The Historical Mansions of Newport, RI

As the warmer weather approaches, it is the perfect time to plan a trip to Newport, RI.  One of the famous, must see tourists sites are the famed Newport Mansions.  Lands End Limousines proudly shares a brief overview of some of the mansions you can tour.

The Elms

Rosecliff

Bellevue Avenue is home to most of the beautiful mansions. The first house to be built on Bellevue Avenue is  Chateau Sur Mer.  The Elms is located on Bellevue Avenue close to the center of town and is easily accessible by foot. Isaac Bell House has been recently restored and is one of the best surviving examples of shingle style architecture in this country.  A landmark of the Gothic Revival style is the Kingscote Mansion, also located on Bellevue Avenue. The Vanderbilt family built a home utilizing 500,00 cubic feet of marble in its construction.  The home is aptly named Marble House.  Known for  hosting most of the lavish parties of the Gilded Age, Rosecliff mansion still hosts weddings and events today. If you're interested in art, Rough Point holds one of the area's most remarkable collections of private art.  The home once belonged to American tobacco heiress Doris Duke and some of her personal items and furnishings can still be viewed.

Rough Point

Marble House

Call us today to plan your trip!

Springtime in Newport!

Springtime in Newport, Rhode Island is especially beautiful and fun.  Lands End Limousines would like to share few springtime vacation packages offered by Newport businesses. 

Easter Package

Vanderbilt Grace
41 Mary Street
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: 401-846-6200

Come enjoy Easter time with us! Package includes: Two night stay, Daily Champagne Breakfast, Easter Sunday Brunch for two people, Egg Painting and Chocolate Bunnies to take home.

Rates: Easter Package Starting from $700 for two adults including taxes & gratuity. Families are more than welcome - additional $50 per child over 14 years old.

Offer Valid: April 6-8, 2012.

 

Gas Rewards Package

Hotel Viking
1 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: 401-847-3300

Don't let the price of gas keep you home!  Our gas rewards package will help offset rising costs.  Experience the sights and sounds of Newport, all within walking distance.  Enjoy the waterfront with its shops, restaurants and attractions.  Stroll sandy beaches and delight in the fresh salt air, visit the Newport Mansions or learn about Newport's Colonial history.  You deserve this reward!  And, at the end of your stay, we will deduct 10% off your package price for gas on the way home. This package includes: Overnight accommodations, 10% package credit, Breakfast for two daily, Complimentary valet parking.

Rates: Rates starting at $220 per night. Based on availability, blackout dates may apply.  Offer does not apply to groups.  Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.  Credit of 10% calculated on package only price, not including tax.

Offer Valid: Available until September 30, 2012.

 

Seaside Spring Getaway

Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa
1 Goat Island
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: 401-851-1234

Celebrate the season in the city by the sea. Enjoy overnight accommodations with a water view upgrade and complimentary resort fee. Relax in our Stillwater Spa with 20% off spa services. Explore Newport's rich history with two tickets to either the Newport Mansions or International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum. End your day overlooking the Newport Bridge with two cocktails at the Five33 Lounge.

Rates: Rates starting at $179 + tax

Offer Valid: April 1, 2012 – June 21, 2012

 

Travel in comfort and allow Lands End Limousines to bring you to our beautiful part of the country!

Goodbye to Salas Restaurant

Salas restaurant has been a fixture in downtown Newport since 1956.  It is a family style Italian restaurant which serves Asian food and seafood as well.

Salas has been a favorite spot for families to relax and spend time together.  A sign hangs in the entry which says that unattended children "will be given an espresso and a free puppy." This is an example of the casual atmosphere which can be readily enjoyed by families. 

Lands End Limousines would like to thank Salas for many years of great service and delicious food. Your wonderful restaurant will be missed!

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. 

Holiday Time in Newport, Rhode Island

Holiday season in Newport is fabulous.  It offers a variety of ways to enjoy the season.  Lands End Limousines is happy to share just a few of the many special events you can experience.

Candlelight Tour of Belcourt CastleCandlelight Tour throughout Belcourt' Castle with the focus being on Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont who married Alva Vanderbilt and built Belcourt with architect Richard Morris Hunt in 1891-1894. Tour Price: $25 adult, $15 student (up to 18)/senior. Reservations are recommended. Cash at the Door. Doors Open at 5:45 tour begins at 6pm promptly.December 16, 2011
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December 30, 201Holiday Lantern TourLearn the history of winter holiday traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through Newport's streets. Hear how people did or didn't celebrate the holidays. Tour departs at 4:30pm. $12 per person. Reservations strongly suggested.Holiday Walking TourLearn the history of winter holiday traditions on a stroll through Newport's streets. Hear how people did or didn't celebrate the holidays. Reservations suggested for this 11:30am tour. $12 per person.The Polar Express™The Polar Express™ comes to life aboard the Newport Dinner Train. Inspired by the award winning classic by Chris Van Allsburg, share the magic as the Conductor reads the tale of a young boy's unforgettable journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and caroling. And for each child who truly believes, a special gift from Santa himself. Children are invited to wear pajamas. Departs Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00pm and 6:30pm. Always a sellout. All Aboard!We hope you will join us!     

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Halloween in Rhode Island

Everyone knows that New England is the place to visit in the Fall.  The leaves have changed to beautiful colors, there is a refreshing chill in the air, and smells of home made cider and pies can be found everywhere.  Lands End Limousines invites you to come to Newport, RI to experience this beauty.


Newport is rich with history including pirate lore and hauntings. What better place to visit this time of year!  Halloween activities for all ages can be found and Lands End Limousines can bring you to them.


Here is just a sampling of the spooky thrills you will find:


Venture through the historic Fort's Tunnels of Terror or investigate its paranormal history on a legitimate Ghost Hunt at the Fortress of Nightmares in Newport.  Also in Newport, is The Haunted Shipyard.  Be one of the first brave souls to set foot inside the barred gates of The Haunted Shipyard. Experience the dread and terror that linger down each gangway as your former yard hand reluctantly escorts you through each ghastly room. An all-ages destination including a Scare-Free, Lights-On Kids Area.

Providence, RI offers a Creepy, Crawly, Family Fun Weekend at the Roger Williams Park.  Take a look at the gross creepy and crawly things that make Halloween special with spooky activities and Museum creature features!  Head over to the Children's Museum for a Boo Bash.  Play bewitching games galore, have hands-on fun with imaginative arts and witch crafts, explore an eerie environment, mix it up in the mad scientists laboratory and much more.

For a real fright, head over to Cumberland, RI for the Haunted Hill.  Deep in the woods, you and your group will be sent through some of the scariest scenes your mind can't even imagine!

Pirate walks and ghost tours are given year round in these parts.  One can only imagine what Halloween time brings!

Roger William Park Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Lands End Limousine invites you to experience the glow of thousands of pumpkins, set in a magical display of artistry during a night-time Spectacular and feast your eyes on hundreds of artfully carved jack-o-lanterns depicting people, places and scenes from popular culture to old-time favorites and everything in between – all with painstaking detail and amazing intricacy! 

All-new theme for 2011! The theme of this year’s show will be “A Journey Around the World.” It will include scenes from the Seven Wonders of the World (Taj Mahal, the pyramids and Sphinx, Mayan ruins, the Great Wall of China, and others) as well as representations of nations around the world, including a “European Vacation” and a trip through the Great White North complete with falling “snow”! And of course the famed centerpiece of the display, the “Laughing Tree,” will be back in all its spooky splendor. Visitors will be dazzled by hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns on the ground and in the branches, from tiny sugar pumpkins to gigantic gourds reaching up to 1600 pounds!

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular will take place from October 6 to October 31, 2011.  The Spectacular will be open nightly, rain or shine, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ticket sales will open at 6:00 p.m. each night. Individual tickets may also be purchased at the gate from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for use the same evening.  Click here for pricing.  Proceeds from the Spectacular will support the Zoo's education and conservation efforts as well as Zoo improvements.

Can't wait to get started?  Why not enjoy the Harvest Buffet first.  Combo tickets are available to enjoy both the  Harvest Buffet and the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.  Click here for more information.

Please consider Lands End Limousine Services for all of your travel needs.