Gulf Coast travel website TripShock.com enters the Inc. 500 with record sales in 2014 topping $2.4 million and a 3 year growth rate of 2,386%.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/13/2015 -- TripShock.com, the leading online activity and tour booking service in the U.S. Gulf Coast region, has ranked 173rd on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest ­growing private companies nationwide. The annual list represents a large portion of America's top privately owned businesses, and has contributed to the early success of household names including Yelp, Pandora, Newegg, and SNAP Fitness.

2014 marked a year of unprecedented growth and expansion for TripShock. Annual sales totaling 2.4 million dollars resulted in a tremendous 2,386% growth since 2011. Greg Fisher, TripShock's Co­Founder and CEO, attributed the rapid growth to a hard­working and dedicated staff. "I trust every member of the TripShock team to execute his or her job with boundless integrity and care," said Fisher, "high marks in customer satisfaction have played a pivotal role in our past success, and will continue to pave the way for future growth and expansion."

Inc. is a publication at the forefront of American business growth and innovation. The magazine, founded in 1979, originally tracked only the top 500 growing companies in the nation, moving to 5000 to account for a broadening entrepreneurial landscape. Placed 173 out of 5000, TripShock has bestowed upon itself the immense honor of inclusion in the Inc. 500/5000. Members of the top 10% secure an invitation to the annual Inc. 500/5000 conference and awards ceremony where honorees will meet list alumni, and enjoy featured speakers. In the past, well ­known business people and political figures including Bill Clinton, Martha Stewart, and Scott Cook have attended and/or spoke at the event.

Fisher has no doubts about the future of his young company. A newly minted deal with 30a.com, as well as developing partnerships with tour and lodging providers across the Gulf Coast and beyond, have set TripShock on a path for sustained growth. Asked how his company will experience the same success moving into 2016, the CEO had this to say: "We work hard to foster meaningful relationships on a day­to­day basis, and are willing to take the risks associated with big gains. I predict 2016 will exceed expectations as we grow our client and customer base in new and exciting destination markets."

About TripShock.com
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, TripShock.com is the #1 online activity and tour booking service on the Gulf Coast. Founded in 2009, TripShock has grown from a single tour provider to over 130 tour and lodging providers across the Gulf Coast region. Customers nationwide trust TripShock to assist in vacation planning in popular destinations including New Orleans, Destin, and Panama City Beach.

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TripShock.com lists the best tours in New Orleans to experience while visiting The Big Easy for Mardi Gras 2015

New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/21/2015 -- Mardi Gras takes place in New Orleans, LA, one of the most historically rich cities in the United States. Brimming with eclectic food, architecture, and natural landscapes, New Orleans offers much more than its annual Mardi Gras parades and festivities. Tripshock.com offers dozens of unique New Orleans excursions, dining experiences, and historical visits in popular destinations across the United States. Using such factors as proximity, affordability, exposure to culture, family friendliness, and user reviews, Tripshock.com has compiled a list of the top 10 best New Orleans tours for Mardi Gras attendees looking to experience the full extent of what the city has to offer!

1) Dinner Jazz Cruise

Hitch a ride on a real steam-powered passenger paddle boat for an authentic New Orleans experience of a lifetime. Follow in the footsteps of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn by cruising the Mighty Mississippi and taking in the sights of the beautiful Gulf Coast, including historical landmarks and native sceneries. As if the sights were not enough, look forward to a genuine New Orleans Jazz band performing popular Spice Jazz tunes, and a delicious creole meal that gives each diner an idea of why New Orleans is nicknamed the "City of the Chefs"!

2) Hop On Hop Off Tour

Excited to see the city but not sure where to start? Try a New Orleans Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour aboard a classic Double-Decker, One-Top Bus! Each bus ride is accompanied by guided commentary and stops at New Orleans' most popular sites. One ticket lasts multiple days, and includes discounts, deals, and escorted walking tours of the French Quarter and Garden District.

3) Oak Alley Plantation

Some of the lushest historical content New Orleans has to offer is in its many Plantations that pepper the city and surrounding region. Among these Plantations, "Oak Alley" stands among the most revered and celebrated. Featured in both literature and modern Cinema, the beauty and elegance of Oak Alley Plantation is rivaled only by the estate's historical value. Take a guided tour of Oak Alley that includes transportation and meal options.

4) Segway Tour

Tour some of the country's oldest sights on one of its newest transportation technologies; the Segway. Travel through Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, and much more on an easy to use Segway transportation device. Fall in love with New Orleans while experiencing a whole new way to move during a Segway Tour.

5) Laura Plantation

Every New Orleans district is accompanied by its own unique design, feel, and culture; the same goes for the many Plantations. This is why the Laura Plantation was added to the top 10 list of New Orleans tours. The Plantation hosts a multitude of remarkable structures that deliver vivid insight into 19th century plantation life. Guided tours and narrated motor coach transportation are offered with admission to the property, as are stunning views and priceless education in a forgotten way of life.

6) Swamp & Bayou Tour

Ever wondered what it's like to be born on the bayou? It is possible in New Orleans, with a genuine Louisiana back-country Swamp Tour. Take a ride through swamps and bayous while exploring the natural habitat of the many reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals that reside within them. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for an afternoon with one of the more family-friendly activities on the top 10 list.

7) Cocktail Walking Tour

When it comes to specialty bars and drinks, no place does it like New Orleans. Take a guided tour through the French Quarter to experience a taste of the New Orleans mixology scene. Take a few hours to relax, sample cocktails, and "mix-it-up" with other drink enthusiasts on a fascinating New Orleans Cocktail Tour.

8) World War II Museum

Bring the whole family for a humbling look at life during World War II at the New Orleans National World War II Museum. Experience a wealth of World War II artifacts, documents, photographs, and original film footage at dozens of exhibits throughout the Museum. Included with admission is access to all exhibits and a ticket to an onsite 4D film detailing events from the war.

9) Haunted Walking Tour

As is with any historic city, with great history comes greater infamy. Accounts of voodoo, vampires, and ghosts have circulated throughout New Orleans for centuries, with many supernatural sites still active and accessible. Take a guided tour and delve into the paranormal while acquiring real knowledge of voodoo practices, mysterious deaths, ghost sightings, and more!

10) Airboat Tour

A visit to New Orleans is not complete without an exciting ride on an Airboat! While on an Airboat Tour expect to witness alligators, snakes, nutria, and more exotic animals while zipping through Louisiana swamps and bayous. Airboat tours are narrated by Louisiana natives who give riders a strong sense of creole life.

Mardi Gras is a sight to behold, but do not let the allure of the celebration hinder a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience all New Orleans has to offer! Take a chance to go beyond Bourbon Street to see, hear, and most of all taste the beauty of New Orleans. As they say in New Orleans, "let the good times roll"!

About TripShock
TripShock is an online tour and travel agency that offers low price guarantee on 500+ tours and hotels in the Southeast USA.

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