See the Best Holiday Lights in Portland

VIP Holiday Light Tours are a ton of fun! All our light tours are custom built (choose your favorite bright spots) Some of our client's favorites are Winter Wonderland at PIR, Queen Anne Mansion, Christmas Ship Parade, Pioneer Square Tree, & Peacock Lane. Each tour is a private charter (only your friends and family) so bring your hot chocolate, sweet treats & holiday tunes to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. pricing is below....

Holiday Light Tours in our Mini V party bus

Monday-Thursday 3 hour tours, fill the bus with 13 guests, only $36* per person

Friday-Sunday 4 hour tours, fill the bus with 13 guests, less than $48 per person

Holiday Light Tours in our VIP Coach

Monday-Thursdays 3 hour tours, fill the bus with 30 guests, less than $25* per person

Friday-Sundays 4 hour tours, fill the bus with 30 guests, $36* per person

* Must fill buses for per person pricing above

Thanksgiving weekend in Oregon Wine Country 2010

Need to relax after a day of eating turkey? Have out-of-town relatives interested in sampling some of Oregon's best wines? Thanksgiving weekend in the Willamette Valley is when the wineries pull out all the VIP perks! Let VIP PDX provide you with World Class Transportation and Service, so you can relax and enjoy your vino experience! Here are a few insider happenings for this years holiday weekend. More to come...

Argyle Winery: Come to Argyle for our Thanksgiving event! Enjoy wine & cheese while browsing through local artists' work. Live music from Rio Con Brio 12:00 to 4:30 on Friday and Saturday. $15.00 cost includes Argyle logo glass. Event will be hosted in our Wine Cellar.

Sokol Blosser Winery: Mark your calendars! It's a Thanksgiving tradition - wine tasting and holiday shopping at Sokol Blosser. Come kick off your holidays with us on Friday or Saturday, November 26-27 from 10am-4pm each day.We pull out all the stops during Thanksgiving weekend, and this year we'll be featuring our newly released sophisticated 2008 Pinot Noirs. There will be more details coming soon - be ready to bring your family and friends and enjoy a great time in Wine Country! Cost $15

Stoller Vineyards: It is very appropriate to visit Stoller on Thanksgiving weekend, as it was once a turkey farm! Now it is a LEED gold certified winery with fantastic views. Guests are welcome to picnic and enjoy the grounds, even play a round of frisbee golf! Thanksgiving weekend enjoy special food pairing, live music, and complimentary stemware. Tasting fee $15

Anne Amie Vineyard will be hosting an open house Thanksgiving weekend. Stop by and take in the amazing views as you preview new release 2008 Pinots. $15 tasting fee includes food pairings, souvenir glass & wine tasting.

ELK COVE VINEYARDS 27751 NW Olson Road Gaston 503-985-7760

Why go anywhere else! We’ll be tasting the 2008 single vineyard Pinot Noirs - rated 90 points or better by Wine Spectator Magazine including Roosevelt (93 points), Five Mountain (90 points), and La Bohème (91 points), along with the Reserve (92 points). Limited bottles available for purchase, stock your cellar! Open 10-5

Cana's Feast Winery

26-28 November 2010: Thanksgiving Event Weekend One of the biggest wine weekends of the year and an annual favorite among customers and staff alike. Kick off the holiday season with a selection of our favorite wines guaranteed to put you in the spirit! $15/person, includes wine tastings and hearty antipasti tables from our very own Cucina (complimentary for Wine Club members). Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm.

Also doing a Pre-Thanksgiving Event

20-21 November 2010: Pre-Thanksgiving Event Tasting
Join us for an exceptional afternoon of select wine tastings with winemaker Patrick Taylor presenting the release of our highly-anticipated 2009 Counoise! Pairings from the Cucina and holiday recipes will be included. $15/person (complimentary for Wine Club members)

Duck Pond Cellars

Thanksgiving at Duck Pond Cellars
5 NEW RELEASES!

November 26th Friday & 27th Saturday 11 A. M. - 5 P. M.

• $10 Admission

• $5 Wine Club Member

• $5 refunded with wine purchase $20 or more!

• Admission includes: logo glass, wine tasting of 5 wines, (includes new releases), local artist, and specialty cheeses and bread.

• Live Music. “Subject to Change” Friday & Saturday 1-4

Vista Hills Vineyard Visit the Treehouse as we celebrate our third anniversary with estate wines from the last three vintages (2007, 2008 and 2009). We'll serve them alongside savory bites and a crackling Great Room fire. The $20 tasting fee includes a logo glass.

More info to come as it arrives...

We all know Ducks say quack, but what does a Beaver say?

We all know what a Duck says, quack quack right? But really what does a Beaver say? These are the questions that keep me up at night! At least we know Duck and Beaver fans are some of the best in the nation and fall football season is FAST approaching! Only a few short weeks till the first home game of the season on Sept 4th! We can hardly wait to "roll" into the season, but hot dates are going fast, so book now for best availability! Here's a VIP secret (shhhh!) CIVIL WAR is still OPEN!!!!

So get your face paint on and rip your T-shirt off it's FOOTBALL season!

Quick links for all you wild and crazy fans:

Rent a Party bus the only way to tailgate VIP PDX party buses

Top 20 Tailgating Recipes

Ducks Football Schedule 2010

Beavers Football Schedule 2010

Seahawk Schedule 2010

Tailgating Tips from Tailgating.com

Gear for all you Football Fanatics

CHEER, GRILL & CHILL!

Summer Entertaining? Make it a party bus good time!

Summer Entertaining? Be a local tourist!

Do you have out of town guests to entertain this summer? Why not take them on a tour of Oregon? Here are a few of our clients favorite regions with fun destinations for natives and non-natives alike.

Willamette Valley - wine country is calling! With hundreds of wineries, the valley is a vino fantasy for adults, but there is fun for the underage set as well.

• Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
• Stoller Vineyard with frisbee golf
• Anne Amie Winery often hosts family friendly movie night
• The Oregon Garden

The Gorge

• Catherdral Ridge Winery
• Full Sail Brewery
• Multnomah Falls
• Crown Point
• Scenic Drives Galore!
• Route 30 Classics
  

The Coast

• Seaside "The Boardwalk"
• Spirit Mountain Casino
• Bruce's Candy Kitchen Cannon Beach
  
• Chinook Winds Casino
• Oregon Coast Aquarium
• The Outlet Mall Lincoln City
• The Pelican Pub and Brewer

Let VIP PDX do the driving so you can relax and enjoy the ride!

Portland Party Bus Trends for Prom 2010

It's your prom, make it the best it can be with VIP PDX. Our VIP Coach seats up to 30 guests and our new Mini V party bus seats up to 13. VIP is the only way to roll. Tons of amenities including...

• iPod compatible sound system
• DVD/CD player
• perimeter seating
• flat screen TV
• beverage station with mini fridge
• starting at only $54.00 per person for 7 hours!
• Current special: Book 6 hours the 7th is FREE!

2010 prom style trends follow the Oscar awards. For the ladies, blush color gowns and deep jewel tones are in season. Short mini dresses or long and flowing, it is all you! For the guys it's all about accessories, whether it's a great pair of sunglasses or a cowboy hat, make it your own.

Before prom stop for photos at your favorite venue. A few of our favorites include; Tom McCall Waterfront Park Fountain, the East Bank Esplanade and Multnomah Falls.

After prom stop at Voo Doo Donuts for a sweet fix or hit the drive thru. You will remember this night for a lifetime, make it the best it can be!

"The kids have a great time with their prom and the main highlight was your party bus."

– Rob Holstrom

West Linn High School Athletic Director

***Event planners beware, some companies are not local, this means you may be paying more than you have to for your transportation. They will subcontract a local Ask if the company is local, and for testimonials from past clients & photos of the vehicle you are renting! ***

VIP PDX Portland Party Bus Discounts 2010

We have been a part of so many wonderful events thru the years and we thank you for the opportunity!

Our goal is to help create lifelong memories of your special event. So whether you are planning a relaxingday in wine country with friends or a once in a lifetime wedding, check out VIP PDX for your transportation needs. VIP PDX is like no other party bus! For an average of $10 per person per hour the cost is reasonable!

"VIP PDX is all about luxury, style and unparalleled service!"
The Lake Oswego Review

On promotion for the first time ever, enjoy 10% off our All-inclusive Weekday Wine Tour now thru March 31, 2010. This 6 hour private charter is one of our most popular, it includes: Wine education experience Wine Tasting at Anne Amie, Erath and Sokol Blosser Artisan cheese & crackers on board Complimentary bottled water VIP transportation Starting at only $60 per person

April and May Prom dates book extremely fast, and once they are gone they are GONE! Early Bird Prom Special : book your prom before the end of February, fill the bus and the event planner rides FREE (that's you!) Plus, book 6 hours the 7th is FREE! Early bird promotion expires February 28th, 2010 and is only offered with 7 & 8 hour packages. Here is how it works... VIP Coach 7 hour prom special is only $54.05 per person when you have 30 guests. VIP Coach 8 hour prom special is only $63.05 per person when you have 30 guests. Mini V party bus 7 hour prom special is only $71.65 per person when you have 13 guests. Mini V party bus 8 hour prom special is only $83.60 per person when you have 13 guests. All above specials the event planner rides FREE and include FREE hour of event time "The kids had a great time with their prom and the main highlight was your party bus." Rob H. High School Athletic Director I bet you are thinking "a VIP party bus sounds fun, but where to go that will not break the bank?" We can help! We have many connections around town to make your party the best it can be! Some of our most popular stops are actually free or almost anyway.! Where to Roll...... Local Casinos - Spirit Mountain Casino offers a booklet of discounts for groups plus no cover charge at the nightclub Rain. Bring your roll of quarters and cha-ching! Beaches - enjoy the ride as you cruise to the Oregon coast. Get your feet in the sand and smell that fresh air! Downtown Clubs - We can get your entire group in the door FREE! The hottest clubs in Portland such as Dirty, The Agency, Aura and more, some restrictions apply ask our fabulous promotions coordinator Edgar Martinez for details. Miniature Golf - Glowing Greens has glow in the dark putt-putt golf only $8 per person and get a coupon when you join their mailing list. Happy Hour - Many menus starting at only $2 per item, consult the Portland Happy Hour Guidebook for complete listings. Wine Tasting - The most reasonably priced wine tasting we have found is Duck Pond Cellars for only $3 per person but several wineries will waive the tasting fee with wine purchase. Beer Tasting - The ultimate guy thing, taste 5-7 beers for approx $5 per person plus many breweries offer free goodies like pint glasses and key chains, you can even tour the brewery. A few of our client's fav's are Golden Valley, Bridgeport and Widmer breweries. Bridge Tour- We love to do the loop circling P'towns beautiful bridges, plus we know some great spots for photos! Pizza - Our Facebook followers think Escape form NY Pizza, APizza and Ken's are three of the musts try's in Portland. Grab a slice and roll! Sweet Fix - Everyone knows Voodoo Doughnuts is a Portland landmark and the unusual treats can't be beat starting at only 95 cents! Open 24-hours!

What will you celebrate this year? A special birthday, wedding or graduation? VIP PDX can make your event the best it can be. Here are some of our clients favorite ways to celebrate...

Oregon Wine Tours - Our most popular way to celebrate birthdays, entertaining clients and friends and family. Create your own wine tour by choosing your own vineyards to visit, bring your iPod, food and beverages and we are off! We will provide the ride, bottled water for everyone and even make the wine reservations for you. Don't forget your camera, this is very Kodak day! Some of our client's

favorite wineries include:

• Anne Amie
• Erath
• Sokol Blosser
• Pather Creek
• WillaKenzie
• Vista Hills
• Stoller
• Elk Cove
• Cana's Feast
• Carlton Winemaker's Studio

Other Willamette Valley fun stops include: Horse Radish Wine and Cheese Bar, Fox Farm Wine Bar, Ponzi Wine Bar, Dundee Bistro and The Allison Inn and Spa

P'town Nightlife - Dance the night away and let us get your entire group VIP treatment all over town. Our promotions coordinator has connections all over to make your night the best it can be. VIP fav's include...

• The Agency
• Dirty
• Henry's
• Candy
• Barracuda's
• Duke's
• Dixie's

Weddings - Getting married in 2010, let VIP PDX be a part of your special day festivities. Wedding day photos are our most popular wedding event. Load your bridal party into one our our luxurious coaches and let your photographer snap wedding day photos all over town to create a one of a kind photo album. Popular photo opps...

• Multnomah Falls
• East Bank Esplanade
• Downtown Portland
• Parks
• The Gorge
• Beaches
• Council Crest (highest point in Portland)