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Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. Announces Luxury Air Charter Destinations.

Stratos Jets is now Offering All Inclusive Air Charter Vacations to Luxury Villas and Boutique Hotels around the World.

Orlando, Florida; May19, 2008: Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. has announced this morning, that as a result growing demand from air charter clients, Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. has developed relationships with luxury villa providers and boutique luxury hotels around the world.  Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. will begin offering all inclusive luxury vacation packages starting May 19, 2008.

Stratos Jet Charters, Inc is excited about the opportunity to offer a wide range of luxury services for their air charter clients.  Stratos Jets is recognized for providing excellent service and has teamed up with a select group of luxury resort, villa and boutique hotels throughout the world.  Joel A. Thomas; President of Stratos Jets commented “Air charter clients choose Stratos Jets over alternatives because we provide excellent service; this goes beyond selecting the finest aircrafts and ensuring seamless ground transportation. It is our job to completely arrange client travels so that they are free to do as they please.” Mr. Thomas went on to say “having formed relationships with luxury hotels and villas allows us to take control of a wider range of services for our air charter clients.”

The air charter vacation packages that Stratos Jet Charters, now offers will be available through the website at www.stratosjets.com.  Each month Stratos Jets plans to “feature” a hotel or villa.  These “featured air charter vacations” will include complimentary catering, along with a special gift for their clients.  Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. believes that by taking responsibility for their clients entire travel plans, they will experience the best service in the private jet charter industry.

The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast of Bellefonte, PA

Spring, an absolutely perfect time to visit The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast. The gardens are in full bloom and looking stunning! Take home some Victorian style when you spend the night– choose 3 perennials, trees, shrubs from a large variety, as available, to name a few: ferns, cone flowers, sedums, red raspberries (bare from July–Nov), horsetail, ivy,  iris, myrtle, euonymus, sage, chives, oregano, mint, thyme, heritage hydrangea, hellebores, peonies, columbine, laities, weeping Japanese tree, crabapple, balsam, lady’s mantle, lamb ear, day lilies, bee balm, bachelor’s button and much more!!!

Salmon Fishing Excursions on Klamath and Smith Rivers

Despite the recent ban on ocean salmon fishing along the California west coast, North Coast Rivers in and around Redwood National and State Parks offer extensive river salmon fishing

ORICK, Calif. - May 12, 2008 - Redwood Adventures Tours, a division of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, today announced it is offering salmon fishing tours on the Klamath and Smith rivers, in and around the Redwood National and State Parks.

"With the recent restrictions of ocean salmon fishing, Redwood Adventures Tours is gearing up for a busy river-fishing season on some of California's most pristine rivers," said Grant Roden, general manager for Redwood Adventures Tours. "In addition to the king salmon uniquely available in the Klamath and Trinity rivers, Trinidad is also the only spot in California where the ocean floor is shallow enough for rockfish anglers to bottom fish with little chance of catching the prohibited yellow eye and canary rockfish."

The Redwood Adventures Tour's salmon fishing packages are designed to help area visitors experience salmon fishing in a way that best meets their interests and skill levels. Each tour includes any necessary supplies including boat, tackle and bait, meals and expert guides to ensure a unique and safe experience.

Available Salmon Fishing Tours include:

River Fishing
The North Coast is home to California's best fishing. With two major rivers to choose from, fully licensed, insured and Coast Guard certified Redwood Adventures fishing guides put anglers in the best position to catch the legendary fish.

Featured Rivers: Klamath and Smith Rivers
Length: 6 hrs
Price: $250 per person (Two person min.)
Available: Year-Round

Drift Boat Fishing
Whether a beginner or a pro, Redwood Adventures Tour guides provide the thrill of the catch from the silence and peace of a drift boat. Fully licensed, insured and Coast Guard certified fishing guides row the boat while tour participants sit back and enjoy fishing on the river.

Featured Rivers: Smith and upper/mid-Klamath
Full Day
Must have California fishing license (with proper stamps: salmon/steelhead)
Price:     $250 per person (Two person minimum)
Available: Year-Round
   
Jet Boat Fishing Tour
Enjoy fishing in comfort onboard a heated, all-weather jet boat. Run shallow rivers to some of the best fly-and spin-fishing spots in the state, led by a guide with 38 years of experience.

Featured River: Klamath
Full Day
Price:     $300 per person (Two person minimum)
Available: Summer and Fall

Ocean Bottom Fishing
This adventure is based out of the world-famous Trinidad Harbor with its abundance of fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Fully licensed, insured and Coast Guard certified.

Price:    $500.00 - All-Day Private Boat Charter, up to four people
    $350.00 - Half-Day Private Boat Charter, up to four people
    $150.00 per person, All-Day Non-Private Boat Charter, up to four people
    $100.00 per person, Half-Day Non-Private Boat Charter, up to four people

Redwood Adventures is currently accepting reservations for its salmon and fresh water fishing tours. Reservations for August and September (prime time for salmon fishing) will fill quickly and first. To reserve a spot, please e-mail Grant Roden at grant@teamredwood.us.

For more information about Redwood Adventures Tours salmon fishing tours, please visit www.redwoodadventures.com.

About Redwood Adventures Tours
Redwood Adventures Tours, a division of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, is one of a few   companies permitted to conduct guided tours within the Redwood National and State Parks. Available tours range from one-hour orientation tours to customizable day tours and multi-night backcountry adventures. For more information or to book a tour please visit http://www.redwoodadventures.com/redwood-parks-tours.php or call 866-733-9637.

About Redwood Parks Lodge Company
Based in Orick, California and formed in 2002, Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. is poised to become the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving outdoor lovers, vacationers, adventurers and travelers visiting the Redwood National and State Parks. The company owns approximately 68 acres of land on three parcels adjacent to or near the Redwood Parks system and bordered by Highway 101 in Orick.

The company's first phase development is completed, and it has totally refurbished six existing sawmill employee houses into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins at Redwood Adventures Village, with each cabin featuring three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, a living room, an attached garage and more. Additionally, th e company has secured permission to conduct guided tours, hikes and excursions throughout Redwood Parks and Humboldt County, as well as hold special events/festival services within the parks system.

In the future, Redwood Parks Lodge Company plans to develop a luxury lodge, resort hotels/meeting centers, restaurants, stores and recreational facilities on its three properties adjacent to/surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. For more information, please visit www.redwoodadventures.com, or call 866-733-9637.

Senators and Stars at Phoenix Park Hotel - Washington DC

  Washington DC – Phoenix Park hotel, a standout Washington DC hotel near Capital Hill, has used its genuine Irish accommodations and 18^th-century countryside charm to attract some of the biggest names in the country, as well as eager DC tourists, since 1922, and with courteous hospitality and service beyond other luxury Washington DC hotels, they’re already in the middle of another star-struck year.

Earlier this year, New York senator and current presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (D-NY) choose the illustrious lodging in Washington DC to host a photo shoot for her campaign staff. Cordial and fun-spirited, Senator Clinton kept things light with a joke here and there and was even gracious enough to star in some photos herself with the hotel staff. Allowing the dedicated employees of this distinct boutique hotel in Washington DC, from the general management to the bellmen, to be photographed with the country’s biggest icons has long been one of Phoenix Park’s guilty pleasures.

While Senator Clinton’s momentous bid for the presidency was no doubt foremost on the minds of many, talk of the campaign was kept to an appreciated minimum.

Hailing from the opposite coast, academy-award winning actress Marcia Gay Harden joined the company of senators and congressman at a training and information summit for the Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA) hosted this last February in one of the luxury Washington DC hotel’s gorgeous banquet rooms. Accompanied by several members of Capitol Hill including Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Gordon Smith (R-OR), the star of such films as Mystic River, Pollock, Meet Joe Black, and Mona Lisa Smile was eager to show her support for the grassroots organization.

SPAN USA, founded in 1996, promotes the prevention of suicide by focusing on community education and awareness and state-level political advocacy. During the summit at Phoenix Park downtown hotel in Washington DC, guests were treated to an enlightening tour of Capitol Hill and a fascinating presentation of Lifekeeper Memory Quilts, and of course, they managed to sneak a few photos with Ms. Harden.

Phoenix Park Hotel, the leading luxury hotel in Washington DC, couldn’t be more proud and excited to have entertained these magnanimous guests.

About Phoenix Park Hotel:

Proudly leading hotels in Washington DC for the rich accommodations and unbeatable location that DC visitors of all kinds desire, Phoenix Park Hotel stands apart with a genuine Irish feel infused into every last detail. Experience the stately service you’d expect on the Celtic countryside while enjoying the convenience of modern amenities including HD television and complimentary high-speed Internet access and an unrivaled Capitol Hill location. It’s your only choice for exciting Washington DC vacations. Visit us here.

Stratos Jet Charters, Inc.

Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. Announces their Empty Leg Flight Match Program

Stratos Jet Charters has made available to their air charter clients; industry wide empty leg options for their chartered flights.

Orlando , Florida – May 5, 2008 – Stratos Jet Charters, Inc., an air charter service provider for private and business jet luxury charters, today announced that they will begin offering to their jet charter clients, the option to purchase empty leg chartered flights that are available industry wide. 

As a result of strong relationships within the jet charter industry, Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. is able to offer their clients a wide range of empty leg options for their charter flights.  With access to countless private jets, Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. has provided excellent service and competitive prices for those seeking a private charter plane.  By expanding their relationships with numerous air charter service providers, Stratos Jet Charters is now able to provide more one-way charter flight options than ever before. 

Joel A. Thomas, President of Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. commented on their new program saying; “By working together with charter plane operators and air charter brokers, Stratos Jets is able to take advantage of the private jet industries traffic; increasing the efficiency of the luxury jet charter market.”  He went on to say that, “We now have the ability not only to purchase empty leg charter flights, but also have the ability to create, market and sell these empty leg charter flights for the benefit of our charter clients.” 

Another great benefit of Stratos Jet Charters Empty Leg Flight Match Program is; that the program will contribute to the efficient use of charter aircrafts.  “The increase in efficient use of charter planes is a wonderful added bonus.  The program seeks to match clients with aircrafts industry wide that have the same or similar routing demands” said Thomas.  Mr. Thomas continued pointing out some of the highlights of their new Empty Leg Flight Match Program stating “That by matching clients with repositioning aircrafts that would otherwise fly empty we can cut down on wasted fuel and harmful carbon emissions.”

Stratos Jet Charters has long been interested in the environmental impact of private jets.  Early in 2007, Stratos Jet Charters began purchasing carbon offsets through TerraPass for their chartered flights and made available the option to fly carbon neutral to their clients. Mr. Thomas noted that “By matching clients with empty leg charter flights, we are maximizing the efficiency of each chartered flight, which reduces the demand on chartered aircrafts (as well as the costs), helping also to reduce the total amount of carbon emissions industry wide.

To learn more about Stratos Jet Charter Inc. Empty Leg Flight Match Program or their Eco-Jet Charter Program, visit them on the web at www.stratosjets.com.

Nancy Noll of Innkeeper of The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast of Bellefonte, PA

Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging Association Announces Nancy Noll, Innkeeper of The Queen, A Victorian Bed & Breakfast, as a Recipient of the Spirit of Hospitality Award.

The PA Tourism & Lodging Association held its Annual Spirit of Hospitality Awards Reception on April 28, 2008, at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding performance, commitment, and achievements in the hospitality and tourism industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

The event featured the Vivace String Quartet and an outstanding selection of fine Hors DʼOeuvres prepared by the extraordinary culinary staff of the Holiday Inn.  The presentations were made by; J. Mickey Rowley, Deputy Secretary, Pennsylvania Tourism Office and James Purdum, CHA, General Manager, Hospitality Services, The Pennsylvania State University and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, PA Tourism & Lodging Association.

The Association is pleased to announce Nancy Noll, Innkeeper of The Queen, A Victorian Bed & Breakfast, as the recipient of the Spirit of Hospitality Award as the 2008 Innkeeper of the Year. This award honors an innkeeper who has demonstrated professionalism in operating a bed & breakfast, country inn, or farm vacation property and has taken a leadership role in the lodging industry by actively participating in association, community, or industry programs.

For Nancy Noll, owner of The Queen, a Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Bellefonte, and a day off is a rarity. Sheʼs always on duty, attending to guestsʼ needs or keeping things running smoothly at the establishment. Since opening her doors in the early ʼ90s, Nancy has developed a reputation for exemplary customer service, a positive attitude and a can-do spirit. That spirit has never waned, despite facing multiple health problems over the years. Believing in helping others, Nancy has also dedicated her time and talents to numerous community organizations, including serving as a member of the Disaster Action Team of the Red Cross, when she traveled to Southern California to help victims of the stateʼs wildfires. Her commitment to the Red Cross has also included training to become a disaster instructor specializing in client casework and assistance, where she will train other volunteers to respond when needed.

She does all of this while also running a successful and time-consuming bed and breakfast that is known for its impeccable style and beauty.