Airport Transportation: When Only the Best Will Do …

San Francisco Airport (SFO)

You and several family members, friends, or employees have finally arrived at San Francisco International Airport after a long, tiring journey.  In fact, you flew during the early morning hours so all of you could find appropriate transportation to the Tri-Valley and Bay Area.  Top priority is to promptly arrive at your destination and begin an important day.  Your destination may be a hotel, a client’s business, a convention center, your own office, or any number of tourist attractions.  BUT … the final destination isn’t the most important thing on your mind … it’s HOW to get there!  You may ask:

• What are my transportation options?
• Is there a direct, non-stop route?
• What is the cost for my group?
• How comfortable will the ride be?

We, at AAA Transportation, have done a little “leg-work” for you.  There are quite a few options available … that is:

• If you don’t mind taking public transportation (buses) with numerous pre-scheduled stops that can drop you off after between 50 minutes to 1 ½ hours.
• Door-to-door and pre-arranged vans that must make frequent stops to meet the needs of the other customers with which you happen to be paired.
• Taxis (are there any economical ones?)
• Limousine companies

You may think that the last option – Limousine companies – would be the most expensive way to travel.  Well, let’s compare “apples to apples” and see if this is true with AAA Transportation.  Suppose your destination is Livermore for 3 people from SFO.  You exclude public transportation because there are too many stops on the way to your drop-off point in Livermore.  The CO$T comparison looks like THI$$:

• Shared-Ride vans will eventually drop you off at your location; but you may stop several times and go several miles out of your way to get there.  Even with this disadvantage, you’ll pay on average between $100 – $111 + gratuity for your party of three.
• Private vans, of course, travel a direct route.  On average, you’ll pay between $136 – $159 + gratuity for your three-some.  Here’s a thought … since most of these vans accommodate up to nine people, you could economize by traveling with more people next time … NOT!
• Another option available from the van companies is an ExecuCar sedan.  The average cost ranges between $130 – $140 + gratuity for up to four people.

AAA Transportation offers “Meet and Greet” luxury Town Car transportation direct to your destination for ONLY $89 + gratuity, with a required $4 toll.  All we ask is that you make a reservation!

AAA Transportation also wants to save everyone’s environment.  So, if you prefer traveling in one of our late-model hybrid Prius’, you’ll save an extra $5 off of our already-low sedan rates!

We have proudly serviced both business and individual clients from the San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), and San Jose International (SJC) airports since 2001.  Any way you compare, we are the MOST economical way to travel.  Make your transportation reservations with our experienced staff NOW by calling 1-866- 558-0222 or online at www.aaa-trans.com.

A World of Adventure at Your Doorstep!

What were your 2010 New Year resolutions?  Did you vow to … lose weight … exercise more … improve relationships … eat healthier … return to school?  How many of these resolutions have you actually begun?  How many have you started and already “fallen off the wagon” so to speak?  We begin a new year with great intentions, but like almost everyone, we soon lose interest and zeal for those changes that require more of us than we are really willing to give.  BUT …

AAA Transportation has a New Year’s resolution that EVERYONE can keep and enjoy!  We call it “A World of Adventure at Your Doorstep”. Why not resolve to learn more about California and the Tri-Valley, Bay Areas?  Whether this is your home or a vacation area you plan to visit, we can insure you will learn about new and exciting places and events, visit those special “hidden treasures” known mostly to locals, enjoy the best concerts and shows California has to offer, and take supreme pleasure in those memorable events like weddings, proms, graduations, business meetings, etc.

We also provide the most luxurious, enjoyable transportation for every location and event … and we supply specials and discounts throughout the year! Let’s look at some of the premier tours and events you won’t want to miss in 2010:

Wine Tour Special – Did you know the lush green hills of California’s wine country contain 400 wineries?  Each new year heralds winery tours with exciting tasting rooms and wine/food pairings.  AAA Transportation knows every gentle curve in the many roads that will have your group engulfed in this “fairy land” for six hours for only $299 (plus gratuity).

Concerts and Theatre – Have you ever experienced a concert at the lush Wente Vineyards?  Eight people can experience the excitement for only $260 (plus gratuity).  Our other low rates will whisk you to any of the historic theatres in the area – The Curran, The Osage, The Orpheum, The Paramount, and The Bankhead.  Sense the music and beauty of Broadway productions, operas, staged plays, and more!

Fine Dining and Live Entertainment – Have you ever tasted the ultimate prime rib at Tommy T’s and then laughed until “your sides split”?  What about “Hot Sizzling Thursday Nights” at the Pleasanton Hilton?  Then there’s Pleasanton’s Main Street Brewery, the annual Harvest Wine Celebration, … and any place your heart desires!

Fun for the Whole Family – Spend quality time together at the Renaissance Faire dressed in your favorite costume, enjoy the little known sport of bocce at Campo di Bocci, experience the annual Dry Bean Festival, the Labor Day Harvest Wine Celebration, and other family fun spots.

Business and Leisure – Who wouldn’t enjoy a day of golf and relaxing spa treatments at The Purple Orchid Inn, The Claremont Club and Spa, or the sublime and refreshing Vintage Estates? Treat your clients and employees to the elegant Palm Event Center, and thrill to world-class golf at Crow Canyon Country Club.  Your clients will thank you!

Once-in-a-Lifetime Events – Why not let professionals handle the intricate details (and associated stress) of your wedding, graduation, prom, special Birthday gala, promotion celebration, family reunion, and that long-awaited cruise to … ?  We know the most rewarding places anywhere around, plus luxuriously carry you there with specials and discounts galore!

Any place you desire to go … AAA Transportation takes you there in style and comfort.  Take advantage of our “Go Green” hybrid sedans and SAVE!  Our fleet of sleek, late-model vehicles economically provides luxury transportation for ALL of your personal and corporate events.  With excellence as our standard, you are guaranteed complete satisfaction.  Make your reservations TODAY either online or by calling 866-558-0222.

RIVERDANCE – Farewell Performances!

Beginning Tuesday, December 22, eight Farewell Performances of one of the most sensational International dance and music performances will ignite San Francisco for the Holidays – RIVERDANCE!

In thunderous celebration of Irish music, song, and dance, millions of spellbound audiences around the globe have thrilled to this International phenomenon.

• The Washington Post raves, “A Phenomenon of Historic Proportions!”
• The Chicago Tribune heralds Riverdance as “An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away.”
• The London Times exclaims, “A family evening unlike anything else!”

Riverdance thunderously celebrates Irish music, song, and dance.  Beginning with the ancient days of Celtic mythology, you will be swept along Irish history as if in a “roaring river of dance, emotion, and music”.  Celebrations of the sun, fire, water, and other forces of nature skillfully weave into the story of Irish immigration to America, the dark days of slavery, ultimate freedom, and finally the immigrants’ joyous return to their beloved land of Ireland.

Staged in San Francisco’s palatial Golden Gate Theatre, your family can enjoy an “unforgettable evening” at one or several of the following performances:

• Tuesday, December 22, at 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, December 23, at 1 PM and 7:30 PM
• Thursday, December 24, at 1 PM
• Saturday, December 26, at 1 PM and 7:30 PM
• Sunday, December 27, at 1 PM and 6:00 PM

The historic Golden Gate Theatre showcases these performances in grandeur and style.  The original four-story tall sign has beckoned theater-goers for over 80 years.  The Golden Gate began its humble debut in 1922 with vaudeville.  Audiences clamored to see the Cinerama wide screen performances of the Marx Brothers and the legendary Frank Sinatra.  Boasting a magnificent stage and leading-edge acoustics of that day, the Golden Gate Theatre was truly “the grand lady of San Francisco”.

Over time, “the grand lady” was altered beyond recognition, but now she stands in her original size and splendor proudly hosting live theater once again.  Most recently, the Broadway blockbusters Hairspray, Movin’ Out, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, 42nd Street and Rent have delighted audiences in style.

AAA Transportation has the proud heritage of serving both individuals and businesses in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area since 2001.  Whether you are destined for your wedding, a relaxing visit, a unique business meeting, or other special event, AAA Transportation’s luxury limousines, taxis, and vans escort you and your groups smoothly and effortlessly.  While you enjoy complimentary beverages and sodas, AAA Transportation’s professional drivers care for your every need.  Make your reservation by calling 866-558-0222, or go online at http://www.aaa-trans.com.

Something “WICKED” This Way Comes!

The ornate Spanish cathedral sits on Market Street in San Francisco beckoning visitors from far and wide to enter its doors into an “out-of-this-world” experience.  Built in 1926 to model a 12^th Century Spanish palace, the Orpheum Theatre has hosted an unbelievable variety of theatrical productions.

First, let’s step into this magical palace.  Cascades of beautiful tapestries create an old-world atmosphere where kings and queens once ruled.  Circling the ceiling, full-bodied lions look down on the seated guests (am I imagining that they look “hungry”?).  As you walk down the aisles to your plush theatre seat, figures from mythical folklore follow you with their unblinking eyes.  In the center ceiling of this grand palace, an ornate sun and twinkling stars dance and glitter over every seat in the house.

Crowned with the privilege of being one of San Francisco’s Historical Landmarks, the Orpheum Theatre has been host to vaudeville shows, silent films, motion pictures, musical comedies, and even large-scale Broadway shows.  Open 7 days a week, your family and friends can dip into any number of cultural delights all through the year.

Currently, the Orpheum is presenting the smash hit musical, WICKED.  This fanciful tale carries you to the Land of Oz long before Dorothy and Toto blew in by tornado.  Two girls’ lives are forever changed there – one for the better – the other for the worse.  Both make a later appearance in “The Wizard of Oz” as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.  Which witch is which girl?  You’ll need to attend this wonderful tale of exhilarating music and staged action to find out.

WICKED debuted in San Francisco’s own Curran Theatre in 2003, then became a Gershwin Theatre Broadway hit in the same year.  Since then, box office sales have averaged $1.4 million a week!

*Catch the next showing on Saturday, August 15, at 2:00 PM.                  *Repeat performances continue through the remainder of 2009.

AAA Transportation provides your “royal carriage” to and from this exciting event.  Spotless, luxury limousines, vans, and passenger cars await to whisk your group away in style and comfort.  Make your advance reservations NOW by calling 866-558-0222 or going online at www.aaa-trans.com.   We always carry you in style!