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From Leipzig...

Art, canals and eating out in Plagwitz, Leipzig

06 December 2013 By Luna Dizon
To see a little of why Lepzig is being hailed as a 'new Berlin', head out of the city centre and to the up and coming neighbourhood of Plagwitz. Pretty canal views, industrial architecture and art await. My visit definitely made me wish I had more time. Read our post for a quick introduction to the area and some recommendations for things to do and places to eat.
And if you're planning to explore Leipzig and beyond with a low-cost Germany car hire, don't forget to check out our great deals from Leipzig Halle Airport and other Germany car hire locations.
06
Dec

From Costa Brava...

Girona for ice cream and frozen yoghurt

02 December 2013 By Luna Dizon
Girona in northern Catalonia is a great foodie destination with a host of great restaurants including the 'world's best restaurant'. What I realised whilst wandering its pretty streets is that the city is also home to its fair share of ice cream and frozen yoghurt places. We have a quick look at Rocambolesc, the ice cream parlour from one of the El Celler de Can Roca brothers as well a couple of frozen yoghurt specialists and why sheep milk is all the rage. Planning a trip soon? Check out our great value car hire prices and book in advance for the best deals.
02
Dec

From Girona / Gerona...

Collecting a Girona Railway Station car hire

18 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're arriving to Girona (Gerona) by train or already in the city, a Girona Railway Station car hire is easy to pick up as the station is in the city centre and is within reach to routes out of the city too. Find out which car hire companies are based here, how to find them as well as why you might be better off picking up a Girona Airport car hire instead if you're looking to start your rental on a Sunday.
18
Nov

From Roses...

A history of Roses in the Citadel, Costa Brava

29 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
You can take your pick of picturesque seaside towns in the Costa Brava. But if you like your history as much as a good beach, head to the historic town of Roses where the roots of the town can be traced back all the way to several centuries BC (no-one's entirely sure how many!). The citadel located by the bay should be your first stop for history and you walk the surrounding walls as well as within the grounds to take in remains from various settlements over the centuries. Read our post to find out more as well as how to get to Roses. Remember to book your Spain car hire in advance for the best deals!
29
Nov

From Figueres...

Costa Brava markets and an introduction to the xuixo

28 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you want to get to know a city better, I would thoroughly recommend a visit to their market (or at least one of them if they have a few). See what the local produce includes, feast on local delicacies and just enjoy the sights and sounds of the hustle and bustle of a market in full flow. I go to the big produce market in Figueres just before heading to the Dalí Theatre-Museum and also discover the delightful xuixo. Read on to find out more. A
And if you're looking to explore the best of the Costa Brava region with a great value Spain car hire, we can help you with that as well.
28
Nov

From Boston...

Budget airline Wow to launch flights to Boston

18 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
Another budget airline has announced plans to fly from London to the USA... This time it's Wow Air, the low-cost Iceland based airline and the US destination is Boston. Starting in Spring, Wow will make the London to Boston (via Reykjavik) journey six times a week. Reckon you could do no-frills across the Atlantic Ocean? Well, it's looking like you'll have more opportunity to do so!
And if you're hoping to continue your journey on land with a low-cost Boston car hire, we can help you with that too.
18
Nov

From Istanbul...

An introduction to a Turkish breakfast at Van Kahvalti Evi, Istanbul

05 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
Turkish food is one of those cuisines that has travelled widely and travelled well. But for a real taste of Turkey, you've got to go to Turkey. I visited Istanbul earlier in the year and fell in love with it. And one discovery on my visit that helped me do that is the Turkish breakfast. Featuring an array of fabulous savoury and sweet things, it's a feast that's best shared. We're introduced to it at Van Kahvalti Evi in the city's bohemian neighbourhood of Çihangir.
05
Nov

From La Linea de la Concepción...

Simply seafood at Bar Nuevo Hermanos Tomilleros, La Linea

04 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
Being by the sea, the sun shining and tasty seafood has got to be one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. I do just that in La Linea, the Spanish town just across the border from Gibraltar. It's all about the seafood at Bar Nuevo Hermanos Tomilleros and you won't be able to help but start drooling as platter after platter of seafood makes its way out of the kitchen. If you're heading to Gibraltar, it's definitely worth a stop here on the way!
Still need to book your Gibraltar car hire or Spain car hire? Check out our great value car hire deals and book in advance for the lowest prices.
04
Nov

From Gibraltar...

A taste of home and Gibraltar at Roy's Fish & Chips

01 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
Is there anything more satisfying than a plate of good fish and chips? And if you're in Gibraltar then you'll find that Roy's Fish and Chips is very good indeed. Gibraltar is a tiny piece of Britain by the Mediterranean Sea. If you want to go beyond its border to enjoy the charms of Andalucia, pick up a great value Gibraltar car hire or Spain car hire to explore at your own convenience.
01
Nov

From Rome...

Rome's churches: domes, truth, archaeology and chandeliers

01 November 2013 By Luna Dizon
With so much to see and do in Rome, it's easy to plan a jam-packed itinerary but it's also one of those cities that's fabulous for wandering aimlessly. It's a great way to discover a few surprises. In this post, we go a bit church crazy looking at the Pantheon, the Santa Maria in Cosmedin (more famous for the Mouth of Truth outside it), San Clemente and Santa Maria di Aracoeli.
You'll explore Rome best on foot and using public transport. But when you're read for en escape to the coast, the countryside or just more of Italy, a great value Italy car hire is the way to go.
01
Nov

From New York...

Norwegian introduce cheap flights to New York from London

24 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
I don't really need a good reason to go to New York City but Norwegian Air Shuttle's introduction of budget flights to the Big Apple from next Summer is certainly as good as it gets if you do need one! We've got quite used to budget flying when it comes to short haul destinations but do you think you could manage it all the way across the Atlantic? Read our post to find out more as well as the other USA destinations Norwegian has in its sights...
24
Oct

From Cardiff...

New ski destinations from Cardiff Airport with Flybe

23 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
From in or around Cardiff? Well, if you were hoping for a white winter, Flybe are making it that little bit easier after introducing four new ski routes from Cardiff Airport. Save the faffing for the slopes and get to your winter wonderland direct from Cardiff. Read our post to find out more...
Don't forget, you'll be within easy reach to hundreds of ski resorts with your own set of wheels. Get a quote with CarJet for a low-cost car hire. Remember, it's cheaper when you book in advance!
23
Oct

From Zaragoza...

Fiestas del Pilar in Zaragoza

04 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
Over in Zaragoza, Spain, the party's just about to begin... And it's a 10 day festival in celebration of the city's patron saint - the Virgen del Pilar. There will be activities including live music performances, a funfair, tons of food and drink and even the city's own Oktoberfest everyday of the festival. The main events of the festival, however, happen on the 12 and 13 October where you can witness special parades with people dressed in traditional costume offering flowers. Read our post to find out more. And if you're looking to book a low-cost Spain car hire to help get you there and around, we can help you with that too.
04
Oct

From Hamburg...

easyJet figures look good as they make Hamburg new base

04 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
easyJet is flying high as they announce a profit upgrade for the year to 30 September. This comes on top of their recent announcement that they plan to make Hamburg their next base. The low cost carrier expect to introduce an additional 15 routes from the city. Read on to find out more as we speculate which destinations could feature in those 15 routes...
04
Oct

From Paris...

Stay up all night for Nuit Blanche, Paris

03 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're in Paris this weekend, rest up during the day and stay up all night as Nuit Blanche returns this Saturday 5 October. Nuit Blanche is a culture and arts festival that anyone and everyone can enjoy. Events and special installations will be happening throughout the city but will be concentrated in four main areas. There will be fireworks, music, art, fog and romance. Find out more by reading our post.
03
Oct

From Cádiar...

Cádiar's wine festival returns to the Andalucia mountains

02 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're planning to be in the Costa del Sol this weekend, it's worth tearing yourself away from the beaches and heading inland for a fountain that will be spouting wine rather than water! You'll find it in the small market town of Cádiar, which lies on the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and just an hour and a half away from the beach resort of Almeria or the more famous mountain town of Granada.
Make the most of your Spain car hire and enjoy more of Andalucia!
02
Oct

From Nerja...

Feria fun in Nerja, Costa del Sol

02 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
In Spain there's always a reason to party - it's one of the reasons I love it so! And this October sees the return of the fair as Nerja Feria takes over the town. There will be music, dancing, food and drinking a plenty and everyone's invited. Read on to find out more.
Planning a trip to the Costa del Sol? Get around in a low-cost Spain car hire - we've got locations throughout Andalucia including Malaga car hire and Almeria car hire. Just remember to book your rental in advance for the lowest rates.
02
Oct

From Bergen...

Bien Bar in Bergen - an old pharmacy turned bar

01 October 2013 By Luna Dizon
Planning a trip to see Norway's fjords? Don't miss a stop in Bergen, which shows off old Norway at its best. And for something different, head to Bien Bar for a drink or food and feel like you've stepped back in time to the 1940s. It used to be a pharmacy and now it's a bar serving hot and cold drinks as well as food. It's a fab locals spot with a great atmosphere and curiosities on the shelves and in the drawers.
And if you are exploring fjord country with your own car, remember to book your Norway car hire in advance for lower prices.
01
Oct

From Trieste...

Trieste in October for the Barcolana Sailing Regatta

30 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're looking for an Autumn getaway with a difference, head over to Trieste in north east Italy for their biggest event of the year and also one of the biggest sailing regattas in the world. Barcolana returns for another year and along with it, you can expect to see over 2000 boats vying for the Autumn Cup. There's plenty to enjoy on land too as a makeshift village takes over the waterfront with food and wine stalls and free music concerts in the main square. Continue reading our post to find out more. Need a low-cost Italy car hire to help you get around? We can help with that too...
30
Sep

From London...

French cooking with a chef at L'Atelier des Chefs

30 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
London boasts hundreds of fantastic restaurants to dine out in but for an alternative dining out experience, why not learn some cooking skills from a chef and do it yourself? My friends and I do this at L'Atelier des Chefs and have a fun evening of cooking and delicious food... Better yet, you'll actually be glowing with pride at cooked it yourself (well, alongside your team). Read our post to find out more.
30
Sep

From Cork...

Free to do in Cork: Crawford Art Gallery

27 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
Cork's cultural scene is one to rival that of the Dublin. Live music every night of the week, a new Opera House and several art galleries too. I visit the Crawford Art Gallery, which I'm surprised to find has more than I could have imagined. From Greco-Roman sculptures to paintings of Irish landscapes and modern art care of Robert Ballach and over 50 artists that are part of an inclusive arts programme. Just like that programme, Crawford Art Gallery is inclusive when it comes to its visitors too... in fact, it's free!
Looking to explore Cork and beyond with a low-cost Ireland car hire? We can help you with that too!
27
Sep

From Soave...

Enjoy wine and chocolate in Veneto

27 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
Most people heading to the Veneto region in northern Italy only ever make it to Venice but the region has lots more on offer so if you've got time and an Italy car hire, you should absolutely explore it! And if you're looking to head off to Italy in October, there's a great reason to stop in Soave in Veneto as not is it harvest time for grapes, master chocolatiers from all over Italy are returning for Chocolando on tour.
27
Sep

From Cobh...

Early bird at Gilbert's Restaurant, Cobh

27 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
Located on Cork Harbour, you'll find some fantastic sea vistas from Cobh. There's also some great food to be enjoyed here too. I check out Gilbert's Restaurant and enjoy their early bird menu. Read on to find out more.
And if you're looking to have your own set of wheels whilst in Ireland, book your Ireland car hire with CarJet for great value car hire.
27
Sep

From Tenerife...

easyJet make Tenerife their latest destination from Southend Airport

25 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you've already started to think about a winter break to somewhere with warmer temperatures, the Canary Islands are always a good bet. And for those of you living in the South East, there's great news as easyJet have announced that Tenerife will be added to their winter schedule from December. And you can start booking your flights now! Don't forget to also visit CarJet for your Tenerife car hire... Book in advance and enjoy lower rates.
25
Sep

From Bath...

Eating Nepalese at Yak Yeti Yak, Bath

16 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're heading to Bath to soak up old England as well as the warm waters of the natural thermal water here, you might be surprised that as well as a host of establishments offering the traditional afternoon tea experience, the city also boasts a great selection of food from elsewhere. Amidst Georgian architecture, we go to Yak Yeti Yak for a taste of Nepalese cuisine. Read our post to find out more...
And if you're looking to explore this part of England with a low-cost UK car hire, we can help you with that too.
16
Sep

From Strasbourg...

Three museums, one palace at Palais Rohan, Strasbourg

13 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're in Strasbourg and love a bit of culture or just looking for a day well spent on a wet day, then Palais Rohan offers lots to visitors. It's not just an important historical building that has seen the likes of Marie-Antoinette and Napoleon as guests, it houses three of the city's museums: Museum of Decorative Arts, Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum. Read our post to find out a little more about each of them. A
Got more time and want to explore more of the Alsace region? Pick up a low-cost Strasbourg car hire and you'll have the convenience of having your own set of wheels.
13
Sep

From Pays de l'Agly...

Tasting and talking wine at Domaine Revelh, Cassagnes

12 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
Whilst in the wine town of Cassagnes in the South of France, we find a small independent winegrower up for showing us around and giving us a taste of their wine. What we also discover is a great passion for wine, a lesson on wine tasting as well as good conversation over a good glass of vin rouge. If you're planning to explore the small wine towns of Languedoc-Roussillon, you'll need your own set of wheels. But don't worry, we've got low-cost France car hire at all the regional airports including Carcassonne Airport car hire and Perpignan Airport car hire.
12
Sep

From Carcassonne...

Seduced by wine country in Languedoc-Roussillon

11 September 2013 By Luna Dizon
Discover the wonders of the Languedoc-Roussillon with your France car hire. It's a wine region that's not as famous as other wine regions in France but with a little bit of research, you could be very pleasantly surprised. Not only will you find a part of the South of France that isn't crowded with tourists, you'll find a great variety of wines in a climate that boasts the warmth of the Mediterranean.
We've got low-cost car hire throughout the region including popular airport locations such as Perpignan Airport car hire and Carcassonne Airport car hire. Book your rental in advance for the best deals...
11
Sep

From Antwerp...

Just in time for Rubens House, Antwerp

19 August 2013 By Luna Dizon
Whilst in Antwerp and on the hunt for a cash machine (surprisingly difficult to find!), I unexpectedly make to Rubens House and I'm glad too... As well as some fabulous pieces of art, it's an interesting step back in time to 17th century splendour. Planning a trip to Antwerp? Don't miss it! And remember, if you're looking to explore Belgium with a low-cost car hire, we can help you with that too!
19
Aug

From Jerez de la Frontera...

Lunch at Restaurante Albalá, Jerez de la Frontera

19 August 2013 By Luna Dizon
Jerez de la Frontera is invariably more famous for sherry drinking but if you spend some time here, you'll find a wealth of good food too! I check out modern tapas bar and restaurant, Albalá for lunch for a feast of seafood and morcilla goodness.
See more of Andalucia with a great value Spain car hire. Still need to book yours? We've got a number of locations throughout the region and the country for you to choose from.
19
Aug

From Damme...

Bike from Brugge to Damme and enjoy the views

08 August 2013 By Luna Dizon
As well as enjoying the charms of the historic city of Brugge, make sure you get out of the city by bike... Ride along magnificent tree-lined canal paths to nearby Damme, breadth in the fresh air and enjoy the fabulous views. We rent bikes from Popelier Bike and Scooter Rental, pass windmills and love the wonderful scenes of green fields and tall trees. Read on to find out more...
08
Aug

From Brugge - Bruges...

Eating Brugge

08 August 2013 By Luna Dizon
Whilst in beautiful Brugge, as well as enjoying the city's history, shopping for chocolates and beer drinking, fill up on a few of Belgium's top eats. Brugge is one of the best places to eat moules frites and they're served pretty much everywhere! Here in our quick post on eating in Brugge, we also look at frites with mayo, Flemish stew and the Belgian waffle.
08
Aug

From Brussels...

Collecting a car hire at Brussels-Midi Railway Station

06 August 2013 By Luna Dizon
Belgium is a relatively small country, easy to get around and featuring plenty of things to see, do and scoff! If you're planning to arrive by train to Brussels and continue your journey with a Brussels car hire, this post is for you. Find out a bit more about the station, what car hire companies are based here as well as how to find them once you're there. Still need to book your Brussels car hire? We can help you with that too!
06
Aug

From Seville...

Collecting a car hire at Sevilla Santa Justa Railway Station

31 July 2013 By Luna Dizon
Arriving into Seville by train or already in the city? Picking up a Seville car hire is easy from here. Check out our quick guide to doing just that but bear in mind there are actually two locations here... Sevilla Santa Justa Railway Station car hire and Seville Kansas City car hire (because avenida Kansas City runs alongside the train station). Check which car hires are here and how to find yours.
31
Jul

From Cornwall...

Bring Cornwall home at Kingsley Village

30 July 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you've grown a taste for great quality Cornish food and drink, then you can bring some back with your with a stop off at Kingsley Village. Located literally just off the A30 and only 20 minutes from Newquay, it's an easy stop off before you head home. You'll find all your favourites from Cornwall from clotted cream to cider. Stock up and bring Cornwall home with you!
30
Jul

From Oslo...

Oslo Opera House on the roof

26 July 2013 By Luna Dizon
On the briefest trip to Oslo, I head over to the Oslo Opera House. Even if you're not planning to see a show here, it's well worth a visit for people who love architecture and interesting city views. Shining brightly at the top of the Oslofjord, this spectacular building has become an emblem for the city. Read on to find out more...
26
Jul

From Malaga...

Great deals from Alamo for Alicante, Malaga and Barcelona

29 May 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're looking for some Spanish summer fun, then we think it's worth you having a look at Alamo's car hire deals. They've got hot deals for Alicante car hire, Malaga car hire and Barcelona car hire this summer alongside a full-full fuel policy and FREE extra driver. Add our fantastic Gold car hire insurance to your car rental and you'll not just have a great bargain, you'll have peace of mind too!
29
May

From Nice...

Summer for Matisse in Nice

04 July 2013 By Luna Dizon
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Matisse's death, Nice, the city he lived in for that latter part of his life and loved so much is putting on a Matisse festival... For the whole of the summer, you'll be able to learn a little more about the artist in eight different museums across the city. Called the 'Summer for Matisse', read our post to find out more!
04
Jul

From Antibes...

Beautiful cakes at Jean-Luc Pelé, Antibes

02 July 2013 By Luna Dizon
On a recent trip to Nice, I go to Antibes for the afternoon and get thoroughly distracted by the beautiful cakes and macaroons at the Jean-Luc Pelé patisserie. Tearing ourselves away from the multitude of different flavoured macaroons, we opt for a couple of their impossibly pretty cakes and polish them off in a chocolate cave... Read on to find out more!
And if you're looking to get around the Côte d'Azur with a low-cost France car hire, we can help you there too.
02
Jul

From Valencia...

Spain's La Tomatina goes ticket only

02 July 2013 By Luna Dizon
One of Spain's biggest - and most random - festival makes a change this year. La Tomatina in Buñol is going ticket only. Over recent years, the event has attracted increasingly growing numbers and organisers hope to maintain the principles of the festival (fun!) and keep it safe by limiting numbers to 20,000. Find out about how to get tickets by reading our post.
02
Jul

From Venice...

Early morning in Murano

27 June 2013 By Stephen Doran
Most visitors to Murano only manage to give it a day so with four days on the island, it's fantastic to take things a little more slowly. Having said that, I start with a morning run and find two fabulous glass sculptures that show just how important and how much pride the italians still have for Murano glass. Murano, like many of the islands around Venice's lagoon area is car free so remember to leave your Italy car hire behind (or pick one up after your trip to explore more of Italy).
27
Jun

From Stockholm...

Swedish midsummer and treats at Rosendals Tradgård in Stockholm

21 June 2013 By Luna Dizon
Happy midsummer! Hope you've got some sunshine to help you enjoy yours... Midsummer always makes me think of Sweden so I thought we'd head back there for a little on the Swedish way to celebrate midsummer as well as to Rosendals Tradgard, a positively summery place to visit if you're in Stockholm. Although if you are there for midsummer, you'll find it closed and all the staff probably around a maypole dancing and singing songs... This is what you should be doing too!
21
Jun

From Sardinia...

Day trip to Castelsardo

07 June 2013 By Luna Dizon
Although the island of Sardinia is bigger than you expect it to be (or is that just me?), there is still plenty to explore that's an easy drive away in a Sardinia car hire. We head to Castelsardo on the northern coast and find a beautiful castle-topped town with spectacular surrounding grounds. There's a beach bar too!
07
Jun

From Cyprus...

Mosaics and curious snails at the Paphos Archaeological Park

05 June 2013 By Luna Dizon
If you're staying around Cyprus' lovely south-west coast, do make sure you venture into Paphos to check out one or more of their famous archaeological sites. After cooling down with some gelato, I head to the Archaeological Park to take a stroll and look in awe at incredible mosaics as well as thoroughly enjoy the wilderness of it all too.
05
Jun

From Mallorca...

A booze-free upgrade for Mallorca?

26 July 2013 By Luna Dizon
Mallorca officials are hoping to transform the popular Playa de Palma strip in order to attract a wealthier clientele. Plans include a 24-hour public drinking plan this summer on the beaches as the island's local government hope to cut down on the party-hard and booze happy lifestyle of the area. Does it spell the end of hedonistic nights out on the island? Or is there space on the island for all? Let us know what you think...
26
Jul

From Menorca...

New eco-tax on car hire in the Balearic Islands

23 February 2013 By Luna Dizon
Planning an island getaway to Menorca, Mallorca or Ibiza this summer? You may well find you have to pay extra on arrival to collect your Spain car hire. The regional government for the Balearic Islands are hoping to implement a new eco tax on car hires and customers can expect to pay from €3 to €7.50 per day - even if you've prepaid upfront for your car rental! Read on to find out more and remember to book your car hire in advance for the lowest prices.
23
Feb

From Dalarö...

Boiled egg and caviar in a tube in Dalarö

04 June 2013 By Luna Dizon
On a recent trip to Stockholm, we left the city for Dalarö. It's a beautiful little village and feels a world away from city life. Traditional old houses and surrounded by the sea, it's no wonder Dalarö is a popular retreat for Stockholmers. We have lunch at Dalarö Bageri, a fab café that doubles up as a bakery and deli. Read on to find out about my boiled egg and caviar sandwich.
04
Jun

From Porto...

São João in Porto - it's hammer time!

29 May 2013 By Luna Dizon
In several cities in Northern Portugal, June features the much loved festival of São João. MC Hammer would be proud because here it really is hammer time as people take to the streets for music, eating, drinking and hitting people over the head with a plastic hammer. It's fun, frivolous and you're invited!
Thinking of Portugal for your next trip? Book your Portugal car hire in advance for the best deals...
29
May

From Warsaw...

Journey through Warsaw's rising

27 March 2013 By Luna Dizon
Warsaw is a fascinating city to get to know and the only way to do that is visiting it! Learn of the city's sad history and fight to rise up. Hitler's army may have destroyed most of the city during the war but the city is still standing - proud of it too! Want to explore Warsaw with a car hire? Book your Poland car hire in advance to get the best deals.
27
Mar

From Derry-Londonderry...

Walking in Derry

13 March 2013 By Luna Dizon
Make the most of your Northern Ireland car hire and drive from Belfast along the spectacular Causeway Coastal Route before visiting Derry, 2013's city of culture in the UK. As well as cultural events being put on throughout the year, it's a good opportunity to explore this interesting and historic city. I went walking along the Walled City and from the Craigavon Bridge to Peace Bridge for an all-around taste of Derry. Top off your walk with a cuppa and a scone at the end.
13
Mar

From Geneva...

A very big game of chess in the park

24 January 2013 By Luna Dizon
I decided to walk through Geneva's Parc des Bastions just for a pleasant wander through some green. Turns out it's a stroll that has some really quite lovely little surprises. Big games of chess, a historic monument and faces on bins! I'm not entirely sure how to sum up this park but it's certainly more than just a green and tree filled space!
24
Jan

From Lausanne...

Fresh & tasty at Café Saint Pierre, Lausanne

24 January 2013 By Luna Dizon
On a particularly grey (but still beautiful day) by Lake Geneva in Lausanne, I enjoy a feast of colour and tasty food at Café Saint Pierre. Lausanne is a pretty hilly city that's less than hour's drive from Geneva. Why not make the most of your Geneva Airport car hire with a roadtrip to lovely lakeside towns like Lausanne...
24
Jan

From New Orleans...

February's big party - Carnival

04 January 2013 By Luna Dizon
This February, forget a romantic getaway for Valentines. February is carnival time! Every year in lots of countries around the world (though most famously in Brazil), the biggest party season is carnival season. Celebrations include colourful, feathered and sequinned costumes. There's dancing and music aplenty but most of all, carnival is about excess and a little (or perhaps a lot) debauchery. It can be a non-stop party that lasts for days - in Latin America, celebrations reach fever pitch. But if you can't get there, Europe can party hard too. Or if you're staying in the UK, you can eat pancakes...
04
Jan

From Marseille...

2013's cities of culture

03 January 2013 By Luna Dizon
Fancy a bit of culture this coming year? Excellent because a 2013 full of culture is what Marseille, Derry-Londonderry and Kosice in Slovakia all have in common. We have a quick look at what being designated a Capital of Culture and City of Culture means and if that's got you curious about a visit, check out the corresponding websites for full details of the year's events.
03
Jan

From El Campello...

Discovering Fideuá at Restaurante Almadraba, El Campello

02 January 2013 By Luna Dizon
Enjoy a day by the sea with a feast of fideuá. It's like paella but rather than rice, it's made with noodles! It's a great way to enjoy typical Valencia flavours especially if you want to try a rice alternative. I try it at Restaurante Almadraba in El Campello. Within walking distance to the fish market, you can bet you'll get incredible seafood here. Discover something new on your trip to the Costa Blanca!
02
Jan

From Madrid...

Spain in January

02 January 2013 By Luna Dizon
Looking for a January pick-me-up? Book a cheap flight to Spain where you'll find costas less crowded and an opportunity to see a more authentic Spain. With several fiestas coming up this month, there's also lots to celebrate! Read on to find out more. And whether you're planning a trip to mainland Spain or to one of the islands in the Balearics or Canaries, we've got Spain car hire covered. Book in advance for the best deals.
02
Jan

From Berlin...

Breakfast at Kuchenrausch, Berlin

14 December 2012 By Luna Dizon
Berlin is a city well renowned for its nightlife... especially as it can last a day or more. But Berlin is also a city with lots of fabulous cafés and bars where you could happily lose a couple of hours in the daylight with some good food in lovely surroundings. I head to the hipster-hood of Friedrichshain in the east of the city to find breakfast and are glad to find Kuchenrausch. An incredible menu with pages of hot drinks and breakfast options that include 17 different ways to have your eggs... it's tasty, feels luxurious and will fill you up nicely.
14
Dec

From Algarve...

The castle and the moon in Silves

04 December 2012 By Luna Dizon
See more of the Algarve and learn a little of its history with a drive to Silves. Walk along the walls of the biggest castle in the region and enjoy the views. Take in the lovely cathedral and old Roman bridge too. And if you've got time to hand around, there are some great options fro eating here too. Enjoy more off the beaten track in the Algarve with a Faro Airport car hire.
04
Dec

From Amsterdam...

Light up your winter at the Amsterdam Light Festival

26 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
Looking for a cheap winter break? How about lighting up your winter in Amsterdam... This year sees the first appearance of the Amsterdam Light Festival. See light as art and to make your visit super cool, drive your Amsterdam car hire to the town of Zwolle where you can visit an ice sculptures exhibition as well as stay in an Ice Hotel! Who says the cold can't be fun?!
26
Nov

From Dubai...

Dubai plans for a mega project to bring tourists in

26 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
Dubai as a stellar destination for shopping enthusiasts and anyone loving a bit of out of this world luxury is set for a boost as plans for a mega project are announced by Sheikh Mohammed. The development will be the biggest of its kind and will feature a large green park area, Universals Studio, up to 100 hotels and a shopping mall that will be even bigger than the current one (which is also in Dubai). Encouraged by increasing visitor numbers, the plans for the city-state are as ambitious as ever.
26
Nov

From Lanzarote...

British Airways flies to the Canary Islands again

19 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
Love the Canary Islands for a holiday? With year-round sunshine, why not! And now you can get to Lanzarote and Tenerife with British Airways as they announce new routes to those islands from London Gatwick Airport with departures from the end of March next year. Explore beaches, volcanic landscapes and enjoy the local produce including the wines! See more with a Canary Islands car hire - we've got locations throughout Tenerife as well as in Lanzarote.
19
Nov

From La Coruña...

Eating and drinking in La Coruña

18 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
In La Coruña for just a few short days, I do lots of wondering but I also do rather a lot of eating and drinking... Here are just a few of the places I'd recommend for tapas and something to drink. Read on for my reviews of Casa Ponte, Manteleria 3 and Teteria La Gloira. Galicia's amazing for food and drink. This is just a small insight into that! If you've got time to explore whilst you're in Galicia, get a great deal Spain car from us - we've got locations throughout Galicia for you to choose from too...
18
Nov

From Salento...

Salento: touring Italy's heel

06 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
For an alternative Italy break, think about Salento. Surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean sea, it's not difficult to see why so many Italians head down here for their holidays. There are beautiful seaside villages like Gallipolo and Otranto, delicious seafood, wild coastlines and incredible architecture that includes Baroque opulence in Lecce and ancient traditions like the trulli of Alberobello. Being Italy's heel, it's easy to explore - make the most of your Italy car hire and see Salento.
06
Nov

From New Zealand...

New Zealand welcomes you back to Middle Earth

05 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
For a relatively small country, New Zealand has incredibly diverse landscapes. From grand fjords and forests to near tropical beaches, glaciers and volcanic wonderlands, it's no wonder it's been the perfect setting for Middle Earth and the Lord of Rings trilogy. As The Hobbit nears its world premiere, New Zealand gears up for another boost in visitors to Middle Earth. And if you're heading over there, be sure to explore all there is on offer - doing it in your own wheels is the best way too! Book your New Zealand car hire in advance with CarJet for the best deals...
05
Nov

From Nottingham...

Robin Hood attraction coming to Nottinghamshire

02 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
Could a brand new £13million attraction be fitting for the legend that is Robin Hood? Local authorities and developers, Discover Attractions, hope so! In a project that will involve building a castle, dungeons and a new visitors centre on the doorstep of Sherwood Forest, developers hope to attract visitors from all over the world to Discover Robin Hood. There will be jousting, archery and an open-air theatre where visitors will be able to see the legendary tale in action. But they're keen too to make the project about conserving the ancient forest that was the famous setting for so many of Robin Hood's capers.
02
Nov

From Montreal...

Taste Montréal in restaurant week debut

01 November 2012 By Luna Dizon
Restaurant weeks are a win-win for restaurant owners and restaurant goers. It's a chance for people to sample the food at some of the best restaurants for cheaper prices. It features in the foodie calendar of cities all over the world and Montréal is the lastest city to add the food fest to its calendar. From 1 to 11 November, you'll be able to dine at over 90 restaurants for a real taste of Montréal. Read on to find out how it works and why - even if you can't make it here, restaurant week is something to look out for in your city or one near you.
01
Nov

From Lewes...

Bonfire Night in the UK

20 October 2012 By Luna Dizon
Remember, remember the 5th of November... but do you know why? Here's a little background, but mostly, here's a little more on one of the stranger (and the best!) of British celebrations. Unless you don't like fireworks. But how could you not? Held throughout the UK, if you're here, then you're bound to find one near you. Find out how as well as have a sneak peek at two of the more famous celebrations.
20
Oct

From Devon...

Bonfire Night in the UK

20 October 2012 By Luna Dizon
Remember, remember the 5th of November... but do you know why? Here's a little background, but mostly, here's a little more on one of the stranger (and the best!) of British celebrations. Unless you don't like fireworks. But how could you not? Held throughout the UK, if you're here, then you're bound to find one near you. Find out how as well as have a sneak peek at two of the more famous celebrations.
20
Oct

From Kent...

A Paramount Pictures theme park in Kent

09 October 2012 By Luna Dizon
Building on the success of the Olympics and Paralympics, developers part of the London Resort Company Holdings consortium hope to bring a slice of movie magic and big thrills to Kent with a Paramount Pictures theme park. Set to be built on the Swanscombe peninsula of the Thames Estuary, this stretch of water is popular these days! The £2bn project will include movie-themed rides from the US studio as well as bars, theatres, music venues and hotels to keep visitors entertained day and night. It's not the first time Paramount have got involved in theme parks. Plans are already underway to build a similar park in Murcia, Spain to open in 2015.
09
Oct

From Lille...

Fantastic Lille

05 October 2012 By Luna Dizon
Starting with a spectacular opening parade on 6 October, Lille gets a whole lot more fantastical with their three-month arts and culture festival. This year's theme is Fantastic 2012 and will feature exhibitions, events and installations that are set to make you feel like you might have just entered into a magical and surreal world. See a UFO flying in a train station, walk under a lace network of lights and see a debauched puppet show. Close to the border with Belgium, why not make the most of your time in the area and drive your Lille car hire across. Need a good deal France car hire or Belgium car hire? Look no further!
05
Oct

From O Grove...

In praise of seafood at the O Grove Feria de Marisco

24 September 2012 By Luna Dizon
The region of Galicia in Spain's north-west is a haven for seafood lovers. With a beautiful and dramatic coastline that stretches further than any other region in Spain, it's no wonder it produces world class seafood. Gorge yourself on the delicious fruits of the sea from mussels to lobsters and prawns to razor clams at the O Grove seafood festival.

O Grove is a peninsula in the southern part of Galicia surrounded by the Rias Baixas. Get there with a low-cost Spain car hire
from Vigo car hire
or Santiago Airport car hire.
24
Sep

From Alba...

Truffle weekends in Alba, Italy

22 September 2012 By Luna Dizon
Every weekend from 6 October to 18 November, a small medieval town in northern Italy goes truffle crazy as they host the International Alba White Truffle Fair. Alba is located in the Piedmont region - famous for its wines as well as its truffles. This one's for food lovers! See our Truffle Fair highlights and find information to help you plan your trip. Alba is easy to get to by car from Turin, Genova and Milan. Need an Italy car hire to get you there? We can help you out with that too!
22
Sep

From Les Baux de Provence...

Walk amongst Van Gogh's stars in Provence

17 September 2012 By Luna Dizon
Take a walk amongst cobbled streets in Provence and surround yourself in stars as Van Gogh and Gauguin's works are brought to life in Les Carriéres de Lumiéres in the beautiful town of Les Baux de Provence. Images move against a limestone canvas and a musical soundtrack. It's really like no other art exhibition you've ever been to before! Get there with a great deal France car hire and see the landscapes that inspired these artists along the way...
17
Sep

From Munich...

Celebrating Oktoberfest

10 September 2012 By Luna Dizon
Celebrate the coming of October in Munich with Oktoberfest! With so much fun to be had, it actually starts in the last week of September... We've been enjoying a lot of vino recently but this one's for beer lovers all over. We pick out the Oktoberfest essentials you need to know as well as a couple of highlights if you're in Munich outside of festival time. Need a great deal on a Germany car hire? We can help you out with that too!
10
Sep

From Bilbao...

Grape stomping in Rioja

06 September 2012 By Luna Dizon
Here we head back to Spain and one of our favourite things, vino! If you're planning a late summer break, head to Rioja for a spectacular harvest festival and visit bodegas (wineries) where they take as much pride in the architecture as they do the wine. If you like to do things independently, we list a few websites that will help you... Do all this with a great deal car hire from Bilbao and don't forget, Bilbao's a pretty tasty city to spend a few days in too!
06
Sep

From Valladolid...

Wine trips from Madrid

31 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
As summer draws to a close, for grape growers, it's harvest time! If you were inspired by Steve's wine post, here's a quick look at several wine trips you could do from Madrid or Valladolid. Easily accessible by car and with some beautiful scenery to boot (as well as some good wine!), it makes for a great break and a way to really enjoy the Spanish countryside. Need a great deal Spain car hire to get you around? Look no further, you can get fab quotes here.
31
Aug

From Versailles...

Versailles is where kitsch and opulence live

30 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
Less than an hour's drive from Paris' city centre and you'll find yourself amidst the opulent surroundings of the Château de Versailles and gardens. It's ornate and heavily detailed - the French royals (who tended to be called Louis) really liked to live it up. It's no wonder then they didn't last. The beauty of Versailles, however, has. And now they have some really rather kitsch art showcased alongside the rather kitsch decor. Want to drive to Versailles? We've got great deals on Paris car hire throughout the city including the airports and major train stations. And you can book yours here and save a packet!
30
Aug

From Segovia...

From Wales to Spain and beyond: the Hay Festival

29 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
Love literature or just love really tasty pork? Segovia is just an hour's drive from the Spanish capital and will be hosting the Hay Festival at the end of September. Featuring authors from around the world as well as workshops and musical performances, exercise your mind in Spain and then fill up with tasty cochinillo, Segovia's specialty. If you're headed to Madrid, Segovia's definitely worthy of a day trip!
29
Aug

From Washington DC...

Standing where Martin Luther King told the world his dream

28 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
Soak up the history and learn about the values that the USA was built on from the capital. From memorials to presidents and wars gone by to the buildings that house the current president as well as the current government, there's lots to see and learn in Washington DC. For a top tip... seek out a park ranger and find out when they're doing a talk on Martin Luther King in front of the Lincoln Memorial and hear his most famous speech from the man himself (well, via a ghetto blaster anyway). And if you need a car hire to get you around, we've got great deals throughout the USA including Washington DC and New York (in case you fancied doing DC as a side trip from there...)
28
Aug

From Toronto...

Caesar is a Bloody Mary - in Canada anyway...

17 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
Like bloody marys? I love them! Whilst living in Canada, I was introduced to an alternative bloody mary and despite (in my opinion at least) spice in Canada not being so easy to find, this Canadian version has a better kick. It was a surprise though when I found out what it was! Available throughout the country but really incredibly difficult to find outside, it's definitely worth trying if you go! And if you do plan a trip to Canada and you're looking for a car hire to help get you around, we can help you with that...
17
Aug

From Memphis...

Lose yourself in music down south in the USA

15 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
Head down south in the USA for spectacular mountain landscapes, lush green forests and music! Music to toe-tap, jitterbug and feel cheerful to... even when the stories behind the tunes are tales of sorrow. Head to the home of blues, country and American roots music in Tennessee. And get around more easily with a great deal USA car hire. We have car hire throughout the country including Memphis Airport car hire, Nashville Airport car hire, Atlanta Airport car hire and New Orleans Airport car hire.
15
Aug

From Edinburgh...

Edinburgh for laughs and arts

10 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
Worried what to do with yourself once the closing ceremony for the Olympics is done? Well, you have no time to worry! There's plenty to see and do - like going up north for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. On until the end of August, you'll find a massive spectacle of arts, comedy, theatre and some people running with lights. See more of Scotland with a great deal UK car hire from CarJet.
10
Aug

From Copenhagen...

A trip for foodies - Copenhagen

10 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
A restaurant in Denmark's capital keeps getting voted 'world's best restaurant'. It's star - Nordic cuisine! If you love good food and want in on the action, get yourself over to Copenhagen for the Copenhagen Cooking festival. Showcasing the best of nordic cuisine as well as over a hundred foodie events, it's bound to be the best introduction you could get and a fantastic way to see Copenhagen.

Get all nordic with a low-cost Copenhagen car hire from CarJet!
10
Aug

From Glasgow...

The wonderful quiet of a Scottish loch

01 August 2012 By Luna Dizon
Despite it just being a brief stop on my first trip to Scotland, I knew I loved Loch Lomond as soon as I saw it. It was the quiet and the calm. So beautiful you can't help but feel at peace. And although the weather was making a second trip look unlikely, I decided to go for it on my last morning in Glasgow.

Discover more of Scotland's beauty with a UK car hire.
01
Aug

From Bologna...

Day trips from Bologna

19 July 2012 By Luna Dizon
Bologna is a beautiful city to wander around - it's also perfectly placed to explore more of Italy! You can drive quite easily to Italy favourites such as Venice, Florence and Pisa but it's also not too far away from some lesser visited - but just as fabulous - places such as Ravenna on the Adriatic coast. Bologna is also just a drive from the foodie heaven of Parma.

See more with your Italy car hire.
19
Jul

From Lisbon...

Electronic tolls driving in Portugal

16 July 2012 By Luna Dizon
Get up to speed with Portugal's electronic tolls with our quick guide. Covering some of the country's motorways including the A22 that stretches along the Algarve, spare change won't do you any good as the tolls can only be made electronically. Read on to find out more... And if you're heading to Portugal and looking for a cheap Portugal car hire, we've got great deals across the country.
16
Jul

From Detroit...

Detroit gems and a neighbourhood art project

13 July 2012 By Luna Dizon
Perhaps not on a lot of people's lists for places to visit but there's a lot more to Detroit than its reputation for a neglected and abandoned city. It's a veritable hive of arts and culture with world class museums like the Detroit Institute of Arts as well as projects that bring the community to the fore such as the Heidelberg Project. See the project in pictures here.

If you're headed to more popular cities like Chicago and Toronto, Detroit is worth a visit for a few days. And whether you need a Detroit Airport car hire, Chicago Airport car hire or Toronto Airport car hire, we can help you find the deal for you.
13
Jul

From Chicago...

Dance-step back in time in Chicago's Green Mill

06 July 2012 By Luna Dizon
Chicago is a city for big city lovers. With skyscrapers that will disappear into the sky on cloudy days and big band entertainment at Chicago institution - The Green Mill. Beautiful architecture and people with a lot of heart - as well as moves on the dancefloor, see more of Chicago and the mid-west in a great deal Chicago car hire.
06
Jul

From Portsmouth...

Gone sailing

13 June 2012 By Luna Dizon
Read about our sailing adventures from Southampton to Portsmouth and then on to the Isle of Wight and back. Feel the wind in your hair and sun (if it's there) on your face. Leave the city far behind and fall in love with the sea. You can explore more of the English coast with a great UK car hire deal with CarJet too!
13
Jun

From Southampton...

Gone sailing

13 June 2012 By Luna Dizon
Read about our sailing adventures from Southampton to Portsmouth and then on to the Isle of Wight and back. Feel the wind in your hair and sun (if it's there) on your face. Leave the city far behind and fall in love with the sea. You can explore more of the English coast with a great UK car hire deal with CarJet too!
13
Jun

From Dublin...

Get seafood happy in Howth

07 June 2012 By Luna Dizon
Love the sea? Better yet, love seafood?? If you're heading to or thinking of a trip to Dublin, don't miss Howth in the north of Dublin County. Not only is there spectacular coastline, great walks and plenty of spots on one of the three piers to contemplate all its beauty, there is an abundance of really good seafood restaurants. Being a still working fishing town, the seafood's super fresh and super tasty! I try out the sea bream in Beshoffs of Howth. Howth is only a 25 minute drive in your Dublin car hire from Dublin city.
07
Jun

From Santorini...

Ancient site of Akrotiri, the Greek Pompeii, re-opens to the public

17 May 2012 By Luna Dizon
Looking for an island getaway in the sun and love your ancient history - good news! The prehistoric site of Akrotiri in Santorini, Greece, has reopened following closure for 7 years to rebuild the roof covering the site. Find beautiful frescoes and an impressive site covering 20 hectors with multi storey buildings. Learn the history of its demise and preservation - like Pompeii in Italy, Akrotiri was buried under layers of ash in a volcanic eruption 3,700 years ago.

Going to Greece? Check out our fantastic deals on Greece car hire.
17
May

From Frankfurt...

Eurostar to go to more destinations

15 May 2012 By Luna Dizon
Eurostar plans to travel to more destinations by 2016 and 2017. They hope to move more passengers away from flying and onto their trains to destinations including Amsterdam, Cologne, Marseille and Geneva. You will also be able to go to Frankfurt... and whilst you're there, continue on with a great Frankfurt Railway Station car hire to visit Reisling country and the strange architecture of the small town of Darmstadt.
15
May

From Cordoba...

Fiesta happy in Cordoba

03 May 2012 By Luna Dizon
Experience festival fever in May in Cordoba, Spain - find flower power in big crosses and small patios... and then visit the fun fair! Cordoba is a city that isn't on the radar for lots of tourists but that's just because they're not in the know! Cordoba is a beautiful city with spectacular sights like La Mesquita - both a mosque and a cathedral! Get in the know and discover it for yourself with a Seville car hire, Malaga car hire or Granada car hire.
03
May

From Champagne...

Château living in Champagne

02 May 2012 By Luna Dizon
What better way to celebrate than with a bottle of bubbly in Champagne. We went to Champagne, lived it up in a chateau and quaffed lots of that fine sparkling wine the French do so well. And with beautiful rolling green countryside, charming villages and really tasty food and drink, who needs a celebration to visit Champagne? Drive over in your France car hire and start living the good life.
02
May

From Halifax...

Getaways from Halifax

18 April 2012 By Luna Dizon
Discover more of glorious Nova Scotia, one of the eastern provinces in Canada, with our getaway ideas from Halifax. Find breathtaking landscapes and romantic seascapes.

Hike through woodlands and camp on deserted beaches in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, go whale watching and feel in awe of the tides in the Bay of Fundy and drive the spectacular Cabot Trail in Cape Breton.
18
Apr

From Miami...

Eating Miami

11 March 2012 By Stephen Doran
There's some great food and cocktails available in South Beach. You can eat steaks, Italian or Sushi. After that there's Sushi, Italian, or Steaks...

What it lack's in variety it makes up for in fabulous food and some truly spectacular cocktail locations - this was my last night in town so check out what's good and what's better...
11
Mar