Qualities of a good airport transfers service provider

09/09/2017 by Edna Bryant Posted in Shuttle Services

You will realize that most travelers nowadays prefer to use airport transfer services as opposed to using private means. This can be attributed to the convenience and comfort that this particular mode of transport offer. With the many advantages that come with using airport transfer services, you have to make sure that you get the best deal, by getting the best service provider. For instance, when looking for a montego bay airport transfers service make sure that you get a reliable company that provide stellar transfer services to its customers. Among the things you should consider when choosing one are discussed below.

Qualities of a good airport transfer service

1. Value of money paid

When you want to be the best airport transfer service provider, you should always endeavor to provide more than the service of picking or sending off travelers to and from the airport or their destination. You should ensure that you provide quality services that will go along way in ensuring that the consumers receive value for the money they have paid. Therefore your service should always endeavor to satisfy all the needs of the travelers in the required manner.

2. Should have welcoming staff and services

For it to be the best, they should always offer a welcoming presence, environment, and service to all the travelers that they deal with. The travelers should feel welcome and comfortable throughout the entire process. Their chauffeurs should always be friendly and be accommodating. Ensure that their staff knows how to communicate in some of the universal languages. This will ensure that there is smooth communication throughout the entire trip which is key. Even though the chauffeurs are encouraged to be friendly towards the customers, they should maintain the required levels of professionalism always.

3. Use well-conditioned vehicles

It is very important to also take into consideration the type of vehicles that will be used. They should always be in a good technical condition so that they can ensure that the trips are not only convenient but safe. The service provider should always ensure that the engines of the vehicles are always kept in good condition. They should also have the required space which can comfortably accommodate all the travelers. Ensure that the type of vehicle that is chosen to carry particular clients meets the required space needs for their comfortable travel.

4. License

To ensure that you carry out your duties properly, the airport transfer service provider should have all the legal accreditation from the concerned authorities. This will ensure that they do not use tricks and treats when they are traveling an aspect that may endanger the security of their clients. This will not only ensure that the service provider has peace of mind but the travelers too.

Why you should hire a motorbike on your vacation

09/06/2017 by Tula Sandoval Posted in Transport Tagged hiring a motorbike, motorbike on vacation, riding a motorbike

Going on a vacation does not mean that you should stop riding your motorbike. You can still enjoy riding your motorbike even when on vacation. There are rental companies that offer motorbike rental for people on vacation to make it easy to access a motorbike even when you are far away from home. If you are planning to take a vacation in the countryside or on the beach, then it is time to consider renting a good motorbike while on the trip. Here are reasons to hire a motorbike while on vacation.

Advantages of hiring a motorbike on vacation

Easy movement

Hiring a motorbike while on vacation will make your movement easy. Since you might not have a car with you on vacation, a motorbike can make your movement easy. By renting a motorbike, you will be able to visit all the places you like without worrying about the form of transport. If you are traveling alone, a motorbike will provide reliable transport since it is still as fast as a car and you can get it at a lower price compared to a car.

Adventure in travel

Going on vacation is all about adventure since you get an opportunity to visit new places and have fun. Renting a motorbike will give you the opportunity to enjoy the adventure that you might not have when driving a car. With a motorbike, you can see the environment and all the forms of attractions in the country that you are visiting. When visiting new places, adventure is an important aspect of the travel.

Visit inaccessible locations

A motorbike will give you an opportunity to visit all the inaccessible place. There are some places like the countryside that you cannot visit by a car. You need to make sure that you go with a motorbike to access the narrow paths and the poor road network. If you are likely to visit such a place, then a motorbike is your preferred mode of transport as opposed to using a car.

Sports and socialization

Riding a motorcycle will give you an opportunity to socialize and interact with other people during your vacation. Vacations are about meeting new people, and you need to make sure that you are not left out. When riding a motorbike, you will meet new friends and people with similar interest. You will also get a chance to do motorbike racing and other forms of sports.

How To Deal With Airport Stress

05/27/2017 by Edna Bryant Posted in Transport Tagged airport, check-in, stress

When your flight is booked, airport time follows. Airports can, however, be stressful places nowadays. You can use some tips to help you get over annoying experiences that most people go through at the airport these days.

Tips for overcoming airport stresses

Check-in line

After arriving at the airport, what follows is the check in. Normally there are multiple lines from which you can choose. You need to settle for the quickest line. You can choose this by avoiding line with lots of families and children as they will take time to find their tickets and sort their luggage. Go for short check-in lines you can see easily.

Leave home early

As soon as you leave home for the airport, the stresses start. Avoid sitting in traffic while watching the minutes tick away. You should aim to arrive two hours early. This way even if there are delays then you will still have enough time to catch your flight.

Go for executive lounge

At times you may get a free entry into the executive lounge of an airport. If you do not get, then you can pay some amount for using it. Read a magazine or newspaper, and in no time you will be on the right and relaxed mind frame for the journey.

Do not feel embarrassed

Most people are usually nervous about flying, but you are sure it is safer than car journeys to the airport. You can try shopping to reduce stress if you do not get an executive lounge. Shopping will help take your mind away from the nervousness and stress. Instead of being embarrassed by your nervousness, try to tackle it.

Consider the distance from lounge to gate

It is important to ask at the check-in. This makes it less stressful if you know the distance you will walk when the screen flashes for you to go to the gate. You can waste your efforts if you walk then realize that your gate is at the other end of the terminal. You may go through more security checks and find a line waiting so knowing how long it will take you to your gate is vital.

These tips can be very helpful when you are boarding a flight to a destination. They will make your airport experience stress free and set you ready to enjoy your business trip or vacation.

North Columbia Heights Civic Association

01/16/2017 by Tula Sandoval Posted in Uncategorized

Taste of Tivoli North Saturday
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON OCTOBER 13TH, 2010
Tivoli North Business Association, with help from our businesses, neighbors, CHSFSC’s Green Team, Neighbor’s Consejo, Councilmember Graham, and DC Government Agencies, hosts the “Taste of Tivoli North”, a community based event, on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 from 12 to 6pm on Spring Road between 14th and 13th Streets, NW. Taste of Tivoli North aims to highlight the diverse flavors from the corridor and showcase talent of our surrounding community. There will also be activities for kids.

For more information, please visit www.tivolinorth.com. Look forward to seeing you there. Here is a list of performers:

“Teatro Callejero” by Gala Theatre
Un Mundo Azul
Baile folclórico de Panamá
Powell E.S. Drumming Group
Karaoke
Just Moxie Improv
Street Boy
Moon Farmers
DJ Travieso
Sin Kontrol
Migo Productions
Ocho de Bastos
Eminence

Participating restaurants include:

Taqueria DF
La Cabana
Social
Thaitanic
Susana’s Pupuseria
Carolina
Pollo Mio
Hermano’s
La Molienda

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Community Service Opportunities in Columbia Heights
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON OCTOBER 9TH, 2010
Save the date of our next meeting, Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00 P.M. (location to be announced), when you can learn more about community service opportunities in Columbia Heights. This will also serve as a planning / brainstorming meeting for the first neighborhood Great Day of Service, which we hope to schedule for Spring 2011. Click here for a full list of community service opportunities in the neighborhood.

Speakers at the meeting will include:

Joe Callahan from 826DC, which opens October 24 in Park Triangle. Check out this great slide show of the 826 construction progress. Anyone need any Unicorn Tears??
Lisa Pollin from LIFT-DC
Nathan Mishler from Thrive DC. Oh, and for anyone going to the soccer game tonight, be sure to bring a toiletry donation for Thrive DC so you can cash in on a two-for-one ticket promotion!
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Neighborhood Clean-Up Saturday, October 2
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2010
Saturday at 9:30 A.M. (NOTE THE NEW TIME), meet on 11th Street by Columbia Heights Coffee for the monthly neighborhood clean-up. Following the clean-up, feel free to drop by Meridian Pint for a discounted neighborhood brunch for clean-up participants. Thanks folks!

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Columbia Heights T-Shirts For Sale
BY JASON FOX, ON SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2010
As promised we have made the T-Shirts that we sold at Columbia Heights Day available for purchase online in our Gear section, also you can add them to your cart below! These are quality American Apparel t-shirts with a one-of-a-kind design by Robbi Behr. We have then in slate and green colors as well as the V-Neck which seemed so popular at Columbia Heights Day. They are now available in a variety of sizes.

Please help support the NCHCA by purchasing these great shirts!

Crew Neck: $15.00
Size :
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Add to Cart

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Details on New Eatery on 11th Street
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2010
The Washington City Paper provides detailed information about the new restaurant coming to 11th Street, in the long vacant retail space next to Arthur’s.

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New to the NCHCA Website: Community Forum
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2010
Be sure to register on our new community forum page, where you can post and discuss neighborhood news, referrals, information, issues of concern, for sale / help wanted information, community events, or anything else that interests you!

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Clean-Up Recap
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2010
Thanks to the volunteers who showed up on a beautiful Saturday morning to help keep our community clean. And thanks to Meridian Pint for providing a 25 percent brunch discount to all clean-up volunteers. We will continue to host monthly clean-ups at 10:30 on the first Saturday of every month (weather permitting), followed by brunch at Meridian Pint. I hope to see even more folks at our next clean-up on October 2nd!

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Tonight’s Meeting
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2010
Reminder: please drop by tonight’s meeting at 7:00 at the Park Road Community Church (meeting in the basement, corner of Park and Sherman). We will have a presentation from the developer of the 11th and Monroe property, followed by an open discussion of our agenda / plans for the next year.

We still have t-shirts left in sizes large through XXL (plus one last small), so if you didn’t get a chance to snag one at Columbia Heights Day, either bring $15 dollars tonight or contact jeff.zeeman@northcolumbiaheights.org to arrange for a pick-up. And be sure to check out photos from Columbia Heights Day on our Facebook page.

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What is “North” Columbia Heights?
BY JASON FOX, ON AUGUST 30TH, 2010
One of the most commonly asked questions of us during Columbia Heights Day was “So what is North Columbia Heights?” According to our About Us section, we define North Columbia Heights as an area which “stretches between 16th Street and Georgia Ave. (west-east) and Spring Road and Irving Street (north-south) in Northwest Washington, D.C. ” This would correspond to the darker shaded area in the map. While our organization is known as the North Columbia Heights Civic Association, we by no means wish to exclude our neighbors to the south. It is important for us that all residents of the Columbia Heights neighborhood feel they have a voice and an organization that helps represent them and their interests. So if you are from north, south, east, or west Columbia Heights, or the surrounding neighborhoods, please consider the NCHCA your local community organization!

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Green Update
BY JEFF ZEEMAN, ON AUGUST 29TH, 2010
August 28, 2010
Dear Green Partners,

The community’s long dream of the North Columbia Heights Green is coming true. Stage Two sitework is now complete, and we are now at last doing the fun part of planting and furnishing the Green! Here’s what’s been done:

• Nearly all the rubble (many truckloads) has been excavated and removed.
• The stormwater engineering, grading, fence, gate, kiosk, bollards, and parking are all
complete.
• Most of the butterfly garden is in.
• The raised bed garden frames are constructed and installed.
• The first layer of topsoil is down.

Here are the next steps:
1. Spread the rest of the topsoil and mulch.
2. Add organic compost to the planting beds.
3. Install rain barrels.
4. Construct the pavilion and greenhouse.
5. Install and paint the storage space.
6. Set up the compost area.
7. Plant the Rain Garden.
8. Plant the Berry Patch.
9. Plant the Grape Arbor.
10. Plant the trees (including fruit trees such as serviceberry).
11. Add children’s art, play, and discovery features.
12. Install solar lighting.

The next Work Day at the Green will take place in conjunction with Columbia Heights Clean-Up Day next Saturday, September 4, from 9-1. At 12 Noon, we will have a ceremony to celebrate the beginning of planting the garden plots. Next month, we will begin using the Green as a base of green job training. We are planning a full range of programs and planting for the Fall. Winter crops will include hardy
greens for salads and cooking, herbs, garlic, turnips, radishes, and sweet potatoes. We are now signing up gardeners and other partners. If you know of youth, school, or community groups wanting to do programs at the Green, or if you know of people, groups, or businesses who would like to plant Fall and Winter crops in the Green, please let us know. Thanks for all that you have done through the years to make this happen.

Happy gardening and greening!

Steve Coleman
Washington Parks & People