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.

The White Crane Winery – Elegance at Its Best!

Rising majestically above the lush, green Livermore Valley wine country, White Crane ridge has been etched into the skyline for centuries.  Nestled among the fragrant grape vines and roses lies one of Livermore’s premier wineries - The White Crane Winery! 

The White Crane Winery offers ultra-premium wines, breath-taking settings for personal and business events, and fun & laughter for Wine Club members.  Some of the ultra-premium wines include their own estate-grown cabernets and chardonnays, plus a select variety from other prestigious Livermore wineries. 

White Crane’s wines have won over 46 gold, silver, and bronze awards including:

Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot – Cabernet Franc – Zinfandel – Pinot Noir- Chardonnay – Sauvignon Blanc – Sparkling Wine – Vintage Portuguese Port & Estate Chardonnay Port

White Crane offers their wines through their exquisite tasting room and their exclusive Wine Club.

Tasting Room Hours:  Friday – Sunday from 12 Noon – 4:30 PM.

Wine Club members enjoy these exclusive benefits:

• Free enrollment
• Priority for 1^st release of White Crane’s ultra-premium wines
• Vineyard summer concerts
• Food and wine pairing cooking classes
• Harvest Grape Stomping Party
• Wine maker dinners
• Barrel Tastings

…. and more!

The White Crane Winery also offers romantic, majestic, and refreshing settings for weddings, special events, private parties, and corporate retreats.  Packages include catering, wine, and setup so all you need to do is … RELAX!

• Imagine saying “I Do” in their fragrant, beautiful vineyard and rose garden. 
• Perhaps you and a group of friends would enjoy “stomping grapes” or making memories at wine and food pairings. 
• Your Baby Shower will be “the ultimate experience” at the White Crane.
• Make your next corporate retreat “unforgettable” among White Crane’s pristine vineyard grounds.

The White Crane Winery is also concerned about surrounding families and communities.  Therefore, they are hosting a picnic/concert to benefit students from the Livermore Valley Unified School District (LVJUSD).  Proceeds will be used to buy new instruments and music, instrument repair, and supplies essential for the music program in this district.  When?

Saturday, September 26, from 12 Noon – 5 PM

Tickets include food and the concert by local musicians

Make your online reservations here:  White Crane Winery

AAA Transportation has been successfully serving both individuals and businesses in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area since 2001.  Our fleet of sleek, late-model limousines, sedans, and vans provides luxury transportation for ALL of your personal and corporate events.  With excellence as our standard, you are guaranteed complete satisfaction.  You may make your bookings by calling 866-558-0222 or online at www.aaa-trans.com. 

Wine, Fun, and A Great Labor Day Weekend!

Livermore Wine Harvest Festival

You’ve worked hard all year – now you deserve some FUN, APPRECIATION, and RELAXATION.  The Livermore Valley Wine Association agrees with you!  In your honor, they are hosting The 28^th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration for this coming Labor Day weekend:

Sunday, September 6, from 12 Noon – 5 PM

Monday, September 7, from 12 Noon – 5 PM

Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets for a day at Harvest Village in Robertson Park.  Here, you’ll find 20 wineries showcasing fine wines from over 40 Livermore Wine Country wineries.  Each winery will present its own style of music, arts & crafts, food, and much more!

On Sunday only, complimentary shuttles will carry you between wineries.  You will also receive your very own take-home wine glass!

Sunday’s bands are:

Finding Stella, El Desayuno, and Lane Cocker and the Big Delta Blues Band.

Monday’s bands are:

Georgi and the Rough Week and Lane Cocker and the Big Delta Blues Band.

The weekend’s activities include:

* Meeting the Oakland Raiders Raiderettes

* Sparkling Ping Pong tournament

* A book signing by Serena Bartlett

For traveling guests, enjoy the weekend with hotel accommodations included in the Wine Celebration Packages designed just for you!

AAA Transportation is a key transportation provider to the Annual Wine Harvest Celebration.  Let us take care of the driving, directions, and traffic.  In addition, if you’ve never indulged your senses in a tour through Livermore Wine Country’s 40+ wineries, we provide this unforgettable experience year-round.

Radiant COLORS … arousing AROMAS… tingling TASTES… this is the essence of California wine country!  Our tours through the winding lush fields of tender grapes dripping from the vines are relaxing, enchanting visits to numerous tasting rooms and wine/food pairings. Share the excitement with others as you talk the “special language” of wine lovers – swirl, sip, sensual, texture-driven, or flavor-driven.

AAA Transportation provides first-class, luxury transportation to individuals and businesses in the Tri-valley and the Bay Area since 2001. We offer a fleet of late model limousines, sedans, and vans.  You may make your bookings by calling 866-558-0222 or online at www.aaa-trans.com.

Our professional staff is waiting to guide you in selecting the best ride in town!

Concerts and Fine Dining at Wente Vineyards

Concerts at Wente Wineyards

Imagine sitting down with your friends or family to an exquisite four-course dinner surrounded by the elegant ambiance of a vineyard setting.   Add to this delight front-row seats to the most outstanding concert performances around.  You may ask, “Where can I find this magical experience?”  Wente Vineyards in Northern California is the gateway to this fantastic encounter.

Tucked away in 3000 acres of prime vineyard country, Wente Vineyards is in its 125^th year, and is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery.  The Concerts at Wente Vineyards bring top-named performers almost “to your table”.   A few of their upcoming events are:

Blondie and Pat Benatar – July 22: Music lovers know the fame of these two performers.  Blondie has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while Pat Benatar is a Grammy Award nominee.

Kathy Griffin – July 23: Known for her “off-the-wall” comedy, Kathy will have you laughing all through the night.  Rest of the lineup is here.

You choose from front-row seating just 10 feet from the stage, Orchestra seating to either the left or right of the stage front, or a range of group tables elegantly stationed in the middle of lush vineyards and gardens.

Before the concerts, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards offers superb flavors in four-course meals that feature organically grown local ingredients and a unique variety of wines.

Adding to your enjoyment, The Course at Wente Vineyards provides discounted tee times on their first-class golf course the day of each concert.

Wine-tasting events are offered 7 days a week in their Estate Tasting Room.  For private occasions, you can reserve intimate tables in Wente Vineyard’s wine caves for the most unique wine-tasting experience ever.  Tours of their wines, which are stored and aged in the caves, are also available.

AAA Transportation helps begin your day or evening with the perfect start by our fleet of luxury limousines, sedans, and vans.  We safely transport up to 20 people at a time to the beautiful French doors of Wente Vineyards.  While you are enjoying complimentary sodas and beverages, our professional and courteous drivers are delivering you to this “must-have” opportunity.  Make your reservations in advance by either calling 866-558-0222, or online at www.aaa-trans.com. We provide the personal attention you deserve. As always, AAA reminds you to Not Drink And Drive!