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Christmas seems to come round earlier every year and the chocolate advent calendars have been strategically planted around my local supermarket for weeks now! A lot of people, myself included, have started to see the advantages of going away for the holiday period and this has become a busy time of year both on the roads and at the airport. Take a look at our Top Tips section this month to take the stress out of travelling at this time of year.
Why not brighten up your day with a look at our feature on the Gulf Coast in Florida but, if you prefer the old yuletide traditions, how about a short break to a festive Christmas Market? There is nothing quite like a dusting of fresh snow, roaring open fires and sleigh bells to summon up Christmas in my book. And, if you are thinking of hitting the slopes this year, remember that there is high demand for cars and snow chains over the festive period so it is always wise to book well in advance. If you would like to pre-register your interest in snow packs or ski offers, please click here. |
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| Destination Spotlight - Gulf Coast, Florida |
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Florida is known as the "Sunshine State", famed for its warm year-round climate, its exciting theme parks and sandy beaches. Whilst the attractions and entertainments of Orlando are well-known, both the Gulf and Gold coasts of the State are also growing in popularity.
Florida's Gulf Coast, bordered by warm Pacific waters, offers a welcome respite from the brashness of Orlando. Here you will find lively towns and quiet village communities alongside sandy beaches, small islands and expanses of hidden swampland.
Some of the southern coastline is still fairly undeveloped and many visitors come simply to kick back and chill out. More...
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| Close encounters of the celebrity kind |
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Thank you to everyone that entered our celebrity encounters competition last month. The winner was Mr Fielder from Leicestershire who shares his love of Jamaica with Tamsin Outhwaite. Congratulations Lance, I hope you enjoy your wine! |
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| Top Tips |
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 Things can get a little chaotic on the run up to Christmas and it is always best to think ahead and be prepared wherever possible.
So, this month, I have pulled together some top tips to help make any journey over the holiday period as stress free as possible. I have also included some advice on hiring a car for a ski holiday, winter driving essentials and seasonal advice from some of our customers.
For example, if you are flying into Geneva this winter, Susan Wilson advises:
"In the past we have always hired a car from the Swiss side of Geneva airport, which I find easier, but last year there were no cars available. Luckily there were still cars available from the French side so it didn't spoil our holiday. My advice - always check both locations."
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| What's New? |
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Take a look at our winter events calendar to see what is happening around the world this November and December. The warm up to the Ashes Tour has already kicked off down under and, if you are fortunate enough to have a ticket for this event, make sure you have your car hire organized before you travel.
The ski and snowboard season is upon us with most resorts officially opening for the winter season over the next few weeks. For details of events in ski resorts this winter please click here. Remember, even if you are not visiting the slopes until next year, you can secure your car now with a deposit as low as £25 with nothing more to pay until 4 weeks before you travel.
Kind regards and happy motoring!
Tim Cray
Operations Manager - Carhire3000
Carhire3000 is a piece of the Travel Jigsaw
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Offers and prices are correct as of 14th November 2006. From prices displayed above include any current offers. Offers are valid for new bookings for specified offers and dates. All offers are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without prior notice at any time. Restrictions regarding driver's age and other factors can affect offers. Standard terms and conditions apply. All upgrades and special offers will be clearly indicated during the car booking process.
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