Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Boomerang Concert Tour Strikes Again! -Virgin Fest



It's definitely concert season in the District! Boomerang has been hit with the largest demand to date for Virgin Fest on September 10th! 
Never fear faithful riders- if you want more, we'll give you more! We called in a fleet of premiere luxury coaches to support the unbelievable number of concert-goers who wanted to travel in true Boomerang style


To accomodate all of our riders in the area we will be starting from TWO locations! Half of our busses will be picking up at Front Page in Dupont Circle, and the other half at Caribbean Breeze in Ballston. 


Virgin Fest will be held at Merriweather Post Pavilion and is a free all day concert, spanning from 11 in the morning to 10 at night! It isn't hard to see how this infamous yearly festival sold out so quickly and that attendees saw the Boomerang as the obvious choice for a fun, festive, and safe form of transportation to and from the event!
The incredible line-up this year includes The Black Keys, Cee Lo Green, Deadmau5, Tv on the Green, and many more! These artists have come together to perform for free in support of The Re-Generation Project, reaching out to youth homelessness. 
We are so pleased that our Boomerang riders have shown such excitement and record-breaking demand for this perfect Saturday filled with live music, bus dance parties, and a truly charitable cause. Riders, we hope you're ready for the craziest concert tour to date! 

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Wastin away again with the Boomerang!

Parrot Heads...it's that time again! The king of all concert tours hits this weekend with our habitually SOLD OUT Jimmy Buffett Boomerang tailgate and ride! 




Buffett fans were definitely bummed with the news that the tailgating was banned from the Jiffy Lube parking lot! Luckily, a few silly rules can't stop The Boomerang from keeping the party alive! In true Buffett form we arranged for an all-afternoon tailgate party at Caribbean Breeze in Ballston. Hey Jimmy, if the authorities at Jiffy Lube are giving you a hard time you're welcome to come party with us!


Our riders will enjoy a tiki tailgate featuring drink specials, non-stop Buffett playlists, $5 appetizers, corn hole, and so much more, to get the party started from 2-5 PM on Saturday! Then we'll be Bristow-bound, keeping the tropical party alive the whole way down I-66 to the concert! Our goal is to eliminate all worries in regards to driving, parking, and pre-partying, and therefore allow you to enjoy the concert in true Buffett fashion!
Although Jimmy Buffet holds a special place in our heart, we don't concert discriminate here on The Boomerang! We will be covering all the hottest concerts in the VA/DC/MD area so be sure to check our concert tour dates! If it doesn't look like we're hosting a concert that you'd like to see contact us at info@ridetheboomerang.com. 
Rock on Boomerang riders and we'll see you Saturday! Don't forget your floral prints and parrot gear!

Rolling through wine country with The Boomerang!

Enjoy swirl, sip, and enjoying unique Virginia reds and whites on a Saturday afternoon! Fall season is here and so are our wine tours! We can't think of a better way to spend your day. The morning starts at Caribbean Breeze in Ballston with mimosa specials as our excited riders gather to start the day. 

Then it's off to wine country! Last week we hit 8 Chains North and Loudon Valley Vineyard in the Leesburg area. We had three beautiful birthday girls on the bus, and everyone had an awesome attitude and great time! 

Speaking of birthdays, 8 Chains North Vineyard was celebrating it's 1 year anniversary and the Boomerang Bus riders were able to join in on the festivities!
Birthday girl Kim with her sister and friends along with our knowledgable wine tasting guide Kevin!
One of our riders Grace enjoying the anniversary clam bake

Boomerang riders enjoy transportation to several of Virginia's most highly acclaimed vineyards, a complete tasting of each vineyard's unique varietal selection, and even a complimentary wine glass from each stop to remember the day!
Where the magic happens in the barrel room!

Riders were able to enjoy their wine and lunch out on the deck overlooking wine country!

This Saturday was only the beginning of our delicious, scenic, and fun wine tour season on The Boomerang! Check our calendar for wine tour dates and to buy your tickets! Where else can you vineyard hop with friends, make new ones, and ride in style while celebrating along the way?!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Floatin' Down the Shenandoah River!

This Saturday will mark our last tubing adventure for our ten week tubing season! As the summer comes to a close we wanted to take a moment to reflect back on the good, the great, and the crazy, from one of our favorite and most popular adventure excursions! 

9:30am on a Saturday morning doesn't seem quite as early when you've got your swim trunks or bikini, cooler filled to the rim, and overwhelming anticipation for a day out on the river with the Boomerang crew! The lovely people over at Caribbean Breeze  in Ballston open their doors early to host the pre-tube party with delicious mimosa specials. Once everyone has arrived and gets a little morning buzz the Boomerang Buses hit the road!
Shenandoah River bound, the bus pit-stops at what many claim to be the best idea of the trip. Yep, you guessed it- the Food Lion. Food Lion you say? What could be so special about a grocery store? Our riders will tell you that this is the palace of all Food Lions. Front Royal knows how to cater to our riders with it's ridiculously oversized aisles of beer and refreshments, along with premade subs, water guns, water shoes, sunscreen, and enormous bags of ice. This stop is essential to refuel before hitting the river.
Just down the street we roll into Front Royal Canoe! These people have got it down, and always provide the most INCREDIBLE experience for the most INCREDIBLE riders...which are always arriving on the Boomerang Buses, of course! Once everyone gets their tubes & cooler tubes situated, they are ready to float down the river. Some all-star riders even come prepared with waterproof boom boxes and iPods in zip locked bags to keep the party alive while they float! 

No wonder these excursions sell out every weekend! Who wouldn't want to spend their Saturday floating along the river, soaking up the sun, meeting new friends, sipping on cocktails, and enjoying the scenery? Speaking of scenery, there is a chance you could even make some new four-legged friends as you float along. No you aren't hallucinating, there are actually COWS that sometimes are taking a Saturday swim as well! Oh Front Royal, you never cease to amaze us!
The locals refer to our moo-ing friends as "Shenandoah river hippos!"
By the end of the day our riders are always feeling great, suntanned (or even a graceful shade of pink), and ALWAYS have endless stories to tell. Many of them are back the next week to do it all again! We thank all of our faithful tubers for making our summer season the best one yet! Keep posted for our equally exciting fall adventures as the temperature drops! I feel some scavenger hunts, vineyard tours, and game day/concert tailgates coming on! 
Look who it is! Boomerang's Dave and Nikki enjoying themselves on the river!
Special thanks to Front Royal Canoe Company, and we will surely end this Saturday with a bang! See you next June Shenandoah! 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Where it all began...

Sure today the Boomerang covers a vast amount of interests: wine tours, river tubing, game day tailgate transportation, private parties, scavenger hunts, themed bar hops, and concert rides. But before all of our growth and craziness Boomerang was built on one solid idea that started it all- nightlife tours. It's a pretty simple idea right? People in DC are pretty much the most hip, fun, socialites in the good ol' U-S-of-A if you ask us. So why not create something for those who are already going out to the best places that eliminates the cost and hassle?


With some inspiration, heart, great relationships with DC bar owners over the years, and fabulous riders from near and far, the nightlife tours are not only the foundation of our company but have also evolved into a weekend tradition. 


Like clockwork every Friday night in Ballston and Saturday night in Dupont our huge neon busses arrive to start the night. Each one fully equipped with a bumpin sound system, renovated u-shaped seating, fancy "dancing poles" for riders to warm up their moves, talented drivers, and the most energetic hosts in town to make sure your evening is everything you could wish for. 


No night is ever the same and the hosts definitely have some tales to tell, but the night is ALWAYS a success. With the riders enjoying their cocktails as they are chauffeured across the city to the prime night spots, entering ahead of the line, avoiding the steep DC cover charges, and taking advantage of the Boomerang drink specials, what could top it? 
The groomsmen for a wedding party!
Throughout these five years Boomerang has seen it all- birthdays, graduations, bachelorettes, or just those enjoying a night out on the town, and we are so honored to gain more and more additions to our amazing Boomerang family each weekend. 
Birthday girl Nikeya from this Friday night!
We remember where we started and how far we have come as we look forward to the next chapter of our company- The Boomerang Boat. Still, nothing can quite replace the single ride that started it all and continues to take the district by storm- our nightlife tours. 
Our boat COMING SOON! (pre-renovation and sweet paint job of course)
To our faithful riders, we appreciate you and love seeing your familiar faces one weekend after another. To those yet to ride, we promise it will be unlike ANY experience you have had yet, and it will surely take a place in your heart as it has in ours!