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Most Common Reasons to Rent a Charter Bus

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Why Hire a Charter Bus - phoenix charter busAZ Limo Company is a versatile one. The fleet ranges from simple sedans (with or without a chauffeur) to a massive charter bus. If you’re wondering ‘Well, who on Earth would rent a charter bus in Phoenix?’ here are the most common occasions these lumbering monsters are great for.

First of all, to be on the same page, a charter bus (or a coach) is the biggest commercially available road vehicle available in the USA. It usually has 55 passenger seats. Forget the memories of uncomfortable, cramped, stuffy and noisy nightmares on wheels, though. The new generations of charter buses are well equipped with various amenities formerly available only on smaller-scale vehicles. Some of those are the now ubiquitous air-conditioning, LCD screens able to play DVDs, tinted windows for privacy, as well as Wi-Fi access. Furthermore, these large vehicles offer what no other transport options can- sufficient luggage storage. In fact, the whole lower deck of the bus is dedicated to this task alone. So, with that in mind, who would need a whole charter bus to rent?

Sports teams

Sports teams, whether baseball, basketball or football, tend to consist of a lot of people. You’ve got the players themselves, the coaches and the supporting crew of medics, water carriers and others. That can tally up to a lot of people. In order to get from one town to the next, you’d need a lot of cars. And that’s all not accounting for all the equipment necessary (think of the football player’s uniform). Now, I am sure that NFL or NBA teams are wealthy enough to have their own transport all across the USA, but what about college teams, or the little leagues? This is one of those situations where a charter bus is ideal for the job.

Major weddings outside town

Some people go to great lengths to make their wedding as memorable as possible. Sometimes literally to great lengths, as their ideal place might not be in their own place of residence (or possibly somewhere far from any town or city). Inviting people to some remote area and not offering to give them a ride there may be construed as rude (or at least inconsiderate). With larger groups, the ideal solution is to rent a charter bus. Not only do people not need to struggle to find the place, thy can also be more relaxed, as they do not need to drive home.

Corporate retreat

Depending on the size of the company, a charter bus might be ideal for a team building retreat. The team building can be initiated while on the bus, by assigning seats and other team building exercises. Similarly to the wedding scenario from above, people might be more relaxed without the need to drive out themselves. And if the boss is on the bus as well, it adds to the feeling of togetherness and relative equality.

Following your sports team

Every major city in the USA has a sports team they are proud of. New York has the Giants and the Knicks, Dallas has the Cowboys, and Phoenix has the Suns. While many of us enjoy casually catching a game, or reverently following each match, there are those who are so dedicated to their sports team that they would follow them all across the country. And when there are enough of them, the charter bus seems like the only option. Well, at least we all know what the main topic on those road trips is.

Whatever your reason to rent a charter bus in Phoenix is, look no further than AZ Limo. And even if the bus is too big for your needs, AZ Limo has you covered with a variety of vehicles. Contact us now to get a quote or rent a charter bus.

The Ins and Outs of a Party Bus AZ Limo Style

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Bus - Party Bus AZIt has many names; limo bus, party van, luxury bus, etc. Regardless of the name, however, it is synonymous with a great time. Most people who rent these moving parties do so on special occasions, like birthday parties, or weddings. But there’s nobody saying you can’t just rent it to have the best night out with friends while on the move. And there aren’t many things as exciting as a party bus AZ Limo can provide.

Design

A party bus started its life as a regular bus or a coach. Specialized shops convert these run off the mill vehicles into party machines by heavy modification. First of all, windows are tinted, so as to ensure your party’s privacy. Some other modifications include rearranging the seats. The standard seating arrangement is not conductive to partying, so it is replaced by a limo-style arrangement. There can be anything from seven to well over twenty seats, depending on the size of the bus.

Being a party bus, it would be unimaginable to have standard stereo system. Custom audio (and even video) systems are expected to be installed. Some more luxurious modifications may include a bar, plasma TVs, smoke machines, dance poles, disco and strobe lights or even lasers.

Legal and Regulative Issues

Actually, there are no legal standards as to what a party bus is. There are, however, some regulations based on the number of passengers. In the US, any vehicle with 15 passengers or more (the driver included) can be operated only by a person with a commercial driver’s license; i.e. a professional driver. With every party bus from AZ Limo, you get a skilled chauffeur to drive you.

Each party bus is thoroughly checked and regulated for your safety. Furthermore, all the vehicles are obligated to be insured according to Arizona laws, and if used for inter-state travel, they comply with additional federal regulations as well.

Function

The idea of a party bus is not dissimilar from the idea of a limo. You want to go somewhere in style, and there’s a lot of you; too many for a limo. The answer is simple – you need a party bus.

At present, the most favorite function of a party bus is a bachelor (or a bachelorette) party. That’s the night you’ll want to remember for a long time. Limos are great, but they can only seat so many. If you’re having a bigger party, there’s no way of cramming all of you into one limo. And having two or more limos not lose track of each other in the big city can be a logistical nightmare.

In bigger cities, such as Phoenix, AZ party bus is a really popular option for weddings themselves. Why wait to get to the venue, and why stop partying when the venue closes, when you have your party bus? Proms and birthday parties have seen a surge in interest in the recent years as well. Casino runs, whether local or inter-state are best done whilst partying. And there’s no better way to party while traveling than a party bus. Basically, any large gathering is a cause for renting a party bus.

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The latest of trends, however, is renting a party bus with no agenda, no grand occasion; rather just because it is fun to party on the go. You can have a party bus pick you up at your home, drive around the town until you have decided on a club (or clubs) you want to party at, and have the same bus pick you up on your way home, never stopping the party. If you’re a party animal, this is your ultimate ride. All the fun of party and drinking combined with the mobility of driving, with none of the legal repercussions and dangers of drunk driving. Find your own ride for the party night, contact AZ Limo today.

Arizona Wine Country: 11 Wine Facts You Should Know Before You Go

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“Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, make the sage frolic, and the serious smile.” – Homer

California may be the wine-producing star of the United States, but Arizona has its own wine gems. The first vineyard was planted in Arizona in the 17th century and today the state boasts more than a dozen active wineries and over 650 acres of grapes being grown for wine production.

If you’re planning to head to one of Arizona’s vineyards (see a list of Arizona wineries here) make sure to commit some of these facts to memory, and you might just impress your sommelier.

1. “Drink to one’s health” is a popular saying today, but did you know that the phrase has been used since the 6th Century B.C.? In ancient Greece, poisoning someone’s wine had become a common method of murder between quarreling spouses, political rivals, and local enemies. As a result, it became custom for the dinner host to pour wine from a common pitcher and drink it before his guests to show that the wine had, in fact, not been poisoned.

2. One bottle of wine contains approximately 2.8 lbs of grapes.

3. A cork-tease is someone who talks about the wine he or she will open but never does.

4. Wine was discovered almost 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, Israel, or what is now Georgia.

5. The United States is number 4 on the list of the world’s top wine producers. Italy, France, and Spain occupy the top 3 spots respectively.

 

6. Despite the common perception that all wines get better with age, more than 90 percent of all wines should be consumed within one year of their production.

7. While white wine gains color with age, turning from a pale yellow to a brownish hue, red wines lose color as they age.

8. Early Roman women were not allowed to drink wine, and if they were caught engaging in this forbidden act, their husbands had the right to divorce them or even kill them.

9. California, Florida, and New York residents consume more wine than the residents of the other 47 states.

10. Wine counteracts the negative effects of sedentary lifestyles such as reduced strength, loss of muscle mass, and diminished bone density. Studies have also shown that wine may fight cancer, obesity, and diabetes, lower high cholesterol, and reduce the risk of blood clots.

11. More than 20 million acres of grapes are planted worldwide.

Need a designated driver for your Arizona Wine Country visit? Contact us.

 

3 Memorable Limo Scenes

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1. PRETTY WOMAN: There a lot of great chick flicks out there, but there are few that pull at the strings of the heart like the one that made Julia Roberts a household name, Pretty Woman. The film follows Richard Gere, who plays a super rich businessman, as he follows in love with Vivian, a young escort, played by a very young but equally wide-grinned Julia Roberts. There are actually a few limo scenes in the film (since it appears that that’s all Gere’s character likes to travel around in), but the most memorable scene comes at the film’s end when Gere, his white chauffeured limousine, and a bouquet of red roses swoop in to deliver a proclamation of love that Roberts simply cannot deny.

2. HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK: In Home Alone 2, a precocious Macaulay Culkin finds himself spending another Christmas alone without adult supervision. In a misguided effort to reunite with his family, the abandoned Macaulay flies to New York City with his father’s credit card and cash in tow. Once in the Big Apple, Macaulay convinces the staff at the Plaza Hotel to give him a room and on Christmas Eve, he manages to get the hotel staff to arrange for a limo to chauffeur him around the city. The kid sure is crafty.

3. DUMB & DUMBER. In this comedy classic, two dimwitted best friends anger, annoy, and confuse almost every person they come into contact with over the 113-minute running time. The memorable limo scene comes right at the film’s opening where Jim Carrey’s character, Lloyd Christmas, stops to ask a pedestrian for directions.