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December, 2009
December 23rd, 2009
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Up to 10 million UK drivers are set to brave the Big Freeze today in attempts to make their way home for Christmas.
The AA estimates that one in three of Britain’s cars will be taking to the roads and have urged drivers to exercise caution as thawing conditions [...]
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December 22nd, 2009
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There are great deals out there at the moment in terms of cheap car hire on the continent. Take a look around – you can find very competitive rates in all sorts of destinations in Spain and Portugal, whether you’re looking for Alicante car hire, Faro car hire, Gerona car hire or Murcia [...]
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December 22nd, 2009
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It doesn’t get much lower, not even by Ryanair’s standards. Get this – on Monday evening (Christmas week), thirsty passengers stranded on a crowded Ryanair flight from Stansted to Dinard were forced to lick ice cubes for water, when cabin crew refused to serve them refreshments because “rules” prohibited it as [...]
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December 21st, 2009
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Weathermen are forecasting even more snow and sleet across the UK this Christmas, with Scotland predicted to be the heaviest hit over the next few days.
Already, emergency services in the Scottish Highlands have warned people to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary.
Heavy snowfall in Yorkshire and Cumbria has meant chaos for road [...]
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December 18th, 2009
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As soon as you’ve booked your flights to Auckland, you should start shopping around for your campervan. You should have your exact pick up and drop off times and dates ready so that you will be able to provide this information in the booking engine of the campervan hire site.
The berth size that [...]
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December 18th, 2009
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The lively spring break destination of Myrtle Beach is located at the centre of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of coastline along the oceanfront area. Although Myrtle Beach attracts thousands of young holidaymakers and families throughout the year, seasoned travellers know there’s more to Myrtle Beach than just [...]
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December 18th, 2009
I hope everyone has all their presents under the tree and just can’t wait to open them! I thought I would save this Friday Drivetime will this time because Christmas is only around the corner! With only 1 week to go until the big day of ripping open pr…
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December 17th, 2009
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Thousands of passengers face an uncertain Christmas and New Year with the news that the Scotland-based airline, Flyglobespan has gone into administration.
The majority of the airline’s 800 staff have been made redundant and all scheduled flights have been cancelled.
The Civil Aviation Authority is currently looking after holidaymakers who have found themselves caught up [...]
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December 15th, 2009
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With snow flurries expected to hit the UK this weekend, there’s no time like the present to swot up on some safety tips for winter driving…
Always remember: If you’re planning a trip on the road and the weather has taken a turn for the worse, check online/TV/radio reports for updates before you leave and stay at home if conditions [...]
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December 15th, 2009
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In order to hire a car in Alicante Airport, you will need the following:
A full driving licence
A passport
A credit card (with the same name as your driver’s licence)
Your car rental booking confirmation voucher
You should also be 21 years old or over, but minimum age requirements generally depend on the individual supplier that you’re renting [...]
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