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Mar

Consumers Want Hardwood Flooring And Hot Chicken Indicates New Consumer Report

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Consumers want hardwood flooring and hot chicken indicates new consumer report

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Easy Step Flooring

The recession may have caused us to be more careful with our cash, a new consumer report has shown that despite the credit crunch our tastes have become even more sophisticated. This is the conclusion of the latest annual review of goods used to measure the rate of inflation.

MP4 players have surpassed MP3 players in terms of sales, while hot rotisserie chicken has replaced frozen lamb loin chops, while people have traded their large eggs for the free range variety. MP4 players have a technological advantage over MP3 players in that they are able to play video as well as audio media, while the surge in popularity of rotisserie chicken highlights the trend for the demand for supermarket hot take away foods- while the surge in popularity of free range eggs is due to increased ethical awareness in the UK. While boxes of wine were extremely popular with the public just three years ago, we seem to have been traded these for bottles of rose instead. While the majority of changes have been in the food and drink categories, hardwood flooring

such as

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solid oak flooring

has made it onto the list in the furnishings category- alongside laminate

wood floors

for the first time. This shows that even though we have had to tighten our belts, we now favour long lasting, high quality flooring over cheaper alternatives.

The inflation basket as it has become known is updated on a yearly basis to reflect the changing tastes of the nation. It was first launched in 1947, and in the basket corned beef, kippers, condensed milk, custard powder, lamp oil, a radio set and licence, and cinema admission could be found. Most recently trips to the cinema and video rental shops have since been replaced with online subscriptions, whereby films are sent directly to your home address for viewing. In the 1950’s a washing machine was added, while sliced bread made its first ever appearance in the 1960’s, an MOT test in the 70’s and frozen chips in the 80’s. Soap flakes, teapots, bike tyres, condensed milk and vinyl records have all been removed from the inflation basket over the years. Other notable changes include large party sized bottles of cider dipping in popularity, while smaller bottles made for individual consumption rose. Continental parmesan cheese had also overridden the previously popular British classic, cheddar cheese. The research also highlighted that households were having to spend more money on petrol and energy than in the last five years, but had consequently cut down their spending on clothes, shoes and motoring. If you would like to purchase high quality, long lasting yet affordable hardwood flooring please visit http://www.easystepflooring.co.uk/ where you can choose from a range of wood floors in different shades, textures and finishes.

Easy Step Flooring is a privately owned company providing

flooring supplies

, and specialising in

hardwood flooring

, including

solid oak flooring

, natural oak flooring and oak wood flooring. Due to our vast national and international logistics network, we consider our wide range of real wood floors to be second to none.

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15
Oct

Grand Canyon West Bus Tours From Vegas

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By Keith Kravitz

Not only are Grand Canyon West Rim bus tours from Las Vegas inexpensive and fun but they come with a host of fantastic upgrades like river rafting and the Grand Canyon Skywalk!

Let’s take a closer look at these West Rim bus tours:

West Rim

Basic bus tour to Grand Canyon West. Includes all park entrance fees. Explore the rim top via the free hop-on-hop-off shuttle bus. Must-see sights include Eagle Point, Guano Point, the Colorado River, and the fantastic Skywalk. Explore an authentic Hualapai Indian Village. Skywalk tickets are extra can be purchased on-site.

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The Glass Bridge

This is the standard West Rim bus tour with Skywalk tickets. This is by far the best offer for those who want to walk the sky. The glass deck goes 70 feet beyond the lip of the rim and suspends you 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. The structure is an engineering marvel and can support up to 70 or more fully loaded jumbo jets. That said, maximum occupancy is 120 travelers.

Helicopter Ride to Bottom with Boat Tour

Transfer to an EcoStar 130 helicopter and descend 4,000 feet to the base. Deplane. Enjoy a Champagne toast under an authentic Indian Ramada. Ask your guide to show you the petroglyphs. Head upstream to pontoon boat for float ride down Colorado River.

These West Rim bus tours come with everything you need to enjoy the canyon including free pick up and drop off at your hotel, a lite breakfast, a delicious BBQ lunch, a Hoover Dam photo-stop, and a professional driver-guide. Be prepared to spend about a half day or more on most of these tours. From beginning to end, the helicopter-boat trip will take 12 hours. Prices start under $100 if purchased on the Web.

The West Rim is 120 miles east of Las Vegas. Tour buses can make the trip in under three hours. Only luxury motor coaches are used on these trips. They come with individualized A/C stations, ample legroom, immaculate bathrooms, large viewing windows, comfy seats, and a trip narration that’s been translated into 10 languages!

These trips always leave in the morning and depart 365 days a year including all major holidays. The route cuts through several Vegas suburbs before skirting Lake Mead and crossing the Hoover Dam bypass bridge. There will be a Hoover Dam photo stop on the Arizona side of the Dam. The final stretch takes you through a 700-year-old Joshua Tree forest before turning on a dirt road to Grand Canyon West. I personally think these “extra” sights really add to the value of these bus rides.

I strongly suggest you book your bus trip in advance. Two weeks is good, but earlier the better. This ensures you get a great seat on the day you want to take the tour. If you book the day before you go or on the same day, expect to pay a hefty premium.

Shop the Internet for the best deals on bus tours. Try tour operator websites first. From my experience, these guys feature the best prices, including one who offers up to 35% off retail. Make sure you pack your trip confirmation with you – you’ll need it to board the bus.

The Grand Canyon bus is one of the most affordable ways to see the West Rim. They’re also a heck of a lot of fun. These are all-inclusive trips. You don’t need to bring anything other than your sense of adventure. Loads of trip add-ons, too, like Skywalk tickets and river rafting. And, as always, book online. It’s cheaper!

About the Author: Travel journalist Keith Kravitz writes about tours to the Grand Canyon. His favorite

Grand Canyon bus tours

are here. These are his top picks. Give them a look if you want quality at an affordable price.

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