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Cheap Hire Cars
Cheap car hires are a traveler's savior from being stranded in one
place. Yes, OK I know, taxis can be convenient as well, but that's
only when you do not have to be anywhere particular in a hurry and
don't mind the high cost of each journey.
Sometimes though, the companies that rent cheap cars supply cars
that are at the bottom end of the spectrum and sometimes the people
that assist you in car hire just doesn't have your best interest
in mind, so you end up paying a ton of money for a ton of frustrations.
So, just to help with your hire car experience, I have written down
a few pointers to help.
If you're not choosy about what car you rent, try to get cheap car
hire through sites that let you choose cars at your own price. These
companies will try and get you the best deal available and often
offer other upgrades or incentives to get your custom. If you are
lucky and decide to book a fly-drive deal for instance, then you
may find the hire company has upgraded your vehicle anyway (but
this is less likely if you book with the airline themselves). Of
course the airlines realise they have a captive audience when people
visit their website to book a flight and do not need to discount
their car hire.
Cheap car hire is now a growing area of online car hire so do not
let the low prices put you off. In fact many car hire websites will
only give a discount if you book online with them. Shopping around
on the internet can be fun and save you money as there is almost
always a special offer available with one car hire Company or another.
Plus, and this is the good bit, all this can be done from your home.
Sometimes, just when you think you have managed to get a really
good deal, you find your credit card company has another nice surprise
for you - it may have organized a further discount with the car
hire company on top of the discount you have already arranged. It's
quite common these days for a company to have made an arrangement
with other companies to give discounts to their employees or members,
so you may just be lucky enough to receive a further discount here.
Another tip is to check you hire car carefully and let the company
know of any damage you find before you drive away. For you own peace
of mind and financial well-being, check out all the vehicles controls
and make sure everything that is fitted works so you won't have
to pay for something that was faulty when you drove it away.
More often than not your existing vehicle policy will cover the
hire car insurance needed but it is always best to check first.
Although the hire car insurance isn't going to be costly, there
is no point in paying out twice if your current auto insurance will
cover you. Whatever the situation, insurance is always required
when you rent a car.
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Tips to Ensure A Successful
Trip
Before You Fly...
Many airlines allow you to access your itinerary online to save you
valuable time at the airport. Find out if you require any vaccinations
before you travel. Plan ahead - pre-arrange transfers, hotel accommodation,
and other elements of your journey with your travel agent. Make copies
of your passport, traveller's cheques, credit cards, itinerary, and
airline tickets. Carry one copy with you and leave one copy and your
overseas contact details with a person you designate as your emergency
contact. Bring with you the address and phone number of your country's
embassy, High Commission or consulate for each country you plan to visit.
When travelling to the USA you must have the address and zip code for
where you are staying to ensure you are able to fully complete the I-94W
Immigration form when you land. New rules for entry to the USA came
into force on 26 October 2004 and more information can be found on the
US Embassy UK website.
Pack any regular medication in your hand luggage, and ensure you have
an adequate supply for the duration of your trip (please note: needles
cannot be carried in hand luggage unless medical documentation can be
provided).
Make sure you check your home is secure before you go on holiday. Almost
half of all burglaries happen when a flat or house is empty so read
the Home Office tips at their website and plan ahead. There is a handy
checklist of things to do before you leave as well as practical home
security advice of things to check before you leave.
You should also be knowledgeable about your destination. The Foreign
and Commonwealth Office web site contains useful information including
specific country advice (official Foreign Office travel advice on over
200 countries), country specific Travellers' Tips, and links to travel
advice of foreign governments. It's also wise to buy some books relating
to your holiday area and better aquaint yourself with general information
such as places of interest, what's on advice and general tips on laws
and customs abroad. Amazon have a large range of travel advice books
(see banner link on the left-hand-side of this page for a few examples).
Please visit the amazon website for a full list of available travel
books and paps etc
At The Airport
Heightened security measures have increased the time needed at the airport
and the variety of security measures you may encounter. You will need
to allow sufficient time to clear security screening and arrive at your
departure gate on time. We suggest you arrive at the airport in plenty
of time to catch your flight especially at peak times, such as school
and national holidays. The following tips may help smooth the process:
Opening and closing times for check-in and boarding vary by airport
so it is important to find out what your local airport times are in
order to arrive there in plenty of time for your flight. You will need
to allow extra time if you are travelling with young children, infants,
or persons with disabilities. You can save time at the airport by using
Self-Service Check-in kiosks or Online Check-in where available. Avoid
packing your carry-on bags tightly so that it is easier for security
personnel to check them. Travellers may bring one carry-on and one personal
item (such as a handbag or briefcase) on most flights. Check your standard
checked baggage allowance and ensure that you have included your name
and contact details on tags outside and inside your baggage. Pay attention
to what you're bringing with you. Note that you cannot carry sharp items
in your carry-on bags. Certain items should not be carried on an aircraft
because of the danger they represent. Many of these items are commonly
used at work or home, but may become a hazard in flight due to changes
in temperature and pressure. Check what are considered restricted baggage
items
When travelling to and from North America, the Transportation Safety
Administration recommends you do not lock your checked baggage, as security
may need to open your luggage to complete security checks.
Ensure your personal information is accurate and complete. Be sure to
have a valid passport and any required Visas. You may be asked to provide
your passport and boarding card at subsequent points, such as at the
gate or security checkpoints. For travel within the UK only, often you
only need to carry photographic ID but we would always recommend taking
your passport - it's the best form of photo ID there is!
Be prepared for security
checkpoints. Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the security
checkpoints, except for those with specific medical or parental needs.
All electronic items, such as laptops and mobile phones, will be subjected
to additional screening. Be sure to remove your laptop from its travel
case so that both can be X-rayed separately . Keep your ticket, boarding
pass, and ID within easy reach and wear shoes that can be taken off
and put back on relatively easily. Limit the amount of jewellery or
other metal objects that you wear, and remove all metal objects prior
to passing through the metal detectors in order to facilitate the screening
process.
Make the most of your time
at the airport. Some airlines provide premium cabins where you can spend
some time in one of the lounges, which usually offer you restorative
environments to de-stress, snacks and drinks to keep your energy up,
plus phones, faxes and email to stay in contact with business colleagues
and loved ones.
Allow plenty of time to get to your gate, as most flights close 10 minutes
before the scheduled departure time.
On board the aircraft
Try not to sit still for too long. When convenient, get up and move
about the cabin and stretch your arms and legs every so often. Go for
the light bite. Eat a light meal and drink plenty of water. Go easy
on alcohol, coffee and tea. Help your body cope better when travelling
to new time zones by taking every opportunity to sleep en route. Every
little nap will help. And don't forget to remove your contact lenses
before you sleep. cabin crew are always friendly and happy to assist
so don't hesitate to ask your steward/stewardess for advice.
Returning home
Simply follow the same procedures as you did on your departure, and
don't hesitate to ask airport or airline staff if you need any assistance.
We hope these tips will be of assistance on your next journey.
Happy Holidays!
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