30 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve Functions Disorders BUY THE SELFHACKED BOOK BUY NOW The vagus nerve is critical to optimal health no matter what your issues are In this post we will tell you how to stimulate it and how it affects your health Contents What is the Vagus Nerve Vagus Nerve Functions Potential Symptoms of Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Disorders That Vagus Nerve Activation Can Help 30 Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve What Inhibits the Vagus Nerve The Vagus Nerve and Hormones How Does the Vagus Nerve Malfunction GeneticsTesting for Vagus Activity Vagus Nerve Terms What is the Vagus Nerve In people with fatigue food sensitivities anxiety gut problems brain fog and depersonalization the vagus nerve is almost always at play These people have lower vagal tone which means a lower ability to perform its functions The only question is which aspect of the vagus nerve is malfunctioning and to what extent it is the problem vs other aspects of your biology The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system referred to as the restanddigest system Its not the only nerve in the parasympathetic system but its by far the most important one because it has the most farreaching effects The word vagus means wanderer because it wanders all over the body to various important organs The vagus nerve reaches the brain gut intestines stomach heart liver pancreas gallbladder kidney ureter spleen lungs reproductive organs female neck pharynx larynx and esophagus ears and tongue Given the importance of the vagus nerve to the gut and other organs when its not working properly it will cause digestive disorders including dyspepsia gastroparesis GERD ulcerative colitis anorexia and bulimia to name a few Vagus Nerve Functions Brain In the brain the vagus nerve helps mood and controls anxiety and depression The vagus nerve is largely responsible for the mindbody connection since it goes to all the major organs except the adrenal and thyroid glands Its intimately tied to how we connect with one another it links directly to nerves that tune our ears to human speech coordinate eye contact and regulate emotional expressions It influences the release of oxytocin a hormone that is important in social bonding R Studies have found that higher vagal tone is associated with greater closeness to others and more altruistic behavior R Vagus activity of a child can be affected by their mother Infants had lower vagus activity with mothers who were depressed angry or anxious during pregnancy R Some studies suggested that the vagus nerve is important for getting in the mental state of flow Its believed that the combination of sympathetic fightorflight and vagus activation creates the right environment for a flow state R Vagus nerve stimulation might increase wakefulness by increasing orexin in the prefrontal cortex It has been shown to decrease the amounts of daytime sleep and rapid eye movement in epilepsy patients with traumatic brain injury and also promoted the recovery of consciousness in comatose rats after traumatic brain injury R However the vagus nerve also might cause sickness behavior fatigue sleepiness depression anxiety appetite loss pain lowered motivation and failure to concentrate in an inflammatory state IL1b R Gut In the gut it increases stomach acidity digestive juice secretion and gut flow Since the vagus nerve is important for increasing gut flow motility having less vagus activation will increase your IBS risk which is a result of slower flow R Stimulating the vagus nerve increases the release of histamine by stomach cells which helps release stomach acid R So low stomach acidity is usually in part a vagus nerve problem By releasing intrinsic factor the vagus nerve is important to help you absorb vitamin B12 Satiety and relaxation following a meal are in part caused by activation of the vagus nerves transmission to the brain in response to food intake R The vagus nerve is important in conditions like GERD not only because it controls stomach acidity but also because it controls the esophagus Heart In the heart it controls heart rate and blood pressure Vagus activation will lower the risk of heart disease among other lethal diseases R Liver Pancreas and Gallbladder In the liver and pancreas it helps control blood glucose balance In the gallbladder it helps release bile which can help you get rid of toxins and break down fat Kidney and Bladder The vagus nerve promotes general kidney function It helps with glucose control and increases blood flow R which improves blood filtration Vagus activation also releases dopamine in the kidneys which helps excrete sodium R and thereby lower blood pressure The vagus nerve also goes to the bladder R A side effect of its stimulation is urinary retention R which means that less vagus stimulation can cause you to urinate frequently Indeed many of my clients complain about frequent urination also due to low vasopressin low aldosterone and high cortisol Spleen In the spleen it can reduce inflammation Note that vagus activation will reduce inflammation in all target organs by releasing acetylcholine but when it activates in the spleen the response will probably be more systemic R It helps control fertility and orgasms in women by connecting to the cervix uterus and vagina Women can actually experience orgasms simply from the vagus nerve Mouth and Ears In the tongue it helps control taste and saliva while in the eyes it helps release tears The vagus nerve explains why a person may cough when tickled on the ear such as when trying to remove ear wax with a cotton swab Vagus nerve stimulation helps people with tinnitus because of its connection to the ear Potential Symptoms of Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Obesity and weight gain R Brain problems IBS Depression Anxiety Chronic fatigue High or low heart rate Difficulty swallowing Gastroparesis also known as delayed gastric emptying Heartburn Dizzinessfainting B12 deficiency Chronic inflammation Disorders That Vagus Nerve Activation Can Help Since the vagus nerve is associated with many different functions and brain regions research shows the positive effects of vagal stimulation on a variety of conditions including but not limited to Anxiety Disorders Heart disease OCD Alzheimers Migraines Fibromyalgia Obesity Tinnitus Alcohol addiction Autism Bulimia Multiple sclerosis Chronic heart failure Memory disorders Mood disorders Cancer R Bad blood circulation R Leaky Gut Severe mental diseases 30 Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve 1 Cold Studies show that when your body adjusts to cold your fightorflight sympathetic system declines and your restanddigest parasympathetic system increases which is mediated by the vagus nerve R Any kind of acute cold exposure will increase vagus nerve activation R You can dip your face in cold water to start Ive graduated and now take fully cold showers expose myself to cold and drink cold water 2 Singing or Chanting Singing increases Heart Rate Variability HRV R Humming mantra chanting hymn singing and upbeat energetic singing all increase HRV in slightly different ways R I do Om chanting in my infrared sauna Singing initiates the work of a vagal pump sending relaxing waves through the choir R Singing at the top of your lungs works the muscles in the back of the throat to activate the vagus Energetic singing activates both your sympathetic nervous system and vagus nerve which helps to get into a flow state R Singing in unison which is often done in churches and synagogues also increases HRV and vagus function R Singing has been found to increase oxytocin R 3 Yoga Yoga increases vagus nerve and parasympathetic system activity in general R R A 12week yoga intervention was associated with greater improvements in mood and anxiety than a control group who did walking exercises The study found increased thalamic GABA levels which are associated with improved mood and decreased anxiety R 4 Meditation There are two types of meditation that can stimulate the vagus nerve Lovingkindness meditation increases vagal tone as measured by heart rate variability Also Om chanting stimulates the vagus nerve R 5 Positive Social Relationships In a study participants were instructed to sit and think compassionately about others by silently repeating phrases like May you feel safe may you feel happy may you feel healthy may you live with ease and keep returning to these thoughts when their minds wandered Compared to the controls the meditators showed an overall increase in positive emotions like joy interest amusement serenity and hope after the class These emotional and psychological changes were correlated with a greater sense of connectedness to others and to an improvement in vagal function as seen by heartrate variability Simply meditating however didnt always result in a more toned vagus nerve The change only occurred in meditators who became happier and felt more socially connected Those who meditated just as much but didnt report feeling any closer to others showed no change in the tone of the vagus nerve 6 Breathe Deeply and Slowly Deep and slow breathing stimulates the vagus nerve Your heart and neck contain neurons that have receptors called baroreceptors These specialized neurons detect your blood pressure and transmit the neuronal signal to your brain NTS which goes on to activate your vagus nerve that connects to your heart to lower blood pressure and heart rate The result is a lower fightorflight activation sympathetic and more restanddigest parasympathetic Baroreceptors can be variably sensitive The more sensitive they are the more likely they are going to fire and tell your brain that the blood pressure is too high and its time to activate the vagus nerve to lower it Slow breathing with a roughly equal amount of time breathing in and out increases the sensitivity of baroreceptors and vagal activation which lowers blood pressure and reduces anxiety by reducing your sympathetic nervous system and increasing your parasympathetic system R For an average adult breathing around 56 breaths per minute can be very helpful Tip You need to breathe from your belly and slowly That means when you breathe in your belly should expand or go out When you breathe out your belly should cave in The more your belly expands and the more it caves in the deeper youre breathing 7 Laughter As the saying goes laughter is the best medicine Many studies show the health benefits of laughing R It seems like laughter is capable of stimulating the vagus nerve A study done on yoga laughter found increased HRV heart rate variability in the laughter group R There are various case reports of people fainting from laughter which may be from the vagus nerveparasympathetic system being stimulated too much For example fainting can come after laughter urination coughing swallowing or bowel movements all of which are helped along by vagus activation R There are case reports of people passing out from laughter who have a rare syndrome Angelmans thats associated with increased vagus stimulation R R Laughter is also sometimes a side effect of vagus nerve stimulation R A good bout of laughter is good for cognitive function and protects against heart disease R It also increases betaendorphins and nitric oxide and benefits the vascular system R 8 Prayer Studies have shown that reciting the rosary prayer increases vagus activation Specifically it enhances cardiovascular rhythms such as diastolic blood pressure and HRV R Studies also found that the reading of one cycle of the rosary takes approximately 10 seconds and thus causes readers to breathe at 10second intervals includes both in and out breath which increases HRV and therefore vagus function R 9 PEMF Magnetic fields are capable of stimulating the vagus nerve Studies have found that PEMF can increase heart rate variability and increase vagus stimulation R I use a pulsed magnetic stimulator called ICES in my gut and brain which stimulates my vagus nerve increasing my appetite and stimulating me I recommend using this in your gut brain and side of your neck My gut flow increases and inflammation is reduced everywhere when I put this on my gut At first I didnt understand how it can have systemic effects if I placed it on my gut but the vagus nerve must be the main reason given that its stimulated by magnets 10 Breathing Exercises Breathing in and out with resistance will likely stimulate your vagus nerve better kind of like jogging with a backpack A breathing exercise is to breathe out as hard as you can until its really uncomfortable and until you notice how awake you are I havent seen studies on this but I suspect it will help with your vagus nerve 11 Probiotics The gut nervous system connects to the brain through the vagus nerve There is increasing evidence pointing to an effect of the gut microbiota on the brain Animals supplemented with the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus experienced various positive changes in GABA receptors mediated by the vagus nerve R 12 Exercise Mild exercise stimulates gut flow This is mediated by the vagus nerve which means that exercise also stimulates it R 13 Massage Massaging certain areas like your carotid sinus located on your neck can stimulate the vagus nerve This helps reduce seizures R A pressure massage can activate the vagus nerve These massages help infants gain weight by stimulating gut function and this is largely mediated by vagus nerve activation R R Foot massages can also increase vagal activity and heart rate variability while lower your heart rate and blood pressure R All of these decrease heart disease risk 14 Fasting Intermittent fasting and reducing calories both increase highfrequency heart rate variability in animals R which is a marker of vagal tone Indeed many anecdotal reports show that intermittent fasting benefits heart rate variability When you fast part of the decrease in metabolism is mediated by the vagus nerve Specifically the vagus detects a decline in blood glucose and a decrease of mechanical and chemical stimuli from the gut This increases the vagus impulses from the liver to the brain NTS which slows the metabolic rate R Hormones such as NPY increase while CCK and CRH decrease during fasting R When we eat the opposite happens Satietyrelated stimulatory signals from the gut contribute to increased sympathetic activity and stressresponsiveness higher CRH CCK and lower NPY R Fasting can increase the activity in the subdiaphragmatic vagus which can increase an unfavorable sensitivity to pain in animals R The vagus nerve may make you more sensitive to estrogen In female rats fasting increases the number of estrogen receptors in certain parts of the brain NTS and PVN by the vagus nerve R 15 Sleep or Lay on Your Right Side Studies have found that laying on your right side increases heart rate variability and vagal activation more than being on other sides Laying on your back leads to the lowest vagus activation R Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Check out my book Biohacking Insomnia so you can finally go to sleep quickly at night and wake up feeling refreshed 16 Tai Chi Tai chi increases heart rate variability and therefore very likely vagus activation R 17 Gargling The vagus nerve activates the muscles in the back of the throat that allow you to gargle Gargling contracts these muscles which activates the vagus nerve and stimulates the gastrointestinal tract Before you swallow water gargle it first 18 Seafood EPA and DHA Im a big proponent of fish in the lectin avoidance diet EPA and DHA increase heart rate variability and lower heart rate R This indicates that they stimulate the vagus nerve Ive taken ten pills of fish oil as a megadosing experiment and my heart rate went from 60 to 40 So in my selfexperiments fish oil does indeed lower heart rate which is probably mediated in part by the vagus nerve 19 Oxytocin Oxytocin increases vagal nerve activity from the brain to the gut in the brain and orally ingested R which induces relaxation and decreases appetite Mice who had their vagus taken out didnt exhibit the appetitereducing effects of oxytocin R 20 Zinc Zinc increases vagus stimulation in rats fed a zincdeficient diet for 3 days R Its a very common mineral that most people dont get enough of 21 Tongue Depressors Tongue depressors stimulate the gag reflex Some say that gag reflexes are like doing pushups for the vagus nerve while gargling and singing loudly are like doing sprints 22 Acupuncture Traditional acupuncture points stimulate the vagus nerve R In particular acupuncture to the ear stimulates the vagus nerve R Acupuncture is powerful enough that a man died after vagus nerve stimulation from too low of a heart rate R 23 5HTP Serotonin Serotonin is capable of activating the vagus nerve through various receptors 5HT1A R 5HT2 R 5HT3 5HT4 R 5HT6 R On the other hand 5HT7 receptors reduce vagus activation R R So serotonin has some mixed effects but overall it should stimulate the vagus nerve You can take 5HTP to increase serotonin 24 Chew Gum CCK CCK directly activates vagal impulses in the brain R CCK ability to reduce food intake and appetite is dependent on the vagus nerve impulse to and from the brain R Chewing gum helps increase CCK release 25 Eat Fiber GLP1 GLP1 is a satiating hormone that stimulates vagus impulses to the brain which acts to slow the emptying of your stomach and make you feel fuller R Fiber is a good way to increase GLP1 R 26 Coffee Enemas Expanding the bowel increases vagus nerve activation as is done with enemas 27 Coughing or Tensing the Stomach Muscles When you bear down as if to make a bowel movement you stimulate your vagus nerve Thats why you might feel relaxed after a bowel movement So if you use the bowel movement muscles it will stimulate your vagus nerve 28 Thyroid Hormones In rats the thyroid hormones T3 increased appetite through activating the vagus nerve R 29 Sun MSH AlphaMSH prevents damage from a stroke in rats via activating the vagus nerve which suppresses inflammation R R AlphaMSH injection in the brain DMV moderately excites the vagus nerve in some conditions R 30 Alpha GPC Acetylcholine While I havent seen any studies that it stimulates the vagus nerve itself Acetylcholine is the main vagal neurotransmitter This means that it will have many of the effects of vagal stimulation because this is how the vagus nerve stimulates various organs Acetylcholine significantly decreases the release of cytokines such as TNF IL1b IL6 and IL18 in stimulated human immune cultures R Alpha GPC is a good way to increase acetylcholine However I dont know if it will get to where it needs to go and in the proper dosage What Inhibits the Vagus Nerve 1 Carbohydrates insulin Insulin suppresses the vagus nerve from stimulating the liver which causes increased inflammation in the liver R 2 Capsaicin Capsaicin is the most potent way to inhibit the vagus nerve Ginger prevents nausea and vomiting by inhibiting the vagus nerve serotonin function in the digestive tract R R The Vagus Nerve and Hormones Vagus nerve stimulation normalizes an overactive nervous system HPA axis R The vagus nerve can help reduce pain and this is the mechanism by which estradiol reduces pain in certain circumstances R Ghrelin increases hunger by stimulating the vagus nerve signal from the brain to the gut and this is abolished by capsaicin in chili R Besides influencing the release of oxytocin R the vagus nerve is important for releasing testosterone If its not working well it could be the cause of low testosterone Testosterone can make people more aggressive but this is not the case when the vagus nerve is functioning right R Proper functioning of the vagus nerve is important for the production of GHRH growth hormone releasing hormone and IGF1 R The vagus nerve can stimulate other hormones such as parathyroid hormone R which is important for the conversion of vitamin D3 to active vitamin D 125 Stimulation of the vagus nerve also produces the release of the vasoactive intestinal peptide VIP R which is often low in people with CIRSmold conditions NPY blocks some of the vagus nerve effects NPY is an antianxiety and hunger increasing hormone which prevents heart rate decrease from vagal stimulation R Orexin Orexin neurons are found in centers which control vagus nerve activation from the brain NTS DMV and the area postrema R Orexin stimulates the vagus nerve from the brain which promotes gut flow Orexin A can stimulate the pancreas from the brain R Orexin is capable of increasing glucose tolerance or insulin sensitivity via the liver vagus nerve R On the other hand orexin is capable of inhibiting the activation of the vagus nerve signals to the brain by competing with CCK R Ghrelin Ghrelin increases growth hormone and hunger by stimulating the vagus nerve signal from the brain to the gut and this is abolished by capsaicin in chili R Ghrelin stimulates the pancreas from the brain via the vagus R Leptin Vagal impulses to the brain are activated by leptin Leptin potentiates the CCKinduced activation of the vagus nerve R Animals bred to be leptin resistant were hungrier since the vagus nerve became less sensitive to CCK R However another study found that leptin effect on the vagus signal to the brain doesnt play a major role in food intake R CRH CRH has variable effects on the vagus nerve It decreases its activity from the brain to the heart Vagus nerve activation will slow the heart rate but CRH inhibits this and increases heart rate R CRH stimulates the vagus impulse from the brain area postrema to the colon by activating the dorsal nucleus of vagi via cholinergic transmission R MSG Monosodium Glutamate or MSG increases gut flow in dogs which is mediated by the vagus nerve R Dont forget our free audio course containing everything you need to know about the vagus nerve How Does the Vagus Nerve Malfunction Your vagus nerve system can be messed up in 3 main ways Communication from an organ to the brain Communication within the brain Communication from the brain to other areas of the body like the heart liver and gut GeneticsTesting for Vagus Activity A variation rs6330 in the nerve growth factor gene is associated with low vagal activity and increased anxiety You can upload your genetic data to SelfDecode and see if you have the version of the gene associated with low activity Vagus Nerve Terms You can stimulate or inhibit the vagus nerve in two ways First the vagus nerve impulse activation can flow from the brain to the rest of the body or from the body to the brain When it flows from the brain its called a vagal efferent When it flows from other parts of the body to the brain its called a vagal afferent I dont use these terms for simplicity The highfrequency heart rate variability HRV is associated with vagus nerveparasympathetic activity R R The lowfrequency HRV is associated with both sympathetic fight or flight and parasympathetic rest and digest activation Disclaimer 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Home Plan Your Visit Getting to Sentosa Getting To Sentosa Directions Getting Around Sentosa Cycling In Sentosa New Shuttle Bus Service from Our Tampines Hub to Sentosa In collaboration with Our Tampines Hub a new shuttle bus service to Sentosa is now available on weekends public holidays and on Fridays during the school holidays Check out the By Public Transport tab below for more details regarding the shuttle bus service For Hotel Guests Guests who have booked hotel stays in Sentosa can use their booking confirmation to redeem for complimentary entry into Sentosa at Sentosa Station Ticketing Counter or the Gantry manned lanes on the day of checkin By Cable Car By Foot By Public Transport By Vehicle By Bicycle By Cable Car Get into Sentosa by Cable Car and you will be rewarded with an aerial overview of Singapores city skyline the harbour and Sentosa island including Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios To get here alight at Harbourfront MRT and take Exit B to Harbourfront Centre Follow directional signs leading to Singapore Cable Car station at Harbourfront Tower II Fare and Ticketing Mount Faber Line Sentosa Line Mount Faber Line Sentosa Line Exclude entry into Sentosa island Adult S35 Child S25 Adult S33 Child S22 Adult S15 Child S10 Add S10 for a full day of unlimited rides Child is defined as 3 to 12 years old Free admission for children below 3 years old Sign up to be a Faber Licence member to ride for free Simply flash your Faber Licence at the boarding point for complimentary cable car ride Cable Car Stations HarbourFront Station Conveniently located at HarbourFront MRT get to Vivocity and the MRT at this station as you take in sights of the harbor Operating Hours 845am 10pm Daily Last boarding at 930pm Sentosa Station Arrive at Sentosa The State of Fun in style Station is located at Imbiah lookout with 11 attraction within 5 minutes walk from each other Operating Hours 845am 10pm Daily Last boarding at 930pm Mount Faber Station The highest of the three cable car stations alight at Mount Faber Station for an array of FB experiences at Faber Peak Singapore Dont miss Singapores only hilltop destination Faber Peak Singapore with its relaxing greenery diningwithaview and vibrant entertainment Operating Hours 845am 10pm Daily Last boarding at 930pm By Foot You can travel into Sentosa on foot via the Sentosa Boardwalk Its a leisurely stroll from VivoCity Shopping Malls waterfront promenade made easy by twoway canopycovered travellators Running parallel to Sentosas vehicular bridge the Sentosa Boardwalk is set to provide guests with an experiential walk amid lush landscapes It is the only gardenthemed boardwalk in SouthEast Asia and features five tropical landscapes that are indigenous to Singapore Overlooking the bay the Sentosa Boardwalk also boasts extensive vantage lookout points for guests to enjoy the sunset arrival of cruise liners from the sea and outdoor performances To get here alight at Harbourfront MRT and make your way to VivoCity Lobby F Level 1 Admission Charge FREE entry until 31 Dec 2020 UP 100 per entry By Public Transport MRT Take the NorthEast Line or Circle Line and alight at the HarbourFront Station From there you may either take the Sentosa Express located at the 3rd level of VivoCity shopping mall Lobby L or take a leisurely stroll down along the Sentosa Boardwalk into Sentosa Sentosa Express The Sentosa Express located at VivoCity Lobby L Level 3 provides easy access to Sentosa Fare Ticketing You can purchase the Sentosa Pass for S4 at Sentosa Station VivoCity Lobby L Level 3 This charge covers the island admission fee and travel cost via the Sentosa Express per entry You can also use your EzLink card to pay Charges remain the same free admission for children below 3 years old and with effect from 1 October 2018 TransitLink Child Concession Card holders With effect from 1 October 2018 admission fees are S2 per person for s elected TransitLink concession card holders below Senior Citizens Concession Card Persons With Disabilities Concession Card Workfare Transport Concession Card Primary Secondary Junior College and ITE Student Concession Cards Sign up to be a Islander member to ride for free Simply tap your Islander card contactless cards for complimentary and unlimited rides For more information please call 1800SENTOSA 7368672 Express Stations Sentosa Station Located on the 3rd level of VivoCity the station will provide easy access to and from the HarbourFront MRT Station Operating Hours First Train 7am Last Train 12mn Waterfront Station Located in front of Resorts World Sentosa the allnew Waterfront Station is a stop not to be missed Operating Hours First Train 7am Last Train 12mn Imbiah Station Hop on down for convenient access to the Imbiah attractions cluster Operating Hours First Train 7am Last Train 12mn Beach Station Alight here to Palawan and Siloso Beach pubs restaurants food court and many other food and retail outlets Operating Hours First Train 7am Last Train 12mn Public Buses 1 Take bus 123 from multiple points in the central region of mainland Singapore including major MRT stations such as Tiong Bahru and Orchard Alight at Resort World Sentosa Merlion Plaza Opposite Merlion Plaza or Beach Station bus stop 2 Take buses 65 80 93 188 855 10 30 97 100 131 143 145 or 166 and alight at VivoCity Then board bus RWS8 from bus stop 14141 at VivoCity or bus stop 14121 at Merrill Lynch HarbourFront Alight at Resorts World Sentosa dropoff point Passengers entering Sentosa via public buses only need to pay the distancebased fare for their bus ride No additional island admission charges will apply TwoWay Shuttle Bus from Our Tampines Hub to Sentosa Available on weekends public holidays and every Fridays during school holidays To Sentosa Coach Park Pickup Location Pickup Time Island Admission Fee Our Tampines Hub South Plaza 10am 11am S2 From Sentosa Coach Park Beach Station Dropoff Location Pickup Time Our Tampines Hub South Plaza 5pm 7pm Payment will be collected at Guest Service Centre after Sentosa Gantry Original receipt to be presented at Sentosa Coach Park before boarding for return trip Please refer to the FAQ for more details Shuttle Bus from Beach Station to Vivo City One Way Out of Sentosa Every Friday Sunday and Public Holidays 6pm to 9pm last bus from Beach Station at 9pm By Vehicle Guests who drive can enter the island via the Sentosa Gateway Island Admission will be paid via the CashCard inserted in your invehicle unit IU for a smoother and hasslefree transaction The speed limit on the island is 40kmh Motorcycles are not allowed on the island Taxis A flat gantry admission charge is applicable to each taxi entering Sentosa Admission charges vary according to time period The flat charge covers all passengers aboard the vehicle so car pool to save Cars Including Private Hire A flat gantry admission charge is applicable to each car entering Sentosa Admission charges vary according to time period The flat charge covers all passengers aboard the vehicle so car pool to save Admission Charges for Cars and Taxis 7AM12PM 12PM2PM 2PM5PM 5PM 7AM Weekday Mon Fri S6 S2 S6 S2 Weekend Sat Sun Public Holiday GoodsService Vehicle A vehicle charge of 10 per entry will apply to Goods Services Vehicles without valid and original deliverypurchase orders Commerciallyregistered vehicles under LTA such as lorries vans and trucks Private Coach Coaches will be directed to the Guest Services for payment Simply send a representative down to pay for the island admission charge at 2 per passenger Thereafter coaches are required to proceed to the Coach Park for boarding or alighting of passengers Driving Directions From Changi Airport Head towards the East Coast ParkwayECP towards the City When you exit at Keppel Road youll find yourself traveling on Telok Blangah Road From here just keep a look out for signs pointing the way to Sentosa From Woodlands Causeway Checkpoint If youre arriving into Singapore from Johor Bahru via the Woodlands Causeway Checkpoint look for the BKE sign once youve cleared customs and immigration Take the expressway and turn off at PIE towards Jurong Take the next exit Clementi Road Exit and travel along Clementi Road Once past the National University of Singapore campus turn into West Coast Highway and head towards the city You will drive along Pasir Panjang Road and Telok Blangah Road From here on just look out for signs that point the way to Sentosa From Tuas Checkpoint As you exit from Tuas Checkpoint also known as the 2nd Link look for the AYE sign once youve cleared customs immigration Once on the AYE or Ayer Rajah Expressway itll be a good 1520 minutes before you see the exit for Telok Blangah As you travel along Telok Blangah Road there will be signs pointing the way to Sentosa Parking Various parking lots can be found at Beach Station Imbiah Tanjong Beach Palawan Beach and Sentosa Cove Village carparks Carpark Charges 700AM 500PM 501PM 659AM Daily 120hour based on perminute charging of 002min 240 per entry By Cycling Guests can make your way into Sentosa by cycling too Cycling has been a leisure activity on Sentosa since the resort islands early beginnings in 1972 As part of Sentosas efforts to preserve and enable the enjoyment of nature and the outdoors alongside the islands development cycling and pedestrian linkways are available for guests to move around the island in comfort and safety and to explore Sentosa gems which can only be accessible on foot and bicycle For more information please visit the Cycling in Sentosa tab above Admission Charge FREE entry for cyclists and PMD users Something special happening in the State Fun is all around in this State Find out what is happening around Sentosa

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there

a

lot

of

similarities

Yes

Can

anyone

tell

you

which

is

best

No

There

are

folks

on

here

who

can

tell

you

all

about

the

school

they

went

to

but

that

I

know

of

who

have

the

direct

experiences

at

both

to

allow

them

to

make

an

honest

comparison

between

the

two

schools

The

best

suggestion

I

can

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am

also

trying

to

chose

between

VMI

and

The

Citadel

Its

a

tough

choice

Both

are

great

schools

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is

a

tough

choice

and

one

that

I

had

to

make

a

long

time

ago

I

visited

both

schools

and

fell

in

love

with

Charleston

immediately

Looking

back

on

it

Im

sure

I

would

have

been

happy

at

either

school

but

I

certainly

never

regretted

going

to

school

in

one

of

the

most

beautiful

and

historically

significant

cities

in

the

country

Look

at

both

schools

closely

and

if

you

decide

that

you

cant

decide

based

on

that

alone

consider

the

surrounding

environment

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comment

is

not

just

utter

nonsense

its

classless

trash

that

should

have

been

deleted

immediately

I

was

a

Virginia

resident

who

looked

hard

at

both

schools

honestly

I

was

sold

not

only

by

the

climate

and

beauty

of

Charleston

as

well

as

the

larger

academic

offerings

and

what

I

felt

were

better

facilities

There

are

many

similarities

and

many

differences

both

great

institutions

that

produce

exceptionally

succesfull

graduates

in

all

walks

of

life

and

an

experience

you

will

get

at

no

other

college

except

the

FSAs

It

can

be

a

subjective

decision

you

need

to

consider

what

you

want

out

of

college

and

do

your

homework

to

figure

out

which

one

best

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your

wants

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which

school

has

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When

everything

is

taken

from

a

person

the

only

thing

left

is

your

character

and

heart

VMI

takes

away

everything

from

you

and

gives

it

back

little

by

little

over

four

years

You

will

literally

earn

back

the

right

to

talk

and

look

around

someday

Physically

emotionally

and

academically

everything

is

a

challenge

You

will

be

stressed

out

and

tired

And

when

you

learn

how

to

deal

with

stress

and

learn

how

to

deal

with

tired

well

thats

when

you

become

prepared

for

life

and

your

military

or

civilian

career

Also

I

love

VMI

but

if

I

wasnt

here

Id

be

at

Citadel

because

we

are

the

last

two

schools

with

a

real

four

class

system

Bracing

and

straining

call

it

what

you

want

I

think

VMI

and

the

Citadel

are

almost

the

same

but

VMI

is

a

tad

bit

more

spartan

And

again

Knob

year

and

the

Ratline

in

my

opinion

are

the

last

remaining

true

tests

of

a

man

or

woman

since

Both

are

awesome

Rah

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And

again

Knob

year

and

the

Ratline

in

my

opinion

are

the

last

remaining

true

tests

of

a

man

or

woman

since

Or

in

VMIs

case

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your

not

a

senior

I

highly

recommend

an

overnight

at

VMI

if

at

all

possible

next

year

in

my

DSs

case

it

made

up

his

mind

and

hell

be

attending

VMI

in

the

fall

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Citadel

vs

VMI

Army

scholarshipscommissions

These

are

stats

from

last

year

based

on

The

Citadel

website

see

class

profiles

Almost

by

virtue

of

its

larger

Corps

of

Cadets

vs

VMI

at

there

will

be

more

opportunity

for

especially

Army

and

Marine

scholarships

at

The

Citadel

Military

scholarships

The

Citadel

Army

NavyMarine

Air

Force

Commissions

total

all

versus

VMI

Army

vs

VMI

Marine

Corps

vs

VMI

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I

dont

think

the

number

of

Army

commissions

for

VMI

is

correct

that

may

be

the

number

who

commissioned

on

graduation

day

but

my

understanding

is

an

additional

cadets

commissioned

in

the

summer

after

graduation

and

completion

of

LDAC

and

more

from

the

class

of

commissioned

in

December

I

would

echo

the

advice

to

visit

on

a

sponsored

overnight

visit

do

so

as

early

as

you

can

And

to

make

the

most

of

it

you

have

to

think

about

what

you

really

want

to

major

in

while

you

are

at

school

I

talk

to

way

too

many

prospective

Rats

who

have

nothing

but

questions

about

the

military

side

of

things

without

them

having

any

questions

about

academics

and

prospective

majors

My

standard

caution

is

to

make

sure

they

understand

that

they

are

signing

up

for

a

military

college

not

the

Army

From

my

perspective

the

biggest

cause

of

failure

at

these

schools

is

failure

to

succeed

academically

It

is

a

real

challenge

a

tough

academically

rigorous

small

college

program

combined

with

a

hour

military

life

style

You

can

make

it

thru

the

military

with

flying

colors

but

you

will

still

be

an

excadet

if

you

dont

pass

all

of

your

courses

And

lots

of

cadets

start

both

of

these

schools

certain

that

they

are

going

to

be

the

reincarnation

of

George

Marshall

or

Chesty

Puller

and

by

graduation

day

are

eager

to

start

a

civilian

career

so

that

major

really

matters

so

think

about

that

and

go

spend

a

night

walk

around

and

talk

with

cadets

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vs

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scholarshipscommissions

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It

may

be

VMI

counts

OCS

graduates

as

opposed

to

those

who

receive

commissions

during

its

annual

graduation

The

Citadel

numbers

published

are

those

for

Cadets

and

MECEP

Navy

midshipmen

who

are

scheduled

to

receive

their

commissions

during

the

May

graduation

and

does

not

include

those

who

receive

commissions

later

through

OCS

Typically

there

are

a

number

of

graduating

Seniors

who

do

go

to

OCS

and

receive

their

commissions

after

graduation

as

do

VMI

Cadets

So

its

difficult

to

capture

these

numbers

As

to

the

number

of

Commissions

again

it

is

hard

to

get

accurate

honest

numbers

from

ROTC

granting

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Army

grads

that

the

Supes

letter

references

werent

OCS

graduates

they

were

Army

ROTC

First

Classman

who

got

a

waiver

from

going

to

LDAC

after

class

year

and

didnt

go

to

LDAC

till

after

graduation

for

various

reasons

though

most

typical

in

order

to

get

thru

summer

school

and

graduate

on

time

the

two

kids

I

know

who

deferred

were

for

that

reason

Thats

been

a

not

unknown

practice

at

VMI

for

the

last

couple

of

years

graduation

with

your

class

being

a

higher

priority

than

comissioning

with

your

class

though

I

believe

that

the

PMS

was

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have

met

a

few

Army

Officers

who

are

graduates

of

the

Citadel

Citadel

is

a

great

school

to

be

represented

by

these

fine

young

men

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said

I

have

met

a

few

Army

Officers

who

are

graduates

of

the

Citadel

Citadel

is

a

great

school

to

be

represented

by

these

fine

young

men

As

have

I

Typically

while

VMI

and

the

Citadel

alums

will

give

each

other

good

natured

flak

amongst

ourselves

virtually

all

of

the

alums

that

I

know

from

VMI

the

Citadel

or

Norwich

give

each

other

a

lot

of

respect

and

recognize

each

other

as

kindred

spirits

and

present

a

pretty

solid

front

to

the

outside

world

I

would

root

for

the

Bulldogs

in

everything

except

for

a

game

against

VMI

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ask

that

you

please

do

no

base

your

opinion

on

videos

of

an

institution

The

goal

of

marketing

media

is

to

largely

attract

individuals

Therefore

they

only

show

of

an

institution

I

recommend

visiting

both

schools

and

speaking

with

alumni

The

Citadel

and

VMI

are

excellent

schools

to

prepare

young

men

and

women

for

commissions

in

our

nations

military

or

civilian

professions

Like

most

any

institutions

of

higher

learning

The

Citadel

and

VMI

are

not

perfect

Nonetheless

I

believe

they

will

prepare

you

much

more

effectively

in

leadership

and

ethical

training

than

civilian

schools

with

ROTC

programs

The

Citadel

and

VMI

both

offer

commissions

in

The

Air

Force

Army

and

Navy

VMI

has

produced

top

ranking

nationwide

ARMY

ROTC

cadets

Likewise

The

Citadels

Army

Cadet

Battalion

was

ranked

number

in

its

region

a

year

or

so

ago

Speaking

with

civilian

ROTC

cadets

whove

participated

in

Marine

OCS

they

can

validate

that

VMI

and

Citadel

cadets

have

fared

exceptionally

well

during

the

program

Prior

Enlisted

individuals

whove

earned

commissions

through

the

STA

Program

at

The

Citadel

have

outperformed

their

peers

The

ranking

Navy

SWO

in

the

nation

this

year

was

a

Citadel

graduate

prior

enlisted

With

regards

to

academics

both

institutions

offer

a

rigorous

core

curriculum

While

their

core

courses

are

not

technical

in

nature

to

their

service

academy

counterparts

Citadel

and

VMIs

engineering

programs

have

earned

national

accolades

Both

The

Citadel

and

VMI

were

tied

for

in

top

undergraduate

engineering

programs

where

doctorates

are

not

offered

USNEWS

VMI

was

ranked

in

National

Liberal

Arts

Schools

and

The

Citadel

was

ranked

number

in

Southern

Public

Colleges

which

offer

up

to

a

masters

degree

For

Forbes

ranking

VMI

was

and

The

Citadel

was

in

the

For

postgraduate

fellowships

VMI

has

produced

numerous

Rhodes

Marshall

Gates

Cambridge

and

Truman

Scholars

Whereas

the

Citadel

is

mostly

a

Fulbright

granting

institution

winners

with

Truman

winners

The

Citadel

in

terms

of

demographics

offers

the

beautiful

Charleston

SC

one

of

the

top

most

beautiful

cities

in

America

While

VMI

in

Lexington

VA

is

more

rural

If

you

want

to

factor

alumni

success

through

awards

and

ranks

then

it

can

be

compiled

as

follows

The

Citadel

has

produced

four

Navy

Blue

Angels

including

the

current

cmdr

six

governors

three

US

senators

one

astronaut

and

four

star

general

and

threestar

generals

three

or

four

current

NFL

players

Many

CEOs

VMI

has

produced

fourstar

Generals

including

fivestar

Army

Chief

of

Staff

Air

Force

Chief

of

Staff

Marine

Corps

Commandants

Nobel

Prize

WinnerSecretary

of

State

Gen

Marshall

Four

Medal

of

Honor

Recipients

Many

CEOs

Both

institutions

have

a

rich

history

dating

back

to

The

Civil

War

and

have

countless

alumni

who

have

sacrificed

their

lives

for

our

country

Both

have

strong

alumni

communities

The

Citadel

has

both

an

undergraduate

corps

of

cadets

and

also

a

civilian

graduate

program

VMI

is

solely

comprised

of

an

undergraduate

corps

I

honestly

believe

both

are

fine

schools

What

determines

your

future

as

a

competent

officer

or

business

leader

is

largely

driven

by

the

opportunities

and

legacies

you

take

and

leave

as

an

undergraduate

You

can

spend

four

years

doing

the

bare

minimum

and

leave

with

a

sense

of

regret

or

you

can

become

a

top

ranking

army

cadet

Rhodes

Scholar

and

Regimental

CommanderFirst

Captain

The

choice

and

path

is

ultimately

up

to

you

Seize

The

Day

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just

finished

knob

year

at

The

Citadel

If

you

have

any

questions

dont

hesistate

to

ask

But

at

the

end

of

day

both

schools

are

going

to

give

you

an

experience

that

will

challenge

you

beyond

anything

you

have

ever

done

before

both

physcially

and

mentally

I

am

not

exactly

sure

how

it

was

phrased

but

it

was

once

said

on

this

forum

that

to

choose

between

VMI

and

The

Citadel

is

as

simple

as

choosing

where

you

would

rather

run

either

in

the

mountains

or

on

the

beach

eagleman

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said

I

ask

that

you

please

do

no

base

your

opinion

on

videos

of

an

institution

The

goal

of

marketing

media

is

to

largely

attract

individuals

Therefore

they

only

show

of

an

institution

I

recommend

visiting

both

schools

and

speaking

with

alumni

The

Citadel

and

VMI

are

excellent

schools

to

prepare

young

men

and

women

for

commissions

in

our

nations

military

or

civilian

professions

Like

most

any

institutions

of

higher

learning

The

Citadel

and

VMI

are

not

perfect

Nonetheless

I

believe

they

will

prepare

you

much

more

effectively

in

leadership

and

ethical

training

than

civilian

schools

with

ROTC

programs

The

Citadel

and

VMI

both

offer

commissions

in

The

Air

Force

Army

and

Navy

VMI

has

produced

top

ranking

nationwide

ARMY

ROTC

cadets

Likewise

The

Citadels

Army

Cadet

Battalion

was

ranked

number

in

its

region

a

year

or

so

ago

Speaking

with

civilian

ROTC

cadets

whove

participated

in

Marine

OCS

they

can

validate

that

VMI

and

Citadel

cadets

have

fared

exceptionally

well

during

the

program

Prior

Enlisted

individuals

whove

earned

commissions

through

the

STA

Program

at

The

Citadel

have

outperformed

their

peers

The

ranking

Navy

SWO

in

the

nation

this

year

was

a

Citadel

graduate

prior

enlisted

With

regards

to

academics

both

institutions

offer

a

rigorous

core

curriculum

While

their

core

courses

are

not

technical

in

nature

to

their

service

academy

counterparts

Citadel

and

VMIs

engineering

programs

have

earned

national

accolades

Both

The

Citadel

and

VMI

were

tied

for

in

top

undergraduate

engineering

programs

where

doctorates

are

not

offered

USNEWS

VMI

was

ranked

in

National

Liberal

Arts

Schools

and

The

Citadel

was

ranked

number

in

Southern

Public

Colleges

which

offer

up

to

a

masters

degree

For

Forbes

ranking

VMI

was

and

The

Citadel

was

in

the

For

postgraduate

fellowships

VMI

has

produced

numerous

Rhodes

Marshall

Gates

Cambridge

and

Truman

Scholars

Whereas

the

Citadel

is

mostly

a

Fulbright

granting

institution

winners

with

Truman

winners

The

Citadel

in

terms

of

demographics

offers

the

beautiful

Charleston

SC

one

of

the

top

most

beautiful

cities

in

America

While

VMI

in

Lexington

VA

is

more

rural

If

you

want

to

factor

alumni

success

through

awards

and

ranks

then

it

can

be

compiled

as

follows

The

Citadel

has

produced

four

Navy

Blue

Angels

including

the

current

cmdr

six

governors

three

US

senators

one

astronaut

and

four

star

general

and

threestar

generals

three

or

four

current

NFL

players

Many

CEOs

VMI

has

produced

fourstar

Generals

including

fivestar

Army

Chief

of

Staff

Air

Force

Chief

of

Staff

Marine

Corps

Commandants

Nobel

Prize

WinnerSecretary

of

State

Gen

Marshall

Four

Medal

of

Honor

Recipients

Many

CEOs

Both

institutions

have

a

rich

history

dating

back

to

The

Civil

War

and

have

countless

alumni

who

have

sacrificed

their

lives

for

our

country

Both

have

strong

alumni

communities

The

Citadel

has

both

an

undergraduate

corps

of

cadets

and

also

a

civilian

graduate

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The front of my rag quilt features Winter Garden from QT Fabrics How to make a Rag Quilt the Ultimate Guide October 8 2017 Learn how to make a rag quilt using any fabric you want This is the ultimate guide Rag quilts are fast fun to make and so cozy And contrary to what the quilt police might tell you you can use just about any fabric too So pull up a chair and get ready to learn how to make a rag quilt Its easy I promise Fabrics for a Rag Quilt Rag quilts get their name because of the fuzzy frayed seam allowances that show on the right side of the quilt There are normally 24 or more layers of fabric in a rag quilt So keep in mind that you want to want to use at least one fabric that will fray a lot so you get that frayed effect on the seam allowances I love to use fleece on the back of my rag quilts because it makes them so soft and cozy But fleece does not fray so I am careful to use other fabrics that fray better Heres a quick guide for choosing fabrics for your rag quilt High fraying fabrics flannel denim old jeans some silk how about old scarves some woven cotton fabrics especially lower quality fabrics Medium fraying fabrics high quality quilting cottons linen cotton sateen high quality silk but its probably too expensive for this Low fraying fabrics fleece stretch fabrics most polyester fabrics If you are in doubt about how much a fabric will fray you can always cut into your fabric and see if the threads start coming apart For a rag quilt fraying is good 3 layers is a good start for your first rag quilt so pick three fabrics to start You can decide on your next rag quilt if youd like to try more or fewer layers Make sure at least one of your layers is in the High fraying fabrics list above Then lets get to it How to make a Make a Quilt Important tools a heavy duty universal sewing machine needle 9014 or heavier rotary cutter mat and ruler for cutting a walking foot for your sewing machine very helpful Springloaded rag quilt scissors a must if your quilt is larger than minisize trust me Plan your rag quilt 1 Choose to cut squares or strips Both make ADORABLE rag quilts For this quilt I am using squares 2 I planned 9 rows each row with 8 squares My squares are 8 when cut and then finish at 7 with a 12 seam allowance So this finished quilt is a generous lap quilt size about 56 x 63 If you are cutting squares anywhere between 4 12 is great If you are cutting strips anywhere between 3 8 is a great size Have fun and plan your quilt on graph paper keeping in mind that youll lose 12 on each side for the seam allowance 3 Cut 3 layers of fabric or more or less if you prefer for each square or strip I cut 72 squares of each of my 3 fabrics to make my 8x9 patchwork grid As you can see from the photo above I cut 72 pieces of cream fleece 72 pieces of white flannel and 72 pieces of beautiful Winter Garden from QT Fabrics Stack and pin your rag quilt layers 1 Place the backing layer right side down on your work area 2 Place your middle layers on next right side up or down doesnt matter 3 Put your top layer on last right side up 4 Place a pin in the middle to hold the layers together Repeat for all of your blocks or strips Note at this point some quilters like to sew an X in the middle of the block to hold the layers together Thats fine but not necessary because we are not using quilt batting that has to be quilted in order to hold its shape I prefer not to sew the X because I like a cleaner look 5 Lay out your squares or strips to plan how they will look when sewn together Sewing the rag quilt together 1 Start with the first two squares in your row or the first two strips Place the stacks wrong sides together This is a lot of layers and they often dont line up perfectly thats just fine Our 12 seam allowance is very forgiving If you have a walking foot or dual feed foot for your sewing machine it makes sewing all these layers a breeze Make sure your needle is size 90 or larger too so it doesnt struggle or break 2 Sew the first two blocks together with a 12 seam allowance Backstitch at the start and stop 3 Open the layers out cute Continue with steps 13 above to sew all the stacks together for your first row And then make the rest of the rows in your rag quilt 4 Once all of your rows are sewn sew the rows together with a 12 seam allowance as before Fingerpress the seams open as you go for a neat appearance Making a rag quilt can get bulky toward the end so make sure you have enough space See how beautiful the back looks in a single color of cozy fleece 5 After all of your rag quilt pieces are sewn together sew around your quilt 12 from the edge This will be a guideline for clipping the outer edge plus it will hold those layers together You could also bind your rag quilt with regular quilt binding in that case this step is not necessary Clipping the seams Now you are going to be so happy you have those spring loaded rag quilt scissors Clip all of the seam allowances and the edges if you are not using traditional binding I like clipping into the seam allowance with my clips about 14 apart but if your hands cant take it 12 apart is fine too Put your favorite movie on and enjoy Take care not to clip into the stitching but if you do its easily fixed by folding the seam wrong sides together again and sewing across the clipped stitches Your rag quilt looks beautiful now but its not finished until you wash and dry it to fray all those clipped edges Enjoy your handmade rag quilt Come back and tell us in the comments what fabrics you used and how many layers and how it turned out Wed all love to know Make sure you ask for this gorgeous Winter Garden collection from QT Fabrics at your local quilt shop xoxo Disclosure some of my posts contain affiliate links If you purchase something through one of those links I may receive a small commission so thank you for supporting SewCanShe when you shop All of the opinions are my own and I only suggest products that I actually use Tags how to make a 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Party Club Dresses Head turning styles to keep all eyes on you Sexy club dresses and party dresses for the ultimate fashionista Why blend in when a sexy party dress that will get you noticed is just a click away Never be stranded without a cute dress on Friday night Always be ahead of the crowd in trendy cheap club dresses that wont break your budget Showing 124 of 242 items 39 99 Kerry Black Open Back Plunging Long Sleeve Lace Dress 23 99 Fabiana Black Keyhole Bodycon Club Dress with Sleeves 24 99 Paloma Black Cross Back Bodycon Cocktail Dress 34 99 Irene Red Long Sleeve Maxi Dress with Plunging Neckline 24 99 Paloma Purple Cross Back Bodycon Cocktail Dress 19 99 Courtney Black Sexy Off the Shoulder TShirt Dress 29 99 Lorenza Black Strappy Backless Midi Dress with Thigh High Slit 14 99 Garcelle Black Turtleneck Sleeveless Jersey Bodycon Midi Dress 29 99 Elena Ivory OfftheShoulder Tunic Dress 24 99 Paloma Royal Blue Cross Back Bodycon Cocktail Dress 34 99 Vesper Black Long Sleeve Plunging Neckline Draped Maxi Gown 25 99 Jessica Black Plunging Cowl Neck Mini Dress with Sheer Lace Cut Outs 19 99 Samicca Black Keyhole High Neck Sleeveless Jersey Midi Dress 29 99 Lanaya Navy Blue Strappy Racer Back Empire Waist Lace Dress 24 99 Giovanna Black Cap Sleeve Ruched V Neck Dress 29 99 Elena Red OfftheShoulder Tunic Dress 24 99 Sabine Black Long Sleeve Off Shoulder Bodycon Midi Dress 29 99 Zara Black Sheer Mesh Two Piece Dress 19 99 Ciara Black Ribbed Jersey Short Sleeve Bodycon Casual Tunic Dress 49 99 Lucky Star Gold Geo Sequin High Neck Halter Party Dress 34 99 There She Goes Black Scoop Neck Sequin Dress 19 99 Social Club White Grid Short Sleeve Bodycon Dress 24 99 Scarlett Red V Neck Strappy Backless Dress 34 99 Fool for Love Red Mesh Cross Back Cocktail Dress Page 1 of 11 1 2 3 4 11 View 24

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Public Transit Muni Buses Taxis and Uber Limousines Oakland Airport San Jose Airport East Bay Shuttles Rental Cars Parking SF City Shuttles Cable Cars Bus and Trains Transportation Guide SFO Airport Shuttles SFO Airport Bike Rentals Tours San Jose Airport Shuttles SJC Transportation There are many van services which leave from San Jose airport SJC for about 40 per person and will take you directly to your San Jose hotel or downtown San Francisco It is a relatively easy trip from San Jose Airport to San Francisco outside of peak commute hours The van services can be met in the ground transportation area near the awnings at the end of the parking garage at San Jose Mineta Airport SJC The airport chaperone will direct you to the best shuttle to meet your needs Most vans are hungry for travelers and there is a San Jose airport chaperone that directs travelers into the van Tranportation is available from San Jose to San Francisco and most other Bay Area cities Make sure you are comfortable with the van condition driver and pricing of the van service you are directed to You have three main ground transportation choices at San Jose Airport depending on your available time and budget Airport Limousines quickest most comfortable and highest cost Van and Taxi Services Cost effective and efficient Prices and service vary widely see table below Public transit scheduled buses to limited locations lowest cost but takes the the most time The Norman Y Mineta San Jos International Airport SJC is located at the northern end of San Jose where Highway 101 Interstate 880 and Highway 87 meet SJC is the smallest airport in the Bay Area despite being located in the most populous city The small size of the airport was expanded to more comfortable propotions in 2007 What Terminal Do I Need There are two terminals in the airport Terminal C the original terminal built in the 60s houses Alaska Continental Delta Frontier JetBlue Mexicana Northwest United and US Airways Youll find that jetways those elevated enclosed tunnels that we are used to boarding planes with are rare in this terminal with most airlines using mobile air stairs to get passengers on and off their planes Terminal A which resembles a frying pan was added in the 90s and this is where youll find American Hawaiian and Southwest Airlines The current expansion plans for the airport call for an expanded Terminal A and a new Terminal B that will replace the aging Terminal C International arrivals have their own little area that is attached to Terminal A and services are limited The San Jose Airport is quite small in comparison to modern airports and the lines for checkin and security tend to reflect this especially during peak travel times When queried the airlines suggested that travelers arrive two hours ahead of flight time for domestic flights and three hours ahead for international flights Savvy travelers might want to arrive a bit earlier than suggested times as the lines can get quite long Ground Transportation San Jose International Airport offers many ways to get to and from the airport There are public buses shuttle services taxis and lightrail services available While lightrail is an option to get to San Francisco from here it involves a complicated series of transfers to other rail systems and can soak up a huge chunk of your day two hours three hours four hours Ive experienced even longer travel times going this route Your best options are airport limousines quick comfortable highest cost and shuttle services fairly reliable lower cost almostcomfortable VAN SERVICES The following list is a full compilation of San Jose SJC airports van services Reservations never hurt but there are always vans waiting readytogo without reservation at the airport You can also reserve pickup at any residence or business in the area Weve researched the prices below for our sample destination but make sure to get a firm price quote for your trip A tip gratuity around 15 is standard expected if the service courtesy and promptness meets your expectations None of the services listed below are specifically known for any problem or great customer practices They are listed as an updated compilation of available airport van services Use the advice in this article and your own judgment when dealing with airport van companies For a more luxurious service at a higher price check out limo service from San Jose to San Francisco Typical Shuttle Prices for Popular Destinations City of San Francisco 70 80 San Francisco Airport 60 66 Oakland Airport 66 76 Comparative van pricing to Sunnyvale hotel area direct nonstop rides Prices include taxes and fees but not gratuity tip for driver All prices verified via mystery shop in March 2016 Van Shuttle San Jose SJC to Sunnyvale Telephone Price Estimate Phone Customer Service Supershuttle Quote Reserve Online 45 per person Easy online booking United Express Airport Shuttle 510 7921111 39 for 14 riders Poor On Time Airport Shuttle 650 2070221 39 for 12 riders 34 riders for 49 Average ABC Airport Service 800 8400522 39 base price 3 added charge to pay by credit card Good California Airport Shuttle 4086030761 35 for 14 riders Average Bayex Airporter 800 2990058 49 flat fee for 14 riders Excellent Lion Airport Shuttle Limo Service 866 9015466 29 for 1 person up to 4 people 35 Average Zacks Airport Shuttle 408 4836623 35 for 1 person up to 4 people 45 Below Average AlphaTrans Airporter 408 2347215 35 flat fee for 14 riders Good Classic Airport Shuttle 408 5159776 35 for 14 riders Good G S Airporter 800 7361584 30 for 1 rider 24 riders 45 Good Scheduled Buses Trains Light Rail To Downtown San Jose VTA Shuttle 4083212300 The Free VTA Airport Flyer Route 10 Metro Light Rail is a shuttle to take you to the Metro Light Rail station The light rail system can then be taken to downtown San Jose fares apply To San Francisco Airport SFO and downtown San Francisco Caltrain 8006604287 VTA Shuttle 4083212300 The Free VTA Airport Flyer can take you to Santa Claras CalTrain station Caltrain goes to both San Francisco Airport and downtown San Francisco This is your cheapest but most time consuming alternative to San Francisco To Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz Airport Flyer shuttle van is 40 from San Jose Airport SJC to Santa Cruz Aptos and Scotts Valley and 55 from San Francisco Airport SFO 8314235937 AirBus To Monterey Salinas Fixed Pickup Locations Times 8313737777 No doortodoor Prices Online 5 Offline Monterey Shuttle Station SJC Airport 35 Monterey Shuttle Station SFO Airport 45 Prunedale ParkRide SJC Airport 30 Prunedale ParkRide SFO Airport 40 Morgan Hill Marina SJC Airport 35 Morgan Hill Marina SFO Airport 45 Restaurants and Services Both terminals have a variety of restaurants to choose from If youre in a hurry then Burger King might be the place for you Want some California cuisine Try the California Pizza Kitchen for a unique twist on an Italian classic Have some coffee from Starbucks or turn it down a notch and order an Appletini from the Martini Monkey a swanky hangout with music and great drinks Shopping is mostly limited to a series of Gift and News shops although you can find a couple of places offering DVD rentals and theres always a shoeshine available somewhere WiFi is available throughout the airport from two providers TMobile only available in Terminal A and only from gates 9 to 16B and Wayport Prices for WiFi services vary but its definitely not provided for free Other office services are extremely limited so make sure you send a fax before arriving at the airport While the San Jose International Airport size is much smaller than other airports in the Bay Area the extensive expansion plans has made this airport comfortable and convenient

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