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		<title>Best personalized car service in Las Vegas!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently I have been going to Las Vegas more on business than ever before. As many business travelers, I get tired of trying to find safe, reliable transportation in areas I may not be very familiar with.  Recently I went to Las Vegas and had the WORST cab ride in my entire career - [...]<p><a href="http://sharethis.com/item?&#038;wp=2.6&#38;publisher=3b775478-62d7-47c2-a135-2bfc8c8c6dff&#38;title=Best+personalized+car+service+in+Las+Vegas%21&#38;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carefreetrip.com%2Fblog%2Fstandby%2Fnice-matters%2Fbest-personalized-car-service-in-las-vegas%2F">ShareThis</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently I have been going to <a href='http://reservations.carefreetrip.com/hotel/deals/10015646/218/las_vegas_nv_hotels.html'>Las Vegas</a> more on business than ever before. As many business travelers, I get tired of trying to find safe, reliable transportation in areas I may not be very familiar with.  Recently I went to <a href='http://reservations.carefreetrip.com/hotel/deals/10015646/218/las_vegas_nv_hotels.html'>Las Vegas</a> and had the WORST cab ride in my entire career - even worse than my cab ride in New Jersey. Then I received an excellent tip from the JW Marriott to use Personal Sedan Services - best travel tip for <a href='http://reservations.carefreetrip.com/hotel/deals/10015646/218/las_vegas_nv_hotels.html'>Las Vegas</a> yet!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.personalsedanlv.com/" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-15106" style="margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px;" title="Personal Sedan Services" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/pss.jpg" alt="" width="308" height="265" /></a><a href="http://www.personalsedanlv.com/" target="_blank">Personal Sedan Services</a> boasts that their goal is to provide the smoothest experience, whether you are going to or being picked up from the airport, need stylish transportation for your wedding events, conventions or trade shows - <strong>they deliver!</strong></p>
<p>Their cars are amazingly clean! You feel like you just stepped into your own clean car. My driver was the best! Frank helped me with my bags, provided EXCELLENT recommendations for entertainment and dinner, and best of all was NICE! Because of the excellent service I received, I will be using Personal Sedan Services every time I visit <a href='http://reservations.carefreetrip.com/hotel/deals/10015646/218/las_vegas_nv_hotels.html'>Las Vegas</a>. I have forwarded this blog post to their corporate office in hopes that Frank gets the appropriate recognition he deserves!</p>
<p>Whether you are going to the airport, entertaining corporate clients, planning a special event, or taking a tour especially planned for you and your guests, you will travel in luxurious comfort and safety in Personal Sedan Services fleet.  Thank you Personal Sedan Services! Thank you Frank for your excellent advise on where to go and what to see as well as providing EXCELLENT customer service!</p>
<p><a href='http://www.carefreetrip.com'>Carefreetrip.com</a> gives Personal Sedan Services <a href="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11018" title="Full Suitcase Rating" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png" alt="" width="30" height="25" /></a><a href="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11018" title="Full Suitcase Rating" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png" alt="" width="30" height="25" /></a><a href="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11018" title="Full Suitcase Rating" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png" alt="" width="30" height="25" /></a><a href="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11018" title="Full Suitcase Rating" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png" alt="" width="30" height="25" /></a><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11018" title="Full Suitcase Rating" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/rating-suitcase.png" alt="" width="30" height="25" /> out of 5 suitcases!</p>
<p>I will see you again in November, when I visit the amazing <a href='http://reservations.carefreetrip.com/hotel/deals/10015646/218/las_vegas_nv_hotels.html'>Las Vegas</a> again!</p>
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		<title>ATTENTION TRAVELERS! Kindness begins with YOU!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember that bumper sticker &#8220;Mean People Suck!&#8221;? Well this is even more true for travelers - Mean Travelers Suck! I am sick and tired of sitting next to, standing in line behind, or waiting for travelers who are mean and think they are entitled to something the rest of us aren&#8217;t. So listen up! We [...]<p><a href="http://sharethis.com/item?&#038;wp=2.6&#38;publisher=3b775478-62d7-47c2-a135-2bfc8c8c6dff&#38;title=ATTENTION+TRAVELERS%21+Kindness+begins+with+YOU%21&#38;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carefreetrip.com%2Fblog%2Fstandby%2Fattention-travelers-kindness-begins-with-you%2F">ShareThis</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember that bumper sticker &#8220;Mean People Suck!&#8221;? Well this is even more true for travelers - Mean Travelers Suck! I am sick and tired of sitting next to, standing in line behind, or waiting for travelers who are mean and think they are entitled to something the rest of us aren&#8217;t. So listen up! We travelers need an attitude change!</p>
<p>Here is my list of the top offensive travelers and travel situations.</p>
<p><strong>Airport delays.</strong> Stop acting like the entire mission of the airlines is to make you late for your business appointment or for the Broadway show you paid $600 a seat for. The airlines want you out of their hair as much as you want to be gone. Stop yelling at someone who usually is trying to do everything they can to help you. Its amazing how much someone is willing to help you if you use kind words like &#8220;Hello&#8221;, &#8220;Please&#8221; and even &#8220;Thank you&#8221;. Irritating the airline workers isn&#8217;t going to help you or the rest of us stuck in the same predicament you are. Take a breath, as my wife would say, and get over yourself!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/traveler-angry-airport.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12068" style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" title="Traveler angry at the airport" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/traveler-angry-airport.jpg" alt="" width="247" height="125" /></a><a href="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/bluetooth-headset.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-12069" style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px;" title="Bluetooth headset" src="http://www.carefreetrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/bluetooth-headset.jpg" alt="" width="247" height="125" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Bluetooth headsets. </strong>If you need to use a bluetooth headset, then try to find a quiet place to talk. I don&#8217;t want to hear your conversation about how you are the greatest salesperson in the history of mankind, or that your oldest child just got arrested (true story) or that you need to change your travel reservations. For some reason bluetooth headset users like to talk overly loud leaving the rest of us wondering if they are talking to me or if they are just loud and obnoxious. Get away from the rest of us when using these things.</p>
<p><strong>MP3 Players set at 30 dBs.</strong> Recently I was on a flight to <a href='http://reservations.carefreetrip.com/hotel/deals/10015646/269/san_francisco_ca_hotels.html'>San Francisco</a> and an older female passenger was assigned the seat next to me. After the captain cleared the passengers to use their electronic devices, my passenger buddy pulled out her iPod and began listening to rap music at 30 dBs. Holy crap lady! Can&#8217;t you hear? By the way I have had a long day and rap music is not helping me relax in anyway. People! Control your music. I love loud music as much as the next person, but have a little respect for your fellow travelers. <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Airline passengers who do not turn off their electronic devices, put up their tray tables, and/or put your seat back to the upright position.</strong> Okay Lenny, this isn&#8217;t rocket science. You agreed when you purchased your airline ticket to abide by federal law AND to adhere to the policies of the airlines. I don&#8217;t care if your cousins, brothers, friend told you that the plane will not crash if you keep your phone or iPod on. IT&#8217;S AIRLINE POLICY! Don&#8217;t question it, just do it so we can land without you demonstrating your idiotic behavior. You don&#8217;t have to agree with the policy - just DO IT!</p>
<p><strong>Full Gear Backpacks. </strong>This one chaps me more than most. Have you ever just got situated with your bags in the overhead bin, already for push back when at the last minute a gent comes on board with a full gear backpack. First, how did the airlines even allow this to pass their &#8220;on-board&#8221; baggage policy? Second, if you have an extra large baggage be on time! For some reason the back pack owner thinks its okay to shove their &#8220;luggage&#8221; into an already full overhead bin and then complain that someone else&#8217;s bag is to big and bulky. I love the outdoors as much as the next person, but you have to leave your &#8220;outside&#8221; equipment outside. Try using normal luggage like the rest of us. And a note to airlines, enforce all of your policies not just the one&#8217;s you have time or have to.</p>
<p><strong>Bottom line</strong> - we can all use my wife&#8217;s advice to &#8220;take a breath&#8221;. Be courteous to others who are in the same, or even worse, situation than you are. Also try to talk like you would to your grandmother not to your ship mate. Much of the current commotion for travelers could be avoided if we all get it through our thick heads that KINDNESS BEGINS WITH ME!</p>
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		<title>Palomino Restaurant gets A+ for service</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Visiting San Francisco, I was looking for a great place to enjoy dinner. I was referred to the Palomino Restaurant by my hotel - I also appreciated that it was withing walking distance. The Palomino is the upbeat city restaurant and bar famous for its rich and stylish ambiance. I very much enjoyed the  [...]<p><a href="http://sharethis.com/item?&#038;wp=2.6&#38;publisher=3b775478-62d7-47c2-a135-2bfc8c8c6dff&#38;title=Palomino+Restaurant+gets+A%2B+for+service&#38;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carefreetrip.com%2Fblog%2Fstandby%2Fpalomino-restaurant-gets-a-for-service%2F">ShareThis</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Visiting <a href='http://reservations.carefreetrip.com/hotel/deals/10015646/269/san_francisco_ca_hotels.html'>San Francisco</a>, I was looking for a great place to enjoy dinner. I was referred to the Palomino Restaurant by my hotel - I also appreciated that it was withing walking distance. The Palomino is the upbeat city restaurant and bar famous for its rich and stylish ambiance. I very much enjoyed the  Palomino&#8217;s European-inspired regional American Cuisine. What I also appreciated was that the Palomino offers such a versatile menu in extraordinary surroundings at reasonable prices. I had the New York Steak - it was excellent.</p>
<p>With all this said, what made my dinner so great was Shannon, my server. Shannon was kind and complimentary from the time I sat down until I left. She did the small things that make any dining experience great - Shannon smiled, was appreciative and best of all she was NICE! These few things are a lost art in customer service these days. It was nice to see that the City by the Bay has a shining example of what customer service SHOULD be.</p>
<p>Shannon is our Nice MATTERS inaugural example of great customer service. We at <a href='http://www.carefreetrip.com'>Carefreetrip.com</a> have contacted the Palomino&#8217;s corporate office to let them know they have a star employee who understands that Nice Matters!  Shannon, thank you for providing me with excellent service and a wonderful dining experience.</p>
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