RSSOctober, 2010 | San Francisco Travel Blog Archive
Harvest Season Is Upon Us! Rent a Bay Area Limousine for a Day Trip to a Harvest Festival!
Bay Area residents are truly blessed to live in this part of the world. World-class meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables and other culinary delights are grown, raised and made within an hour or two of the area. A day trip in nearly any direction allows us to speak with the people who farm, raise and create all this incredible food. Better still, October is the month when countless harvest festivals occur throughout California. In addition to great food, many feature live music, superb wines, art, crafts and some of the year’s best weather!
Centenarian Celebrates 107th Birthday With Limo Ride
Tulsa resident Lenora Jenkins knows a little about life; she’s 107 years old. She says the Golden Rule has been the template for her life thus far, and she may be onto something.
San Francisco Neighborhood Guide: Hayes Valley
Twenty or 30 years ago, few San Franciscans or visitors could have imagined that the Hayes Valley neighborhood would become one of the city’s best districts for shopping, dining and nightlife. Back then, the neighborhood’s nightlife was far less fun (and safe) than today’s, and it involved commercial pursuits that are traditionally non-taxable. Drugs, prostitution, tenement housing and all the predictable misery that comes with these problems defined Hayes Valley, and the neighborhood struggled for years.
Rent a San Francisco Limousine and Experience Glorious Golden Gate Park in Comfort and Style
One of the true jewels of the city, Golden Gate Park is home to some of San Francisco’s cultural treasures and many things to see and experience. What once consisted of sand dunes, sea grass and little else is now a vast verdant space perfect for picnicking, relaxing, walking, running and many other leisure pursuits. Around 13 million people visit this park every year for its beauty and the endless variety of things to see and do.
San Francisco Neighborhood Guide: Deco Ghetto
If the name “Deco Ghetto” seems more off-putting than enticing, then this funky, weird and eclectic San Francisco neighborhood may surprise you. Deco Ghetto, also called the Hub and Mid-Market depending on your demographic and how long you’ve lived in San Francisco, is a part of the city very much in transition. What were once empty storefronts are now trendy cafes, bars, coffee shops and trendy shops selling all sorts of things. The neighborhood derives its name from the profusion of furniture stores in the area selling, you guessed it, Art Deco furniture. Drawn to the area by cheap rents and a new crop of homeowners seeking nouveau home furnishings without the nouveau sticker shock, furniture retailers here have thrived, and the new name evolved with the neighborhood.
Dropouts in Columbus Marathon Will Receive Limousine Rides
Organizers of the upcoming marathon in Columbus, Ohio, have a surprise waiting for runners who cannot finish the distance race on foot. Marathon participants who cannot finish the race for any reason will receive rides in limousines to the finish line. Columbus Marathon Race Director Darris Blackford told reporters that he wanted runners who could not finish to have a different experience than the one he had when he was unable to finish on one occasion. Mr. Blackford and others who could not finish took a ride in a school bus, a most practical mode of transportation, but also one in which most people over the age of 18 feel a bit odd.
Hey, Sharks Fans! A New Season’s About to Start, Rent a Bay Area Limo for the Home Opener or Another Game!
Last season did not end as planned for us Sharks fans, but we did earn a spot in the Western Conference Finals. Although our Stanley Cup aspirations fell one round short, we made it to the final four and nearly all our best scorers, skaters and defensemen are back for another successful season. Even more encouraging, the hot goalie that beat us in the finals now wears a Sharks sweater! We’ve been very good for a very long time, and this year is shaping up to be something special. So, for all you hockey fans out there, why not kick off the season by doing something special, too? Rent a limousine for the home opener or any other Sharks game this season and treat yourself and your friends to a truly memorable experience.
Kremlin Orders Famed Zil Limousine to Begin Production
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered officials to explore the feasibility of producing the Zil limousine, one of the most powerful symbols of the former Soviet Union. The order has prompted speculation that Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are considering trading their Mercedes S-class stretch limos for something more uniquely Russian. Officials at the Moscow factory that once produced the Zil acknowledged that they had received detailed specifications from the Russian government outlining what they want and need in the new limousines if production can begin again.
Taxi and Limousine Company Suspended for Operating Without Insurance
An English limousine and taxicab company will have a business license suspension for five days after authorities discovered the company had transported guests for more than a month without having the required insurance coverage. Officials in Ajax, England say representatives from Lincoln Taxi and Limousine deliberately deceived them by transporting guests in rental vehicles after they learned that the company had lost its coverage. The limo company reportedly lost its insurance coverage on June 27 after receiving only one day of notification from the provider.
Global Transportation Organization Asking Taxis and Limousines to Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) is urging members of its worldwide organization to paint one vehicle in their fleet pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to the painted vehicle, the TLPA is asking participants in its “Pink Ride” campaign to donate funds to promote research in the fight against a disease that affects one in eight women in their lifetime. They ask members to paint all or a portion of one of their vehicles pink or affix the official pink ribbon decal with the TLPA logo with the words “Pink Ride” next to it.
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