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1) Donsol, Philippines
In this little town in southern Luzon just off the coast in a spot where Whale Sharks – the largest fish in the sea come to feed. From here you can go out for a day with a boat and swim with the sharks. As they only feed on plankton they swim close to the surface and swim fairly slowly so you are able to keep up with them. You are only allowed to snorkel with the sharks but it is just an amazing experience to be so close to a shark of this size.
2) Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia
In this town in northern Sumatra there is miles of forest which is inhabited with many orangutans, the treks here are great with some of the best guides I have ever used. After only 4 hours into the trek I had seen 8 orangutans and that included a 6 month old baby one.
3) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
The site of Angkor in Cambodia is a must on anyone’s trip to South East Asia. Angkor Way is the largest temple in the world and seeing the sunrise over it is just a view you cannot view anywhere else in this world. You can spend so much time here looking and the vast amount of temples here and never get bored.
4) Full moon party, Koh Pan gan, Thailand
The legendary full moon party has been going on for years starting with only a few people now with a minimum of 10,000 people a month. This party is just a rite of passage for anyone who comes to Thailand to travel. You meet up with so many people and dance the till morning.
5) Motorbike tour round Vietnam
Riding your own motorbike (or if you can’t you can hire a driver) round Vietnam going to villages and towns where no tourists go is one of the highlights of this trip. Do the tour to Dalat on the scenic roads for a truly spectacular view which you can only find in Vietnam.
6) Palawan, Philippines
This Island which is the South West of the Philippines is a hidden gem of all of South East Asia. At any point you will not find more than 50 backpackers on the island and it’s a large island. The locals are the friendliest I have ever met and the beaches are I think the best in the world. Image a cross between the islands around Krabi, Thailand and mix it with Ha Long bay, Vietnam and this makes the coast line of the town of El Nido. There is some of the best diving and snorkeling to be done at the many coral reefs off the many white sand beaches or swim in lagoons with tiny sharks or just relax and soak up the sun. Also the island has the one of the longest underground rivers in the world.
7) Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
This is a must for anyone in the area as it is UNESCO heritage site and is for a good reason.
The bay has close to 2000 limestone islands with of caves to explore and a few lagoons to go kayaking in. When you go out to the bay you go out on a traditional junk ship where you will get your own room and dinner and breakfast served.
 Vang Vieng, Laos
This place is just one big drunken haze but is a right of passage for anyone coming to SE Asia. You get a tractor inner tube and float down a river and stop off at bars on route and get free shots of lao lao whiskey and then drink buckets of more lao lao whiskey and coke until 6pm then when you think you have enough you go over to an island which is just bars (smile is the best) until middnight when the curfew kicks in. Try the rope swings at each of the bars. The first bar has the biggest whatever other bars may claim.
9) Gili Islands, Indonesia
The Gilis is made up of three islands, with Gili Trawangan the biggest of all. When I say big it will take you ten minutes to walk the entire length of the main beach. There are no cars on this these islands with only horse and cart to get you around. You come here to relax on the beaches and go diving with sharks and manta ray at some on the best site on Earth.
10) Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An is located on the coast and has a pretty decent beach. It is the also the place to come for tailor-made clothes. There are too many tailors to mention here with the main road pretty much consisting of them. You can get literally anything made here all you need to do is take a photo of the item you want and they will make it for you. A good quality suit will cost around $50-$100.
Thailand
Thailand is usually the best place to start for the first time independent traveler. It’s very easy to get around and there are always lots of other backpackers about to chat and hang out with.
Thailand is a mixture of forests to the North for Trekking and some of the best beaches in the world in the south.
Bangkok is a buzzing city criss crossed with canals & rivers. The sky line is one of high rises, shopping malls & international hotel chains but at the canal banks and side streets of the city the traditional side of Thai life is clearly visible. The business hub of the city is easily navigated using the skyrail & underground but the more touristy areas around the Koh San road are less well supplied & Tuk Tuks are the main mode of transport. Negotiate hard with your tuk tuk driver – a taxi will always be cheaper & has the advantage of air conditioning however be sure to agree that you’re charged according to the metre as opposed to agreeing a fixed price. Taxis will only take you at an agreed price after 3pm as from this point on your in to rush hour and they are highly likely to spend hours with you stuck in traffic!
Your main point of call will be the Koh San road as this is where all the hostels and guesthouses are located. This is one long street where there is a market every night and lots of bars and restaurants to choose from even a McDonalds and Burger King for those who are want something more to home. For the best food though go to the street hawkers. You will get some of the best Pad Thai you will have ever eaten for around 20 Baht.
South Islands
Most people come to Thailand for the beaches and Diving. The main Islands in the south are:
Koh Tao
A backpacker Island where everyone comes to dive and mainly to learn how to dive. There are some great beaches here and also a good nightlife.
Koh Pan gan
This is the party island of Thailand and where the famous Full Moon party is held each month. This if you have not heard is one big crazy party on a beach which attracts at least 10,000 people each month to get as fucked up as possible. Get here a few days early during the peak months if you want to get accommodation though.
Koh Samui & Phuket
These islands are crammed full of package holiday tourists on their yearly holiday for 2 weeks in the sun. I would strongly suggest avoiding these two islands.
Koh Phi Phi
This island did get severely damaged by the Tsunami and having seen the before and after myself it truly is remarkable how quickly is has got back onto its feet. There is one main area/town where everybody stays but it’s still big enough not for everyone to be on top of each other. The Beach is like a postcard or you can get a boat to the lagoon where the Leo Dicapro film ‘The Beach’ was filmed and chill there for the day.
Vietnam
Vietnam was ravaged by war but is now a great place to visit. I suggest starting your trip off in Hanoi and working your way down the country.
Hanoi
Hanoi is the capitol of Vietnam and is a great introduction into the Vietnamese way of life. The city is always bustling and carful when crossing those roads as those motorbikes don’t stop.
The city centre is located around Hoan Kiem lake, just of the lake is the old quarter which is the main area for budget hostels and guesthouses. Hanoi is a great place to just go out and wander. Each street has its own trade and each shop will only sell products to do with that trade so you end up having streets only selling shoes or kitchenware. It’s weird to see but that’s the way they do it.
If you get tired and hot whilst walking around you can always stop off for some Bia Hoi. You will see all around the city lots of people sitting on little plastic chairs on the street, this is where they sell the Bia Hoi. This is officially the cheapest draft beer in the world. A glass should set you back about 10p/20 Cents.
Ha Long bay
This is north of Hanoi and is available from all travel agencies in the city as either overnight trip. This is a must for anyone in the area as it is UNESCO heritage site and is for a good reason.
The bay has close to 2000 limestone islands with of caves to explore and a few lagoons to go kayaking in. When you go out to the bay you go out on a traditional junk ship where you will get your own room and dinner and breakfast served.
Hoi An
Hoi An is located on the coast and actually has a pretty decent beach. It is the also the place to come for tailor-made clothes. There are too many tailors to mention here with the main road pretty much consisting of them. You can get literally anything made here all you need to do is take a photo of the item you want and they will make it for you. A good quality suit will cost around $50-$100.
Nha Trang
Is a beach resort just over halfway down the country. This city is very developed with a good long beach stretching the entire length of it. There is not much to do culturally here but it’s a good place to unwind after more than a few very long bus journeys to get this far. If you choose to just relax on the beach all day the only time you need to move from it is to go to the toilet as there are so many hawkers selling you pretty much anything you require from books, drinks to a BBQ of fresh fish. There is a big nightlife here with a couple of main place to go to. These are the Why Not Bar and the Sailing Club which is right on the beach but more expensive for it.
Ho Chi Min City (Saigon)
This is the Vietnam you see in the films. Streets packed out with so many bikes, fumes that make it hard to breathe and just general chaos. There a quite a few museums here to visit which are mainly to do with the war but are all worth a visit and even the strongest man will hold back tears at the photos of the suffering they endured.
From here you do a day trip to the Cu Chi tunnels where the North had a series of small tunnels which they used to fight the south. You can go down some of these tunnels but be warned that they are very small and it’s best not to do it on a hangover like I did. Also here you can fire an array of automatic weapons and rifles which is not that cheap as you pay per bullet.
Cambodia
Cambodia has had quite a nasty past with its dictator Pol Pot but is recovering maybe not as fast as its neighbors’ but it is getting there. Cambodia is surrounded by Vietnam, Thailand and Laos and has the Mekong go through the country into Laos.
Phnom Penh
Is a typical Asian Capitol city, will not loads to do but getting there is a great experience if you come from Vietnam. From Saigon you can get a boat which will take you 2 days to get here but you do see some real Vietnam and Cambodia on the way.
The two main places to see in and around Phnom Penh are the Killing Fields where around 200,000 people were executed during 1975-1979 when the Khmer Rouge reigned. You can see millions of bones and thousands of skulls that have been recovered from the pits.
Also go to S-21 which used to be a high school which was converted to a prison also during the Khmer Rouge where they imprisoned up to 20,000 people and repeatedly tortured and killed from this.
Two to three times a day they show a film which goes into detail of what went on in the prison with interviews from survivors and prison guards.
Sihanoukville
Is a beach resort about 3 to 4 hours bus ride away from Phnom Penh and has a decent enough beach which all long has hostels/guesthouses, restaurants and bars where you can chat with new found friends and enjoy a nice cold beer. You can dive here but I would not waste your money as the visibility is very poor and the reefs not having much sea life.
Siem Reap/Angkor Wat
Siem Reap is the city closest to the temples of Angkor Wat. The town itself does not have much to offer apart from a market in the centre of town where you can get some new clothes and souvenirs. Every night most people head down to the aptly named Bar Street to meet and hang out with friends.
The temples of Angkor are quite spectacular and are very worth the visit. You get the choice of either a 1 day or 3 day pass. It is recommended to go for sunrise over Angkor Wat as this is quite amazing but can get very busy.
There is so many temples to see here most still in great condition. Although my favorite is the one which has been taken over by the jungle and most of it are ruins.
You can either hire a tuk tuk driver to take you around which is advised if you do the one day trip or just hire a bike and go around at you own pace.
Laos
Laos is landlocked and borders Burma, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Vietnam. Laos was involved in the Vietnam War mainly due to its proximity to the country and is one of the most under developed country in the region.
Vang Vieng
The town where you leave remembering nothing. This place is just one big drunken haze. You get a tractor inner tube and float down a river and stop off at bars on route and get free shots of lao lao whiskey and then drink buckets of more lao lao whiskey and coke until 6pm then when you think you have enough you go over to an island which is just bars (smile is the best) until middnight when the curfew kicks in. Love this place 
Try the rope swings at each of the bars. The first bar has the biggest whatever other bars may claim.
Luang Prabang
Very beautiful town and is very quiet compared with Vang Vieng. The night market seems to run on forever with lots of goodies. Also if you go here you have to go bowling one evening after 11pm – you will see what I mean.
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Major Car Rental Investment At Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
For car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
More than 2 million passengers complete rental car transactions each year at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In order to meet current needs and anticipated demands for rental vehicles, Hartsfield-Jackson is building a state-of-the-art Consolidated Rental Car (CONRAC) facility. When it opens in November 2009, CONRAC will house all Airport rental car companies and their associated operations, including customer service, administrative offices, ready/return parking, fueling and maintenance facilities.
The 67.5-acre CONRAC facility is located across Interstate 85 from the Airport and will connect to the existing passenger terminals via an Automated People Mover (APM) train system. The APM can move more than 10,000 passengers an hour to and from the passenger terminal along the 1.6 mile long elevated guideway. The trip between the terminal and the CONRAC APM station will be approximately five minutes. A stop at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) will provide direct passenger access to the facility during conventions and events.
By centralizing all rental car operations adjacent to the Airport, CONRAC will eliminate the need for rental agency shuttle buses and dramatically reduce the number of rental cars on terminal roadways. This should help minimize the Airport’s carbon footprint by improving overall traffic flow around the passenger terminal.
CONRAC is one of several projects included in Hartsfield-Jackson’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The $6 billion-plus program supports the Airport’s overall mission by planning, designing, building and maintaining facilities to meet projected growth in domestic and international travel. CIP projects reduce flight delays, increase airfield and terminal capacity, enhance overall customer service, and substantially contribute to Georgia’s economic development.
CONRAC Features
* 2 four-story parking decks
* 2.8 million square feet of parking
* More than 8,700 ready, return and storage parking spaces
* 1,200 additional ground storage spaces
* 10 rental car agencies
* 137,000 square-foot customer service center
* 6 two-car APM trains
* 1 maintenance and recovery vehicle
* 1.3 acre APM train maintenance facility
* 27 acre “Quick Turnaround” area for rental vehicles with maintenance, wash and fuel facilities
* 140 fuel pumps
* 30 wash bays with water recovery system
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (IATA: ATL, ICAO: KATL, FAA LID: ATL), known locally as Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield Airport, and Hartsfield–Jackson, is located seven miles (11 km) south of the central business district of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is the world’s busiest airport by passenger traffic, serving 90 million passengers per year, as well as by number of landings and take-offs.[2] The airport is the primary hub of Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways, Delta Connection under the Shuttle America name, and Delta Connection partner Atlantic Southeast Airlines; the Delta hub is the world’s largest airline hub. Delta Air Lines flew 55.4% of passengers from the airport in 2008, AirTran flew 19.27%, and Atlantic Southeast Airlines flew 12.94%. The airport has 151 domestic and 28 international gates.
Hartsfield–Jackson held its ranking as the world’s busiest airport in 2008, both in terms of passengers and number of flights, by accommodating 90 million passengers and 978,824 flights. Many of the nearly one million flights are domestic flights from within the United States where Atlanta serves as a major hub for travel throughout the Southern United States.
Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport has international service to North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. As an international gateway to the United States, Hartsfield–Jackson ranks seventh; John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City is first.[4] However, the airport is increasingly becoming a major gateway for international flights; 2008 saw international traffic jump 3.18 percent over the previous year, with more than 4.6 million passengers boarding international flights.
The airport is located mostly in unincorporated areas in Fulton and Clayton counties; the city limits of Atlanta, College Park, and Hapeville extend to the airport grounds. The airport is reachable by train on MARTA.
HEART OF ASIA
One of the world’s most popular cuisines. Beautiful beaches and islands. Friendly, charming people. Warm weather all year round. Cheap prices for most things. Colourful, enchanting temples. An exotic culture preserved through the ages in a country that has never been colonised. Where are we talking about? Thailand, of course!
WHY THAILAND
You can travel to Thailand, if you want to experience lovely smiles and gentleness of Thai people and scenic & cultural treasures of Thai land. Thailand certainly is the “land of smiles,” which can make you smile, too. It’s really is enamoring and exotic country, known for its inviting people, culture, scenery, cuisine, and overall lifestyle.
A FREQUENT CHOICE IN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Located in the heart of Asia, Thailand has been captivating foreign visitors for decades. Previous visitors return year after year and as the word spreads, first-time visitors come flooding in. The number of foreign visitors to Thailand continues to increase and year after year, records are broken as international visitors flock to this fascinating country.
VACATIONS, MADE MEMORABLE ONES
Arguably the most exotic destination in South East Asia, Thailand offers travelers and holidaymakers a huge range of vacation possibilities. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a budget traveler wanting to explore a foreign land on a tight budget, or a well-heeled traveler who wants to be pampered and experience the very best, Thailand has something for you.It is still quite possible to find a pristine stretch of beautiful white sand beach that you can have all to yourself. Lazing away the days on a hammock under a palm tree on a mile long beach, without anyone else in sight,swaying in the breeze under a cloudless sky as the waves gently break against the soft white sand.Such an experience can still be had. Welcome to Thailand!
MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
This page could largely be separated into two separate sections. The first part gives general information about travelling in Thailand while the second part goes into detail about some of the places to visit and some of my feelings about them and experiences there.
Bangkok
Phuket
Ko Samui
Ko Samet
Pattaya
Hua Hin
Isaan
Historic Places
Ko Chang
LEGAL LENGTH FOR YOUR STAY IN THAILAND
Visitors from most Western countries to Thailand get 30 days permission to enter Thailand upon arrival. This is not a visa per se. If you really like Thailand you can exit the country and re-enter immediately thus getting another 30 days. You cannot do this indefinitely and after spending 90 days in Thailand in a 180 day period you cannot return for 90 days, unless you apply for a visa at a Thai embassy or consulate outside of the country first. (There is more on the whole visa issue in the living and working section.) Holders of South Korean, Brazilian and Peruvian passports get 90 days permission. A lot of developing countries get permission to enter for a shorter period of time and visitors from some countries may have to apply in advance for a visa.You can apply in advance for a two month tourist visa which can actually be extended in the country for another 30 days at any Immigration office. The extension costs 1,900 baht.I believe that you may be able to get a multiple entry tourist visa although I personally believe that strictly for tourism purposes, three months is plenty.
LANDING IN THAILAND
Most people arriving in Thailand fly into Suwannaphum international airport in Bangkok. Your first time in Thailand, which may be your first time in Asia, can be more than a little confusing. You are more than likely jumping off the plane after a fairly lengthy trip and probably want to get to your hotel as soon as possible.
ACCOMMODATION
No matter what your budget, you can find something to suit. Thailand and indeed Bangkok has a huge range of places to stay. Whether you want the opulence of the Oriental Hotel, the filth of a Khao Sarn Road backpacker hole or somewhere in between, you will be able to find it in Bangkok. And right throughout Thailand, you will be able to find something to suit your needs, at least most of the time in most places.Bangkok’s top end hotels continue to rate extremely highly. The Oriental Hotel, The Dusit Thani, The Peninsula and The Shangri-La are often mentioned when you hear the top hotels in the world being talked about. These are five star hotels in every sense and should suit the most demanding of travelers Throughout Thailand, you have all of the big international hotel chains like Marriot, Sheraton, Regent, Hyatt represented. You also have some very good Thai hotel chains like Amari. And then you have got a lot of stand alone hotels. At the lower end of the range you have guesthouses. I gather that camping grounds are available in some places but having seen one snake show too many, I think I’ll give that one a miss, thank you.Of the beaches and islands in Thailand, the most popular spots like Pattaya, Phuket and Ko Samui are oozing with a variety of accommodation options. But this is not always the case at some of the more off the beaten track type places. It should come as no surprise that the further off the beaten track you get, generally the harder it is to find quality accommodation. Even in some of the islands the quality of accommodation is not always that good – and sometimes the prices, while cheap by international standards, can be expensive by local Thai standards. Places like Ko Samet and Ko Chang are classic examples where, in my personal opinion, accommodation prices really are higher than they should be.
Khao San Road
If you’re traveling on a budget then Khao San Road is actually extremely well located for anyone visiting Bangkok as it is walking distance to the river and the most interesting and historically significant parts of the city. The must see Grand Palace is about a mile or s away, easily walk able, even in Bangkok’s oppressive heat. Thailand is not an expensive country to travel through and if you are on a real budget, you can do just fine. Let’s look at the cost of accommodation in Bangkok first. A room in the top end hotels tends to go for 5,000 baht or more a night. The very best spots, like the Oriental may even go for twice this. As I mentioned earlier, hotels in Bangkok really are excellent and the top end places are just fabulous. My pick is the Sukhothai which has a wonderful combination of Thai style with modern convenience. It is worth just going for a wander through as it really is that nice! As Bangkok can be quite difficult to get around due to the dreadful traffic conditions and the fact that the skytrain and underground only cover a small part of the city, one needs to think carefully about the area where one chooses to stay. The most popular areas are Sukhumvit Road, Silom Road, the Siam Square / Pratunam area, Banglampoo and the river The prices of ccommodation in Phuket and Ko Samui are much the same as in Bangkok. These are now big international beach resorts with many fabulous places to stay and as such the prices reflect what people are prepared to pay for them. On the other hand, Pattaya and Chiang Mai both have high quality accommodation available at prices which simply do not exist – at least what you get for that money – in Bangkok. This is one reason to visit Pattaya and Chiang Mai – you get very good value for money on your accommodation.
GETTING AROUND THAILAND
TRAVEL BY AIR
Thai Airways is the main domestic airline and airfares for flights within Thailand are fairly reasonably priced, the schedules are good with lots of flights to the most popular destinations. Further, the planes are generally in good condition. Thai Airways flies to most parts of the country, but not quite all. The notable exception of where Thai does not fly is the tropical paradise of Ko Samui. There is only one airline which flies between Ko Samui and Bangkok and that is Bangkok Airways who I believe own the airport at Samui. The fare to fly from Bangkok to Ko Samui on Bangkok Airways is more expensive than the fare on Thai to fly from Bangkok to Phuket, something which many people question, with some feeling that Bangkok Airways really stings you when you fly between Bangkok and Ko Samui. Bangkok Airways also flies to some neighbouring countries as well as operating domestic flights within Thailand, but it is the route to Ko Samui for which they are most famous. Bangkok Airways has tried to reposition themselves and now markets themselves as Asia’s boutique carrier. .
TRAVEL BY CAR
Hiring cars or even a big bike is one way to get around Thailand. The quality of the roads in Thailand is generally pretty good. Car rental is fairly cheap in Thailand which is a little surprising given that the cost of buying a car in Thailand is much dearer than in the West. Generally, driving in provincial Thailand is easy, the drivers are less aggressive, there is much less traffic – and the further you get from Bangkok, the less traffic and congestion you find. However, wherever you go, signs are generally in Thai only. In a few places, and Pattaya is one exception, some road signs are in Thai. Fortunately street signs are in both Thai and English nationwide, something which I have been extremely impressed with. Petrol in Thailand is reasonably priced and as at March 2007, the price is around 26 baht a litre for the highest grade, 95 octane petrol.
HIGH-LOW SEASONS, THERE’S NONE SO SERIOUS DIVISIONS:
The tourist high season runs from around late November through to mid April. At certain times, particularly Christmas, New Year, the Chinese New Year and Songkran the most popular beaches and islands can be extremely busy to the point that getting accommodation can become a bit of a problem. Hotels and even some guesthouses hike their prices – and people are willing to pay it. So if you are travelling over any of these periods it pays to book well in advance. The Songkran period really marks the end of the tourism high season for the year. There are a number of other holidays throughout the year and on some of these holidays nightlife areas and bars and discos can be closed – and the sale of alcohol is outlawed. Some bars slip the boys in brown a bit of cash so they can remain open. Generally speaking it is the Buddhist holidays and December 5th, the birthday of HM The King.
Getting a budget car rental can be ideal, especially if you want to save some money. It is good in occasions where bringing your own car is impractical.
A rent-a-car company loans cars for short periods ranging from a few weeks or a few hours to even a month, with a fee. It is a highly structured form of rent-a-car shop, organized in many local branches but mostly situated in active city areas or near airports. It is often accompanied by a website allowing online reservation.
Car rental or rent-a-car agencies mostly serve people who have a car that is temporarily out service. Another reason for car rental are for travelers who are out of town for a few days only and it is very impractical and expensive to bring their car or buy one.
There are two kinds of rent-a-car companies. The first kind of rent-a-car company works on a broker model of automobile and have commercial agreements with other rent-a-car companies in order to give access to their fleet of cars.
The other kind of rent-a-car corporation owns their own cars and has contracts with car producers so as to give all the cars for that fleets. An example of this kind of company is Europcar or Hertz.
Europcar currently operates a fleet of over 200,500 at 2,825 locations in 143 different countries covering Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, as well as Latin America, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, North America and Europe. This Paris based rent-a-car or Car Rental Company is owned by French investment company, Eurazeo.
Europcar is an international rent-a-car company. In fact, the brand is best recognized in larger European economies, typically the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, Europcar purchased the noted European Operations made with Alamo Rent a Car and the National Car Rental Company from their actual parent firms, Vanguard Car Rental Holdings.
Tiger Car Rentals, on the other hand, is an independent car rental company that provides low cost car rentals with no hidden extras. Their car hire quotation includes Collision Damage Waiver Insurance or CDW, Third Party Liability Insurance, Theft Protection Insurance, Airport Surcharger or Premium Location Fee, as well as Value Added Tax or Vat, 24 hours breakdown cover and Unlimited Mileage.
When renting a car, call and speak with the appropriate representative regarding the types of car they have available. Find out if there are any discounts available to consumers.
Ask your friend to drive you to the office and make agreements for them to pick you up after you return the car. When you arrive at the location, provide your driver’s license. If you are under the age of 25 years old you will need to provide a higher deposit.
A representative of the car rental company will ask you to buy additional insurance for the car. This assessment is based on your own deductibles. Occasionally, it makes more sense to purchase their insurance.
Once all the paperwork is complete, look over the car at the parking lot before you drive it. Drive through the parking lot a few times so that you can get a feel of the car. Read the car manual for basic operations of the radio, air conditioning and other features of the car.
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Almost all the car hire services providers in Delhi are registered. They have licensed from AITP which makes the drive flexible, not only in Delhi but at the same time to any place in India. Well, if you want to explore the attraction of this beautiful capital city in a delightful and memorable way, Delhi Car Rentals can do something magical for you. These service provider offers wide range of car, from luxurious to the standard car on rent, cheap budget car, Volvo at the same time car as per the need and choice of the tourists.
Drive to the highway of Rajpath offers you to see some government building like President House, Parliament, National Museum, India Gate and many more. Drive to the famous Chandni Chowk road and you will see the magnificent Red fort build in Red Sand stones. The majestic fort depicts the rich culture at the same time architectural beauty of the Mughal era. Jama Masjid the largest mosque in whole Asia can also be accessed from the same route. There is no doubt in saying that the car rentals in Delhi or the car hire services providers in Delhi makes the city tour delightful and memorable.
Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, Qutb Minar, Humayun’s Mausoleum, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Old Fort, Raj Ghat, etc are some of the well known attraction of Delhi. The beauty of these monuments and places can be delightfully explored with a luxurious car drive. You can also enjoy visiting to well known markets and places of Delhi like Cannaught Place, South Ex, Khan Market, Sarajoni Market, etc with hiring taxi rental services in Delhi.
Car rental service provider also rent car for auspicious occasion like weddings, festivals, parties, etc. They provide car according to the choice of the people at an attractive rate. Some also give certain discounts on their services.
Well, if you are planning for tours and travels in Delhi, you are most welcome. Car rentals in Delhi based companies will make your city tour delightful and memorable taking your on a drive of the city in a luxurious car.
Rental Car Philippines for your Travel Adventure —How to have a pleasant trip
In order to have a memorable journey in any exciting landscape of Asia’s pearl of the Orient, it would be best to rely on a Rental Car Philippines to answer all your transportation needs if you don’t have your own vehicle. However, bear in mind that even with the best rent a car out there, there are always some downsides involved, after all, nothing beats having your own car. Nevertheless, you simply cannot let anything get in the way of your travels. Understand the pros and cons, and you’ll likely get the best out of your trip and your car hire.
1.philippines car rental offers variety in choices but check your budget.
The great thing about rental car is that you are free to choose your own car, from a classic one to the modern vintage, but the downside—the better and bigger the car, the greater the cost.
Renting is merely borrowing and the cost depends on the length of usage here in the Philippines, higher if you need a driver. Understand that a worry-free transportation does not come for free so prepare your pocket.
2.Car hire Philippines offers freedom but practice responsibility
Unlike public transportation, rental car Philippines offers flexibility and freedom. This is not your own car and when it breaks down you can easily get it replaced from your chosen rental Car Philippines.
On the dark side, you can’t do anything harmful with the car so you have to practice caution and be careful as any personal damage may be charged against you.
3.Car Rental in the Philippines is a better transportation alternative but not the best
Finding a Philippines car rental is a breeze. The most top searches in the Internet for example are Avis Rent a Car and JB rent a car and these two are actually also one of the most flexible and dependable car hire Philippines out there. No need to look elsewhere.
With these top car rentals, you can make reservations online and with fewer efforts, but as easy as everything may sound, the best option is always having your own car. No reservations, no time constraints and no extra precautions to take.
4.Rental Car Philippines is here to stay
Renting a car in the Philippines is a business that is booming in the country, supported by advantages, regardless of disadvantages. Despite all controversies surrounding the car rental issue, it is not a painful choice if you are really serious about taking time to explore the vast richness of the Philippines. Rent a car or not, any glorious travel may indeed cost you but the joy it brings in the long run can be memorable—and that is one eternal treasure which is just priceless.
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India is one of the most beautiful countries in South Asia. It is globally known for its heritage and culture beauty. There are several colorful cities in India, which are worth to visit and explore on India tour. Some of the most visited cities of India are Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. These historic and historical cities of North India are also the part of the most favored travel package golden triangle tours. So to make the tour to these cities comfortable and memorable, you can travel in a rental car.
In all these cities there are many car rental companies offering car on rent for tours and travel. You can choose car of your choice at your budget and make your tour comfortable and memorable. But before hiring car you should visit some of the vehicle renting companies to make the best deal and get discount. Some companies give discounts on special occasions like wedding ceremony, parties, pick season of tourist, tours and travels etc. So it is very important to visit some of the car rental service providing companies in order to get discounts on car hire.
Car rental companies do not rent car just by paying amount as per the deal. But along with that they also ask for some important documents as proof. So better you carry authentic documents as a proof for easy car hire services in India. Well if you are planning for tours and travels in Delhi, you can hire car of your choice from reputed Delhi car rental service providing company. Some of the companies also give discounts if you book car for longer time (say for about week or month). If you book car on rent through internet, you will find names of several companies offering car hire service in Delhi. Some of the companies also give special discounts, so don’t miss the special opportunity to grab and save money on your Delhi tour.
Agra the famous city is just a few hours drive from Delhi. Tours and travel in the city is made easer and comfortable by Agra car rental companies. You can choose car of your choice of enjoy visiting to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb, etc. These are the prime attraction of Agra which draws large number of tourists from all the nook and corner of the world. Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are the UNESCO World Heritage sites n Agra.
Jaipur is also the well known city of North India. It is fondly known as the Pink City of India. Large numbers of tourists from all over the world come to Jaipur for tours and travels. It is well known for its heritage and magnificent monuments, which depicts the grandeur, glory and past of Jaipur. Tour in this city can be made easier and comfortable by hiring car rental services in Jaipur from reputed company. Visit to Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, Laxmi Narayan Temple, etc in a car of your choice will truly be an unforgettable experience. Amber Fort one of the most beautiful forts in Rajasthan can be delightfully explore enjoying elephant safari. Tourists can also visit to Ajmer the well known pilgrimage destination of Rajasthan by car rental in Jaipur to Ajmer. Thus enjoying the city tour of Jaipur and other favored cities of Rajasthan with car hire service will truly be an unforgettable experience of India tour.
Singapore has the busiest port in the world and is an affluent and commercially vibrant country.
The city is split up into areas which include the main business district, Chinatown and Little India. The many races and religions that co-exist in Singapore make it a dynamic and cosmopolitan place.
This is also reflected in Singaporean cuisine. Dining out in Singapore is an unforgettable experience and the combination of Chinese, Malay and Indian foods means that you can taste the most sumptuous oriental cooking here. In fact Singapore is world famous for its cooking so try as many restaurants as you can. If you don’t have a big budget, don’t worry. Food sold by street vendors is often superb too.
Although Malay is the official language of Singapore its importance as south east Asian business centre means that English is widely spoken. However, the local dialect has come to be known as ‘Singlish’ because of the combination of Chinese, Malay and English dialects.
Car hire Singapore is a good way to get around as the road system is not overly complicated. It is possible to drive from Singapore to the peninsular part of Malaysia but check with your rental company about whether you are allowed to do so.
Singapore is known as the Garden City and in its huge international airport alone there is a whole range of flora and fauna to enjoy.
Changi airport has three terminals and is a hub for airlines such as Tiger Air and JetStar.
Car hire Changi is the best way to start your journey through Singapore if you are entering Singapore from abroad. The Singapore roads are maintained perfectly, roads rules are adhered to and driving is on the left.
At night Singapore is dazzling with skyscrapers lit up and many multi coloured lights around the city harbour. Around the Singapore River you will find a collection of theatres and spectacular looking buildings and this is a good place to go for a night out.
Singapore is the second most crowded country is the world with four million people packed onto this relatively small island.
Singapore has a reputation for being boring due to the strict laws there which lead visitors to describe it as the Switzerland of Asia and ‘Disneyland with the death penalty’.
Travellers to Singapore should exercise caution as the country has some fairly draconian rules which include not being allowed to chew gum in public, a ban on public displays of affection and a death penalty policy for drug use.
Bizarrely enough it is also illegal to bring any pirated goods, pornography or publications by Jehovah’s Witnesses into Singapore. You have been warned!
However the benefit of these strict laws is that Singapore has virtually no crime.
In Singapore the climate can be your worst enemy with high temperatures and humidity while months between November and January are the rainiest.
Rhino have main pickup locations throughout Singapore including some of the hotels and the main airport called Changi Airport.
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