Author: Alex

Check out JFK’s Operation Santa

JFK airport is certainly joining in on the Christmas spirit this year and Santa definitely approves! This year he decided to leave the sleigh at home and take a Delta jet to Kennedy airport to fill the hearts of nearly 4,000 special needs children. For decades the NYC area has provided all the communications for the premiere event of their year….Operation Santa.

Community mayors held the annual Operation Santa Christmas party. The Operation Santa program was created in 1875 and in 1957 they focused their Christmas efforts on children with disabilities.

This JFK event is a half a day event where the Community Mayors of New York provide a lunch, gifts, and above all, a
visit from Santa to an extraordinary audience. Each year the event gets bigger and bigger and they can definitely use all of the help they can get to keep these smiling faces happy.

December 14, 2015
Homelessness effects those of LaGuardia Airport
New York City’s homeless population continued to rise last year, with the number of homeless people sleeping each night in municipal shelters exceeding 60,000 people, including 25,000 children, for the first time ever! As a result of the overcrowded shelters, the homeless are turning to take shelter literally anywhere.

Homelessness is a huge problem in America and now it is right in our face as we fly in and out of LaGuardia airport. There is no way to disguise this tremendous cry for help! Over 50 people with no where to go have turned to the LaGuardia airport for shelter. As you prepare to board your flight you will notice them making pallets on the floor or in chairs. Even the restrooms are housing these less fortunate.

They are located on LaGuardia Airports terminal B which is accessible to the public 24 hours out of the day without having to purchase a boarding pass. The workers of the well known airport have complained of witnessing squatters walking around the restrooms butt naked and choose to not use the restrooms while at work because of it. Some are noticed to leave during the day to visit local soup kitchens while others are observed to stay all day.

Through this bad time there is some effort in place to take control of this economic hardship. Mayor de Blasio’s plan to address family homelessness aims to move more than 5,000 homeless families out of shelters and into permanent housing which will lead to reductions in child and family homelessness over the coming year.

Some positive steps toward eliminating this economic downfall suggested by the Coalition includes:
- The Governor must enhance rental assistance programs that prevent homelessness and help homeless New Yorkers move from shelters to their own homes.
- Mayor de Blasio must allocate a larger number of public housing apartments – at least 2,500 per year – to homeless families.
- The Mayor must also ensure that at least 10 percent of the housing units created or preserved under his ambitious ten-year, 200,000-unit housing plan are targeted to homeless families and individuals.
- Governor Cuomo must fully fund the State’s share of a new City-State “New York/New York Agreement” to create 30,000 units of supportive housing for homeless New Yorker’s living with special needs.
Time will tell if poverty in NYC will decrease or decline.
December 14, 2015
Top 5 Restaurants in New Haven, Connecticut
When you want to eat good in the great town of New Haven just look no further than these top 5 restaurants in the New Haven area.

Make your mouth water in a Top New Haven Restaurant!
1. Consiglio’s
  
  This restaurant offers a full service lunch and dinner menu. Have an upcoming event? They also do catering!
2. Barcelona Wine Bar New Haven
  
  Anything that you order on this menu is well worth it!
3. Prime 16
  
  Enjoy some of the best American food served with top of the line draft. Check out their amazing happy hour deals!
4. Caseus
  
  When you want to experience great wait times and a friendly staff make sure you come to Caseus! With a menu centered around cheese, this place is definitely different than the rest.
5. Skappo Italian Wine Bar
  
  When you want an intimate time with your partner, you have chosen the right place! Enjoy many different superb courses and not to mention the wine list is out of this world.
Even rent a chauffeured limo to show your dinner date just how truly special they are! We offer great rates for a great time!
October 29, 2015
Top 5 Shopping areas and places to Visit in Connecticut
Whether you’re looking for a mall or a theater show Connecticut has a great variety of shopping areas and places you just have to visit. With Limousines of Connecticut you can experience them all, here our Top 5 shopping areas and places to visit in Connecticut

Check out the top 5 Shopping areas in all of Connecticut
- The Stamford Town Center
This is a fantastic mall that has tons to offer and is six stories. You can find all of the great shops Pandora , H&M, Apple and Bath & body works. You also have a fantastic restaurant like the capital grille, Kona grill as well as P. F. Changs. Thanks to its large selection of options it’s a great place to browse and and grab a bit to eat.
- The Danbury Fair
One of the Highlight to the Danbury Fair Mall is all the events that go on. The mall was built on the Danbury fair grounds and the mall still hold many events, such as family fun night and others year round. It boast a large selection of shops as one of the largest malls in Connecticut so go out and do some retail therapy.
- Mystic Seaport
With its old ship and The museum of America and the sea, this port is a must stop destination when your in Connecticut. Stroll through the old ship and catch a threature production set back in the old times. Take in the museum exhibit followed by lunch at a local restaurant as an easy weekend treat. This is a great stop for families and history lovers you will find so much charm and places to explore.
- Ocean Beach Park
Another great beach and family destination to check out while in new London, Ct. There’s the beach, volleyball and play area as well as beautiful hotels to check out. A great stop for a family weekend and the boardwalk to check out at night. Did we mention that it was rated one of the best beaches by National Geographic.
- Shubert Theatre
With its great location in New Haven, the Schubert theater is ideal spot for a night out. With a great selection of award winning plays and musical, from the book of Mormon and to family friendly options like Clifford the big red dog. The theater also offer backstage tours, which is an amazing experience with its history.
October 9, 2015
Top 5 Wineries to Visit in Connecticut

Whether you’re looking for an easy weekend escape or someplace different to celebrate a special occasion wineries provide a wide range of options in Connecticut. There’s an array of different tasting choices, restaurants and bistros, even picnic areas and farm houses to try. Limousines of Connecticut offers great ways to explore the wine trails along Connecticut.

Jonathan Edwards Winery

With it’s beautiful grounds , fantastic scenery and friendly it’s easy to see why Jonathan Edwards Winery is at the top. You can choose from their award winning wines to sip outside by the deck , walking around the farm house or by the fire on a rainy night.

Saltwater Farm Vineyard

One of the things that stands out about Saltwater Farms Vineyard is it’s location, right by the cove; it’s a perfect setting for parties and weddings. Another Highlight is the converted airplane hangar on the grounds . Located in Stonington, Ct. Check them out!

Sunset Meadow Vineyards

offering up a great selection of wine and a fantastic atmosphere is Sunset Meadow Vineyards. Picture yourself outside sipping on a glass and enjoying there great selection of cheese and cracker pairings. Located in Goshen,Ct.

Priam Vineyards

What stand out at Priam Vineyard is there knowledgeable staff and service. Let’s not forget to mention they another great spot for wedding and celebrating special events. Located in Colchester, CT

Maugle Sierra Vineyards

Be sure to enjoy the live music events that Maugla Sierra Vineyards has to offer and with the convenience of being open year round, that won’t be hard to do! You can check them out located in Ledyard Ct.

Don’t forget!

Be sure to drink responsibly and let Limousines of Connecticut take you on your visit of the wineries of Connecticut.

October 9, 2015
Top Holiday Attractions in Connecticut for 2015

This holiday season there are so many great attractions you may want to check out. Let Limousines of Connecticut suggest our top 5 Holiday attractions in Connecticut.

A festival for your holiday attractions in Connecticut

They’re many great festival option from shopping, food and unique holiday events. The Christmas town festival in Bethlehem, Ct. offers family so much to do like the tree lighting event, send you Christmas list to Santa and exhibits for arts and craft for making a special gift. another great Festival option is Downtown Milford, Ct. you’ll find some traditional events like horse and carriage rides for kids and families, carolers dressed in 19th century costumes and more shopping opportunities.

Go See The Lights

There great light show options to see in Connecticut. there’s the Holiday Light Fantasia in Hartford, where you can drive through Goodwin Park’s winter wonderland while taking in two miles of over 1,000,000 colorful lights and runs till Jan1. Lake compounce offers up the Holiday lights event, which includes story telling, train rides and making gingerbread houses. There is a light show every half an hour that’s set to holiday music.

Catch a holiday production

This holiday season you’ll definitely want to take in a holiday show. There are many great theaters that highlight Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”. The Shubert Theater presents the Nutcracker is another show that can’t be missed.

Take a holiday sleigh ride

Can you think of a better family memory than dashing through the snow in a sleigh? there are some great farms that offers horse drawn sleigh rides like. Allegra Farm & Horse-Drawn Carriage & Sleigh Museum has live stable and classic carriages with sleigh bells while you enjoy you ride. Loon Meadow Farm offers you all private rides by appointment and they make the experience truly special with their winter time theme with hot cider.

Go skiing for the holidays

Whether you want to get away or spend the day on the sloping you’ll have many choices to try. The Powder Ridge mountain park & resort it offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing. why not check out the annual Ski & Board swap going on in Nov, They also conveniently offer renting and leasing options and great restaurant to take your winter adventure. Hartford offers their Winterfest events with sking and ice skating, a great option to go check out after work or a trip downtown

October 7, 2015
Top Colleges and Universities of Connecticut
Top Colleges and Universities of Connecticut

If your looking to do a tour or visit some excellent colleges and Universities , let Limo of Connecticut take you on your way.

Connecticut College

This was founded in 1911 and was at one point an all women school. Now you have so many great undergraduate to take on a tour of Connecticut College. Starting with The Connecticut College Arboretum it’s a arboretum and offers a botanical garden. There is also the Cummings art center and the Tansil for you to check out on your tour.
- Quinnipiac University
This University is Most known for being the home of the Quinnipiac Poll institute, which has been features in The Washington Post, The New York Times and CNN .The school was Founded 1929 its located in Hamden, CT. near the Sleeping Giant state park. While on your tour of the school check out its Arnold Bernhard Library and clock tower, as well as their main campus quadrangle.The school also a varity has great fraternities and sororities and are known as the bobcats athletic teams.
- University of Connecticut
Most commonly refereed to as UConn, its also home of the Huskies their men’s NCAA basket ball team. The University was founded in 1881 and now has a large and diverse student body. . While out on the grounds you’ll wan to view Star Hall, Bradford House and the Main Quad of the school along the way. You will will many student and cultural activities on campus . With the it’s size the school has it own dairy and serves up it own ice cream that you have to try wile on your tour.
- Yale
With its rich history Yale is the best stop in your university tours. The great the architecture is all around the campus starting with Yale law school, Yale Old campus courtyard and Vanderbilt Hall. Also the school’s Sterling memorial Library and Peabody museum are another great way to explore the history of the school. The Yale bowl ,home of the bulldog football team is a can’t spot to check out.
October 6, 2015
Top 5 Thai Restaurants in Connecticut
If you’re just getting off the planet or down with the day and looking to get some great Thai food check out some of our recommendations, let Limousines of Connecticut take you there.
1. Mae Kong Thai
You can find Mae Kong in New Britain a great family owned and run restaurant. You’ll find a comfortable atmosphere, great service at reasonable prices. The menu choices included spicy chicken and, house specials and BYOB(Bring Your Own Beer). With great dessert options like green tea ice cream with fried bananas, is definitely worth trying.
1. The Elephant Trail
You can find this restaurant in its new location at Avon, now available for large groups. With a great selection they also allow to choose substitutes, which is a great plus.You’re going to want to try their drunken noodle dish, which is fantastic.
1. Sukhothai Restaurant
The prices stand out and the dishes will have you coming back. We can recommend Massaman Curry and Spicy Beef Noodle are some great suggestions to try if it’s your first time. Service is top notch, so when you are Manchester take a drive and stop by.
1. Somewhere In Bangkok
The name says it all. Excellent food and atmosphere with comfortable but trendy decor. They offer some great authentic Thai, beautiful presentation and they also offer BYOB. They also deserve a great mention for the dessert selection, like the young coconut cake.
1. Little Thai Kitchen
Don’t let the name fool you, the portions are large and delicious . LTK offers two great locations in Greenwhich and Darien, with great service and excellent food. With savory options like Thai Basil on Railroad and Coconut soup, the menu offer many options to choose from.

How to reserve your car service to get to your Connecticut Thai fast?

The process is simple. Just choose from one of the following booking options and be on your way to great company and great food!
- Fill out our quick quote request
- Email us at info@limo-ct.com
- Call us at 203-344-0066
October 6, 2015
Meet The Man Behind The Wheel Of The “Popemobile”

Richard Kane is considered the Popes favorite when it comes to transportation. In was just in 2008 that Pope Benedict XVI visited the United States, including Washington, D.C., and New York City. Kane, the president and CEO of D.C.-based International Limousine Service Inc., handled papal transportation for the D.C. leg of the trip.

Now as Washington D.C. prepares for the arrival of yet another high-profile visit from the pontifex, Pope Francis, so doesn’t our favorite chauffer Mr. Kane. Kane is in charge of moving the pope’s crew not just in D.C., but Philadelphia and New York as well. This decision was made off the great job that he did last time compared to the other stops that Pope Benedict XVI did.

The Pope will be driven in his protective car and will at times be part of motorcades assembled by Kane and his company. He will be responsible for transporting up to 900 people across three cities, dozens of venues and using a variety of vehicles.

Kane will definitely have his work cut out for him, but we all have faith that he can pull this one off.

October 2, 2015
Limo VS TNC

With so many TNCs, such as Uber and Lyft popping up lately, you might be wondering “Why a Limo over a Transportation Network Company?”

The major defining characteristic that assimilates the limo and TNC transport industries is obvious; transportation for hire.

Whether you’re looking to have a night out with a bottle of vino and don’t want to have to worry about those dreaded checkpoints, you have a hot date and want to spend the whole night staring into each other’s eyes instead of at the road, or maybe you simply don’t own a vehicle. Whatever the case may be, transportation for hire (in every form) will always be relevant; the question posed asks “in what respect?”

To draw a conclusion let’s take a look at a couple of the defining characteristics that make limos and TNCs different.

Never mind the fact that the limousine industry is a classic one, and also one whose history spans over a century, while modern TNCs are in their infancy. The very first limo was built in 1902, with a unique design that kept the driver outside of the vehicle under a covered compartment.

Another major difference? Limousine companies typically have a process for selecting drivers who are familiar with the industry and have a specific level of training, whereas TNCs have what are called partners. These partners essentially being anyone with a vehicle who is looking to make extra cash.

While it is yet to be determined whether TNCs are just another passing fad, the limo industry has had an influx in popularity over the last decade. With many Fortune 500 companies and even small businesses turning to the experience and class of a stretch over a TNC for their road travel needs, the demand for Limousines has surged.

Keep that in mind the next time you need to book a ride.

October 1, 2015