Posted by Daniel Shlifer on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 @ 03:31 PM
Taking a look at our lovely city, Philadelphia, some overlook the wonderful pleasure of visiting the local museums. Whether you are from out of town or a local, these museums can make for a full day of entertainment and education. There is a museum to suit anyone’s taste.
We have been offering city and museum tours for years. Our chauffeurs for your private car or limousine service know the ins and outs. They have put together some Philadelphia museum write-ups to assist you on what you can expect.
Betsy Ross House No visit to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a stop at
the home of America's most famous flagmaker. The Betsy Ross House is located in the heart of Philadelphia's Most Historic Square Mile just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
After you tour the house, make sure to meet Betsy Ross and plan to spend some time relaxing in our shady courtyard where you'll enjoy free family friendly programming like the crowd favorite Joke & Dagger, hear storytelling and see colonial crafters at work.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Penn Museum's internationally-renowned collection includes
artifacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, The Classical World, China, Africa, Polynesia, and the Americas. The Museum features permanent and special exhibits and an active calendar of events. Stop by the gift shops and cafe after you broaden your cultural knowledge!
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate Stroll through the glorious 60-acre garden, explore two new exhibitions featuring fabulous collections and craftsmanship, and select from six Discovery Tours of the Mansion and grounds.
Philadelphia Museum of Art 
Founded in 1876, the Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases more than 2,000 years of human creativity, the collections and special exhibitions present masterpieces of painting, sculpture, decorative arts and architectural settings from Europe, Asia and the Americas. The striking neo-classical building provides an oasis of beauty, and a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages--just minutes from center city Philadelphia.
Academy of Natural Sciences Visitors of all ages learn while having fun with several exhibitions and activities centering on the environment and its diverse natural species. Become a member and receive free admission.
City Hall Centered in the heart of downtown Philadelphia stands the nation's largest municipal building (larger than the U.S. Capitol), serving the city's government and politics for over 100 years. It is sit
uated in the exact geographical center of William Penn's original 1682 plans for the city, now known as the intersections of Broad and Market Streets, Center Square.
Controversy has surrounded this National Historic Landmark from its earliest conception in 1860 to present day. Yet, it has also earned a great deal of respect as a unique architectural and sculptural achievement. City Hall includes some 700 rooms and more than 250 architectural reliefs and freestanding sculptures, including its most famous bronze William Penn statue topping the clock tower.
Philadelphia knows how to have a great time! You'll never run out of exciting events to attend in our fabulous city -- and if you don't want to deal with traffic, parking and other travel details, consider a Philadelphia events chauffeur to get you there in style! And in 2010, hiring a sedan or limousine for Philadelphia events has never been easier -- take 10% off and enjoy the ride!
Posted by Daniel Shlifer on Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 03:33 PM
Are you ready for football season? Hellz yea! Summer camps opened all across the land with hope as high as the temperature.
The Eagles started up in Bethleham. Andy Reid and the boys started sweating it and banging heads this past week. Ok, the boys sweated it out. Andy looks like he could use the work but the only lifting he appears to be doing is at the buffet table. Can anyone say Nutri-system, please help? This guy is a Big Mac away from a heart attack.
Despite Andy's need to die early Eagle Nation's hopes are renewed with QB Kevin Kolb taking over for Donovan “ Catch this pass at your ankles” McNabb. I for one see Joe Montana reincar
nated. Ok, maybe a slight hyperbole. The rest of the offense is stacked at skilled positions. Jackson, Celak , Maclin, McCoy and the rest spell a lot of scoring. I always worry about Akers, but that's only because he points towards / relies on Jesus too much.
The defense is a big question mark. Can middle linebacker Micheal Bradley recover from knee surgery? Can rookie safety, Nate Allen finally fill the void at safety left by Brian Dawkins leaving. Does defensive Coordinator Sean McDermit know what the hell he's doing?
Even with all the hope one wonders how the Birds match up with the rest of the tough NFC East. Unfortunately, The cowgirls look stacked, The Skins' should be better with Don running the show, with new coach, Mike Shanahan. The Giants, they are always tough.
So lets get ready to see really big humans knocking the snot out of each other!!! Go Eagles!!!
Posted by Daniel Shlifer on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 @ 10:10 AM
Finding a dependable limousine or car service in any city.
This process can, many times be difficult, impossible or even backfire. As the founder and owner of a long time (and may I add reliable) limousine and car service in the great city of Philadelphia, I have the following advice to offer as you plan your travels in any city.
- Understand some of the terminology: Limousine is often a word used to simply describe ground transportation in general. So be clear on the type of vehicle you need to hire. Here are many of your choices:
- Limousine: luxury stretch limousine for 6, 10 or more passengers. Ex. Lincoln, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz
- Super Stretch: luxury limousine for more than 12 passengers
- Exotic Stretch Limousine: A 6 or more passenger stretch luxury limousine but a more exotic model. Ex. Hummer, SUV, etc.
- Car Service: Usually a sedan and NOT a stretch luxury limousine.
- Van Service: 11 to 15 passenger cargo type van usually used for shared-ride or shuttle services or for event transportation.
- Other Available Vehicles: Mini-bus for 16 or more. Can include luxury features but certainly not always.
- Private (Direct) vs. Shuttle (Shared Ride): This is a very important distinction to understand. Be sure you are clear about which type of service you need and just as importantly, which type of service your transportation company "thinks" you need or asked for. Private service can be secured using any of the vehicle types I mentioned above. It's important to determine if you need "private & "direct" service (usually for a premium price) or a shared ride or shuttle service (usually less expensive). The important considerations are as follows:
- Private or Direct Service: In this case, you and your party or the only passengers. You determine when you wish to picked up and the ride should be standing by for you upon your return trip. You are defining the schedules and stops as well as vehicle needed.
- Shuttle or Shared Ride Service: With this travel model the usual priority is passenger price so you are giving up some control and convenience to save on your travel budget. In this case, the service provider may choose any vehicle within reason and they will determine pick up and drop off scheduling. The other big difference here is that you will most likely be one of many in the pick up schedule so be prepared for stops after your going to an airport and stops before you returning home from the airport.
- Other features that indicate a carrier of quality:
- Late model vehicles: Ask your representative what year vehicles will be used in your ground transportation. This indicates stability and safety observations made by your car service provider.
- Safety equipment: Be sure the level of safety compliance meets with your standards as well as the benchmark or local authority standards.
- Longevity: In many cases, the weaker or less dependable ground transportation companies can't maintain viability for any length of time so ask how long they have been in business. My recommendation is be wary of a company that has less than 5 years experience in your community.
- Live Assistance: Because travel plans and vacations can change quickly and in many cases you have to deal with that "stress" component, it is helpful to have access to a live person to confirm, change or cancel travel plans. A 24 hour operation is advisable.
- Technology: The limousine or car service (or shuttle) company you choose should have the technology in place for you to get receipts, confirm or change your travel details online if you wish.
These are just some of the features of a quality, reputable limousine service, car service or shuttle service in any city you travel through. Stay tuned to our blog through the available RSS feed or simply by email (see above) and we will try to provide current and useful travel information in the hopes of making your ground transportation and overall travels easier and less stressful.
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Posted by Gregg Fox on Fri, Jun 25, 2010 @ 03:34 PM
IES Philadelphia and the Electrical Association of Philadelphia present the
Lights of Philadelphia 2010 Lighting Exposition & Educational Conference, coming to the Philadelphia Convention Center on September 22 & 23, 2010.
This well-established lighting exposition and educational conference gives mid-Atlantic regional leaders in the architectural lighting specification community the opportunity to put their services & products in front of their targ
et audiences. Sponsorship opportunites are also available.
A full professional lighting trade show, 24 seminars and two keynote luncheons comprise the largest, most important lighting expo on the Mid-Atlantic coast. Nationally-known speakers will present on topics critical to architects, engineers and lighting designers. All seminars are fully accredited, offering CEUs needed for professional accreditation.
A preliminary list of speakers, topics and workshops offered for this Philadelphia professional conference:
Keynote Speakers:
Howard Brandston
David DiLaura
Seminars:
- Mary Alcaraz and Angela Nudy, Ewing Cole - "Incorporating daylight harvesting and contemporary lighting into existing buildings"
- Craig Barbieri, KlingStubbins - "Building Information Management, not just a concept anymore"
- Dr. Wendy Davis, NIST - "The definition and testing of color rendering and what is wrong with it"
- Helen Diemer, The Lighting Practice - "Lighting the Capitol Dome"
- Craig Fox, Electronic Theater Controls - "Sustainable lighting design - still including accent and decoration"
- Cheryl Fraga, Gardco - TBA Ray Grenald, Grenald Waldron Associates - "A retrospective of a Philadelphia lighting design Icon"
- Frank Holleran, HB Frazer - "Designing it to be built: A look at the pit falls of installation"
- Gersil Kay, Conservation Lighting - "Contemporary lighting, meet historic building: An introduction"
- Mark Lien, Hubbell Lighting - "What the future holds for lighting and energy"
- Tracey Merritt, KlingStubbins - "Basic Electricity and what your engineer needs from you"
- Michael Meyer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - "Standards for emerging technologies"
- Jeff Quinlan, Acuity Brands - "The solid state of LED Technology"
- David Rodstein, Rodstein Design - "Designers, Architects, and Engineers and the Dynamics of a team working from the Right Brain to the Left"
- Anthony Vespoli, Vista Lighting - "Looking to the Future" Carl Watson, Applied Energy Solutions - "Energy Code update"
For more information about registration, sponsorship or other details about the Philadelphia 2010: A Lighting Odyssey event, visit
http://www.lightsofphiladelphia.org.
Flying in from out of state for this conference? Make sure to reserve your
airport car service for
Philadelphia airport,
Newark airport,
Atlantic City airport or
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Posted by Gregg Fox on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 @ 12:34 PM
On September 22 & 23, 2010, Philadelphia welcomes senior level US Human Resources executives for the Pharma HR Conference, and American Leaders event. The prime focus of the conference is to address HR challenges caused by ongoing restructuring of both Pharma and Biotech Industries.
Michael Nestor, VP and Head of Change Management for Bayer Corporation, will be the special guest speaker at the Philadelphia event. He will discuss five HR Lessons from the M&A Trenches and a "Change Management Tool to Ease the Pain".
This Philadelphia conference will provide a forum to discuss the current issues, future trends and hot Human Resources topics for Pharma and Biotech companies. Leaders, teams and organizational culture will be assessed, with focus on the recruiting and retaining of extraordinary talent for meeting new opportunities for the future.
Here is a partial of topics to be addressed at this conference in Philadelphia:
- Serious issues that the HR managers in Pharma and Biotech industries must face in the new economic climate
- Identification of HR challenges in times of turbulence
- Understanding the role of HR around M&A process
- Assessing technologies for continuous succession planning
- Benchmarking the efficient strategies to comfort downsizing process
- Identifying barriers of employee engagement
- Adapting solutions maximizing performance and efficiency Levels
- Much, much more!
Don't miss this extraordinary Philadelphia conference event!
If you're a meeting planner scheduling transportation for your executives to attend the conference, our Philadelphia Car Service for corporate events will make travel planning surprisingly hassle-free. And with our current discounts for first-time travelers, the savings could really add up for your group!
Posted by Gregg Fox on Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 07:01 AM
Philadelphia's own Sheraton Society Hill Hotel will be host to the "GREENbiopharma: Sustainable Operations, Facilities, Laboratories, Processes" conference on July 14-15, 2010.
The newly-renovated Society Hill Hotel revisits the soothing ambience of colonial Philadelphia with lovely garden views, garden terrace and beautiful green atrium, all just a cobblestone street's walk from the historic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Corporate travel planners will get a big 'thumbs up' from corporate attendees, as this venue offers all the amenities necessary to keep corporate travelers connected with their business and contacts. Wireless High Speed Internet Access is available in all guest rooms and public areas, couresty of the hotel's new corporate "connectivity hub". And when you need to step away from 'the office', wind down in the indoor heated swimming pool or whirlpoolm then head to the fitness center to 're-charge your batteries'.
From the GreenBioPharma 2010 conference web site:
GreenBioPharma 2010 is the first conference that explores the entire range of possibilities and technologies available for sustainable life science organizations. The conference will focus not only on tools and methods, but on the economic rationale for their implementation. Presenters from leading pharma/biotech companies will focus on what has worked for them and how you can apply these strategies as your pharmaceutical or biotechnology facility evolves toward sustainability.
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical professionals who want to learn more about designing, operating, and maintaining sustainable laboratory and manufacturing facilities will not want to miss this event. Roundtable panel discussions each day will present a broad range of perspectives and experiences and provide an opportunity to share information and ask questions.
Topics Include:
- Green facilities
- Green laboratories
- Green manufacturing
- "Green" business strategies
Registration information can be found at the GreenBioPharma event page.
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Posted by Gregg Fox on Mon, May 17, 2010 @ 10:25 PM
If you're looking for a phenomenal concert experience, the Philadelphia area is the place to be! Philadelphia and surrounding locales are chock full of spectacular venues offering up an endless supply of exciting concerts and sporting events.
Here are just a few of the fabulous upcoming concerts in Philadelphia and nearby cities:
The U2 360° Tour, coming to Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, July 12, 2010.
Home to the Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field provides fans with the most state-of-the-art amenities and services. With a cylindrical video system of interlocking LED panels, and a steel structure rising 150 feet from the floor over a massive stage with rotating bridges, the band has truly created an intimate 360º experience for concert-goers.
Check out the Lincoln Financial Field events calendar for a full listing of upcoming concerts and sporting events.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with special guest Buddy Guy at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1, 2010.
The Wachovia Center hosts over 400 events each year, including the Philadelphia Flyers, 76ers, Wings, college basketball, ice skating, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney On Ice, Sesame Street Live, Harlem Globetrotters, wrestling, great concerts and more.
A complete schedule of concerts & sporting events is available on the Wachovia Center event calendar.
Or, if you're in the New Jersey area, Dave Matthews Band will perform live on Thursday July 1, 2010 at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ.
This venue boasts both an outdoor amphitheatre and an indoor theater, which makes it one of the most unique and versatile venues in the eastern part of the United States. Have a look at the Susquehanna Bank Center event calendar to see when your favorite bands will be performing in 2010.
Philadelphia knows how to have a great time! You'll never run out of exciting events to attend in our fabulous city -- and if you don't want to deal with traffic, parking and other travel details, consider a Philadelphia events chauffeur to get you there in style! And in 2010, hiring a sedan or limousine for Philadelphia events has never been easier -- take 10% off and enjoy the ride!
Posted by Gregg Fox on Mon, May 10, 2010 @ 11:36 PM
If you plan to be in the Philadelphia area in 2010, you're in for a historic treat. Philadelphia's own Franklin Institute will be host to an amazing archeological exhibition: "Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt", from June 5, 2010 through January 2, 2011. And with double-ticket discount pricing, there's no better time to take part in this piece of astonishing history.
This Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was co-organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International. The show's objects are made possible by several archealogical excavations, including those of Dr. Zahi Hawass at Taposiris Magna, and Franck Goddio's European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) from Mediterranean Sea explorations. The focus of these excavations is locating the ever-elusive tombs of Egypt's Queen Cleopatra VII and Roman general Mark Antony.
Come to the beautiful city of Philadelphia and re-live the ancient Egyptian experience through artifacts including gold coins, stone sculptures and extraordinary photos and film footage of the artifacts' retrieval.
But that's not all... Philadelphia is a cultural mecca of art, history, dining, shopping and so much more. Come and pay us a visit... there's so much to see and do in Bucks County, PA, and we're happy to give you the grand tour!
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Egyptian exhibit. Plan a trip to our beautiful city, and if you need a Philadelphia car service to get you there, be sure to check with us first. Not only is discount pricing available on Exhibition tickets, but also on travel arrangements to take you to the show!
Posted by Gregg Fox on Sat, May 01, 2010 @ 09:43 PM
Are you ready for the 2010 ASHA Convention in Philadelphia, PA? This year's Convention is taking place November 18-20th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The theme is "Leadership into New Frontiers", and the focus will be on what we as professionals should be doing to make a difference. This is sure to be an exciting and dynamic event, abundant with reunions and networking opportunities and the City of Philadelphia will only make it more memorable.
ASHA couldn't have chosen a greater venue for this year's convention. Philadelphia is rich in artistic and cultural significance. Between convention events, be sure to take some time to explore all that Philadelphia, an extremely historic American City has to offer! Here are just a few of Philadelphia's main attractions you won't want to miss!
- America's first museum, zoo and post office
- National Constitution Center
- The Please Touch Museum®
- Independence National Historical Park
- The Liberty Bell
- Independence Hall
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Fairmount Park
- The Forrest and Walnut Street Theaters
- Avenue of the Arts
There's so much to see and do in beautiful Philadelphia - theaters, shopping, dining & entertainment, sporting events, historical sites... make sure you take some time to explore all that this amazing city has to offer. Take a night, hire a car service and experience all the history, excitement and entertainment that is Philadelphia.This city can provide memories that can really last a lifetime.
If you're not familiar with the area and not sure how to get around while you're here, I can help. I'll provide ground transportation service and I know all the best places to travel in Philadelphia... and the best city routes to get there. See you soon!
Posted by Gregg Fox on Tue, Apr 13, 2010 @ 12:05 PM
Thumbs Up For The Water Club In Atlantic City
Hey Everyone,
Gregg Fox from Philadelphia Limousine Services here to tell you about the best weekend I have had in a very long time. Hold on, I know what you're thinking but thats not it...
This great weekend took place in Atlantic City at the Water Club by Borgata. If you looking for an amazing room over looking the Atlantic Ocean in Atlantic City, along with all the amenities you could possibly desire... go to The Water Club now! If you can afford a suite go for it. It's well worth it for the luxury, experience and memories.
The Water Club in Atlantic City has outstanding restaurants, amazing clubs, breathtaking views and a huge casino and yes, there's a poker room.
Oh, did I mention the over the top spa? if you want a great massage, to start your weekend off right, this would be the place to do it. This spa offers a variety of massages including, stone treatment, facials, shiatsu and more.
My personal favorite, as far as dinning is concerned was the japanese stylied, Izakaya. But they also have a Bobby Flay place and a great steakhouse among other fine food. The huge casino is filled with a young, very attractive, easy on the eyes crowd. Much different from the old fogies version you get at some Atlantic City Casinos.
The nightlife at this place is completely off the hook but done with taste and class. So many hot spots, night clubs, bars and entertainment. Just be sure to give yourself enough time and pace yourself as there is so much to do and see!
