Limousine Trivia

Limousines almost always catch the attention of others when they drive down the road, but have you ever wondered about the history of limousines?  Here are some interesting facts:

• The word limousine comes from a region of France called Limousin. It is said that the compartments physically resembled the hoods worn by the local shepherds.

• The first automobile limousine was built in 1902.

• The first stretch limousine was built in Arkansas in 1928.

• Originally, limousines were often used to transport big bands and were called "big band buses."

So now you're ready to impress your friends the next time ride in a limousine or see when driving by! For your limousine needs, call Lands End Limousines.

Happy Holidays!

Make Holiday Travel Happy!

Will you be traveling for the holidays? If so, does that have you excited or stressed out? Holiday travel can be chaotic and worrisome for so many reasons. Packing can be challenging due to layers of heavy winter clothing and presents for family and friends. Road conditions can be slick and icy with fewer hours of light to make the journey easier. GPS systems, although helpful, are notorious for missing the final destination. 

What can make holiday travel more enjoyable? Hiring a limo from Lands End Limousine! Let our drivers navigate the roads and find your destination. Choose a car with more room for luggage and presents than your vehicle has. Begin your vacation as soon as the driver pulls away from your home! Rather than driving, sit back and enjoy those you are traveling with, read a book, or just close your eyes and get some rest. 

Lands End Limousines are a great option for transport to airports, train stations, bus terminals, and ferry's or use our service for your entire trip!  Call us to learn more and get pricing. Let Lands End Limousines help create happier holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving!

In honor of Thanksgiving, Lands End Limousines thanks all of our wonderful customers for their patronage and support. 

From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Halloween Party .... In a CASTLE!

Seriously, could there be a better venue for a Halloween party than a castle? We don't think so! Hurry and make your travel plans to Newport for for this unique party at Belcourt Castle! Of course, this is New England so there will be many spooky sites for you to enjoy during your visit. Ghost Tours, Pirate Tours, Haunted Mansions, and so much more make Newport the perfect place to celebrate Halloween!

Lands End Limousine will be happy to provide transportation to and from TF Green and Logan Airports, as well as train and bus stations! We also can provide transportation all over our Island as we share some of our history with you. 

Here is the information for the Belcourt Castle Halloween Party:

October 27th, 2012

8 PM TO 12 MIDNIGHT

ALL BEVERAGES INCLUDED

DECORATED-CREEPY FOOD

COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES

THE HONKY TONK KNIGHT

FABULOUS DJ BUTCH

RESERVE YOU TICKETS NOW!

$100 PER PERSON

WWW.BELCOURTCASTLE.ORG

401-846-0669

Rhode Island Wineries

Ahhh... Nothing feels better than relaxing outdoors and enjoying the ocean breeze after a long hot day. Unless you add a glass of chilled wine.  Lands End Limousines is lucky to a number of wineries nearby for your, and our, enjoyment.

• Greenvale Vineyards,  Portsmouth

• Newport Vineyards and Winery, Middletown

• Sakonnet Vineyards, Little Compton

• Diamond Hill Vineyards, Cumberland

• Langworthy Farm Winery, Westerly

 Relax and enjoy some wine tasting and allow Lands End Limousines to safely be your driver as you explore our wine country.

America's Cup 2012

The America's Cup World Series is heading to Newport!  The final stop in the America's Cup will take place June 26 - July 1 and will feature both fleet and match racing.

This year, the America's Cup will be held inside Narragansett Bay. If you're looking for a spectacular view of the race, head over to the AC Village at Fort Adams. 

Will you be traveling to Newport for the race?  Lands End Limousines can provide travel to and from airports, train stations, and bus stops. Here is a schedule of events to help you plan your visit.

THURS., JUNE 21

South County Twelve Meter Regatta - Watch from Narragansett Town Beach
The majestic yachts race off the town beach for spectators, Festival starts at 12,
America's Cup history comes alive - regatta and racing at 3, evening ticketed event

FRI., JUNE 22 Newport Celebrates the America's Cup World Series with Festive Welcoming Events 

10 AM Youth Regatta boats arrive at Sail Newport Sailing Center in preparation for the Youth Challenge

6 PM - 7 PM Navy Band Northeast at Washington Square - one of Nation's finest military bands, Free Concert

7:30 PM - 8:15  The Bit Players at IYRS - Comedy Improv troupe, 449 Thames, Free

8:45 PM - 10 PM Outdoor screening of America's Cup Then and Now with live narration by yachtsman Gary Jobson

Queen Anne Square, (bring blankets) - More info at Newport Chamber of Commerce

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM   America's Cup World Series Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity opening Ceremony

10 AM - 12  Noon Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity Opens

11 AM Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Youth Challenge regatta starts - view from Fort Adams

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon      Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity Opens

10 AM - 4 PM  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Youth Challenge regatta - view from Fort Adams

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

MONDAY, JUNE 25 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM - 5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity Opens

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and,  Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity opens

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

5 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and,  Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 - Open and FREE to public ($10 fee to park onsite at Fort Adams)

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village and Exploration Zone Opens

During Day:  AC45 Team Training, view from Fort Adams

4:30 PM Opening Ceremony: Live Ravers performance, tour the Sailing Village, visit the Exploration Zone!

7 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and, Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup World Series Village, and Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity opens

12 PM - 4 PM Championship Racing 

7 PM America's Cup World Series Village, and, Exploration Zone presented by Fidelity closes

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village and Exploration Zone Open

2 PM - 5 PM Championship Racing

7 PM America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity closes

7 PM - 10 PM  America's Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Marble House, Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI

Tickets and More Information

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity opens

2 PM - 5 PM Championship Racing

7 PM America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity closes

SUNDAY, JULY 1

10 AM - 12 Noon  Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival, Sail Newport Dock Office

11 AM  America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity opens

2 PM - 5 PM Championship Racing, LIVE COVERAGE BY NBC

7 PM America's Cup Village, and, Exploration Zone Presented by Fidelity closes

Memorial Day in Newport

Lands End Limousines would like to thank all members of the military and their families for their dedicated service to our country. Newport will be in full celebration swing this Memorial Day weekend.  Join us!

The Newport Daily News provides this schedule of Memorial Day Events:

• Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Gilbert-Burton Post 4487, will host a small memorial service on Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m., outside of Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road. All VFW Post 4487 members and Ladies Auxiliary are encouraged to attend. All are welcome.

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• Veterans of Foreign Wars Conover-Leary Post 406 will host the annual strewing of flowers on the water in memory of members of the Armed Forces who have perished at sea. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 28, at 11 a.m., at Storer Park, at the intersection of Washington Street and the Goat Island Causeway, Newport.

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• The United Veterans Council of Newport County and The American Legion, Newport Post No. 7 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28, at noon, in front of Newport City Hall.  As in past years, the Newport Artillery Co., the Rogers High School Army Junior ROTC, veterans’ organizations of Newport County, clergy, city and legislative officials as well as local area townspeople will participate and attend. The guest speaker will be Captain Russell Knight, USN, Deputy/Chief of Staff, Naval War College. United Veterans Council of Newport County President Fred Mathews and American Legion, Newport Post No. 7 Commander Matthew J Davis invites everyone to attend. A container will be available at the ceremony for the deposit of worn/faded/unserviceable U.S. flags.  These flags will be retired and properly disposed of at an appropriate flag retirement ceremony to be held at a later date. For more information, call 808-9989.

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• The Miantonomi Park tower, in Newport, will be open on Monday May 28, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. in observance of Memorial Day. This event recognizes the historical significance of the tower as a memorial to the Veterans of World War I. Completed in 1929, the 100-foot stone tower was designed by William Kendall of the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White.  The city has recently completed the first of restoration to the tower funded through a RIDEM Passive and Historic Park grant. Adults and families are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. The interior stone steps, lead to a narrow metal staircase that ascends to the top observation deck. Located on the highest point in Newport, views of Providence and Block Island are common on clear days. For more information, call 845-5802.

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• Post Commander Comrade Harry J. Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Alvaro E. Vieira Post 5390, 822 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, invites all its members and friends to attend a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m., at the Post Home. Service will include a flag ceremony by Cub Scout Pack 50 and a reading of all deceased members of Post 5390. Also, the winner of the Post 5390 Voice of Democracy competition will read her winning essay. For more information, call 683-2546.

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• Tiverton Garden Club will place a Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker near the Doughboy Monument at Grinnell’s Beach in Tiverton, on Monday, May 28, at 1 p.m. The club members invite all veterans, family members of those presently serving, and anyone wishing to honor those who serve in the Armed Forces and dedicate their lives to protect our many freedoms. The Blue Star Memorial marker is part of National Garden Clubs, Inc. program started in 1945, honoring men and women who served in the armed forces during WWII.  The blue star name was chosen from the WWII blue star service flags displayed in the windows of homes and businesses denoting family members’ service.  The Blue Star Memorial program grew to recognize all men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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• The Tiverton Recreation Commission will open Grinnell’s and Fogland Beaches, in Tiverton, during Memorial Day Weekend, and every weekend until June 18 when the beaches will be open until Labor Day (weather permitting). Admission for non-residents is $5 on weekdays, and $10 on weekends. Season passes for non-residents cost $75 and may be purchased at both gatehouses. Trailer admission is $15. Tiverton residents with proper identification (license or car registration) may obtain a season pass for free. For more information, call 625-6780.

Because People Like This Are Driving ......

The recent weather has been dreary and many people have been complaining that they feel down, so Lands End Limousines would like to bring some laughter to your day. 

Please enjoy this list of funny driving stories people have reported to their insurance companies. Oh, and by the way, these will also highlight why you might be safer traveling in a car with a professional driver!

• To avoid hitting the bumper of the car in front I struck a pedestrian. 

• A pedestrian hit me and went under my car. 

• A truck backed through my windshield into my wife's face. 

• I was on the way to the doctor with rear end trouble when my universal joint gave way causing me to have an accident. 

• My car was legally parked as it backed into another vehicle. 

• Coming home I drove into the wrong house and collided with a tree I don't have. 

• I thought my window was down, but I found it was up when I put my head through it. 

• An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.

We hope this helped brighten your day!

Who's Going to Prom?

Dresses, tuxes, and flowers oh my!  It must mean it's prom time! So much planning goes into this once, or maybe twice, in a lifetime event. Typically the plans focus on fashion and fun.

For those young enough to be attending prom this spring, life should be about fashion and fun.  Plan to enjoy the night with your closest friends and you will create memories you will share forever.  Plan to look good with your date and you will create photos to share forever.  In addition to fashion and fun, please remember to plan for safety.  Plan a safe night and you will be around to share the memories and photos forever.

Please designate a driver for the night whether it be one of your friends, a parent, or hire a limo and choose your destinations wisely. It takes just one moment to create devastating memories instead of magical memories.


Lands End Limousines wishes you all a memorable and safe prom!

How To Choose A Limousine Service

The days of limousines being just for the ultra rich or big events are over.  Nowadays, people rent limousines for travel to and from airports, girls/guys night out, birthday parties, and so on.  There are many choices of limousine services as well as types of limos.  Lands End Limousines would like to share some tips on how to choose the best service for you.

A large part of the limousine experience is the customer service you receive. You want your driver to be professional, courteous, reliable, and knowledgeable about the area. These same attributes should be found when you call the limo office.  Look for polite and knowledgeable office staff who provide stellar customer service.  This is a good indication that the driver is expected to deliver the same level of service.

Look for a local company. There are many large limo websites that will take your information and match you with a company which may or may not be local to you.  This may mean additional travel charges and drivers unfamiliar with the territory. The distance may also prevent you from being able to view the limo prior to the rental.

It is important to understand all rates before you put down a deposit.  Again, good customer service will help ensure that all fees are explained and understood.  You will want to ask if there is a minimum hourly rental, hourly overtime rates, travel time charges, or additional fees for extra pick ups and/or drop offs. Also inquire if there is a different rate for peak rental times or different pricing for different types of limos.  Also find out if the driver's gratuity is included in the quoted price. 

Traveling in a limousine should be an enjoyable experience. Ask questions and shop around to ensure that you receive the service you deserve. 

Welcome To Lands End Limousine Services

Lands End Limousine Services is a unique car service based out of Newport, Rhode Island.  Created over 20 years ago by Walter C. Mey, the business is well known for it's friendly and knowledgeable service.

Lands End is a family business run by Walter and his wife Kirsten.  The business has grown and expanded to become a leader in Aquidneck Islands transportation industry.  They began with one car and now have 5 Town cars, an SUV, and a 14 passenger coach.  However, Walter and Kirsten wish to remain a "small company".  They provide one on one, personable service and enjoy many regular customers. 


Lands End Limousine offers many services.  Experienced chauffeurs will provide red carpet service for weddings as well as proms, anniversaries, birthday parties, etc.  Meet and greet service is available serving Providence, Boston, and all other local and regional transportation centers.  Corporate billing is available for executive and group transportation.

Lands End Limousine also offers unique services.  Courteous drivers will transport to medical appointments and scenic Newport historical tours are narrated by a native historian.

Have a transportation need?  Call Lands End Limousine Services and speak with Walter or Kirsten!