Charter Buses Good Enough for Royal Wedding, Why Not Yours?

Millions of people across the world watched the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton last week.  One thing you may or may not know is that charter buses played a part in their big day.  Following behind the royal party, was a group of silver charter buses that transported the wedding guests to the wedding.

Chartering a bus for various activities during a wedding is very common.  Whether it is your bachelor bachelorette party, wedding rehearsal, or ceremony, chartering a bus is a great way to move everyone safely and easily.  Bachelor and Bachelorette parties are perfect for a party bus for a night on the town.  Your group can enjoy music and a relaxing ride while traveling to your events in luxury.

On your rehearsal night, shuttle bus service could be used to take your group from the hotel to the dinner venue.  You won’t have to worry about parking issues or out-of-town guests getting lost as everyone can ride together.

Your wedding day should be a special day; not spent worrying about how guests will get to the wedding.  Chartering a bus makes sure that everyone can easily get to the service safely and on time.  If anyone or anyone you know has an upcoming wedding, please don’t hesitate to contact us about a wedding bus.

Bus Charters in NYC to Radio City

As one of New York City’s premier entertainment venues, Radio City Music Hall has played host to Frank Sinatra, Billy Crystal, Riverdance, The Eurythmics, Bill Cosby, Liza Minnelli, Sting, 98 Degrees, and the famous Radio City Rockettes. Fans of live entertainment flock to the famous theater and out-of-town visitors regularly add a Radio City performance to their trip itinerary. And while planning a group trip to New York can be pricey and overwhelming, a visit to Radio City need not be. Here’s the scoop on getting the most out of your visit to Radio City:

• Consider purchasing a New York Pass. This special city pass grants you admission to over 55 top New York attractions, including a Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour. The tour features an interactive photo opportunity with the Rockettes, the opportunity to meet and talk with a Rockette, a tour of the stage and Art-Deco styled theater interiors, and a complimentary souvenir fact sheet detailing the history of the theater.
• Buy tickets ahead of time. You don’t want to show up at the door and suddenly find out that the show you have been anticipating is completely sold out! Buying tickets ahead of time is especially important if you are traveling with a group and want to sit together.
• Shop around for tickets. Often, Radio City Music Hall’s official website offers the best deal on ticket prices. But, there are also many other ticket vendor websites with competitive prices. Sometimes these vendors actually offer cheaper ticket prices than the Radio City box office.
• Take photos (outside). You won’t be allowed to photograph the show, but taking photos outside of the theater is a must. Radio City Music Hall is one of New York’s most recognized landmarks, so make sure to document your visit with some shots in front of the theater.

Don’t let the hassle of New York City traffic get you down! Cost-efficient and reliable transportation is available through The BusBank’s applause-worthy Charter Bus Rentals. Contact an account executive to plan a customized travel itinerary designed to suit your group’s specific needs.

Microsoft Conference 2011

This summer Microsoft will be hosting its annual Microsoft Worldwide Conference (WPC) in Los Angeles. The conference will be from July 10-14. This is the premiere event provides a chance for businesses and IT professionals to be able to meet with Microsoft staff to learn about new programs, strategies and technologies. During this conference, it might be the perfect time to schedule a charter bus in Los Angeles to take vendor or client out on the town. Another option is to do some corporate marketing with a bus wrap.

Confrence  Los Angeles and its surrounding areas have a wealth of places to take clients. If sports are their cup of tea, Los Angeles Dodgers or Anaheim Angels might be a great fit. Los Angeles also has a wealth of restaurants and hotspots to take your customers and clients. Executive Motor coaches are one way that companies can transport vendors and clients across the city while running a meeting as well. Closing deals and entertaining clients are not at all difficult on these mobile business centers our equipped with everything you need to run a meeting while on the road. Luxury Coaches are custom built and equipped with hardwood floors, large flat screen TV’s, and Wi-Fi. A bus wrap is placing a custom graphic design on the outside of the bus. This creates a moving billboard that allows for thousands of people to be able to see it in action. These have been a big hit for customers and recent successes include a bus wrap at SXSW.

Country Music Fest in Nashville

From June 9th through the 12th the attention of all die-hard country music fans will be focused on one thing: The 2011 CMA Music Festival. Held annually in Nashville, Tennessee, the four day festival features over 400 performers and regularly draws attendance numbers of over 100,000. This year, performances by Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, and many other country artists will rock the main stage at LP Field. Other artists, including Steel Magnolia, Heidi Newfield, Crystal Bowersox, Billy Ray Cyrus, and The Bellamy Brothers, will perform at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage.

Intrigued? Check out these reasons why the 2011 CMA Music Festival is the perfect destination for your next group outing:

• For the past five festivals, CMA has donated a portion of proceeds to help fund school music programs. You and your friends get to listen to amazing live music. Kids get to learn music in school. Win-win!

• 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of CMA’s Fan Fair festival. So you can count on this year’s performances to be extra exciting.
• CMA partners with hotels and other local events to create special ticket packages. If you make use of these ticket bundles you can end up saving a buck and gaining access to special attractions. (Check out the Visit Music City website for more details.)
• The CMA Music Festival offers special autograph signings and fan photo lines during concerts. Perfect for meeting and photographing your favorite performers!
• Exclusive merchandise and apparel is available at the festival. Several merchandise booths are at Riverfront Park, the Nashville Convention Center, and LP field. As a bonus, all merchandise locations accept major credit cards.

Make sure to plan your CMA trip soon! Contact The BusBank to learn how Charter Bus Rentals are the most cost-efficient and reliable way to travel. Schedule a charter bus for your group, pack your bags, and you’ll be good to go!

The BusBank – Student Travel to The Alamo

As one of San Antonio’s most famous attractions, the Alamo is a top destination for tourists of all ages. But it’s especially well suited for school trips. Why? Consider…

• The Alamo is a Spanish mission that became a focal point during the Texas Revolution. Seeing the Alamo in person will better help your students to envision and appreciate the significance of The Battle of the Alamo.
• San Antonio’s renowned River Walk is just two blocks from the Alamo. The River Walk is a remarkable labyrinth of walkways lining the banks of the San Antonio River. Shops, restaurants, and boat tours abound.
• Several tours of the Alamo are provided, including a special nighttime tour called the Alamo Ghost Hunt Tour (complete with stops to a dozen haunted locations). Plus, there are Segway tours of downtown San Antonio and the River Walk.
• Historic missions other than the Alamo are also open to public tours. Mission Concepción, Mission San Jose, Mission Espada, and Mission San Juan Capistrano are all active Catholic parishes. Touring these missions provides visitors an in-depth look at historic architecture and culture.
• Across the street from the Alamo is the Ripley’s Believe it or Not museum. Dedicated to all oddities and weird paraphernalia, Ripley’s Believe it or Not museum is a must-see for all ages.

Pretty cool, huh? Before you travel however, you’ll want to remember these tips for making sure your trip is successful:

• Make tour, hotel, and dining reservations ahead of time. Many places quickly become booked during the spring, summer, and autumn months.
• Allow plenty of time for viewing the Alamo alone. The Alamo complex is made up of multiple buildings and more than four acres of land.
• Keep transportation simple and cost-efficient. Contact an account executive at The BusBank to learn how Charter Bus Rentals can meet your specific travel needs.

Travel to Boston Harborfest 2011

Okay, guessing game time. We’d betting that your 4th of July celebrations, have, at some point, included fireworks, grilled food, and excessive displays of red, white, and blue clothing.

Alright, that wasn’t too hard of a guess! But how about this one… We’re betting that you may not have included sailing, chowder-eating, and historic reenactments in your past Independence Day festivities.

Not unless you’ve been to Boston’s Harborfest of course. And if you haven’t celebrated the 4th of July at Harborfest then you’re definitely missing out! Here’s why Boston’s Harborfest is the best choice for your family reunion or summer getaway:

• Harborfest is a 6 day bash that culminates in a fantastic fireworks display on the 4th of July.
• Events include walking tours, reenactments, lectures, concerts, and tours of the Boston Harbor islands. Many of the events offer free admission.
• Chowderfest is an annual tradition at Harborfest and takes place on July 3rd. Numerous restaurants create various types of chowder for public consumption and compete for top prize.
• Sailboats race at Fan Pier in the days leading up to July 4th. This will be the only North American stop for 11 multi-hull sailboats on an international tour.
• June 30th has been set aside for Children’s Day. Juggling, dancing, music, balloons, and kid-friendly educational activities are all free of charge.
• On July 2nd a daylong reenactment will depict British regiments in action. The reenactment will include marching, tactical demonstrations, medical procedures, and, of course, skirmishes.

The BusBank’s Charter Bus Rentals are perfect for getting your whole crew to and from the festivities. You can all ride in one vehicle and there won’t be any arguing over directions or whose turn it is to drive. Contact a BusBank account executive to start planning your trip!

BusBank – Montreal Jazz Festival 2011

Calling all fans of Brian Setzer, Angélique Kidjo, Bob Walsh, Diana Krall, Bruce Cockburn, Caravan Palace, and Charlie Hunter! Have you planned your summer trips yet? If not, then you’ll definitely want to schedule an excursion to the Montreal Jazz Festival. Not sure who Setzer is or why a jazz festival is worth your consideration? Read on.

• Having been an annual summer event since 1980, the Montreal Jazz Festival is celebrating it’s 31st year. The 2011 dates for the festival are June 28th through July 9th.
• The Montreal Jazz festival is considered the largest and best of its kind. Over 3,000 artists perform in over 500 shows at the festival. Approximately 350 of the 500 plus shows are absolutely free of charge.
• Although it’s called a “jazz” festival, the event boasts a wide variety of music genres, including blues, swing, cabaret, reggae, salsa, bebop, and jazz-rock fusion.
• The festival is known for providing superior and sanitary facilities. Each year, Montreal closes down a four-block radius around the Place des Artes. Several different types of stages are present (indoor, outdoor, large scale, and nightclub style) and an array of dining and accommodation options are also available.
• Jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, and Ella Fitzgerald have all participated in the Montreal Jazz Festival. Last year, Brian Setzer, a remarkable jazz guitarists, returned to the festival with the dynamic Brian Setzer Orchestra.
• Tickets to the festival are available online or at the Place des Artes.

Ready to go? Group transportation to the Montreal Jazz Festival is easy. Just contact The BusBank to learn how Charter Bus Rentals can get you to Montreal and back!