A visit to a B&B could be ideal for any tourists planning car hire holidays in the UK, as an expert has described them as a British "institution".Travellers appreciate the service, attention to detail and personal touches that such facilities offer, said Emma O’Boyle, UK media relation manager for TripAdvisor.She was commenting after a poll [...]
Car hire customers paying a visit to Scotland may wish to head to the capital, as an expert has highlighted the range of activities on offer.Sinead Feltoe, a regional director at VisitScotland, explained that Edinburgh proved popular among tourists in 2009.The likes of Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura and the Scotch Whisky Experience all had "exceptional [...]
Car rental customers who are concerned about their impact on the environment may wish to consider choosing vehicles from Toyota or Fiat.The manufacturers were highlighted by cleangreencars.co.uk as being the only ones now conforming to the 2012 European Union target for carbon dioxide emissions.Mini, meanwhile, was found by the site to be just above the [...]
London car hire customers could find that the roads become safer, should recommendations to review drink-driving laws be taken on board.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents welcomed police figures showing the number of people arrested for the offence declined over Christmas – compared to a year earlier – despite an increase in breath [...]
Car hire customers hoping to celebrate Burns Night have been advised to attend one of the many events taking place in Scotland over the coming days.The poet’s life and works are celebrated each year on January 25th, with this marking the 251st anniversary of his birth.And Stewart Daniels, general manager of the Scottish Tourist Guides [...]
London car hire customers travelling to the south-east of England could benefit from efforts to make the region more accessible.Tourism South East emphasised some of the changes it is making ahead of the 2012 Paralympic Games, which could help visitors with disabled passengers and family members.Seaside resort Brighton was highlighted as a leader in accessibility, [...]
Passengers planning car hire from Heathrow Airport will not be affected by strike action at Easter, it has been confirmed.Unite, the union representing British Airways (BA) cabin crew in a dispute with the airline, explained that action over the holiday period was never planned.Assistant general secretary of the union Len McCluskey, who is leading the [...]
Those hoping for a romantic break this Valentine’s Day may wish to compare car hire prices and then choose somewhere in the UK.Nick Trend, editorial director of Simonseeks.com, noted that many people will choose to jet off to the sun for holidays at the time of year.However, he observed that a particularly romantic time can [...]
London car hire customers looking for romantic activities this Valentine’s Day have been offered a number of tips.Leisure Pass Group noted that its sightseeing pass for the English capital offers an opportunity to take in a wide range of sights.Those buying the ticket can avoid queues at many top attractions, while a free guidebook could [...]
Tourists attempting to decide on a vehicle for a car hire holiday this year may wish to consider a Vauxhall, as the manufacturer proved to be the most popular in Scotland in 2009.The company explained that over 13,000 units of its Corsa model were sold in the country last year – nearly 2,000 more than [...]