Chauffeur Cars, Airport Transfers - No Comments » - Posted on November, 15 at 3:57 pm
Journeys to and from London airports can be quite stressful and if you are intending to leave your car parked at the terminal, quite expensive. Even if you are going to leave your car in a long term car park, what guarantee do you have that your car will be safe, and you still have that dreadful journey in the courtesy bus and what’s more, it still isn’t that cheap. In fact, the journey to or from London Airports is anything but fun!
However, if you put aside for a moment, the concept that a ‘chauffeur driven car’ for your London Airport transfer is only for the rich and famous, you could see a whole new world opening up. The fact is chauffeur cars are not expensive, in fact, they can be no more costly than a London cab! So what do you get if you hire a chauffeur car for your transfer to or from London airports? Firstly, you don’t have to drive there or back, the traffic issues are for your chauffeur, you and your passengers can sit back and relax. In fact, you don’t even need to load your own luggage into the car. When you arrive at the airport, you will be dropped at the terminal building, so there is no need to get ripped off by parking at the terminal building. Alternatively, you will not have to add a further hour to your journey for the privilege of using a long term parking facility, nor will you have to empty your luggage onto and off the courtesy bus.
Apart from the journey itself, from the outset you will have a choice, you can determine the sort of transport you want, whether it is a people carrier, a top of the range vehicle such as a Bentley Arnage, a long wheel based model providing extra rear passenger room or a new ‘entry level’ chauffeur car designed with the passenger in mind at offer a low cost alternative for the budget conscious. It is worth bearing in mind that if you are travelling from London, you can often hire a chauffeur driven car for less than the cost of parking your car for a week at the terminal building, so why bother?
Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company, offering a comprehensive range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines for transfers to and from all London airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, London Stansted and London Luton. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars chauffeurs are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check. Cars for Stars has the depth of experience to cater for the needs of most organisers and the range of vehicles to handle the majority of requests. They do not operate coaches or buses, but can assist or liaise where required.
Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers for Heathrow Airport Transfers. This includes the entry level (but no less popular) vehicles, such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought. American stretched limousines are available in a range of colours from the popular white, through to the favourite for tours, a silver stretched Chrysler 300 and the unusual, such as the candy apple red Hummer of Chrysler limousines.
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Services, Hiring for an event - No Comments » - Posted on October, 29 at 8:10 pm
If you are looking for a reliable company to provide your event transportation needs in London then a good place to start is to find a company that is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Contrary to popular belief, there are too many companies operating in London, or on the fringes that have not applied for, or received an appropriate licence for hire and reward. It may be assumed, even if it is not a certainty, that these types of organisation have failed to take care of other essential issues such as vehicle maintenance, vetting of their chauffeurs or maybe public liability insurance. All, doubtless, pre-requisites for event organisers looking for transportation.
Other considerations will be the size and extent of the vehicles available from the company, this may include chauffeur driven cars, people carriers, stretched limousines, minibuses or coaches. Equally, reliability and flexibility will be two key areas for most organisation looking for transport for a event transport. In the same way that not all people are created equal, neither are companies providing chauffeur services. Some own and operate their vehicles, even more operate some of their own vehicles and sub-contract other hires and of course, there are those that do not operate any of their own vehicles. In other words, everything is outsourced. It does not matter whether you are looking for 2, 20 or 200 vehicles, the chances are, you will want to deal direct to ensure that all of your instructions and needs are catered for.
Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company, offering a comprehensive range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines perfectly suited for special events, event planners and organisers. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars Chauffeurs’ are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check. Cars for Stars has the depth of experience to cater for the needs of most organisers and the range of vehicles to handle the majority of requests. They do not operate coaches or buses, but can assist or liaise where required.
Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. This includes entry level (but no less popular) vehicles, such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought. American stretched limousines are available in a range of colours from the popular white, through to the favourite for tours, a silver stretched Chrysler 300 and the unusual, such as the candy apple red Hummer of Chrysler limousines.
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Services, Hiring for an event - No Comments » - Posted on October, 29 at 7:04 pm
For tennis enthusiasts, The Championships, held run by the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon simply has to be the UK calendar event of the year. During this period, demand for chauffeur driven cars and people carriers rises considerably and local companies providing chauffeur driven cars spend may weeks gearing up to meet this demand from spectators and players alike. The Championships and its association with Wimbledon is steeped in history.
The first Lawn Tennis Championship was played in 1877 when the club was based at Worple Road, it was only in 1922 that the facilities were moved to the present site, in Church Road. The new grounds were opened by George V. In 1884, The Ladies Singles was introduced and the Gentleman’s doubles and in that same year the trophy was donated by the Oxford University Lawn Tennis Club. By the turn of the century, the club had taken on an international status when the Ladies Singles was won by someone from the United States. The move to new grounds in 1922 increased the spectator capacity to some 14,000 and gave rise to a substantial increase in the popularity of the event. In fact, during the first year, the tickets had to be issued by ballot, such was the success.
In 1967 the Annual Meeting of the LTA voted overwhelmingly to admit players of all categories to Wimbledon and other tournaments in Britain effectively declaring The Championships ‘open’. The first Wimbledon Open Championships were held in 1968. The grounds themselves have also undergone a great deal of work over the years. In 1979 the roof of the Centre Court was raised by one metre to provide room for a further thousand seats and in the same year a new Debenture Holders’ Lounge was constructed on the north side of the Centre Court.
In 1980 the Members’ Enclosure was made into a permanent building. Then, the following year, the old No. 1 Court complex was rebuilt and enlargements to the North and South Stands increased the capacity of the court by a further 1,250. The East Side Building of the Centre Court was opened in 1985 and in the following year a new two story pavilion was constructed. Then in 1992, the Centre Court roof was replaced providing a further 3600 seats. Work continues at Wimbledon to increase capacity, which is not surprising when, for example, in 2006, there were more than 450,000 visitor over the 13 day event. During The Championships, some 6,000 staff, many temporary, are on hand to support the events. There is also a Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum on the site which is well worth a visit.
Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company, providing a full range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines available for those travelling to and from The Championships at Wimbledon. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars Chauffeurs are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check.
Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. This includes entry level (but no less popular) vehicles, such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought. American stretched limousines are available in a range of colours from the popular white, through to the favourite for tours, a silver stretched Chrysler 300 and the unusual, such as the candy apple red Hummer of Chrysler limousines.
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Tours, Services - No Comments » - Posted on October, 26 at 6:57 pm
If you want to explore UK landmarks or sights, but you prefer to do so in company of your choosing, then a private sightseeing tour in a luxury chauffeur driven car or people carrier is a real option and it doesn’t have to break the bank. More and more people are now using the services of companies providing chauffeur driven cars to arrange their very own private tours, where they can dictate the pace and the landmarks that are of interest to them. Of course there is a veritable feast of option, be it a simple half-day tour of London, a day trips to visit Stonehenge, Bath and Salisbury or longer journeys to the Lake District or Edinburgh.
Some people may wish to put together and plan their own itinerary and others may prefer to leave it in the hands of a professional tour guide, the bottom line is choice and freedom to do as you wish. Tour guides can also be provided to accompany visitors on their journeys, providing where required a running commentary, or just there to answer a few pertinent questions. You decide when to stop, for how long and whether to just view or visit an attraction. the flexibility offered by arranging your very own private sightseeing tour is not to be underestimated.
The type of chauffeur driven car or people carrier will also be an important factor, dependent on the length of the journey, the number of people and your preference in terms of room and comfort. Fortunately there is a wide range to choose from. If budget is an important factor, you do not need to compromise of your standards because even the entry level vehicle Chrysler 300 is a leader in its class. If you prefer a larger executive vehicle then you can elect to utilise a vehicle such as the Jaguar XJ (LWB) or Mercedes S Class (LWB), both of which have the extended wheel base providing ample extra leg room. For larger groups, people carriers may be an option, these can seat up to 8 passengers, provided one is seated in the front, this is not, however, the ideal option if you like your space! If you intend to utilise the services of a professional tour guide, then a good choice for up to 4 passengers, would be the top of the range Mercedes Viano people carrier. This will offer armchair comfort for up to 4 passengers and leave the front passenger seat available for the guide.
Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company providing a full range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars Chauffeurs are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check.
Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. This includes entry level (but no less popular) vehicles, such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought.
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Tours, Services - No Comments » - Posted on October, 26 at 5:59 pm
If you are travelling to the UK or wish to entertain a client for the day, a private tour in a chauffeur driven cars or people carrier for the day, to include Stonehenge, Bath and Salisbury is simply a must.
Stonehenge was built approximately 5000 years ago and at that time it was an engineering feat requiring vast amounts of labour. As one of Britain’s national treasures, it symbolises power, mystery and endurance. Whilst it is not clear why it was built, many speculate that it was constructed as a temple of worship and some claim it was a sacred site for the burial of VIP’s. It is unlikely we shall ever know, so we continue to speculate and perhaps this is one of the joys. Nevertheless, it remains a national icon and a place high on most peoples list of places to visit in England.
Legend has it that Bath was founded in 860BC when Prince Bladud caught leprosy and was forced to look after pigs. The Prince found that the pigs, were suffering from a skin disease but were cured after they had rolled in the hot mud and decided to try it himself, he was cured of leprosy. 
Although no-one truly knows how the health giving qualities of the Bath springs became known, there is some evidence that the Romans were aware, given they built a temple there around 50AD. The Saxons were to later capture Bath in 570AD. In the 12th century, a great abbey was built which dominated Bath and the present buildings date from the very end of this Medieval period. During the 16th and 17th centuries, with the decline of the wool trade, Bath came to rely on the income generated from the people arriving to bathe in the natural springs hoping for a cure. During the 18th century, Bath was viewed as a fashionable place and many building were constructed including, Queen Square, Royal Crescent, The Circus, the Assembly Rooms and Margaret Chapel.
The Royal Theatre was built in 1805 and Royal Victoria Park was laid out in 1830, with Parade Bridge being constructed 5 years later. In 1880, the old Roman Baths were rediscovered. In 1987, Bath was named a World Heritage Site and the Bath museum was opened in 1992. Today, bath thrives on tourism, aided by the new spa that was opened in 2006 and the population has increased to nearly 85,000.
Salisbury was originally an iron age fort built on Salisbury Hill which is around 2 miles north of the current town centre. However, the modern town of Salisbury is believed to have began around the year 1217, it is said that was because there was a shortage of water on the hill. The town of Salisbury was given its charter 10 years later. Part of the success of the town has been put down to the fact that Exeter was a large and important town and Salisbury was positioned perfectly between London and Exeter. Work on Salisbury cathedral began in 1220 with the tower and spire added in 1334. In 1269 Salisbury was divided into 3 different parishes and in the same century The Bishops Palace was constructed. The House of John A’Port in Queen Street was built in the 15th century.
For those that wish to explore the rich history of Britain through the ages, this tour is an absolute must and will represent one which will be remembered for a very long time. This tour can be further enhanced by included an experienced tour guide who will be able to provide a running commentary of the history of each place.
The type of chauffeur driven car or people carrier will also be critical for this day long tour and there is a wide range to choose from. You can elect to minimise the cost by using a top of the range, but entry level vehicle such as the class leading Chrysler 300, or for the comfort of a larger executive vehicle with an extended wheel base such as the Jaguar XJ (LWB) or Mercedes S Class (LWB). For larger groups, people carriers can also be provided which can seat up to 8 passengers, provided one is seated in the front. If you are seeking to hire the services of a professional tour guide, then a good choice for up to 4 passengers, would be a Mercedes people carrier, providing armchair comfort for 4 passengers and leaving the front passenger seat available for the guide. Alternatively, if the tour is for two people and a tour guide, then any of the wide range of chauffeur driven cars can be utilised.
Another option for tours is the traditional American stretched limousine. These are licensed to carry up to 8 passengers and some have a separate front passenger seat, therefore, these remain an excellent choice for larger groups, where 6 or 7 passengers could be seated in the rear and the tour guide in the front. The customer can determine the itinerary, or leave it to the professionals, the customer can opt to employ a guide or complete their own research and finally, the customer decides on the most appropriate chauffeur driven car for the tour.
Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company providing a full range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars Chauffeurs are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check.
Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. This includes entry level (but no less popular) vehicles, such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought. American stretched limousines are available in a range of colours from the popular white, through to the favourite for tours, a silver stretched Chrysler 300 and the unusual, such as the candy apple red Hummer of Chrysler limousines.
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Services, Chauffeur Cars, Hiring for an event - No Comments » - Posted on October, 26 at 12:43 pm
If you are travelling to London and want to tour the sights, then what better way that to travel in the comfort and safety of your very own, fully licensed chauffeur driven car or people carrier? Simply decide how long you would like to tour, half a day or a full day, which landmarks you would like to see and which attractions you would like to visit. Then let your Chauffeur Car Services company determine the itinerary and journey times. If you prefer to complete your own research into the various landmarks, that is fine, alternatively, you can ask your Chauffeur Car Services company to employ, on your behalf, the services of a Professional Tour Guide.
Tours can take in the usual tourists sights such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament. Equally, some may prefer to visit the Royal Parks, famous department stores or religious sites. Whether you are on a private visit to London or a business looking to entertain a client, you can elect to have a tailored tour of London, to create your own itinerary ,or have a professional tourist guide determine the tour and provide a history of each of the landmarks you have expressed an interest in. You can also decide whether you will view the attractions or actually visit them.
The type of chauffeur driven car or people carrier will also be a matter of choice with a wide range to choose from. You can elect to minimise the cost by using a top of the range, but entry level vehicle such as the class leading Chrysler 300, or for the comfort of a larger executive vehicle with an extended wheel base such as the Jaguar XJ (LWB) or Mercedes S Class (LWB). For larger groups, people carriers can also be provided which can seat up to 8 passengers, provided one is seated in the front. If you are seeking to hire the services of a professional tour guide, then a good choice for up to 4 passengers, would be a Mercedes people carrier, providing armchair comfort for 4 passengers and leaving the front passenger seat available for the guide. Alternatively, if the tour is for two people and a tour guide, then any of the wide range of chauffeur driven cars can be utilised.
Another option for tours is the traditional American stretched limousine. These are licensed to carry up to 8 passengers and some have a separate front passenger seat, therefore, these remain an excellent choice for larger groups, where 6 or 7 passengers could be seated in the rear and the tour guide in the front. Tours of London are always about choice and flexibility. The customer can determine the itinerary, or leave it to the professionals, the customer can opt to employ a guide or complete their own research and finally, the customer decides on the most appropriate chauffeur driven car for the tour.
Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company providing a full range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars Chauffeurs are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check.
Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. This includes entry level (but no less popular) vehicles, such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought. American stretched limousines are available in a range of colours from the popular white, through to the favourite for tours, a silver stretched Chrysler 300 and the unusual, such as the candy apple red Hummer of Chrysler limousines.
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