that need them to be in a comfortable ride. But not all instances sprouted from the economic ruckus and the problems of car industry. There was also a time when promotion picked up with the car rental industry because of their fleet and the attraction that it brings to the table for a number of clients.
Chicago limousine service is an example of what a limousine service company is and how clients loved their services. For years, with the top notch services offered by the Chicago limo companies, not only did they provide solution to people’s problems when it comes to their cars, but they have also helped people resolve so many things like their occasion transportation needs. Getting yourself into your wedding isn’t a simple task. In fact, if you happen to not have any vehicle before your wedding day, you might not be able to find yourself in the wedding of your dreams. This is the reason why now, a Chicago wedding limousine provided by the best limo companies in the area have enjoyed the loyalty of their clients.
There are also times when the services of the Chicago town car service extend to the different areas near Chicago. Now, Winnetka limo fleets are at times coming all the way from Chicago and into the Winnetka residents’ area. The good thing with this is that everybody living in Chicago and near the area is experiencing the top-notch solution to the multifaceted problems that affects people’s transportation needs. Chicago based limo companies have made it a way to provide services whenever individuals need one. Whether it is a Chicago airport limousine service or a wedding limo, everything now is provided for in Chicago.
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Lake Tahoe Rentals – The 7 Secrets You Need to Know Before You Go
Lake Tahoe: the Hidden Secrets from Rentals to Activities
Family travelers, coming from all parts of California, make Lake Tahoe rentals their vacation homes during all seasons of the year. Family time couldn’t be spent in a better vacation hot spot with the wide variety of activities available in Lake Tahoe. The locals know all of the hidden secrets of the area, and there are many. After locking down your Lake Tahoe rental for an extended stay in one of the hundreds of cabins around the enormous lake, get ready for some fun.
A little bit of planning will go a long way to enjoying your stay. A Google or Yahoo! search for activities in Tahoe will provide an extended list that short-term travelers will not be able to conquer on a three-night getaway. However, after spending many of my younger years on both the North and South shores of the lake, there are some regular finds that most travelers overlook. Here are a few local favorite hidden secret activities, hot spots and yummy food stops that may have you calling in sick to extend your Lake Tahoe rental (skip over all the advertisements found in your internet search):
SECRET 1: search ‘Reserve Tahoe Rentals’ for deals on Lake Tahoe rentals around the entire lake. Book your accommodations as far in advance as possible for the best deals. However, if you have the flexibility to wait until the last minute you may end up with the deal that can’t be beat. SECRET 2: locate ‘highway 431’ on Google Maps. Driving from Lake Tahoe to Reno, about seven minutes up the mountain toward Mt. Rose on the left you will find a hidden sledding hill that is free of charge. Simply park on the side of the road (be careful of moving traffic) and let the kids do the rest. You must bring your own sled or saucer. SECRET 3: search ‘Northstar-at-Tahoe’ for a great resort that offers family skiing, ice skating, roller skating and cross country trails for the more adventurous vacationer. This pristine location offers an all-in-one for a day’s worth of family fun. SECRET 4: search for ‘Sand Harbor’ located on the North East corner of the lake and park either in one of the pay=to-park lots or on the side of the road for free. Families enjoy all beaches in this area because of the shallow depth of the lake and beautiful sandy beaches. SECRET 5: search for the ‘Log Cabin, The Old Post Office and GarWoods Grill’ on Lake Tahoe’s North shore. And on the South shore check out Cafe Fiore, The Cork & More and the smaller restaurants within the Heavenly Valley outdoor mall. The best hidden secret for a night out with the wife has to be the Chart House located on the South shore. Most travelers are unaware of this restaurant and its location. A simple search of Lake Tahoe Chart House will send you in the right direction. SECRET 6: search ‘Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours’ for a great getaway into the Lake Tahoe Mountains for some scenic views of the Lake. If you are into off road 4-wheeling, check out the hills off highway 267 just outside of Kings Beach on the North shore. SECRET 7: search ‘Lake Tahoe Chamber’ and ‘South Lake Tahoe Chamber’ and click on visitor information and then lodging. Here you will find deals posted by local businesses around the lake. Many deals on Tahoe activities are offered right there. This secret will keep a bunch of money in your pocket for numerous other activities during your vacation.
Lake Tahoe is an outdoor adventure for all activity enthusiasts and finding the right Tahoe vacation rental is the most important first step. Consider the nightly rates, number of bedrooms, amenities, and overall quality of homes suitable for your family vacation. Knowing the general location with the estimated distances from the secret hot spots near restaurants, ski resorts and other major attractions in Lake Tahoe will help to secure more local activities during your visit.
Availability is another important consideration. Lakefront and ski in / ski out properties are in high demand. Rental properties up the hill in the mountains, overlooking the lake shores or in a nice forested setting, are less in demand but still fill up during the holidays.
Lake Tahoe rentals offer space and versatility that cannot be matched by any local hotel in the area. Putting together a plan of activities and lodging is the absolute best secret to a fun-filled family vacation in Tahoe. Use your computer search wisely and you will end up in the hot spots alongside the local residents
Booking Lake Tahoe rentals at http://www.reservemyhome.com who offers 300+ Lake Tahoe rentals, cabins, chalets and condos on all shores of Lake Tahoe my be a great option for you to consider.
Tags: Airport Limousine Newark ? Reasons To Hire A Service
Whether you are a frequent flyer or not, you undoubtedly want every airport transportation experience to go as smoothly as possible. It does not matter whether your travels are for business or pleasure. Whatever the reason is that has brought you to Newark, you want the last stretch of your journey to go smoothly and be as stress-free as possible. This can be accomplished with an airport limousine Newark rental. There are countless benefits to renting a limousine service to transport you to and from your hotel and the airport. A few of the most prominent advantages will be outlined here.
If you want to arrive in a timely manner and completely relaxed, an airport limousine Newark rental is the key to reaching your goal. Most people who travel a great deal have to drive themselves to the airport, arrange for long-term parking and transport luggage to the terminal to begin the trip. Taking public transportation is not the most desirable either, although you can avoid parking. With a Newark airport limousine rental, you have plenty of room to stretch out and relax. Make the most of your time commuting to your hotel room after your flight by conducting a bit of business in the back of the limo before your trip has even technically begun.
The ability to be free of distractions and anxiety during potentially one of the most stressful parts of your journey is a great benefit to hiring an airport limousine Newark service. Allow the professional chauffeur to take over the responsibility of navigating the troublesome roads and delivering you safely to your hotel room. If you are not familiar with Newark, taxi drivers will take advantage of that and attempt to overcharge you. You can avoid unscrupulous people altogether with the hire of a limo to transport you to your final destination.
Also, when the time comes to leave Newark, you can have the same process completed in reverse. A limo can be arranged to pick you up at the hotel and transport you in a timely manner to the Newark Liberty International Airport in time for your flight. This allows you to avoid public transportation or arranging parking for your car altogether. For a stress-free business trip like one you have never experienced before, make a critical change in your routine and arrange an airport limousine Newark service to do all the traveling for you.
API Limousine Adds New General Manager and Sales Staff
API Limousine of Sacramento California has experienced tremendous growth in customer demand over the last two years resulting in the addition of a new General Manager and an Outside Sales Account Executive. “Despite the down turn in the economy, our market share has increased significantly and we are adding staff and management positions to assist with growth of our business” states John Costan, API CEO. API recently announced the hiring of Phil Marley as their new General Manager. Mr. Marley has been API’s Senior Chauffeur and Training Officer for several years and has recently taken over many of the day to day operational duties of the limousine company. “We are very excited that Phil has accepted this new position with API Limousine” states Costan. “Phil has been a critical part of our company from day one and is now in the position to help guide API’s growth with his extensive background in the limousine industry.” Phil Marley has worked as a professional chauffeur in Sacramento, Dallas, and Boston and brings 20 years of limousine experience to API.
In addition to Mr. Marley promotion, API has also promoted another chauffeur, Rich Bird, to API’s new Outside Sales Account Executive position. Mr. Bird held management responsibilities at another Sacramento area limousine company before joining API and brings to the position 15 years of Sales and Marketing experience. “Rich is a wonderful people person” state David Kinney, Director of Sales and Marketing for API. “With Rich’s help, we will be able to develop more business partnerships and introduce more guests to our company, and our slogan. At API Limousine, You Deserve…The Ultimate Experience.”
API Limousine is currently one of the fastest growth limousine companies in Sacramento according to Costan. Over the past year, API has increased their fleet size, doubled their sales revenue, acquired a new warehouse location, and added additional Chauffeurs and Customer Service Representatives. API’s key to success has been the development of Strategic Partnerships with Sacramento areas businesses such as Entercom Radio, The Travel Store, the Bob Simpson Sacramento night clubs, Red Bull and California Sun, all of whom share a common demographic of clients. By providing a greater level of value added services to all of their respective clients, each organization continues to gain market share and earn more client loyalty. API Limousine’s marketing efforts over the last twelve months have resulted in the company being honored as the 2009 Best Limousine Company in Sacramento by the voters at KCRA Channel 3 A-list.
For more information about API Limousine, visit their web site at www.APILIMOS.com or call (916) 719-1236.
API Limosuine is Sacramento’s premiere provider of luxury limousine services for weddings, proms, wine tours and more. At API Limousine, You Derserve… The Ultimate Experience
10 Limousine Tips For Teens During Prom Season
With prom season blasting upon us, parents and teens need facts to make smart decisions regarding their limousine rental during this chaotic time. How do you pick a good limo company? Is the cheapest going to be the best? Are my kids going to be safe on this very important night? These are just a few of the questions and concerns that surface during the annual ritual we call Prom Season.
Below are 10 tips to ensure that you are SAFE and STYLISH and SMART this prom season.
1) Always Look and Touch. You spend hours calling every limousine company to find the best deal, but how do you know that the car you have rented is the actual car that is going to show up? If a smoke-filled, 1970s, dented limo shows up, is it too late to say no…? Do you refuse to pay and end up sitting on the curb? Avoid these hassles by ALWAYS LOOKING AND TOUCHING. Go to your limousine company and see the cars firsthand. Once you make your reservation, GET A WRITTEN AGREEMENT showing the price and the actual limousine that will pick you up.
2) Know the TOTAL cost. Prom has ended and everything was great, but then the charge hits your parents’ credit card. It’s $300 more than what you expected and it’s now a month after the prom. Are all of your friends going to pay more money NOW…? Always ask about the total cost. Is there a mandatory 20% gratuity? Are there additional charges for every stop the limo makes? Are there surcharges or other fees? Is the normal 10-20% tip included or extra? Always ask your limousine provider to give you a written confirmationshowing thetotal cost. No one wants unpleasant surprises when renting a limousine.
3) Is your Limo Company LEGAL? You have found the last Party Bus for the busiest Saturday of the month and all fourteen couples are decked out. Your parents are happy, the photos are over, and everyone is on the way to prom. Everything is great until the cops pull you over, everyone gets out and the ride is over. How could you know that the chauffeur isn’t licensed and that the Bus wasn’t legal to drive you around? How do you know that your limousine company is legal, safe, and insured? In California, when a limousine company is properly licensed and insured, it means that the vehicles are inspected by the CHP, maintained and mechanically certified every 45 days, and the chauffeurs are trained, licensed, and drug tested. This means that you are safe. Ask for a copy of the company’s current PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION CERTIFICATE and PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGE. If you can’t see these important documents, find another LEGAL and SAFE limousine company for your prom evening.
5) I Promise, Do you Promise? Everyone wants to party – but drug or alcohol use by minors in a limousine for hire is bad—bad news for you and the limousine company. Parents expect limousine companies to keep their kids safe and limousine companies can lose their license if minors use alcohol before or during a limousine ride. What is the substance use policy of your limousine company and does it come with enforcement or just a wink and a nod? Responsible limousine companies use a Prom Contract such as I-Promise (http://www.ipromiseprogram.com/Limo_CONTRACT_teen .pdf) where every prom-goer and parent understands the zero tolerance policy.
6) Know your Chauffeur. The person who MAKES the party is your chauffeur. He or she can be fun and exciting or quiet and discrete. Check the limousine company Web site or Facebook to learn about your driver and ask the limousine company about the chauffeurs’ personality. Ask the chauffeur how to use all of the electronics and talk to them about keeping the party going.
7) Book early. Prom season is usually a crazy time for limousine companies and the best vehicles are the first ones to book up. Get your friends together, make your decisions, and make your reservations early to guarantee that you have a nice limousine. Asks about what’s included: water, soda, energy drinks, sparkling cider, etc and get a written copy of the company’s cancellation policy.
Plan the Party. You’re going to be riding in a very expensive vehicle with lots and lots of electronic toys. Plan out your party! Bring DVDs, party music, iPods and cameras. Use the big TVs and the stereo systems to make your party rock!!!
9) Use your Limousine. You’re going to renting your limousine for about six hours on your prom night but you’re not going to be riding in the car the entire time. Plan out your evening and use your car. When the kids are at the dance, the parents can go out to dinner and have their own party andthen return back home before the end of the dance. Everyone enjoys the evening and you make smart choices allowing you to make the most of your limousine.
10) Share your photos. After the dinner and after dance, what do you have left? Take lots of photos to capture the moments. Use your limousine as your personal studio or stand by the car for the perfect group photo. And then share. Post your photos, tag your friends and show everyone else the magic of the evening.
Be safe, be stylish, and be smart this prom season.
For more prom safety information, check out: www.ParentingTeens.suite101.com, www.limo.org, or www.madd.org,
About the Author: David Kinney is a father of a previous prom going daughter and the CFO of API Limousine – A Professional Image Limousine of Sacramento, CA. For more information, call (916) 719-1236 or visit www.APILIMOS.com.
API Limosuine is Sacramento’s premiere provider of luxury limousine services for weddings, proms, wine tours and more. At API Limousine, You Derserve… The Ultimate Experience