Prom 2009: Tips for Parents
As the school year nears its close, senior high school students in Northern Virginia and the rest of the metropolitan Washington, DC, area are preparing for one of the biggest events of their year: Prom!
And as parents prepare for their teen’s once-in-a-lifetime event, Reston Limousine encourages parents choosing their transportation company to ask for the Prom Promise. This document asks teens and their parents to sign a contract agreeing that passengers will not drink or take drugs on their Prom Night. The contract also opens the door for parents to discuss the importance of safety on prom night with their children.
Reston Limousine is proud to participate in this national program as part of its membership in the National Limousine Association. Here are some other tips for parents, courtesy of Reston Limousine and the National Limousine Association:
Give the transportation company a curfew. That’s right; the chauffeur will abide by any rules you set forth, and will make sure to pick up and drop off your kids at a designated hour. This is a great way ensure your kids make it home on time, no excuses.
Check with industry associations to make sure the company you choose is reputable. Membership in organizations such as the National Limousine Association is a good indication that your service provider does their due diligence.
Set some ground rules. As the parent, you have the right to tell the transportation company what will and will not be tolerated in the vehicle. For example, you can ask that the chauffeur keep the privacy screen down for the entire ride, so that he/she has a full grasp of what your kids are up to. If any of your rules are broken, the chauffeur can turn the car around and bring your kids home.
For information on the limousines and other transportation options offered by Reston Limousine for Prom Night, please visit our Limousine Showroom.
Destinations: Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens
Take a day trip in time and join Reston Limousine’s trip to Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens on Saturday, April 18th! Lean back in one of our deluxe minibuses* and enjoy the ride as we take you to two of Virginia’s most popular destinations.
First stop is Busch Gardens, where you can see for yourself why this European-themed park has been named the country’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park” for the last 18 years by the National Amusement Park Historical Association.
Busch Gardens combines Old World traditions and modern entertainment on 350 acres that features a brand-new children’s section, the Sesame Street Forest of Fun. Starting this spring, kids can enjoy pint-size thrills on family friendly rides, explore new playgrounds, watch a 4-D Sesame Street movie, and meet Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and other favorite Sesame Street characters.
If that’s not enough to get you on the bus, here’s a great deal you just can’t pass up: Virginia residents can purchase a Fun Card for the same price as a single-day admission ticket and receive unlimited admission to Busch Gardens through Sept. 7!
Travelers Tip: Save time by ordering your tickets online at www.buschgardens.com.
If your destination is Colonial Williamsburg, then your friendly Reston Limousine driver conveniently will be dropping you off at the Visitor Center. Here, you can purchase an admission ticket to Colonial Williamsburg’s exhibits and programs, rent colonial costumes for the kids, rent audio tours, and catch free shuttles to nearby Historic Triangle attractions Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.
In Colonial Williamsburg, you’ll experience history in a way you never have before as re-enactors and interpreters bring the past to life in the 301-acre historic district.
First-time visitors should consider the 30-minute orientation walk, which starts at the Gateway Building. You’ll get an overview of the sights, sounds and smells you’ll find in the historic community, from a rousing march with the Fifes and Drums, to the clanging of the blacksmith hammering hot metal into shape, to the brewing of beer as it was made in the 18th century.
To get the full flavor of the revolutionary period, dine in one of the four colonial taverns (King’s Arms Tavern, a self-styled genteel colonial chophouse, was the top choice on Chowhound boards).
Travelers Tip: Get a head start and take a virtual tour online, create a themed itinerary, then purchase tickets at www.history.org.
Cost: $35 per person
Schedule:
Depart 8 a.m. from 1650 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA
Stop at Busch Gardens
Stop at Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center
Depart 5 p.m. from Colonial Williamsburg
Return 8 p.m.
To reserve your spot on this tour or for more information, contact Kacy Norris at 703-478-0500 ext. 508.
* Vehicle type subject to change without notice.
