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The most fabulous Fall wedding can be experienced with Maverick Helicopters and with nature’s largest Cathedral the Grand Canyon, the Valley of Fire or with incredible man-made landscapes such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the bazillion lights of the Las Vegas Strip.

October has fast become our busiest wedding month.  With the perfect weather Las Vegas has to offer and the popular wedding date of 10.10.10 this will be our busiest wedding month of the year. Maverick still has wedding packages available for this popular date so don't delay.  If you are dreaming about that  magical adventure wedding give us a call and let Maverick put together a  stress free wedding day like no other.

Our limousine service will pick you up at your hotel one hour prior to your departure.  Upon arriving at our terminal you will meet with your minister and photographer to discuss the ceremony  any questions you may have. Your pilot will greet you and go over the safety features of our upgraded ECO-Star helicopters, known as our "limousines in the sky".   You will depart our terminal and depending on the location you have chosen rather it be the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire or one of our fun filled Las Vegas strip packages, you will see some on the most amazing sights both man made such as the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the incredible sights of the Las Vegas strip and nature's incredible natural wonders the Southwest desert has to offer.

Even the residents of the Grand Canyon enjoys a piece of wedding cake now and then and perhaps you will see some wild horses on your flight to your wedding destination.


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Grand Canyon Weddings.....Helicopter Charter Tours......West and South Rim Helicopter Tours

 

A frequent question asked by sightseeing visitors is how to get to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. The answer depends on several things. Remember, the Grand Canyon is huge (277 miles long and up to 18 miles wide). Visitors can opt to visit its West, South or North Rims. The West Rim is the one that is closet to Las Vegas at 121 miles away. Although the South Rim is situated only 180 miles from Las Vegas, the highway distance is much greater. It’s actually 280 miles, which takes approximately six hours to drive. Similarly, the North Rim is located 275 miles from Las Vegas.

So what’s the best way for you to get to the Grand Canyon? There are several considerations visitors should keep in mind. Which rim do you want to go to? How much vacation time do you have available? What are the costs involved with getting there? And how willing or able you are to drive long distances.

Below we’ll highlight the most popular ways to get to the Grand Canyon along with some of their benefits and drawbacks.

Which rim?
Here’s a little information to help you decide which Grand Canyon rim to visit:

The West Rim, which is home to the famous Skywalk glass bridge, is nearest to Las Vegas. It is not part of the Grand Canyon National Park but lies on the Hualapai Indian reservation. There are many scenic viewpoints and other activities in the area that include whitewater rafting, wagon rides and cultural demonstrations.

The North Rim is far less crowded than the South Rim. Enhanced by extreme erosion, the views are thought to be better here. Many visitors who travel to the North Rim by car like to make a short detour and explore Zion National Park on the way. Note: The temperatures at the North Rim are 10 to 20 degrees cooler than those at the South Rim, and it is closed during the winter months due to snow.

The South Rim and its visitor services and facilities are open year round. This is the most popular part of the Grand Canyon. The majority of the 5 million tourists who visit each year go here. There’s a free shuttle bus that provides transportation to a variety of overlooks as well as an easy mile-long trail that follows the rim. Plenty of options for accommodations are available in Grand Canyon Village, and visitors will enjoy the area’s historic landmarks, hiking opportunities and ranger-led programs.

Taking a Grand Canyon bus tour
Numerous bus tours are offered from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim. They are convenient, especially for those who can’t or don’t want to drive. Be aware, however, that on average this type of ground tour takes about 14 hours—during which you’ll only spend two to three hours at your Grand Canyon destination. This is due to the long drive that is required to get there.

Driving to the Grand Canyon yourself by car
Driving to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas allows you more flexibility and privacy than other travel options. Plus, you can visit whichever rim you desire. It tends to be most affordable for those who want to bring large families along and is best when you have a couple of vacation days at your disposal. However, you can make the journey from Las Vegas in one day. This requires an early start and enough energy to spend 12 hours or more (if stops are made for bathroom and food breaks) in transit. Depending on how long you stay at the Grand Canyon South Rim to check out viewpoints, hike and take photos at the overlooks, you should arrive back in Las Vegas by late evening.

Going via Grand Canyon plane or helicopter tour
Airplane transportation to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim and South Rim takes 20 and 40 minutes respectively—which is a huge time savings compared to the three- and six-hour drives required by bus or car. Surprisingly, this option is less expensive than you might expect, and it provides unique aerial viewing opportunities as well as increased sightseeing time at the Grand Canyon.

Maverick Airlines provides some wonderful opportunities for experiencing the Grand Canyon without the headache of driving yourself there. If you are interested in the South Rim and would like to enter the Grand Canyon National Park, check out the Grand Canyon Explorer package for $319 (all inclusive). Maybe you’ll want to add on a helicopter tour and enjoy the bird’s-eye perspective of this natural wonder as well? Maverick Airlines’ Canyon Dream package includes air transportation to and from the South Rim, an awe-inspiring 25-minute helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon and plenty of time for sightseeing by foot.
If you’d prefer the see the nearby West Rim, consider the Grand Canyon Western Territory tour. This magnificent package includes a stroll across the Skywalk, so you’ll have a chance to walk on air! It costs only $294 (all inclusive).

Both Maverick Airlines and Maverick Helicopters offer numerous deals to visitors who want to travel to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. It’s worth your time to research these different options and pick the mode of transportation that allows you the longest stretch at the Grand Canyon—so you’ll have enough time to create memories that will last a lifetime!

For more information on Grand Canyon tours and transportation options call our travel experts at 1-888-261-4414 or visit Maverick Aviation Group.

Dream no more of your special wedding day we have a dreamy Grand Canyon Helicopter wedding just for you.

Grand Canyon Destination, Landing and Wedding Ceremony

VEGAS TWILIGHT WEDDING
The Las Vegas Strip with extended helicopter flight time

Maverick Helicopters has one of the best safety records of any tour operator in the world.  Here are some important guidelines and information you should know in order to be safe and insure your helicopter tour will be everything you expect from a top rated company.

Since Maverick Helicopters is located on the McCarran International Airport property all international security measures are enforced and all passengers are required to have and present valid photo identification at check in. 

Before departing for the tarmac the pilot will advise you to shut off all electronic devises including cell phones.  You will be advised to stay with your pilot at all times when walking to and from your aircraft.  Please be aware of your surroundings at all times.  You should always be in your pilots line of vision.  Never approach the rear of the helicopter and always walk around the front of the helicopter.

The pilot will give you a briefing before entering the helicopter regarding the safety features of the aircraft.  The pilot will always open and close the aircraft doors for you.  This is of utmost importance and there are no exceptions to this rule unless you are advised by your pilot to do so.

Please take all precautions to secure any personal belongings such as hats, scarves and tissues from blowing away as this could delay the departure while they are retrieved due to a dangerous situation with the rotors.

The pilots will always seat you according to weight and balance.  Improper balance in a helicopter's load can result in serious safety control issues.

All seats are equipped with a headset which allows you to communicate with the pilot and other passengers.  There will be times when the pilot will be talking with the airport tower and will not be able to communicate with you.  He will respond to you as soon as he can.   The headsets also eliminate much of the engine and blade noise.

Maverick Helicopters never hot loads (rotor blades turning) unless in an emergency situation.  The helicopter will always be shut down for loading and unloading with the exception of shuttle transportation to and from sporting events such as NASCAR.  There will always be additional staff to insure the safety of our passengers in this case.

Rest assured that Maverick Helicopters main goal is to offer you a safe, first class experience whatever tour option or package you choose.  Our luxury helicopter charters will whisk you away to your desired location whether it be a city helicopter ride to view possible real estate ventures or a drop off at an Arizona getaway spa.   Or, have you just proposed to the your soul partner and would like an adventurous wedding location that our wedding planner can put together for you without all the stress and frustration that a traditional wedding might bring.

With the quiet serenity, the desert atmosphere and colors of the Grand Canyon, you really do not need anything else to add to the awesomenesss of a helicopter wedding adventure.  The fun and upbeat experience of this wedding is one to share with our interested viewers who might be considering a Grand Canyon helicopter wedding. 

While we can't supply the beautiful and fun loving daughters to your experience we can offer the incredible experience of landing 3,500 feet below the rim of the Grand Canyon on one of Maverick's thirty five Eco- Star 130 upgraded helicopters for a day you will never forget. 

Here are a few Grand Canyon wedding packages Maverick offers:

Desert Dream Grand Canyon Wedding - If true love has not taken your breath away, our Grand Canyon wedding experience definitely will.
Price Range: $4,299 - $3,699

Desert Dreams Canyon Sunset Wedding - Let our most popular Grand Canyon Sunset wedding be part of your memories.
Price Range: $4,499 - $3,899

Even the squirrels and crows were in on the fun and appreciated the delicious wedding cake and hors d'oeuvres not to mention the fact the girls thought they might fly the helicopter.

Let Maverick Helicopters plan your special day that you have been dreaming about. The beautiful and breathtaking wedding sites that we offer include the 3,500 feet landing below the rim of the Grand Canyon and the pinnacle of nature on the highest peak of the Valley of Fire.

All of Maverick's Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire Helicopter weddings includes a flight over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead on your departure and a thrilling flight over the famous Las Vegas Strip on your return.

Maverick Helicopters offers a full range of packages to accommodate every bride and groom. Choose from the perfect wedding packages below to make your day complete. Call or email now to reserve your wedding date and ask about any wedding specials we may be offering at this time. 








                                                                           

Maverick Helicopters Offers 2 Silver Cloud Air Tours

Maverick Helicopters offers a list of unique air tours for every attraction seeker. We have helicopter tours that will take you deep into the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon or soaring above the neon lights and megaresorts of the Las Vegas Strip, as well as river rafting tours that will take you down the Colorado River. So don't wait! Below are 2 air adventures to create a memory that will last forever.

SILVER CLOUD AIR TOUR
Air-Only Helicopter Tour To The Grand Canyon

Perfect for the time-conscious traveler, this spectacular Maverick air-only tour flies you through the Grand Canyon. Highlights of the tour include visions of the famous Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the beautiful Lake Las Vegas and Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano. The air tour will conclude with a journey over Glitter Gulch and the Las Vegas Strip.

Duration: approximately 3 hours (hotel to hotel)
$359.00 per person
(fuel surcharge may apply)


SILVER CLOUD SUNSET AIR TOUR
Sunset Air-Only Helicopter Flight
VIP Treatment, Maverick Style

Catch a one-of-a-kind sunset aboard our air-only Silver Cloud helicopter flight and return as the stunning lights of Las Vegas come to life and transform the city into the "Entertainment Capital of the World."

Duration: approximately 3 hours (hotel to hotel)
$389.00 per person
(fuel surcharge may apply)

Maverick Helicopters' commitment to excellence in service is only matched by its commitment to safety. The company's safety record is among the best in the world. Maverick Helicopters continues to set the standard in the helicopter tourism industry. VIP service, the finest equipment, the highest service standards and the most unique tour packages make Maverick Helicopters the leader.

More information on these Grand Canyon tours or others visit Maverick Helicopters or call 1-888-261-4414.

Grand Canyon Skywalk Tours with Maverick Helicopters

Three of Maverick Helicopters most popular tours, Indian Territory, Western Territory and Skywalk Odyssey, include the ever-popular Skywalk at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.  Each tour package offers a little something different to meet everyone's needs and preferences.
 
INDIAN TERRITORY offers you an exciting helicopter flight with a landing at the bottom of the canyon for your breathtaking views 3,500 feet below the rim.  After your photo opportunity and snacks you will then be shuttled for a second landing at the rim where you have the option to experience the engineering feet of the Skywalk that suspends more than 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon.  Additional fee for the Skywalk is $35.00.  Lunch is included and you will receive an estimated 2 hours of ground time at Grand Canyon West.

WESTERN TERRITORY will fly you aboard our elite pressurized airplane where you will land at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.  The Skywalk is optional for an additional cost of $35 and can be purchased through Maverick Helicopters.  Lunch is included.

SKYWALK ODYSSEY  is our new express helicopter tour to the Skywalk.  Receive expedited admission to the Skywalk, VIP ground transportation and Skywalk souvenir photo.  You will receive an estimated 45 minutes of ground time.

Skywalk information

• Available on the Western Territory and the Indian Territory for an additional $35 fee.
• In an effort to protect the glass walkway and preserve the Grand Canyon, all personal items are not permitted on the Skywalk.  This includes cameras, cell phones, strollers, purses, backpacks, etc.
• Tickets for the skywalk can be purchased through Maverick.

Maverick Helicopters enjoys receiving customer comments and our wedding planner thought we should share the below letter from a happy wedding party.

Hi Leanne,

We are so pleased that we chose Maverick for our amazing Grand Canyon wedding. We wanted a wedding that was romantic, held in a spectacular setting, unforgettable, stress-free and out of the ordinary. If this is your brief, then there is nothing better than a Sunset Grand Canyon wedding with Maverick Helicopters. In less than two weeks, with two or three emails and a couple of phone calls, we arranged the perfect wedding. Amanda listened carefully to our requests, took care of everything and organized for us a wonderful crew: Ed the pilot, Amanada the photographer, and Jo the minister / celebrant. They were all friendly, professional, and masters at making us feel welcome and relaxed. Most of all, they were lots of fun. We felt in safe hands with Ed flying us from The Strip out past Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam to our private wedding location. Throughout the journey Ed provided us with wonderful commentary. Amanda took spectacular photos and made us feel very at ease in front of the camera. Jo gave a very heartfelt service which he kindly tailored to our request. Amanda organized a delicious wedding cake and platter of nibbles, some champagne, a lovely bouquet, buttonhole and corsage of roses, and a sleek limousine transfer to and from our hotel. We couldn't have wished for anything more. It was certainly was the best day of our lives. From what I have seen and heard, Maverick offer the best safety, quality of service, and people if you wish to have a Grand Canyon helicopter wedding. Our Maverick wedding was amazing and worth every cent.
 
Because we're fairly private people, we'd rather not have any of our photos uploaded on the Internet.
 
Thanks so much, all the very best, and hope to see you again soon,
 
Kind wishes,
Michelle

Maverick's wedding planner realizes your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and she welcomes the opportunity to share in the joyous occasion. Maverick Helicopters makes your special day a treasured memory by flying over some of the most romantic and beautiful areas Mother Nature ever created.

Maverick Helicopters offers a full range of wedding packages to accommodate every bride and groom. Our wedding coordinator will assist you with all the details to create a fun and fabulous experience you and your loved ones will never forget.

If you are looking to get away from the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip, there are plenty of great places to go. Just outside of Las Vegas you can discover the desert wonders of the southwest. One special place to enjoy a little piece of wonder is the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon National Park is only 300 miles from Las Vegas. The Grand Canyon is a mile deep and 277 miles long, it follows the path of the Colorado River which trickles along on the canyon floor. Why not save yourself the car ride and take a helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon instead. A helicopter ride takes you 45 minutes and the bird's eye views along the way are amazing. Maverick Helicopter tours offer several different helicopter packages and for those on a short time line they have air-only helicopter tours.

If you do have the time to make a day of it - take a helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon West and walk along the new attraction "The Skywalk."  The Skywalk at Eagle Point features the first glass bridge to suspend visitors more that 4,000 feet above the canyon floor and Colorado river. If this sounds like an adventure for you, Maverick has two air and landing tours to the canyon with Skywalk options.

Visiting the southwest doesn't have to be a Griswold adventure in the old Truckster.

Now that you have spent those fabulous years with the love of your life and managed to survive all the ups and downs that love and life has to offer, why not take some time to celebrate your wedding anniversary in a way your spouse would never expect.  A surprise renewal in the Grand Canyon is as easy as deciding to do it.  Let me handle all the details for a wedding renewal ceremony at the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire or one of our strip helicopter flights. I have had the privilege of doing just that for some fabulous couples and the range of years is one year to thirty years.  It is never too soon or late to express to your soul mate how much you care and appreciate them. Just visit Maverick Helicopters and choose one of our helicopter wedding packages that can be adapted to a renewal package. Please contact me directly for further information at  702-948-1325. And, of course, don't forget that fabulous surprise gift to go with the surprise celebration.

1st Anniversary - Paper 2nd Anniversary - Cotton 3rd Anniversary - Leather 4th Anniversary - Linen 5th Anniversary - Wood 6th Anniversary - Iron 7th Anniversary - Copper or Brass 8th Anniversary - Bronze or Electrical Appliance 9th Anniversary - Pottery 10th Anniversary - Tin or Aluminum 11th Anniversary - Steel 12th Anniversary - Silk

13th Anniversary - Lace 14th Anniversary - Ivory 15th Anniversary - Crystal 20th Anniversary - China 25th Anniversary - Silver 30th Anniversary - Pearls 35th Anniversary - Coral or Jade 40th Anniversary - Rubies or Garnets 45th Anniversary - Sapphires 50th Anniversary - Gold 55th Anniversary - Emeralds 60th Anniversary - Diamonds

 

Nevada State Parks have survived the budget cuts. 

While the budget is still being fine tuned, I have been informed that the "parks will remain open but will need to become totally self-proficient" which means eventually raising the entry fees, permits and licenses.

For more information on the budget and park services here is a link you might find interesting.


I was very concerned about the Valley of Fire being one of the most popular wedding destinations out of Las Vegas, only second to the Grand Canyon.  Maverick Helicopters offers an incredible landing sight atop a plateau overlooking the incredible view of the valley.

For more information regarding our wedding packages
please visit our site and contact me personally with any questions you might have.

Have you ever imagined that Elvis would show up for your wedding.  Well, here at Maverick anything is possible.

A bride just had to have Elvis serenade them at their wedding at the Valley of Fire.  What a fun and memorable wedding this was for me personally as well as for the pilot, minister and photographer.  The bride wrote her own vows based on a "....Native American Wedding Ceremony to honor this magnificent place. It is one that takes place outdoors, with Father Sky as the roof of this most sacred cathedral, and Mother Earth at your feet to hold you, and the trees and plants to surround you and embrace you..."

They chose the Sunset Brilliance package which includes a helicopter flight over the West Rim of the Grand Canyon and landing at the Valley of Fire for the ceremony. 

Every wedding has its own personal flavor and the bride spent a lot of time getting every detail just right.  She even arranged for their pilot to catch the bouquet since he is considering taking the next step with his girlfriend.

My thanks to Brendan Paul, www.bestelvis.com and Amanda Miles at www.amandasphotography.com for their excellent contributions.

For information on all our helicopter wedding packages to the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire or the Las Vegas Strip please visit Maverick Helicopters.

The Valley of Fire is an incredibly beautiful state park as you can tell by these photos.  We have received important information about the status and future of the park and urge you to read our blog regarding this information.

No matter what your preference might be the Grand Canyon is always there for you.  I cannot think of another venue that compares with the great outdoors when it comes to inspiring wedding-day awe and adventure.  Fly the Maverick skies on your personally designed and customized Grand Canyon Helicopter tour. 

Whether you choose our Grand Canyon wedding package, Grand Canyon Sunset , Sunset Brilliance, Valley of Fire, Twilight Dream Standard or Extended or our Las Vegas Neon Lights wedding package your helicopter tour and wedding festivities will be an everlasting memory for you and your wedding party.

Let Maverick Helicopters plan your wedding event that most people only dream of.  Imagine departing for your private helicopter tour on your charter for the most fantastic Grand Canyon wedding that eliminates all the stress and worry of planning one of the most important days in your lives.  Think majestic rock formations that seem to reach the sky when you are 3,500 below the rim of the Grand Canyon where your private wedding ceremony will take place.  Not to mention the brilliant colors when the sun is setting during your return flight to Las Vegas to find the entertainment capitol of world lit up with  hundreds of thousands of neon lights to guide you back to the reality of the life you will share with the one you love.

Or, perhaps, you prefer to be on top of the world overlooking the most extraordinary and colorful valley of red rock formations that nature has to offer at the Valley of Fire, as the name suggests.  Our private helicopter tours to the wedding site of the Valley of Fire will also give you the adventure of a helicopter tour over the West Rim of the Grand Canyon if you choose our top of the line package Sunset Brilliance. 

Whatever time of year you want to plan your wedding event Maverick Helicopters will get you there rather it be to the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire or one of several packages you can choose over the lights of the Las Vegas strip.

The best weather months for Las Vegas and the surrounding areas are May and October. The summer months you will plan for the hotter weather with cooler attire and for the winter you would want to bring along a jacket.  Whatever month you choose, you will not need to compete with Mother Nature because  the Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire never disappoints. 

All of Maverick Helicopter's Grand Canyon tours and wedding packages includes a flight over Lake Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.  Your adventure sightseeing tour will also in flying over Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano, the Bowl of Fire along with many other breathtaking views.

All of Maverick Helicopter's tour and wedding packages will be an adventure you will not soon forget and the VIP service is not to be matched.

For further information please contact:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Bryan Kroten, (702) 948-1407 or bkroten@maverickaviationgroup.com
February 1, 2010
    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—Race fans attending the 2010 NASCAR Weekend, February 26-28, can travel to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in VIP style with Maverick Helicopters.

Maverick Helicopters is the only helicopter company to provide air travel to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the 2010 NASCAR Weekend.  Because more than 400 race fans flew with Maverick Helicopters during the event last year, the company will dedicate the majority of its fleet to this year’s event.  Maverick Helicopters has been providing race-day transportation for more than 10 years.
 
“This is one of our biggest helicopter events of the year,” said Greg Rochna, owner of Maverick Helicopters.  “We are excited to be the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s exclusive helicopter company and know that fans who choose to travel by helicopter will have an experience they will never forget.”

2010 NASCAR Weekend includes the following events:  Pole Day on Friday, February 26; NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam’s Town 300 on Saturday, February 27 and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby American Race on Sunday, February 28.  Maverick Helicopters has NASCAR VIP Transfer packages as well as private and customer charters available during these events.

The NASCAR VIP Transfer package includes travel in a state-of-the-art helicopter, which is outfitted with comfortable leather seats and wraparound glass for an unobstructed view.  The package is priced at $500 for round-trip transportation on Saturday or Sunday, with one-way flights being offered on Sunday at $300 per person.  There is a multi-day discount for those who make advanced reservations.  All flights depart and arrive through the company’s main terminal, which is located at 6075 Las Vegas Boulevard South, near Mandalay Bay. Complimentary round-trip ground transportation to and from select Strip properties is included.

For more information, or to make a reservation for the NASCAR VIP Transfer package, call 888-261-4414 or visit maverickhelicopter.com.

For race fans who haven’t bought tickets yet, there are still seats available for all events during NASCAR weekend. Call the Las Vegas Motor Speedway at 800-644-4444 or go online at lvms.com.
  

Going to and from the Airport
Most flights land at McCarran International Airport, which is located near the Strip. It’s one of the busiest airports in the world. McCarran International Airport is comprised of two terminals. Domestic flights arrive at Terminal 1, and international flights—such as those operated by Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and bmi—arrive at Terminal 2. There are several companies that offer transportation to and from the airport. They are located outside the baggage claim area at Terminal 1. Bell Trans, CLS, Gray Line/Coach USA and Showtime all provide shuttles that go to the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas for less than $10. There is also a taxi queue. The fare is $3.30 for the first mile, plus $2.40 for each additional mile and $0.20 for every 24 seconds of waiting. You can have up to five passengers for no additional charge, but there’s a $1.80 fee for every fare originating at the airport. Another option is to rent a limousine. The cost is not as high as you might imagine. The hourly fee for a basic sedan limo starts at $39. And, if you do decide you’d like to hire a care, there’s a free shuttle bus that will take you to the McCarran Rent-a-Car Center, which is home to 12 major car rental companies. It departs every five minutes.

Getting Around by Ground
Aside from walking, you have six options for ground transportation in Las Vegas—bus, trolley, taxi, limousine, monorail and rental car.

Bus
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada operates several bus systems in Las Vegas. CAT (Citizens Area Transit) covers the greater Las Vegas valley. The gold double-decker Deuce, reminiscent of London’s red buses, operates along the Strip 24 hours a day with stops at most of the city’s major resorts. The ACE Rapid Transit System is being launched in early 2010 to provide quick connections between Downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Strip. For routes, schedules and fares, call 001-800-228-3911 or visit rtcsouthernnevada.com.

Trolley
The Las Vegas Strip Trolley provides hop-on, hop-off sightseeing travel along the Strip and beyond. It has stops at all the major hotels and goes as far south as the Silverton. There are also routes that will take you to Downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center and Hard Rock Hotel. Riding in the Las Vegas Strip Trolley’s colourful coach with its brass fixtures, park lighting and wooden benches is a unique experience. For schedules and rates, call 001-877-332-8689 or visit lasvegasstriptrolley.com.

Taxi

While we all have felt the drain one way or another in 2009 the first three weeks in 2010 has painted a picture we hope will last throughout the year.  The interest and bookings has been incredible for our Maverick Helicopter wedding packages to the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire and the Las Vegas Strip. 

As the saying goes "build it and they will come" applies to our Twilight Dream Standard and Twilight Dream Extended which are  our newest helicopter wedding packages.  The extended package in your personal helicopter will give you a Hoover Dam tour like you have never seen. You also get extra flight time over the Las Vegas strip  in your luxury helicopter.  These are two variations of our Las Vegas Neon Strip Weddings which offers you the extra air time with added advantages for photo opportunities.  Maverick's website will give you details on all our fantastic wedding packages. 

While the Valley of Fire Helicopter wedding is very popular the Grand Canyon helicopter wedding package is our top seller...who doesn't want to say I was married at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, especially our international guests.  The Sunset Brilliance is our top of the line package and includes it all; Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.

We are still able to accommodate last minute helicopter weddings for the Las Vegas Strip, Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire to some extent but we do advise you to book early to secure your favorite day, time and location.

All our adventure helicopter weddings are unique in their own way and I believe I can put together the perfect wedding for you and your guests.  If the helicopter wedding is not the way to go for you because you have too many guests, perhaps, an after wedding Grand Canyon or the Las Vegas Neon Lights flight would be just the thing for you and your guests.

Please contact me with any questions you might have regarding our wedding or tour packages.

Leanne Semenza

Wedding and Sales Coordinator

Maverick Helicopters

702.261.0007

702.948.1325 direct

702.798.3017 fax

www.maverickhelicopter.com

lsemenza@maverickaviationgroup.com

The New Year is now in full gear. With a decade recently passed and 2010 just beginning, it’s the perfect time not only for reflection, but also to look forward and make some dream plans.

Do you remember the movie The Bucket List starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? Two terminally ill men decided to go on the road trip of a lifetime. They made a checklist of everything they’d ever wanted to do in order to live their lives to the fullest before “kicking the bucket.”

If you were to create your own bucket list, what would it include? Many people dream about seeing the “Seven Wonders of the World.” Carved by the raging Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is among them and conveniently situated in Arizona. At a mile deep and up to 10 miles wide, it’s unfathomably enormous. Flying in a helicopter above the Grand Canyon or just standing on one of its rims offers some of the most spectacular views on Earth. The scenery is so exhilarating that you’ll never be able to adequately describe it…and you’ll never forget it. There’s simply no other place in the world that looks quite like the Grand Canyon.

If a visit to the Grand Canyon isn’t on your bucket list, it should be—and Maverick Helicopter Tours can help you check it off. The popular air sightseeing company, which has terminals in Las Vegas and at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, offers a variety of adventures.

Imagine walking on a glass bridge suspended high above the Grand Canyon’s floor. You’ll have the chance to do this after being flown by helicopter to the West Rim, where you’ll be escorted to dramatic viewpoints and learn about the Hualapai Indian tribe. This is all part of the Indian Territory tour package. Or picture this—after traveling by luxury jet to the South Rim, you’ll board a helicopter for a breathtaking flight above the canyon and then be shuttled to the Grand Canyon National Park, where you can stroll along the Rim Trail at a leisurely pace. This is offered in the Canyon Dream tour package. There are other great tour experiences to choose from as well.

So what are you waiting for? Take the trek to the Grand Canyon with Maverick Helicopters Tours and start 2010 off by doing something that will make you feel giddy and excited and give your life a whole new meaning!

For reservations or more information, call 1-888-261-4414 or visit Maverick Helicopters Grand Canyon Tours website.