Pleasanton Hotels and local transportation

COMPLETE SERVICE and ATTENTION TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS have been an integral part of AAA Transportation’s excellence standard since 2001.  We understand that one of the biggest concerns when you travel away from home is finding a quality, safe, and comfortable place to stay.  That’s why we make it our business to know the details of every major hotel in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area.

When you fly into either the Oakland, San Francisco, or San Jose International airports, we assure you luxury and safe passage from the time we pick up your party until we deliver you rested and relaxed to fly back home again. If you are a budget traveler, we have economy cars such as the legendary Toyota Prius at affordable rates.

Pleasanton is in Northern California – a place with small town hospitality but big city possibilities.  You’ll find several ultra-luxurious hotels here:

Hilton Pleasanton at the Club – Impeccable service and Three Diamond accommodations are the hallmarks of this establishment.  Whether your trip is fun or business, you’ll feel like royalty in any of the spacious guest, executive, and accessible rooms with complimentary access to ClubSport, a 24-hour Business Center, high-speed internet, MP3 connectivity, Sweet Dreams bedding, and the Players on-site gourmet restaurant.  AAA Transportation can elegantly transport you to the hilton from San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose airports as well as numerous nearby attractions such as the Livermore wine country and event centers.

Pleasanton Marriott – There’s a reason people find this trendy hotel their favorite “home away from home”.  Close enough to let you indulge yourself in the East Bay wine country while providing high-tech accommodations that keep you connected with friends and businesses.  Designed specifically to create a multi-use area in the lobby, it’s so easy to mix-and-mingle, plug-in, and land that huge business contract.  Upgraded Marriott bedding, completely new bathrooms featuring granite vanities, and spacious work desks with all of the computer/iPod/MP3 connections you could desire.  AAA Limousine and airport transportation will pamper you too as we escort you around downtown Pleasanton or any of the popular attractions in our stretch limos and luxury sedans.

Four Points by Sheraton Pleasanton – From the moment you enter the door, you’ll know you have come to the right place!  Every amenity you can desire is provided from a beautiful garden courtyard to the soothing sounds of waterfalls and fountains heard from your room patio or balcony.  Business and leisure guests alike will appreciate the plasma TV, 32” flat panel television, high speed internet access, and their exclusive “Four Comfort” Beds in every room.  AAA Limousine and airport transportation knows every inch of the beautiful Livermore Wine Country that’s just 20 minutes away.  We also service the nearby Hacienda Business Park and all of the area’s attractions.

You can travel with confidence when you reserve any of AAA Transportation’s sleek Town Cars, Prius’, vans, or limousines.  Excellence is our standard – Complete Satisfaction is our business.  Make your reservations NOW either by calling 866-558-0222, or go online at www.aaa-trans.com. We provide the personal attention you deserve!

Concerts at Wente and AAA Limousine – The Best in Summer Fun!

Summer is here with all of the SUNSHINE … FRESH AIR … ROLLING HILLS … AND ADVENTURE that you can dream of!  California offers some of the nation’s BEST summer enjoyment available, and this year is NO EXCEPTION!

Tucked away in 3000 acres of prime vineyard country, Wente Vineyards is in its 126^th year.  What’s so special? Part of its enduring charm is because it is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery.  PLUS … Where else can you “soak in the rays” while surrounded by the fragrance of gently rolling vineyards and abandon yourself to the following superior experiences?

The Concerts – Each year, top-named performers bring their award-winning music almost “to your table”.   This summer’s lineup includes:

• Liza Minnelli – Thursday, June 24
• BareNaked Ladies – Tuesday, July 20
• Huey Lewis and The News – Tuesday, August 10
• Chris Isaak – Thursday, August 19
• And other celebrities such as ZZ Top,
• Willie Nelson,
• Earth, Wind and Fire,
• and Harry Connick, Jr.

The World-Class Restaurant – Executive Chef Eric Berg and Master Gardener Diane Dovholuk bring succulent lunch and dinner dishes featuring produce and herbs organically grown there in the vineyards!  Unique wine pairings are presented with each meal to compliment your particular dishes.

An award-winning four-course dinner can be combined with stage-front seating for the evening’s performance.

Other dining and seating arrangements include Premium Dining, Outdoor Dining, and Mezzanine Dining.

Championship Golfing – Cast along rolling hills and scenic valley views lies 18 holes of a championship course designed by Greg Norman. What could be better than discounted tee times for ticket holders of the night’s performance?! Male and female players of all skill levels can play their best games ever before settling down to enjoy the evening festivities.

AAA TRANSPORTATION MAKES YOUR SUMMER

ENJOYMENT PARAMOUNT!

All-Summer-Long Specials!

1. Deluxe limousines for up to 8 passengers, with complimentary sodas and water:

4 hours for only $299 + 20% gratuity (just $44.85 per person)!

2.   Sleek, late-model sedans for up to 3 passengers:

4 hours for only $199 + 20% gratuity (only $79.60 per person)!

Why not let the MOST ASKED-FOR transportation company in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area deliver your group to the beautiful French doors of Wente Vineyards while our professional and courteous drivers make you feel like royalty?!

LET AAA TRANSPORTATION OPEN THE DOOR FOR YOU TO THIS EVENT AND A SUMMER FULL OF LUXURY AND ADVENTURE!

Make your reservations NOW by calling 866-558-0222, or go online at www.aaa-trans.com. We provide the personal attention you deserve!

AAA Transportation Chauffeurs You in Style and Safety

You are an extremely careful driver who doesn’t take chances on the road.  Why?  You know that your life as well as the lives of everyone you pass is at stake!  Driving requires:

• Constant attention to the activity around you
• Knowledge of road signs and driving laws
• Safe lane changes and passes
• Skillful entrances and exits of the interstates
• A cool head when someone cuts you off
• Quick reflexes

And something that is usually not included in the test for a driver’s license … EXPERIENCE!

AAA Transportation understands the VALUE OF THE LIVES we take in our hands daily!  That’s why we hire only chauffeurs who are the “CREAM OF THE CROP” in California.  Our chauffeurs must not only meet the requirements given above; they must excel in our list of REQUIRED HIGH STANDARDS including:

1. Holds either a Class C or B license, depending on the number of people transported.
   • Class C licenses permit transporting less than ten occupants.  The chauffeur must be at least 25 years of age for insurance eligibility, and possess a clean driving record.
   • A Class B license allows transporting ten or more passengers.  Since this is a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the chauffeur must be a minimum of 25 years old; have a clean driving record; obtain Passenger endorsement; and pass a written, road, and eye test.
2. Maintains a clean safety record while in our employ.  This includes:

• Enrollment in an ongoing random drug testing program
• Extensive training in navigating and understanding the flow of traffic at various times in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area
• Knowledge of the locations and best routes to every attraction, hotel, business, conference center, restaurant, and entertainment facility
• Inspection and maintenance of their vehicle before EACH appointment
• Training to avoid sudden stops, sharp turns, and other driving maneuvers that could jar you

3.   Attends specialized training directed at professionally catering to your needs and preferences.  Attentive customer service and unwavering attention to detail is an UNCOMPROMISED PROMISE we give each customer:

• We pamper you by opening doors and helping you in and out of the vehicle
• We endeavor to keep you dry when it rains by escorting you with an umbrella
• We do the heavy work of loading and unloading luggage and packages
• We track your flight(s) for changes and cancellations so you don’t have to
• We arrive at the pickup point before you do – every time!  Plus, you will never be late for any appointment or departure because we prepare ahead to handle traffic jams or unpleasant weather
• We cater to your special requests, such as obtaining a warm cup of coffee, with a genuine smile.  No request is too small or big!

When your safety and life is at stake … AAA Transportation MAKES NO MISTAKES!  PUT YOUR MIND AT EASE by making your reservations with us.  For your convenience, please call us at 866-558-0222 or visit us online.

Livermore Valley 2nd Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend!

Everyone wants to participate in unique events!  Such an event is “brewing” this weekend … Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, from 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM … in Livermore Valley’s beautiful wine country.  It’s the 2^nd Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend!

You will definitely want to be one of the lucky participants who purchase limited advance tickets by noon on Friday, March 19, and enjoy this thrilling experience for $10 off regular ticket prices.

Over 25 of the Valley’s most prestigious wineries are hosting:

• Advance purchases of wines before they are even bottled (futures)
• Wine tasting straight from the barrel at each participating winery
• Meet the winemakers and learn all you ever wanted to know about wine
• Unique events at each winery including food/wine pairings, music, and more
• Bottle your own wine

In addition, you’ll receive a “take home glass” PLUS exclusive discounts on purchases!

With so many wineries to visit, wines to taste, foods to sample, winemakers to talk to, and excitement to soak in … the last thing you need is:

• To get lost and miss exciting wines and tastings
• Being delayed by your car breaking down or having a flat
• Running out of gas
• Wasting precious minutes at each winery trying to find a parking space
• Losing your car keys
• Arriving for the event late

That’s why AAA Transportation is your BEST choice for truly enjoying this exciting event!  We have served the Livermore Valley and Bay area since 2001, providing the most EXCELLENT service for individuals and businesses alike.  We know the exact location of each winery, the quickest way to get to each one, and you will travel in worry-free style and luxury!

We guarantee you will not lose one precious minute of the weekend as you and your group relax, laugh, enjoy our complimentary soda and beverages, and soak in the unbelievable beauty of wine country.

1. Our 8-passenger sleek limousines will whisk you like celebrities between wineries for only $ .
2. Choose our sleek Town cars filled with comfort for a group of three for just $          .
3. Our hybrid Prius’ easily escorts a group of three while eco-embracing the lush Valley itself for just $           .

It’s YOUR timetable that’s important to us.  We promise to:

• Pick you up promptly to begin your adventure
• Drop you off at the entrance of each winery
• Wait for your group so that as soon as you’re ready to visit the next stop, all you have to do is step in and go
• Deliver you SAFE and SATISFIED to your doorstep when the day has ended

With excellence as our standard, you are guaranteed complete satisfaction.  Make your reservations TODAY either online or by calling 866-558-0222.

Hybrid Prius Sedans – Elegant and “GREEN”

AAA Transportation is proud of our efforts to keep Mother Earth “GREEN” and beautiful.  For several years we have included the classy Toyota Prius hybrid (gas-electric) sedan in our fleet of modern, sleek vehicles.  We would like to help you become more familiar with one of the main operating components of the Prius – the battery – to better understand how our hybrids give you the BEST is luxury transportation while also helping the environment.

For many decades, vehicle batteries have contained lead and hydrochloric acid – both of which are highly poisonous substances.  When these batteries reach the end of their usefulness, their disposal becomes the “tricky task” of keeping these caustic materials from leaching into our drinking water, food chain, and surrounding environment.  However, new technology in vehicle batteries is producing new horizons.

The emerging hybrid-electric vehicle market is producing promising results with the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery.  The advantages of this type of battery are:

• Excellent performance
• Long life
• Reliability
• High energy
• Low cost of ownership

How are NiMH batteries made?

Like former batteries, NiMH batteries consist of two electrodes – one positive and one negative.  The positive electrode uses nickel-hydroxide for the cathode, while the negative electrode uses metal hydride for the anode.  A polymer separates the electrodes to prevent shorting.  A potassium hydroxide mixture with a small amount of water forms the electrolyte within the battery cell.  The cell is then sealed and electrically charged to form a 1.2v electrochemical couple.  Individual cells can then be joined in series to produce batteries in various voltage ranges, with 12 volts being the typical arrangement.

What is the Life Span of these “greener” batteries?

Battery life spans are evaluated in terms of complete discharge cycles.  For example, a standard all electric-vehicle battery can be charged and discharged 1,000 times.  This is equivalent to more than 100,000 miles.  However, in hybrid gas-electric vehicles, the battery is never fully charged or discharged.  Instead, these batteries are cycled in shallow discharges hundreds of thousands of times.  This partial charge/discharge operation enables the NiMH battery to last more than 200,000 miles.

What happens when the NiMH batteries eventually lose usefulness?

These environmental friendly batteries are 100-percent recyclable.  AND … because they contain no toxic materials, they are the only rechargeable battery that can be legally disposed of in a landfill.  However, we understand that simply dumping them into a landfill doesn’t make either economically or environmentally sound sense.  The obvious solution is recycling, which most hybrid vehicle manufacturers make available.

AAA Transportation is serious about keeping our planet “GREEN”.  Our eco-friendly hybrid sedans provide businesses and individuals alike with luxurious transportation while reducing our carbon footprint.  With excellence as our standard, you are guaranteed complete satisfaction.  Make your reservations TODAY either online or by calling 866-558-0222.