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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!!!

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.