Limo Hire Puts Smile on Chernobyl Children’s Faces

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 08-10-2010

After being affected by the horrendous Chernobyl nuclear fallout, fourteen children were given the chance to enjoy the sights of Portland, Dorset. Families in both Portland and Weymouth have been hosting for the children for a month now. The holiday has proved to be action packed with the children enjoying a trip to London as well as all of the local attractions and countryside.

The youngsters were even treated to a pamper night as well as a visit to the hairdresser and the dentist. That was followed by a tour of Portland in a luxury stretch limousine. It truly has been a trip of a lifetime for the children who are aged from eight to ten. Their trip ends on July 2nd and it has certainly proven to be an unforgettable experience.
Barclays Bank even sponsored the children’s day out at Crealy Park. A trip to Monkey World, Dorchester Museum, Abbotsbury Swannery and various theme parks have also been included in the youngsters stay.

The trip in the stretch limousine enabled the children to see the best of Portland in the evening. Children love limousines as they make them feel important and it adds a lot of excitement to an evening out. Overall this amazing trip has definitely been a trip of a lifetime for the children!

Could Limo Hire be replaced by Helicopter Hire?

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 18-08-2010

There was a time when limo hire was the most luxurious form of transport that you could hire out. However, a new trend that is becoming more popular these days is helicopter hire. It may sound silly, but helicopter hire is now seen to be the most impressive, exciting and one of the most unique forms of transportation.

It is the Transport Broker Group that has started this new helicopter venture. It aims to provide helicopter hire services throughout the country. Not only that but it will also enable customers to compare the different services available throughout the company too. The company already runs a successful limo hire service throughout the UK. So will this new venture overtake the popularity of limo hire?

Whilst it may be a more luxurious choice, helicopter travel will ultimately be much more expensive than limo hire. Therefore limo companies will not have to start worrying just yet. It may take away some business from limo hire companies, though the majority of people will still continue to travel by car rather than helicopter!

For example, a customer isn’t going to consider hiring out a helicopter to go to a local event! It would make much more sense to hire out helicopter travel if you were travelling to a different part of the country. So overall it will provide slight competition, but not enough to make limo hire companies truly panic!

Limos to the Rescue!

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 27-05-2010

When the UK came to a standstill thanks to the Volcanic Ash fiasco, thousands of Brits became stranded. Not only were people stuck abroad, but they were also stuck throughout UK airports. However, transport companies in the South have been called to the rescue. Limos have been hired to get people home. One company in Southport has even received calls from as far away as London to collect unhappy Brits.

The crisis has certainly seen a surprising boom in limo hire throughout the country. As airlines pick up the cost, Brits have had no problems hiring the most expensive form of transport to get them home. The Porsche Cayenne was one of the impressive limos that arrived to pick up passengers.

With the crisis now over it is business as usual. However, the boom in business must certainly have been appreciated by limo hire companies in the UK. Some transport companies have even helped out for free. It has been one of the most impressive rescue efforts by the transport industry in the UK. When buses and taxis became full, limos were sent in to help.

Overall whilst it was a miserable time, seeing the impressive Porsche Cayenne coming to rescue them certainly cheered up some passengers!

Second Hand Limos on the Rise Thanks to the Credit Crunch

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 07-03-2010

It was first reported that limo hire companies were not as badly hit as some other sectors during the credit crunch. However it is now being reported that more and more second hand limousines are being sold. This is due to hire companies folding in the credit crunch. However, the rise in second hand limos isn’t all due to companies folding under the pressure. Some companies are instead selling their old limos to fund newer ones.

Limo hire has increased in popularity over the last few years and the demand has slightly changed too. These days’ customers expect the best. After all, they are paying a good price so they want a good quality service. This includes luxury seating, built in DVD players and a built in bar. The trend is modern limousines, not traditional ones. Therefore the hire companies have to find a way of funding these newer, more expensive models.

Finally many UK limo hire companies are buying their limos from second hand companies. Companies that have survived are taking full advantage from the ones that didn’t by purchasing their old cars. So the credit crunch has had an effect on the limo hire business and many companies now have to be clever when it comes to improving their income.

Guests at Simon Cowell’s 50th Treated to Limos

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 08-10-2009

Guests attending Simon Cowell’s 50th birthday were treated to limo transportation from London to Hertfordshire. Not one for doing things lightly, Simon hired the top of the range limos to transport up to 400 celebrity guests to his birthday bash. Once there they were treated to a Simon themed evening.

The table cloths had Simon’s silhouette on them, the toilet cubicles had framed pictures of him and the waiters were even wearing Simon Cowell masks. To top it off there were even DVD’s in the background playing clips of celebrities saying great things about the birthday boy. It was certainly a birthday to remember for all involved!

Simon himself chose to be chauffeured home in his favourite car – the black Rolls Royce Phantom. Many celebrities have fallen in love with the Phantom and it really isn’t hard to see why! It is one of the grandest cars in the world and Mr Cowell wouldn’t have settled for anything less.

It is thought that the party in total cost around £1 million. There was plenty of entertainment and all in all it was a great success. The company who hired Cowell the fleet of limos will certainly have been glad of the business!

Limo Companies Warned About On-Board DVDs

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 02-09-2009

Limo hire companies who screen on-board DVDs have been warned to make sure they have an official license. In order to try and cut down on illegal film piracy, the Federation Against Copyright Theft are cracking down on limo companies who are screening movies illegally. Those who do not have a license could face a £5,000 fine or up to six months in prison if they are caught.

Limo’s which feature DVD players as well as bars and other fancy gadgets are becoming more and more popular. Passengers tend to demand more services these days and a DVD player is something that they have come to expect. However, this new warning is causing confusion among many limo hire companies. There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the guidelines for showing copyrighted films. Many limo drivers are unsure what the current guidelines actually are. For that reason a statement has been issued by MPLC, an independent copyright license service. It states:

“Home Videos and DVDs are intended for private, domestic use only. When shown on-board a limousine, or anywhere outside ones home, this qualifies as “public performance” under the Copyright, Designs and Patent Act 1988 (Section 19).”

Now that this warning has been issued, limo drivers will have to be a lot stricter with their on-board DVD showings. The £5,000 fine and possible six month prison sentence will certainly be enough to deter any illegal DVD showings in the future!

Limo Service Finally Picks up After Recession

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 06-08-2009

Limo hire has taken a big hit since the worldwide recession started. However now it seems that things are finally looking up. It is all thanks to many of the Limousine hire Service Directories.

Even though Limo hire is considered to be a luxury that many cannot afford, it actually makes more sense to hire a limousine rather than get a taxi at the end of the evening. This is especially true if there is a large group of partygoers. If everyone in the group chipped in to pay the hire cost, it would actually work out to be quite cheap. It would also use less fuel than a number of taxi’s would have so you would also be helping out the environment.

The Hummer in particular has increased in popularity. Officially an American Limo, it has become more and more popular abroad thanks to its unique appearance and lively reputation.

Another reason why Limousine hire is becoming more popular is because they are easier to use when travelling to an area that you do not know. The chauffeur knows where they are going and they will get you safely to your chosen destination. Hiring a car on the other hand can be very expensive unless you opt to drive it yourself. So hiring a Limo is often more cost effective in the long run than any other option. The recession may have hit the Limo hire companies hard, but things are now starting to look up.

Limo hire Redditch

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 06-03-2009

Redditch was originally built as a flagship town using new methods and new town planning. Redditch is also becoming a popular town for retailers to have their headquarters so it is no surprise that you will see many top of the range limousines and hummers in the streets of Redditch.

Redditch offers both countryside views and is also home to trendy bars so it caters for everyone. Redditch has its own student council set up by the Borough to ensure that the next generation have every opportunity to make the most of their life.  Limo hire Redditch is popular with the students for their nights out. It is also popular with other locals for a wide variety of events. These often include weddings, anniversaries, hen nights and birthday.

Limousine hire in Solihull

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 05-03-2009

Solihull has existed since the medieval times when it was founded as a market town.  The town is particularly famous for its historical architecture, which includes tudor style houses that have survived. Since then Solihull has flourished into a town that is famous for the historical landmarks but also for a modern town that caters for people of all ages.

Whether you are looking for a family day out or a night out with your friends, you are spoilt for choice. Due to the diversity of Solihull, limo hire Solihull is very popular. Limos are booked for a variety of occasions ranging from birthdays, weddings to school proms as well as hen nights. With Solihull having such a vibrant night life it is no surprise seeing a variey of limos on the streets ranging from Hummers, Baby Bentleys and pink limos.

Limo hire in Kidderminster

Posted by | Posted in Limo hire | Posted on 03-03-2009

Kidderminster is well known for its class entertainment ranging from fun packed family days out to the safari park to nights out in local bars. Either way you are guaranteed to have a day out with plenty of things to do to pass the time.

Are you looking for a day out with the family to help pass time during the school holidays, then why not take advantage of the museum hosted in Kidderminster.  Why not make your day out in Kidderminster extra special by sharing it with your closest friends and family. Hire a top of the range baby Bentley limousine to seat up to 8 passengers or a one of a kind hummer limousines available for hire in Kidderminster noramlly seating up to 16 passengers. Both cars come with bottles of bubbly or soft drinsk from most suppliers to kick start your day with endless things to do.  Limo hire Kidderminster service is guaranteed to meet your needs to help make your occasion special.