“I essentially learned everything about the business—driving, dispatching, mechanical work. Even my college thesis was about Royal Coachman,” says Epstein. “I knew my path.” And while Amy did not originally intend to join the business, she did; in 2004, Amy and Jon purchased the company from their father. Amy O’Rourke serves as CEO and Epstein as president.

“We had really started taking more control of the company in the mid-’90s, when my father and mother would spend more time in Florida,” Epstein says. “Any big decision was run by us, so when we bought it, there was not much of a change operationally.”

Royal Coachman Worldwide Limousine Service is far from its travel agency beginnings these days. Their fleet of approximately 125 vehicles includes luxury sedans, SUVs, Ford Transits, minibuses, and executive vans. There’s not one limousine in the fleet. “We got out of that business,” says Epstein. “We’re very sedan-centric for rides and transfers. That’s our business now.”

Headquartered in Denville, N.J., Royal Coachman is in the thick of the industry’s most competitive market. Its growth can be attributed to a high level of service and ability to maintain corporate accounts despite competition. “We still work with three of my father’s original accounts from 1969-70,” Epstein says. “Sandoz/Novartis was one of the first, as well as Warner Lambert/Pfizer. We were in the right place at the right time with those clients in an era when the chauffeured ground transportation industry was like the Wild West.”

Yet while its location helps Royal Coachman succeed in servicing these lucrative clients, it also makes the company vulnerable when an event such as 9/11 or the 2008 recession happens.

“9/11 was devastating to anyone in our business all over the country, not only in the Northeast, but it did take our market a little longer to recover,” says Epstein. “We virtually saw our business going down to 50 rides a day, so we had to stay lean. I sold 35 cars the day after 9/11. We took major steps to prepare for a long process of rebound. We worked with vendors to get relief, asked our insurance companies to lower our premiums. Being upfront with them was helpful, as opposed to not paying them anything. We also asked employees to work with us and hang on. We reacted quickly so we didn’t have one month where we didn’t turn a profit and we didn’t let go of any employees.”

Things felt somewhat back to normal in 2002, and in 2004, O’Rourke and Epstein went through the business valuation process, doing it the “official way,” says Epstein, and purchased the company. Their first big decision was to relocate the headquarters to Denville from Orange, N.J. “We felt there was a better labor pool farther west and it was certainly a better commute for Amy and me and many of our employees, some of whom relocated to Pennsylvania.

Just as Royal Coachman was settling into its new, larger location in 2006, the financial meltdown of 2007 hit. Epstein says while some of his competitors and friends were hit significantly, his company was only down about 17 percent through the whole recession. “I think the fact that we have a diverse client base beyond just financial institutions, like the heavy pharmaceutical companies, helped us rebound. We also worked with vendors and our landlord reduced our rent, much like after 9/11,” he says. ”By 2010, we had gotten back that 17 percent plus more.”

These were significant challenges for the second generation of a family business to take on almost immediately, but Epstein says their ability to weather these storms is because he and O’Rourke know their individual strengths in the business. “I never felt like my dad was one of those controlling people,” says Epstein. “He did a good job separating our responsibilities. We are all so close, which can make it hard to work together, but we did it. Amy is better at sales, so she has dedicated her time to that, while my prime focus has been operations. We see eye-to-eye on just about everything and that helps a lot.”

A particular set of challenges presents itself purely because of the company’s location. According to Epstein, “Besides California, New Jersey has got to be the worst place to have a business. It’s economically challenging to operate in our state. They make it hard to be an employer.”

The New Jersey/New York metropolitan area is widely regarded as the epicenter of the chauffeured transportation industry. It’s the most populous part of the country, with millions of people packed into a small space, meaning more cars, more traffic, and more competition.

“This area is infamous for its traffic,” Epstein says. “You could be cruising along and if there’s an accident in the tunnel, boom, you’re stuck.”

Factoring in the competition—Royal Coachman is surrounded by other large operators—finding chauffeurs is another challenge. “We recruit chauffeurs in every way you can imagine: CareerBuilder and many other online sources, newspapers, job fairs, open houses, and we have an employee referral program as well. We do everything,” he says.

The issue stems not so much from difficulty finding chauffeurs, but rather in finding the right ones. “Our standards are high. We don’t take a large percentage of people who come through the door,” Epstein says. “Once we start background testing and drug testing, we start losing people. Or if they get past that they’ll tell us this doesn’t work for them. We also have guys who, six to eight months down the road, will tell us they found a job in their field. So we end up paying for all the training, testing, checks, fingerprinting, and it’s quite a challenge.”

Chauffeur Manager Mark Richardson and HR Manager Kerrie Obermeyer, who have been with Royal Coachman for 9 and 10 years, respectively, supervise the chauffeur team. For safety training, Rich Levens has been working with the company on a part-time basis for 15 years. He is an ex-captain of the West Orange Police Department and certified in the Smith System, AAA Motor Club, and National Safety Council. Epstein brainstorms with them to train and keep those who perform well, making sure Royal Coachman has a core group of chauffeurs to survive the 25 to 30 percent annual turnover.

Like any successful business, O’Rourke and Epstein have surrounded themselves with people they can count on to make decisions and lead the company in the right direction.

The key people in the company include CFO Larry Abraham, who has been with them for 10 years and is the third member of Royal Coachman’s executive committee. “When there’s a decision to be made, it’s us and him. We always have three votes,” Epstein says. Don Tropila, dispatch manager, is a 19-year employee and Marc Monsko, IT/Accounting Manager has been with Royal Coachman for 13 years. Zorian Ricks, a 12-year employee of the company, is VP of Client Relations, handling inside and outside sales, as well as customer care. He’s also a familiar face at industry events, like the Global Business Travel Association convention, where he represents Royal Coachman.

Epstein makes sure to catch up with each manager daily (both he and O’Rourke are in the office every day) and the whole management staff meets once a month to see what needs to be worked on or to brainstorm how to implement new policies.

“Amy and I are very open door. We want our managers and employees to be able to solve problems without waiting for our input,” he says. “We’re not owners who care about getting the credit. We preach professionalism and our goal is no drama. We talk to the CFO the same way as the car washer. As long as you provide a good experience for our clients, that’s what matters.”

They also make sure to appreciate their staff. Regular functions include a summer barbecue, holiday party, contests with gift card rewards, and surprising them with lunch.

With a well-equipped team in the office, Epstein is able to focus more on some of his responsibilities inside and outside the company. For one, Epstein is the face of the company, not just at industry shows but also for affiliates. More than 90 percent of the company’s clients are corporate, which means high-level executives are traveling around the country and globe daily. Epstein has made sure to develop and foster those affiliate relationships through the years.

“Most of the networking is done through me, and Zorian also plays a part, but I’m friends with almost everyone we do business with,” he says. “I have some markets where I’m still using the first affiliate I met in that city. I’m loyal. I don’t play the game: You give me work, I’ll give you work. I’ll use you because you give good service, not because you’re promising to send me work.”

On an industry level, Epstein devotes a lot of time to local and national associations. He is First Vice President and Treasurer of Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) and co-chair of its membership committee. He is also on the NLA membership committee as well as the Chauffeur Driven Advisory Board.

“We’ve been involved with LANJ and the NLA since they started. The association is a great tool, and LANJ is really strong, and it’s a good learning tool for everyone. We try to provide good substance at meetings, from legislative updates to cost savings advice for businesses,” Epstein says. “Lately, the hot topic is regulating TNCs and we’ve been dealing with politicians and going to fundraisers, which can be time consuming, but you’ve got to give back to the industry.”

Education gleaned from association involvement has played a huge role in Royal Coachman’s success. “You’ve got to get out there and network, join your local association and the NLA,” he says. “You’re not going to learn by sitting on your butt. My dad was my mentor growing up. You need someone who’s been around the block who you can talk to.”

Epstein has been a member of the Limousine Entrepreneurs Group (LEG), founded by Tom Mazza, since 2004. Comprising 12 companies from the U.S. and Canada, LEG meets a few times a year for intense, three-day sessions, hearing from guest speakers and sharing the ups and downs of running a business.

“These are some of the best operators I know,” says Epstein. “They’ve done a tremendous amount for me and I’ve made decisions based on the recommendations of the group. If you’re not in one as an operator, get into one.” He adds that these fellow operators have become some of his best friends. “Even when we go out to dinner we end up talking business, but it’s still so much fun.”

Even though Epstein may be the familiar face, that’s not to say O’Rourke isn’t recognizable around the industry herself. Some might even recall her being featured in an American Express OPEN TV and radio ad campaign. Royal Coachman is a certified Woman Owned Business, and has been named on Women’s Enterprise Magazine’s “Top 100 Women Owned Business” list and NJBIZ’s “New Jersey’s Top 50 Women in Business,” among others. She also does speaking engagements across the country.

This brother-and-sister ownership pair brings their collective knowledge and business acumen to Royal Coachman and work to make decisions to take the company to the next level. Years ago, in 2001, one decision they made together before they bought the company was the purchase of minibuses, and Epstein says increasing the fleet with larger vehicles is going to be something they work toward in the coming years.

“We are going to be adding more Transits and minibuses to increase our already robust shuttle and large passenger movement work,” he says. “It’s a good direction to go in light of what’s going on, and group transportation seems to be TNC-resistant.” Motorcoaches are on their radar, but Epstein sees those as a different animal, requiring special attention and preparation to keep in a fleet.

Considering that family is the foundation of Royal Coachman, it is interesting to note that neither Epstein’s nor O’Rourke’s children work in the business. “Amy and I wanted our kids to go out and do their own thing. Who knows if down the line they’ll get involved,” Epstein says. O’Rourke’s son Michael lives and works in Philadelphia and her daughter Jessica just graduated from college, also residing in Philadelphia. Epstein’s daughter Melissa, 24, works in New York City for an IT recruiting firm, and his son Stephen, 21, is entering his senior year at Syracuse University.

The family though is incredibly tight-knit. Epstein has been married to his wife Abby for 28 years (together for 34), and he says there are two annual vacations that no one in the family misses: skiing out West and camping every summer at Lake George. “We are really into the outdoors,” he says. “We hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, water ski…all that fun stuff.”

Surprisingly—or not if you know him—Epstein is also a rugby player, a game he learned to appreciate in college. “I’ve been playing since 1982 and I still love it. Most people choose to stop playing, I didn’t. I’ve suffered numerous injuries and it’s beaten the [crap] out of me. It’s taken its toll so I play only two to three matches a season.”

But Epstein realizes he might not get his friends and business contacts out on the rugby field, so he also enjoys golfing. He looks forward to an annual trip to Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, where his good friend Tom Miller, owner of Regency Transportation, is a member. “That’s a cool thing I get to take a part in every year,” Epstein says. “It’s a great time with a bunch of my industry friends.”

Epstein has found that balance of work and family that most people long for, and through it all, he says operators can’t lose sight of the one thing that matters most to be successful in this industry: “Customer service to the client is everything.”

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Get the Wi-Fi

If your flight offers free Wi-Fi or even Wi-Fi for a cost, get it. You now have a chance to access the internet, which means you can respond to emails you might not always have the time to respond to. It’s a good idea to do this in the air because you have the time.

Take to Social Media

If you work in a business that’s all about utilizing social media as a networking tool, make time to do this. You should respond to comments on your blog, comments on your social media posts or photos, and respond to direct messages sent to you by people you might not know looking to do business with you. It’s a great idea to use this time to get social even when you’re 36,000-feet in the air.

Clean Out the Clutter

If you’re anything like us, you receive hundreds of emails every day. You probably want to save some, not others, and you probably have a bunch of them just sitting in your inbox waiting to be organized into folders. Now is a great time to do that, and the same goes for deleting old photos that aren’t good or useful. You know the ones. You wanted to take a great picture of your new office, but you ended up taking 79 of them to get just the right shot. Now’s the time to delete the 78 that didn’t work for you. A clutter-free phone or device means you’re less cluttered in your mind.

Plan Content

Whether you’re a blogger or someone who uses social media to enhance your business, you can certainly use this time to generate some great content or at least plan for it. Create a content calendar, make notes, and plan social media posts. This is one of the best ways to use your time on a plane.

Finalize Trip Details

Now’s a great time to check into our NJ limo service chauffeur’s schedule to make sure he or she is on time and waiting, to find out what kind of car is waiting for you, or to update us on any changes to your itinerary. It’s a great time to email your hotel to discuss things you’d like to see in your room, to speak with the concierge via online chat to discuss reservations, or just to make reservations of your own.

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The Planner

Everyone knows this type of traveler. The planner is the person that prepares an itinerary for each and every day of the vacation. They are responsible for transportation and tour bookings and all of the tiny details that other people often overlook. They are an essential part of group travel, but sometimes they have to be told to take a deep breath and relax for a few minutes. Although this type of person is usually the one that orders our limo service in New Jersey, they might need to be reminded to put down the itinerary and appreciate the luxury and comfort of the ride they’ve procured. This is certainly a good friend to have on a complicated trip!

The Relaxation King (or Queen)

This type of traveler is content to travel anywhere in the world and see only the soft lapping of the waves, the warm sand of the beach and the bottom of a bottle of beer. Relaxing is not so much a choice for them, as it is a way of life. They go on vacation to take it easy, not to wander around the Parthenon or the Pyramids. There is nothing at all wrong with this philosophy – you just need to realize that if you travel with this person, you better bring a good book and a carefree attitude. Once you’ve checked out of reality, you can check into some seriously good times.

The Explorer

This person is the polar opposite of the last traveler. and often a thorn in the side of the first type. The explorer always wants to see what’s around the corner. They relish the walking around portion of the trip, and they are always on board to go anywhere, do anything, and eat and drink… anything. Unfortunately, they often get distracted from the task at hand, which can be challenging on days when the schedule is somewhat strict. If you can keep them relatively in line, though, the explorer is always the source of the best memories. Don’t leave them behind on your trip through Europe or to Southeast Asia!

No matter what your travel persona is, you’ll want to arrive home in style and without the hassle that characterizes so many forms of airport transportation. When you get back to Newark, our airport car service can take you from your gate to your door in a beautiful vehicle. Our chauffeurs are highly trained professionals who will make sure that your experience is nothing short of spectacular, just as they have done for thousands of other customers. You take care of what happens between your flights – we’ll take care of the rest.

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It is common consensus that adoption of technological devices is for the most part beneficial to the average person’s life. For business travelers interested in New Jersey limo service, there is an offshoot of technology that goes hand on wrist i.e. wearable tech. No other sector is as engaged with wearable technology, probably because businessmen who travel often need it most. But what are the benefits of wearable technology?

Access important information

For starters, it allows business travelers to easily access information and contacts on the go, which equates to a stress-free travel experience. In addition, smartwatches have paved the way for mobile boarding passes and that’s just the beginning. The future could see things like physical visas and paper passports becoming obsolete. Credit cards could also be undermined by wearable technology that has changed how business people pay for transactions.

Tap to unlock

Some hotels and resorts offer apps that eliminate the need for physical room keys. Such apps can be accessed using wearable tech and provide important information about their stay. Unlike before when one had to keep a key card, consumers can now access their rooms with a single tap of the wrist.

Easier communication

If you want to talk like a local, wearable technology can help you. Availability of applications that allow you to translate dozens of languages on the go are a God-send. Some even come with an offline dictionary and quizzes to help you improve your linguistic skills.

Navigate unfamiliar surroundings

Wearable technology also makes it easy for business travelers get to where they need to go by helping them navigate unfamiliar surroundings. Some apps even give information on the fastest routes to your destination, which comes in handy when utilizing our airport service in Newark. Perhaps the best thing is that these apps deliver a gentle vibration on your wrist when you arrive at your destination.

Our take on wearable technology and business travel

While there is still some debate on the practicality of wearable technology when traveling, it’s hard to ignore its benefits. That said, it will take a while for it to become a normal practice among business travelers. At Royal Coachman, we believe that wearable tech is already transforming and revolutionizing the ideals o customer experience. From booking hotels and travel messaging to managing itineraries, there are so many customer needs that wearable technology can help meet.

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Size of your group and the size of the fleet

Depending on the event, the travel requirements are always different. For instance, you might be looking for luxury or just convenient travel. Either way, the size of the company’s fleet is a critical consideration. Check to see that they have a sufficient number of vehicles and accompanying chauffeurs that can safely and conveniently provide transport for you. At the same time, also check to see that they have the right kind of vehicles. For instance, if luxury is what you are looking for, then does the company have enough limousines?

Customer care

Anyone can drive you from point A to point B. The difference comes in based on how the individual treats you throughout the duration of travel. That is one of the reasons you should look for a chauffeured service, not just a transportation company. Before you can hire the company however, look to see how great their customer care services are. Everything from the way they handle your phone calls to their readiness to listen to your input should be considered in this process. At the same time, you should ask around for testimonials and customer care service ratings of the company.

Insurance policies

If anything was to go wrong, would your party be covered in the insurance policy? Insurance is a major consideration when it comes to selecting the perfect ground transportation service. While you of course should expect that the trips will go flawlessly, you should also look into the worst case scenario. Make sure that the company’s policy is adequate and all inclusive to avoid surprises in bad situations.

Factor in the experience

The company’s experience is also a vital consideration in this matter. The more experienced a company is, the better you can expect their services to be. That is not always the case but it is a safe assumption. While you should do other checks for quality assurance, this can be a great starting point. You might also want to request that all the chauffeurs provided for your group be experienced. That limits the chances of mishaps taking place through all the traveling.

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When selecting customized corporate limos, corporate shuttle services, and convention shuttle services, focus on the essential features of a Corporate Shuttle Service that support employee safety. The right features also help control billing and keep everyone on schedule.

1. Tracking

When your attendees ride on a corporate shuttle, you want to be able to track them. How else can you make sure that they are on route and that everything goes as scheduled? Some things can happen that are beyond control, such as exceptional traffic and inclement weather When these things occur, you’ll want to know. What check-ins may only occur on an hourly and real-time tracking is far more valuable than “check-ins”.

2. Route Management

If anything can ensure that you get the knowledgeable expertise of your chauffeured service is route management. Just choosing a pattern traffic from A to B doesn’t always work. In many cases, you will need to incorporate rest stops or visit multiple destinations. You will need to find a route that balances convenience, time and distance. Only a professional corporate shuttle service can make that happen.

3. The Backup Plan

For a corporate shuttle service, backup vehicles are essential. Even though a fleet is undoubtedly well-maintained, some breakdowns can happen unexpectedly. When a company vehicle breaks down, a backup car can step in and that will make sure your attendees stay on schedule.

4. Custom Billing

A solid shuttle service will be able to offer custom billing to suit your needs and your schedule, making easier manage your billing, rather than force your business to fit the billing schedule and specifications of your ground transportation service.

5. Clear Communication

Strong communication keeps every shuttle program on track. You need direct access to a dispatcher or coordinator who can provide updates, confirm adjustments, and respond quickly to last-minute changes. Events move fast. Meeting times shift. Venues adjust entrances. Quick communication prevents confusion and keeps everyone aligned.

When you plan a convention or large corporate gathering, transportation plays a central role in how smoothly everything runs. Tracking, route management, backup vehicles, custom billing, and clear communication form the foundation of a dependable corporate shuttle service. Choose a provider that treats these elements as priorities, and you reduce risk, control costs, and keep your event running on time from start to finish.

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Royal Coachman‘s job is to help business professionals with their ground transportation needs, but we always go the extra mile and assist them with so much more.

This time, Royal Coachman will help plan the perfect Thanksgiving Weekend with you family, all you have to do is read our blog post and then enjoy it.

# Enjoy A Romantic Getaway in Cape May

Ok, so maybe your family is small, no kids, or you kids really like going to grandma’s for Thanksgiving. Nothing beats her gravy sauce and stuffing, and Grandma is such a great host. Who can blame them? In this case enjoy your time alone as a couple and plan a romantic getaway. Choose Cape May, America’s oldest seaside resort, a haven of Victorian charm.  You will have plenty things to do, alongside its eclectic dining scene and boutique stores, Cape May is also home to a lively cultural scene.  The town’s picture-perfect streets and shoreline are populated with original Victorian architecture, brightly colored houses known as ‘painted ladies.’  Enjoy a quiet a brunch or dinner, enjoy a theater show and a romantic dinner.

Oh, and take advantage of the fact that you won’t be driving.  Idyllic city, romantic dinner and a chauffeur ..what more can you wish?

# Visit Atlantic City – The Crown Jewel of the Jersey Shore

In the mood for something more ..exciting?

Take in the casinos, the crowded clubs and the great concerts from Atlantic City. Gambling and nightlife are synonymous with Atlantic City, but if you choose to be  “good” you can always check out the historic attractions, to go shopping or for a beach walk. Strolling along Atlantic City’s seaside boardwalk you will discover the Boardwalk Hall, a Prohibition-era structure known for its Art Deco facade and large arching rooftop.  Atlantic City offers a variety of shopping venues, whether you’re looking for designer clothing, souvenirs or saltwater taffy.

# For An Active and Fun Weekend, Take the Family to Crystal Springs Resort

The luxurious Grand Cascades Lodge and family-friendly Minerals Hotel offers guests excellent overnight accommodations with plenty of fun-filled activities for all ages.  Every Thanksgiving, families go to Crystal Springs, leaving the cooking and cleaning to their staff. After all, it can be the best opportunity for a long, laid-back weekend getaway.

# Celebrate The Start of the Holiday Season and choose a Holiday Lighting Festival

This is a perfect seasonal family activity. Prepare to be amazed at one or two Holiday Lighting Festivals.

One of them right at Jacobus Vanderveer House and Museum

1st Annual Bedminster Liberty Tree Lighting

The Jacobus Vanderveer House and Knox Museum will be holding an open house featuring an exhibition of paintings by noted landscape artist John Phillip Osborne, boutique shopping; period music by The Enslows; re-enactor, period furnishings, and holiday décor.

Speaking of museums

# Plan a Day Trip To A New Jersey Museum

New Jersey Museums offer a wide variety of arts and natural science treasures and programs that are educational, fun, and adventuresome. A great day trip for your family to experience treasures of art, educational exhibits, a real floating battleship, and hands-on interactive science programs.

Or you could

# Take the Kids to a Disney Show in the Thanksgiving Weekend

Disney Live: Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic  – November 25, 26, 2016

# Enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner in a New Jersey Restaurant

If you planned this right, your other half doesn’t get to spend a day in the kitchen.  There are lots of restaurants in New Jersey open for Thanksgiving that are noted for their outstanding food and holiday ambiance. You can choose here.

You know, whatever you will choose to do, whatever you are planning the important thing is to be with your family, the important thing is that everybody is happy.

Royal Coachman can help with that. How? Offering the best transportation services for you and your family. No holiday traffic hassle, no wasted time looking for a parking space just enjoy this Holiday with our family.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend with Royal Coachman. Book your transportation here.

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According to the United States Department of Transportation, the number of long-distance trips increases by 54 percent during the week of Thanksgiving less than Christmas and New Year’s holidays, 24 percent.

The holiday travel madness may be inevitable, but luckily there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help to reduce the pressures of traveling during the holiday season.

As a transportation company with experience, Royal Coachman gathered a few tips for holiday travel for our readers and customers.

Arrive Early and Plan Ahead

You don’t think that you are the only one who wants to fly; it’s peak travel season. So plan ahead, will save you time and money. Airports are always busier during this season, and with less availability, missing your flight could mean missing your entire trip.

The number one tip from the TSA is to arrive early when flying.  There is likely to be more traffic on the roads near the airport, so it will take longer to get to the terminal. The lines will be longer at airline check-in counters, at the checkpoints because airplanes are fully booked.

Plan to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight out of a major airport. And if you’re looking to significantly reduce your wait time, remember that there is still time to enroll in the TSA Pre-Check program. By enrolling in the program, passengers can speed through security and don’t need to remove their shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets.

Fly Direct

Try to fly direct, if it’s possible.  The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years are the busiest travel period of the year, so there are more chances of lost luggage and other disruptions to your itinerary. Even if it saves you money a connection can accumulate on the stress because it increases the probability of something going wrong.

Usually, the money saved isn’t worth the hassle of having to deal with anything that goes wrong.

Pack lighter and smarter

To help with reducing the wait time, make sure you pack smart. Check the TSA website to see what you can carry through a checkpoint.  Determine what to put in your carry-on and what will be in your checked luggage, better yet if you don’t check any. Remember that with such a busy season mistakes do happen, and your luggage could get lost.

It might be smarter to pack the essentials in your carry-on and ship extra items. Make sure things you need like your boarding pass, I.D., or passport are easily accessible.

Ship Gifts or Extra Luggage

In addition to packing smarter and lighter, consider shipping your gifts. After all, sending presents to your destination in advance has its advantages: you avoid any potential excess baggage and overweight fees, and also you minimize the likelihood of your gifts getting lost.

Alternate Dates for your vacation

If you have flexibility, plan your vacation in January instead of traveling in December. In January the airports are less crowded, air fares are lower, and travel is generally calmer than the Holiday Season.

We know that the holidays are a perfect time to be with friends and family but choosing to see everyone in January will save you from the hassles of the crowds. If you are planning a spring vacation instead, be sure to book your flights and hotel accommodations early.

Travel with Royal Coachman

If you’re planning on traveling this holiday season, don’t deal with the winter traffic and don’t stress about renting a car or finding a parking place.

The right move is to book Royal Coachman. A professional ground transportation company like New Jersey Limo Service can handle your ground transportation needs and can take all the stress away.

Book now the perfect ride.

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Thankfully, you can eliminate the hassle of dealing with traffic and provide your guests with memorable travel experiences at the same time if you use a ground transportation provider. With a reliable car service, your holiday guests will be able to get anywhere they need to go quickly, safely and comfortably. Plus, a ground transportation company takes the guesswork out of holiday travel, ensuring your guests won’t have to worry about how they’ll get to any holiday events.

This holiday season, choose a ground transportation provider for your guests. By doing so, you can enjoy numerous benefits, including:

Chauffeured Travel accommodations

While a taxi service employs drivers who are merely focused on getting the job done, a ground transportation company leverages chauffeurs who want to provide clients with travel experiences they’ll remember for years to come.

Unlike drivers, chauffeurs are professionally trained to handle any challenges that come their way. Chauffeurs also take pride in their work and are willing to do everything they can to assist passengers. Therefore, choosing a ground transportation company ensures your guests will receive safe, dependable transportation consistently.

On time Airport Pick Up

Airports are crowded during the holiday season, which often makes getting a taxi extremely difficult. Luckily, a ground transportation provider always picks up clients on time, helping them get to any holiday event on schedule.

On-time airport pickup is essential, and when you use a ground transportation company, a chauffeur will be at the airport to pick up your guests as soon as they arrive. Plus, this chauffeur will monitor guests’ flights, and if there is ever a delay, he or she will adjust the pickup time accordingly.

Best in class vehicle fleet

Imagine how your guests will feel when they see a luxury sedan or limousine that is ready to take them to a holiday event.

A ground transportation company typically offers a first-rate vehicle fleet that ensures passengers can travel in comfort and style. Furthermore, a car service maintains all of its vehicles and performs rigorous maintenance to guarantee they are of the highest quality 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This diligent approach to vehicle maintenance shows, as each vehicle is well equipped to get your holiday guests where they need to go.

Find the right ground transportation company during the holiday season

When it comes to ground transportation providers, there may be no better choice than Royal Coachman Worldwide Limousine Service.

Royal Coachman is globally recognized for its achievements and continues to support clients in over 600 cities worldwide. Also, we make it simple for you to make travel reservations for your holiday guests.

Our mission at Royal Coachman Worldwide is to provide excellence in chauffeured ground transportation and limousine service. We accomplish this with our professional staff, knowledgeable and trained chauffeurs, an immaculate latest model fleet, state of the art technology and our dedication to providing the best possible service to all of our clients.

For example, Royal Coachman’s customer service representatives provide around-the-clock support, ensuring your concerns or questions can be answered at your convenience. Royal Coachman also continues to explore ways to refine its business practices and listens to its customers to ensure they receive the best support possible.

Royal Coachman is dedicated to providing unsurpassed transportation services. And with over two decades of transportation industry experience, this car service’s team understands exactly what it takes to provide outstanding customer service day after day.

Eliminate the stress associated with holiday travel by making reservations with Royal Coachman. This exceptional ground transportation company will ensure your holiday guests’ travel needs are met at all times.

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