Typically, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations include parades, pub crawls and other shenanigans. But the travel experts at The GO Group say “fun runs,” scheduled in most GO cities across the country, are a healthier way to celebrate the saint who banished snakes from Ireland. Following are a few of our favorites: A South Boston tradition
Forty–four percent of those who currently do not hold a passport are planning on obtaining one according to surveys conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation service and GO Airport Shuttle, an international transportation provider. This is in response to the Real ID Act where some states’ drivers’ licenses soon might not meet
Looking for the ultimate romantic spot to buss your babe on Valentine’s Day? The travel experts at The GO Group recommend these romantic hot spots to melt your honey’s heart: The way to get your pulses racing in Chicago is to head to the Willis Tower Skydeck Ledge. The glass ledge, which extends 4.3 feet
Slightly more than 25 percent of travelers book packages instead of individual services, according to a survey conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation service and GO Airport Shuttle, an international transportation provider. More than six hundred people responded to the survey. Of those who favored to book packages, 32 percent book flights
CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2015 – While travel in general is expected to increase in 2016, according to a recent survey, projections by both leisure and business travelers were lower after the November 13 attacks on Paris than before. Some 1190 people responded to the survey conducted by The GO Group, LLC., an international ground transportation
(CHICAGO – Nov. 3, 2015) — The days are getting shorter, darker and colder so the travel experts at The GO Group complied this list of twinkly outdoor events to combat the winter doldrums and instead celebrate the season: New York has many ways to ring in the holidays, the most famous of which is
Mini-bars and standard room service are passé. Today’s savvy hotels are offering over-the-top amenities to make guest-stays more memorable. Check out these perks compiled by the travel experts at The GO Group: The Gwen, A luxury Collection Hotel in Chicago offers a Prohibition Porter who will come to guest’s rooms and pour custom made cocktails
Across the country, cities are brewing up a cauldron of spirited Halloween happenings. The travel experts at The GO Group, LLC, the nation’s largest airport ground transportation company, have conjured this list of spook-tacular events: Even the Boston Strangler would be afraid of the city’s Old Town Trolley Ghosts and Gravestones Tour. The gravediggers aboard
Seventy percent of those who fly five or more times per year have TSA Pre-Check, according to surveys conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation service and GO Airport Shuttle, an international transportation provider. TSA Pre-Check is an expedited security screening process for those departing the U.S., which allows users to be processed
CHICAGO, Oct. 23, 2015 – If an airline offered you a loyal customer perk, would you choose: more legroom, priority boarding, free food or a discount on your next flight? If you chose the discount, you are not alone. Almost 50 percent of flyers would opt for credit toward their next ticket purchase according to
The next time you are in a new city, take advantage of the growing bike-sharing phenomenon, which is touted as an economical, environmentally friendly and healthy way to traverse and tour urban areas. Cyclists use a member key or ride code to unlock a bike from its docking station, and, after an allotted time, return
Airlines might not have stellar on-time records, but passengers don’t want to risk missing their flights. More than 71 percent of travelers say they arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled domestic flights, according to a survey conducted jointly by GO Airport Express, and The GO Group, LLC, an international ground transportation service
No need to go indoors to enjoy art. Take in the both natural and man-made beauty at theses urban outdoor spaces featuring sculptures, monuments and other artistic works, recommended by the travel experts at The GO Group, an international ground transportation company: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park in Indianapolis, located on 100-acres,
More than 70 percent of travelers say they never use hotel mini-bars according to a survey conducted jointly by GO Airport Express, and The GO Group, LLC, an international ground transportation service provider. GO Airport Express, which offers a shuttle service to and from O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) airports, is a member of The
Starting May 1, The GO Group will partner with a new shuttle operator in Seattle offering an improved level of service to customers traveling to and from Seattle-Tacoma International (Sea-Tac). New to Seattle, GO SpeediShuttle, will launch a fleet of 11-pasenger Mercedes Benz shuttles featuring TEC technology, the cleanest-burning diesel engines in the world. Various
SOUTH FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION EXEC TO HEAD AIRPORT ASSOCIATION Lorraine Celestino Wilde, president of GO Airport Shuttle & Executive Car Service in Fort Lauderdale as well as two other local transportation companies, will be installed as president of AGTA (Airport Ground Transportation Association) at the organization’s spring meeting April 19-22 in Miami Beach. Wilde has been
While people “share” just about everything and anything online, travelers are not especially social in person, according to a recent survey. The GO Group, LLC, an international ground transportation service provider, along with GO Airport Express, a GO member and Chicago-based ground transportation company serving O’Hare International and Midway airports asked their passengers about how
Catching up on email, a good book or a cocktail might keep adults entertained during delays or long layovers at airports but kids need more stimulation. The travel experts at The GO Group note that many airports offer activities to keep kids occupied. Here are the top five. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is said to be
If you’re stuck at an airport due to cancellation, delay or long layover, the travel experts at The GO Group point out that many airports are home to significant works of art and seeking them out is a worthwhile way to pass the time. Among the exhibits they recommend are the following: The Denver International
The GO Group, LLC, a consortium of ground transportation companies, has expanded its international presence to Sydney, Australia, with the addition of Redy2Go, serving Sydney Airport with both shared ride and private cars to all metro hotels and cruise terminals. The new venture is part of the Brunel Group of Companies, which operates the largest
