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Car rental users may benefit from flight advice

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:53:03 +0000

Those using car rental services at a UK airport might benefit from taking onboard recent advice from one writer.

Nick Trend stated in the Daily Telegraph a flight can be the most uncomfortable part of a holiday, but his top tips on making the journey more comfortable include avoiding peak-time departures.

By steering clear of weekends, Mondays and school holidays, people should have more space, personal service and a nicer experience all round, he explained.

Mr Trend also proposed people spend the night at an airport hotel the evening before they leave to guarantee a good night's sleep, rather than having to leave home in the middle of the night to catch an early-morning flight.

And to beat jet lag, he suggested avoiding alcohol and not going to bed until mid-evening upon arrival.

Another tip car hire users may find useful is to reduce speed when driving on the motorway, as according to charity Brake, this improves congestion and boosts safety.

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Play golf at St Andrews with Edinburgh car hire

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:52:52 +0000

Car hire at Edinburgh Airport may be perfect for sports fans, as it could take users on an hour-and-a-quarter drive to St Andrews golf course.

The site runs the Old Course Experience, which offers visitors guaranteed tee times on the fairways, fine dining options and cultural excursions.

It recently won a bronze prize at the International Sports Event Management Awards, where it was recognised in the Event Hospitality and Travel category for the outstanding customer-focused approach of its team.

Ted Walker, head of marketing at the Old Course Experience and Keith Prowse, said it is characterised by its staff, "who work tirelessly in providing an exceptionally dedicated service to guests".

The programme "allows visitors from around the world the chance to follow in the footsteps of their heroes", he added.

Car hire users can reach St Andrews by driving along the A90 and the M90, before turning off onto the A92 at Junction 2a.

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See Longleat Estate with Heathrow car rental

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:48:44 +0000

People taking advantage of Heathrow car rental might enjoy driving to Longleat Estate in Wiltshire, near Warminster.

The site was recently recommended by Bergit Arends, curator of contemporary art at the Natural History Museum, who wrote in a piece for the Independent it is one of the best areas of woodland in Britain

Longleat is home to 200 oak trees, which were planted in January 2009 as a monument to Charles Darwin.

"Oak trees are amazing ecosystems and also help us to lock up carbon from the atmosphere," the specialist explained.

According to the estate's website, Longleat is regarded as one of the most impressive examples of Elizabethan architecture in the UK and "one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public".

It can be reached from Heathrow Airport in approximately an hour and a half, if people drive along the M25, before exiting at Junction 12 onto the M3, heading towards Southampton.

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Visit Lincoln using car hire at Manchester Airport

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:54:03 +0000

Those using car hire at Manchester Airport over the next few months might enjoy heading east to Lincoln, following recent suggestions.

The city was recommended in an article of reader's tips for a great weekend break this season in the Guardian.

It was described as a "magical" place that is even more special at Christmas by the author, who noted visitors can enjoy ice skating by the river and shopping for gifts in independent boutiques.

"The uphill area with the cathedral and castle dominating the skyline makes for the best backdrop to one of Europe's largest Christmas markets," the contributor continued.

Lincoln is "the perfect city for a winter break" and has plenty of options for excellent food and drink, the reader added.

It should take car hire users approximately two hours to reach the city from Manchester Airport, with the route taking them along the M60, the M67 and the A628 towards Sheffield.

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Go ice skating with Heathrow car rental

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:41:30 +0000

People using Heathrow car rental might enjoy the new outdoor ice skating rink in Winchester, which was recently selected as one of the best in the UK this winter.

Oliver Smith of the Daily Telegraph said: "Some of Britain's most attractive settings are converted into ice rinks for yuletide."

And the rink at Winchester Cathedral is one of his favourites, as he notes it is set against the backdrop of a Gothic building and a large, German-style Christmas market, which runs until December 20th.

The ice skating facility offers mulled wine and strudels and is open until January 3rd, with one-hour sessions costing £9.20 for adults and £7.20 for children.

Winchester is approximately an hour's drive from Heathrow Airport and car hire users can reach it by heading along the M4 and exiting at Junction 4b onto the M25.

From there, motorists should take the M3 at Junction 12, heading towards Southampton.

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Head to the River Clyde with car hire at Glasgow Airport

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:01:39 +0000

People taking advantage of car hire at Glasgow Airport might like to drive into the city itself, after it was named one of the ten greatest comeback destinations by Lonely Planet.

The travel guide noted Glasgow has bounced back from its dark past by reinventing itself and winning accolades such as the European City of Culture.

"Championing industrial heritage became integral to new-look Glasgow," it observed.

The publication suggested people head to the River Clyde, which has become the city's "focal point", where museums have replaced what were once derelict docklands and visitors can enjoy a trip along the water on the Waverley, the world's last ocean-going paddle steamer.

"Ambling today through a centre of astounding architecture and cool cafe-bars, it's hard to imagine the bad times ever existed," it added.

Glasgow Airport is located close to the city centre and it should take car hire users some 15 minutes to drive, if they select the M8 and exit onto the A198.

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See the “beautiful” South Downs with Gatwick car hire

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:57:53 +0000

Car hire at Gatwick Airport could take people to the South Downs, between Winchester and Eastbourne along the coast.

Wildlife documentary producer Nick Stringer recently recommended the region in an article for the Guardian, naming it one of the best places to see nature at its finest in the world and describing it as "beautiful".

He suggested people walk along the South Downs Way, the main trail across the area, along which they will be able to admire open pastures, ancient hill forts and "stunning" beech woods.

Cycling on this route is also a great way to see wildlife, Mr Stringer continued, noting: "From bluebell woods, to pastures of rare orchids and butterflies, there's plenty to see."

Red kites and buzzards can often be seen circling in the sky and barn owls sweep over the fields in the early evenings, he added.

Eastbourne is approximately an hour's drive away from Gatwick Airport and car hire users should take the M23 followed by the A23 to reach it.

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Join in “world-class” Christmas celebrations with Edinburgh car hire

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:03:38 +0000

Car hire at Edinburgh Airport could take people into the city centre, where they will be spoilt for choice with festive goings on.

The city has launched its Edinburgh Sparkles campaign, highlights of which include a chocolate workshop and a brand new ice rink set against the backdrop of the iconic castle.

Alan Johnston, chair of the Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance – the body behind the project – said: "Nowhere else can compare to this city at Christmas … This is a world-class capital and we're set for a world-class Christmas."

Other attractions include the traditional German market and Light Night on November 25th, where there will be street theatre entertainment and an aerial display to illuminate the Christmas tree.

Edinburgh was also recently recommended by the Daily Telegraph as a top destination for festive shopping, noting its "atmospheric cobbled streets come into their own at Christmas", while children will enjoy the funfair from November 26th to January 4th.

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Visit Bury St Edmunds with Stansted Airport car hire

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:24:53 +0000

Stansted Airport car hire could be ideal for Christmas shopping, as nearby Bury St Edmunds has been recommended as one of the best places to go for some festive retail therapy.

According to the Daily Telegraph, yuletide shopping doesn't need to be stressful and the market town is among the most enjoyable destinations to buy gifts in the UK.

The publication particularly praised Bury St Edmunds for its family entertainment, noting its Annual Christmas Fayre is taking place from November 26th to 28th.

Here, there will be six different markets, performances taking place on two stages, a funfair and a Santa's grotto with real reindeer.

People are advised to head to Angel Hill, which is the main hub, Charter Square for German-style stalls and Moyse's Hall Museum, where there will be a historical market.

Car hire users should be able to reach the town in less than an hour from Stansted Airport, if they drive north along the M11, before turning onto the A11 at Junction 9.

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Car hire at Manchester Airport may lead to festive family fun

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:53:12 +0000

Car hire at Manchester Airport could take people to Staffordshire, which has plenty of festive activities on offer.

From November 12th, Trentham Estate will be transformed into Santa's Wonderland, with wooden chalets selling mulled wine, gifts and local produce, as well as a real ice rink set on the lake.

There are other shopping opportunities to be had at Lichfield on December 11th and 12th, where people can sip hot chocolate and mulled wine while watching dancing and drama performances as well as carol singing before perusing the market stalls.

And there's something for the children at Drayton Manor Theme Park, which will have a special Christmas theme from November 27th to January 2nd.

Visitors can expect to see thousands of decorations and lights, snow machines and festive showings at the 4D cinema.

The attraction is situated close to Tamworth, which is approximately an-hour-and-a-half drive away from Manchester Airport, with the route taking people south along the M6.

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