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C & D Towing Inc

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By Divorce Shower Store and Divorce Party Store

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Leek and Sons Funeral Homes

5.0

By AlaRosey at Citysearch

First Class Service All The Way! My family and I were serviced by Leak and Sons staff for the wake of our love one, Kenneth M. Jones. Initially, we didn't know what to expect and I've been to services at the funeral home before, but it's very different when it's you and your family. The whole family, Mr. Leak, Spencer Leak Jr. and Mrs. Leak really took the time to accomodate my brother's wake. The staff were very professional and courteous. Our out of town guest were really pleased with the wake and the level of professional the family and the staff showed was superior and they didn't even know us. I could tell this was the way they treated everyone. I highly recommend Leak and Sons and our family will use Leak and Sons in the future. Not anytime so we hope. May God continue to bless the family, staff and their business. Mrs. S. Rose ...read more

SunSea Yacht Charters, Inc.

5.0

By Julie

We were on the SunSea for a wedding this summer, and had a great time! Everyone commented on how wonderful a time they had, food was good, crew was great! The whole experience was uniquely different and very memorable - Thank You! I will definitely recommend Sun Sea to others. ...read more

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By Free Spirit Yacht Cruises November 09, 2009

Winter in Chicago. There's nothing quite like it.

This is the time of year (especially when the temperatures dip into double digits below zero) when we ask ourselves, “Why do we live in Chicago?” But we know the answer. Because summers are awesome in our windy city! Even in January, it warms the soul to think about summer breezes, sunshine and cruising on Lake Michigan. All of us at Free Spirit Yacht Cruises want to make sure your special events will be fun and memorable this summer. And also to save you some money. So we have good news! Book a charter now — on either the Free Spirit or the Gypsy Spirit — and receive your early booking savings. Details posted at: “Book Now and Save!” Trade shows, client entertaining, company outings, rehearsal dinners, weddings….these are just some of the charters we’ve been booking this past week. So don’t wait. Before you know it, summer will be here. And you can be cruising aboard Lake Michigan’s most inviting yachts. ...read more

By Free Spirit Yacht Cruises January 22, 2009

Tips for Planning Your Event

Relaxing. Inviting. Comfortable. Fantastic. So much fun! This is what we hear from clients who come back year after year to cruise with us. And this is how we want you to feel as well. Our two yachts, the Gypsy Spirit (2-50 people) and the Free Spirit (up to 120 people) are designed for your guests’ relaxation and comfort. We’re not your typical cruise ship company. For example, in the Free Spirit salon, you’ll find comfortable, “sink into” leather sofas; the Gypsy Spirit has the ambiance that’s like being in a friend’s luxurious home. And we couple this with friendly professional service. Booking Your Charter How far in advance should we book our special event? Once you know the date and time of day, you should contact us. If you have an alternate date/time, please let us know. Our yachts can be booked many months in advance, so better to book ahead than wait. To Confirm Your Date We cannot guarantee a date will be available for either of our charter yachts without a deposit. Terms A deposit is required to hold a charter reservation for your event. The deposit is 50% of the Chicago Yacht Charter. The balance, along with final guest count, is due 10 days prior to your charter date. What happens if it rains or the weather won’t cooperate? Your charter will proceed as scheduled. Our yachts are large enough to have your group inside, the food will have been ordered, and your guests invited. We’ve hosted lots of parties and meetings when the weather was less than ideal. Can I get a refund? Sorry, there are no refunds due to inclement weather. All bookings are non-refundable. Do you provide catering or can we bring our own food aboard the Free Spirit or Gypsy Spirit for our event? We work with the city’s finest caterers to provide an extraordinary variety of customized menus that will excite your taste buds and delight your guests. You may also customize your own menu. We highly recommended using our existing catering menus since they have been designed specifically for the yachts (and taste tested by thousands of happy guests). Whether you’re having a business meeting, entertaining clients, hosting a family celebration or a wedding reception…whatever the occasion, we want you to have a wonderful time on your charter as you cruise Lake Michigan and enjoy our breathtaking Chicago skyline. From start to finish, we’ll make planning your event easy and hassle free. If this is your first charter with us, we’ve prepared a list of questions and answers that should cover any you might have. If we’ve missed anything, feel free to call us at 708.361.2220, email angela@freespiritcruises.com or complete our online form. We hope to sea you soon! Warm regards, Captain Joe and Angela ...read more

By Angelas Charter Service January 22, 2009

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