Hertz Dream Cars Launches in the USA
Car lovers everywhere, rejoice. Now you can rent slick cars and have your fun. The famous general use airport car rental brand announced today the launch of Hertz Dream Cars, a new line with a fleet of luxury cars from various manufacturers. Customers choosing these new cars will also benefit from personalized service, as the company aims to offer a VIP rental experience.
To understand just what type of cars are included in this new line, here’s a list provided by Hertz: Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi R8, Bentley Continental GT, Cadillac CTS-V, Ferrari (California, F430), Lamborghini Gallardo, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz AMG (SLS, C63, E63), Mercedes-Benz SL550, S550 and G550, Porsche (911, Cayenne, Boxster, Panamera), SRT Viper, Tesla Model S. Read more…
Vasile Stoica to Set out for 10,000 Kilometer Trip in His Wheelchair
Vasile Stoica is one of the very few Romanians to be featured in the Guinness Book of Records and the first in a wheelchair to achieve such a remarkable goal. After traveling around the world in his wheelchair, he is now planning his next adventure: a 10,000 kilometer trip with said wheelchair as sole means of transportation.
The 43 year old paraplegic will soon depart on this amazing trip, his destination being North Cape, Norway. So far, he has pushed his wheelchair across 70,000 kilometers on roads from across the world, the longest such adventure being his round the world trip he took from May, 1998, till May, 1999. A 36,000 kilometer journey which took him through North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe. Read more…
Travel Photo of the Day: Little Paxton, Taste of British Countryside
Little Paxton is a nice little village in Cambridgeshire. It is home to a dear friend of mine who shared her slice of British countryside with me. This is the view I woke up to every day.
Airline Customer Satisfaction on the Rise
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) released today shows that the important airlines do a better job of satisfying their clients for a second year in a row. However, the same report shows that this way of traveling is still considered uncomfortable and costly by most passengers.
“Crowded seating, rising ticket prices, extra fees and poor service all contribute to a rather dreary travel experience,” says Claes Fornell, ACSI founder and Chairman. “Airlines continue to improve service for business travelers, which is important since they are the most profitable customer group. Still, their satisfaction remains at a level slightly below that of other passengers.” Read more…
Travel Photo of the Day: History of Pharmacy, Heidelberg
One of the cool exhibitions at the Heidelberg Castle was the one dedicated to Pharmacy. Old medicine, old tools, names you know in antiquated little bottles – Aspirin was the one that first caught my eye – it was all on display and I just loved it!
How to Find Low Cost Annual Travel Insurance
When you’re going away, one of the most important things you need to consider is travel insurance. This is certainly not something you should scrimp on, but there are various ways of cutting the cost of travel insurance without compromising on value or quality. For frequent travellers and those who go away abroad several times within the space of a year, it’s usually worth booking an annual or multi trip travel insurance, as this will typically cover you for all ‘standard’ holidays (or whatever type of holiday your insurance is valid for) within a set time frame, typically within 12 months.
So, how can you find cheap annual travel insurance? Firstly, make sure you’re only booking what you need. Don’t pay extra for winter sports or ski equipment hire if you’re only planning to spend a week on a beach or somewhere without snow. Read more…
Travel Blog of the Week: Muza-chan.net Takes on Japan
Muza-chan’s Gate to Japan is a lot more than that! It’s not just a door allowing you to enter, it’s also a guide to even the most obscure parts of the Asian country, its culture and customs, its people and its secrets. You’ve got everything you need, photos catching your eye, ideas to inspire you, deep dives into the local culture, fun stuff to keep you entertained, plus some music to keep your soul singing.
I’ve been following Muza-chan.net for years on StumbleUpon and Twitter, and recently I also managed to discover Lili Florea, the wonderful lady behind this project, is actually Romanian… How I could overlook such a detail? Don’t ask, I still haven’t managed to figure it out. Let’s just stay that I spent more time on the site while deciding on my future trip to Japan and it finally hit me. Read more…
