Event: World Championship of Fireworks at Cascata del Toce

Here are some of the first, and undoubtedly best, photographs to appear from last nights World Championship of Fireworks performance at  Cascata del Toce. Beginning at 9:45 pm, with perfect weather and clear skies, the "Fiori di Fuoco 2011" performance was the most attended ever.

Certainly the conditions were one reason ... but another was also the great iniative taken by the region to provide buses to tranport visitors from some of the towns along the lake to the site, one hour to the north of Stresa. So popular in fact, that seats on the bus sold out before the closing day of ticket sales, even before knowing if the forecast was for good weather. (I, in fact, was one of those who missed out on a ticket). 

I think maybe I should pre-reserve mine now for next year? Well, in the meantime, before that, I hope to catch one of the other remaining Fiori di Fuoco 2011 performances this summer. Here again is the link to the main site and schedule; I hope to catch one of the remaining performances, and I hope that you can as well:http://www.fioridifuoco.it/index.php

 

all photographs by and property of Giancarlo Parazzoli

Enjoy the new lunch menu at Emeril’s in Universal CityWalk

Here in Orlando, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy a taste of New Orleans from one of the most famous chefs to come out of the Crescent City. Emeril’s Orlando is offering a new lunch menu this summer, combining local favorites with a zesty Cajun flair that has made this restaurant one of the hottest spots in town, at one of the hippest places in town—Universal CityWalk.

On a recent visit to Emeril’s, servers Aaron and Mike provided an exceptional meal with mouthwatering dishes that included appetizers Seafood & Andouille Gumbo, Shrimp & Mirliton Soup, and entrees Shrimp and Grits (Florida White Shrimp, Applewood Bacon, Mushrooms, Vermont Cheddar Grits) and the Fresh Fish of the Day with Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille and Basil Pesto Butter.

And don’t forget about dessert—Emeril’s serves up Banana Cream Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust, caramel sauce and chocolate shavings; Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee with Macerated Berries, Chocolate Ribbons and Sweet Vanilla Shortbread, and Double Chocolate Fudge Cake with Raspberry Coulis, Chambord Chantilly Cream and Fresh Berries; plus a selection of Homemade Sorbets of the Day.

Feast on the "Lunch Crunch" menu of Chef Emeril's favorites for only $22. And as an added bonus, all lunch guests receive complimentary valet parking at Universal CityWalk for up to two hours. For more details, visit the Emeril’s Orlando website.

Dolphin Calf born at SeaWorld Orlando (pic)

A dolphin calf was born Tuesday morning at 9:36 a.m. at SeaWorld Orlando. The calf weighs 35 pounds and is 40 inches long, with the sex unknown at this time.  It was seen nursing and bonding with its mom, both a good indication that the calf is doing well. Park guests can see the pair at SeaWorld’s Dolphin Nursery. In the nursery pregnant dolphins, new mothers, their calves and experienced moms live together.

Just Dance 3 preview weekends at Hilton Bonnet Creek

Beginning July 30, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will become the first public venue where Just Dance enthusiasts can play the highly-anticipated third installment of Just Dance® 3 prior to its U.S. release for all video game consoles on October 11, 2011. Be prepared to shake your groove thing as the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hosts Just Dance 3 Preview Weekends on July 30, August 6 and August 13.

The Just Dance 3 festivities will kick off on National Dance Day with a group of ‘Just Dance-offs’ led by professional gamers and emcees, followed by individual competitions, prizes and giveaways, compliments of Just Dance 3 creator Ubisoft.

To celebrate their partnership with Ubisoft, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will offer exclusive amenities and deals throughout the hotel for those hoping to do more than dance, including “Just Golf” and “Just Spa” promotions at the Golf Club and Guerlain spa located in the adjoining Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

Guests visiting the hotel during Just Dance 3 Preview Weekends will have the opportunity to learn tips and tricks from the emcees and compete for a chance to win copies of Just Dance, Just Dance® Kids, Just Dance® 2 and the recently released Just Dance® Summer Party. For more details, visit the Bonnet Creek Blog.

In honor of this special program, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek is also offering a summer bonus offer: a FREE one-day one-park Walt Disney World theme park ticket for every two nights a guest stays under the “SummerBlast! Disney Ticket Package.” (Check out the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek website for complete details).

Dolphin Calf Born at SeaWorld Orlando

A dolphin calf was born Tuesday morning at 9:36 a.m. at SeaWorld Orlando. The calf weighs 35 pounds and is 40 inches long, with the sex unknown at this time. It was seen nursing and bonding with its mom, both a good indication that the calf is doing well. Park guests can see the pair at SeaWorld’s Dolphin Nursery. In the nursery pregnant dolphins, new mothers, their calves and experienced moms live together.

Hindhead Tunnel opening date announced

Hindhead Tunnel opening date announced

The opening date of the £371m Hindhead Tunnel under the Devil's Punch Bowl in Surrey has been announced after a four-and-a-half year construction project.

The £371m 1.25 mile (1.8km) structure on the London to Portsmouth A3 will open to southbound traffic on 27 July.

Northbound traffic will be allowed through a few days later, with the old road remaining in use until then.

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond will officially open the tunnel, with the first traffic escorted in convoy.

The Highways Agency said the opening ceremony would not be open to the public for safety and operational reasons.

Staged scenario
Construction on the twin-bored tunnel, which is one of the longest in England, began in January 2007.

It followed a 30-year campaign for improvements to the Hindhead traffic bottleneck supported by former Conservative MP for South West Surrey, Baroness Bottomley, among others.

The tunnel, which will be used by 30,000 vehicles a day, runs under the Devil's Punch Bowl, a large hollow of dry sandy heath to the east of Hindhead.

The existing A3 between the National Trust cafe and Boundless Road will be closed to through traffic after the tunnel is opened and acres of land returned to heathland.

Emergency teams tested their response to a major incident in the new tunnel last month.

Police, fire and ambulance crews dealt with a staged scenario involving 16 casualties from two separate vehicle crashes and a serious fire underground.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-14207128

Airport Car Rentals are the best way to travel

Millions of visitors come to London every year either on business or leisure purposes. Travelling around the city can be troublesome if you do not have your own vehicles and especially when you are new to the city. However, all your worries can be taken care of right at the airport with airport car rentals. There are numerous car rental service outlets situated at the arrival hall of the airport. You can avail airport car rentals from all the major airports in the United Kingdom including Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport and London City Airport.


One of the most popular, busiest and biggest in the world, Heathrow airport serves around 180 destinations in more than 90 countries. The airport has five terminals and is the largest airport of UK handling around 180,000 passengers every single year. Heathrow airport is located in the city of London and offers all the major facilities for its travelers including currency exchange facilities, information counters, accommodation desks and left luggage facilities. You can also find many fine restaurants, beauty and massage therapy centers, shopping areas and art gallery in the airport premises.


The second largest airport in the United Kingdom is the Gatwick Airport. It is the largest single runway airport in the world. The airport is located in South London near Crawley, West Sussex. It has two terminals – North and South and services over 200 destinations around the world and manages over 35 million passengers each year. Gatwick airport is owned by British Aviation Authority.


Located in the center of London city, London City Airport is one of the leading business airports in the world. It majorly serves the financial district of London and handles flights of the business travelers to Europe and New York. London City Airport is a single-runway airport with the lowest and fastest check-in times compared to the other airports in London.


Using airport car hire service you can easily travel to and from the airport. There are numerous car rental outlets situated at the airports. You are provided with a wide range of vehicles to choose from as per your need and comfort. You can also choose various other additional facilities such as manual or automatic transmission, one-way or round-trip car rental, GPS navigation system, chauffer driven car rental, child or baby seat, luggage racks and various other exciting facilities to make your trip as smooth as possible.

ESPN Rosen Cup 2011

Join ESPN Radio's Mike Tuck & Jerry O'Neill for the "ESPN 1080 The Team / Shingle Creek The Rosen Cup Tournament" at beautiful Shingle Creek Golf Club located at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando FL.

Cost is only $69 per person (plus tax). The tournament is in a Ryder Cup -style format (2-man scramble matches), and is a team event with Mike as the captain of one team and Jerry the captain of the other. Mike is the defending champion, so come out and help Jerry even the score.

There will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost includes on-course drinks, post-event meal... and opportunities to win great prizes including a 3-day, 2-night stay @ Rosen Shingle Creek... plus the chance to win the "2011 ESPN 1080 The Team / Shingle Creek The Rosen Cup Tournament!!!"

Space is limited... SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Monday August 15, 2011 - 8:30am @ Shingle Creek Golf Club
Phone: 407-996-1559

Alamo Rent A Car is inviting Facebook users to dream big with its new Alamo® Ultimate Escape Sweepstakes on Facebook.
Alamo Facebook fans can click on the “Make Your Escape” tab and create their Ultimate Escape to be entered to win $5,000 toward their dream vacation.
Launched July 15, the Alamo sweepstakes follows a recently released 2011 Summer Travel Intentions Survey that found that while 86 percent of survey respondents plan to take a vacation this summer, 70 percent said they have not yet booked a vacation.
“People are obviously thinking about their ultimate escape, and this is a fun way to plan that trip and even discover new vacation ideas,” said Susan Madigan, director for the Alamo Rent A Car brand. “The best part is that someone is going to win $5,000 toward their dream vacation.”
To enter the sweepstakes, Facebook users need to click the “like” button on the Alamo Facebook page, then click on the “Make Your Escape” tab in the left column. On the tab, users can develop their Ultimate Escape by selecting their favorite destination, hotel, car, activity and food. Users then can share their “Ultimate Escape” with others on their Facebook wall.

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Alamo Rent A Car is inviting Facebook users to dream big with its new Alamo® Ultimate Escape Sweepstakes on Facebook.
Alamo Facebook fans can click on the “Make Your Escape” tab and create their Ultimate Escape to be entered to win $5,000 toward their dream vacation.
Launched July 15, the Alamo sweepstakes follows a recently released 2011 Summer Travel Intentions Survey that found that while 86 percent of survey respondents plan to take a vacation this summer, 70 percent said they have not yet booked a vacation.
“People are obviously thinking about their ultimate escape, and this is a fun way to plan that trip and even discover new vacation ideas,” said Susan Madigan, director for the Alamo Rent A Car brand. “The best part is that someone is going to win $5,000 toward their dream vacation.”
To enter the sweepstakes, Facebook users need to click the “like” button on the Alamo Facebook page, then click on the “Make Your Escape” tab in the left column. On the tab, users can develop their Ultimate Escape by selecting their favorite destination, hotel, car, activity and food. Users then can share their “Ultimate Escape” with others on their Facebook wall.

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The Alamo Facebook sweepstakes also features an interactive instant-win game, with winners receiving prizes such as car rental vouchers and gas cards.

Alamo Facebook fans can enter once per day, and members of Alamo Insiders can enter twice per day. The simple process to become an Alamo Insider can be initiated on the Alamo Facebook page. Alamo Insiders who book through Alamo.com are guaranteed a 10 percent discount or more off retail rates.
The sweepstakes ends Aug. 29, 2011, and the grand prize winner will be selected at random on Aug. 30.

BMW Group and Sixt AG establish DriveNow Joint Venture for premium car sharing

DriveNow is the first car sharing concept to place an emphasis on efficient premium vehicles and comprehensive service. Vehicles may be hired and dropped off wherever the customer needs them, thus clearly differentiating DriveNow from products offered by other competitors.
Sixt AG and the BMW Group intend to bundle their car sharing activities in the DriveNow joint venture, in which each company will hold a 50 percent stake.  The BMW Group will provide the premium vehicles and the technology within the cars, while Sixt AG will contribute premium services, car-hire know-how, IT systems and a comprehensive customer registration network.

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The BMW Group will be Coffering DriveNow under the new sub-trademark BMW i, which stands for innovative mobility services and which will reinforce the position of the original BMW brand as a sustainable and forward-looking brand.
Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of the BMW AG for Sales and Marketing stated: “As a mobility provider, the BMW Group is not simply an automobile manufacturer. There is a growing demand for flexible mobility products in urban areas. DriveNow’s premium car sharing services are aimed precisely at this gap in the market. We are aiming to launch a profitable new line of business while at the same time introducing potential new customers to our brands.” Mr. Robertson also went on to say that car sharing also has a role to play in cutting down traffic volumes, by reducing the time spent searching for parking spaces and in providing an alternative replacement for little-used, old and inefficient vehicles.
Detlev Pätsch, Member of the Sixt AG Board of Management responsibly for Operations stated: “In the middle of 2008, Sixt pioneered innovative car sharing when it started up its SIXTI Car Club in Berlin. Together with BMW, we have now taken this concept a stage further to become DriveNow. The wealth of experience which we have already gained in car rental processes and fleet management systems will enable us from the outset to offer our DriveNow customers complication-free mobility combined with excellent customer service, the basis for a sustainable and profitable business model.”
Easy use
DriveNow is a car sharing scheme that is not dependent on car hire stations. Fixed pick-up and drop-off points are not necessary. Customers will be able to find available vehicles via the internet under www.drive-now.com, via a smartphone app or simply at the roadside. Vehicles can be used immediately without advance reservation or they may be booked in advance via internet or smartphone app. The system is “keyless”: a conventional car key is not necessary. DriveNow vehicles can be opened and closed with a chip on the driving license and activated by pressing the start button.
Having completed an application under www.drive-now.com, it is then only necessary to carry out a one-off registration at a Sixt station in order to check driving license details and enter the chip onto the driving license. Registration can also be carried out at Sixt stations in selected BMW or MINI branches.
18 to 21 year-old beginner drivers can also become active DriveNow members if they have already participated successfully in an approved driving safety training course. The BMW Group also offers such training courses.
Transparent price model
The DriveNow price model will be simple, transparent and all-inclusive. Users pay a one-off registration fee of euro 29. The charge for using vehicles is 29 cents (including sales tax) per minute. This rate per minute covers all costs, including parking fees and fuel. For the MINI Cooper there is a maximum hourly charge of euro 14.90. If the customer wants to interrupt the journey but keep the DriveNow vehicle, it only costs 10 cents per minute. In thus way, DriveNow combines the benefits of this innovative mobility concept which does not necessarily involve hire-stations with the functionality of traditional, stationary car sharing. DriveNow is also making special introductory offer for the first 1,000 members. The one-off registration fee is reduced to euro 19 and they also receive 90 minutes free of charge.
In addition to free parking in public areas in the centre of town, DriveNow will also make spaces available in selected multi-storey car parks as required.
Start off in Munich and Berlin, with plans for international expansion
Subject to approval by the anti-trust authorities, DriveNow will start off with effect from April 2011 initially in Munich and then in Berlin. Further European cities will be added in the coming years. The long-term plan is to introduce DriveNow on other continents as well. Both the product and the brand have global appeal. By the year 2020, the plan is for DriveNow to have one million members worldwide.
DriveNow will start off in Munich with approximately 300 BMW 1 Series and MINI vehicles. The resulting vehicle density within the Mittlerer Ring will ensure that customers will usually have no more than 500 metres to walk to the nearest available vehicle. The scheme is due to start up in Berlin with approximately 500 vehicles.
First-ever car sharing scheme offering premium vehicles
DriveNow is the first car sharing concept to focus on top class products and services. During the initial phase DriveNow will offer various BMW 1 Series and MINI models. The plan is also to use electric vehicles in the future. Depending   on demand, other models can be added to the car sharing fleet flexibly at a later stage. The cars are all premium vehicles with at least four seats, luxury fittings (e.g. parking assistance, air conditioning, heated seats, etc.) and fitted with extremely efficient engines. The cars are all easily recognisable with the DriveNow logo.
Sixt’s premium service package guarantees extreme flexibility whereby cars can be hired and returned spontaneously. DriveNow stands for seamless procedures and high quality service.

Sixt and BMW strengthen their strategic partnership
Sixt AG and the BMW Group have already been working together for several years to provide mobility services. Both companies are working intensively on developing and implementing ideas for innovative mobility services. Cooperation arrangements between the two companies will be further strengthened in future. 

Orlando Back to School Bash

PLAYGROUND Magazine is excited to present the Back to School Bash, on Saturday, August 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oviedo Mall. The DJ Dance Party will get your family groovin’ as you celebrate the beginning of the school year. Kids can take a train ride, visit the vendor booths and even blow off some energy climbing the rock wall set up by The Event Specialists.

The first 100 families will get an exclusive PLAYGROUND gift bag (one per family) just by visiting the PLAYGROUND Magazine booth. Other sponsors include Spark, Mathnasium, Victory Martial Arts and Oviedo Mall.

Spark will be entertaining the wee ones with mini classes while Victory Martial Arts will capture everyone’s attention with a skillful martial arts performance.
Catch the fashion show on the main stage, where local little Einsteins will don the trendiest fashions for this school year.

In-store activities will include story time, airbrush tattoos, kid’s yoga, cupcake decorating and face painting from vendors. Brookestone, The Glass Slipper Cakery, and Vibe will keep the kiddos occupied while you shop ‘til you drop, taking advantage of the special in-store promotions and coupons set up just for Orlando’s premier back to school bash.

This is a free event for the family, so bring the little ones and the tweens and let’s PLAY!

Visit their website for more information.

SeaWorld Animal Care

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Vice President of Veterinary Services, Dr. Chris Dold, checks in on pilot whale 301 with SeaWorld animal care specialist Lori xx at SeaWorld Orlando’s new Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility. The 2-year-old, once-stranded, female whale is eating well and swimming around the pool – both great indicators of her progress and easy transition to her new surroundings.

Looking for the Finest Airport Car Rentals

The next seminar will be held in Adelaide and Brisbane. It can be confusing to rent on the site will be available. Join the club for many business people are confused to find viable options on the Internet. In the passages below, I will discuss here some of the factors so that they are in such difficult situations. This example is simple and straightforward. Just need a push in the right direction should be sure to find some of the best cars in the country.

The most important factor is to understand that - you will find outstanding achievements possible. Excellent service and competitive prices, they go hand in hand - if you think in this direction, in some pleasant surprise. You must have access to some resources from which some of the best cars at the airport in the country. For example, you realize that you dramatically reduce costs in the position of Blue Chip cards you or members of a membership card NRMA;

Some of the best Airport car rental also helps customers who are members of the Club Car. Keep your credit card in good standing, so that you can access them easily. Search for suppliers of services, the integration of these programs only. Many rental car now support these cards, we see that they are beginning to support these cards have to stay in business. Another factor described is usually issued by some car rental companies. Look at the seasonal events (often seen as special offers, car rental) on the official website of the organization.

Read these suggestions of the lease. Some of them may be used by you. It is best to use the services of the airport car rental companies that seek an international presence. They allow greater flexibility for customers who travel to other continents as part of their business. In addition, it is also advisable to spend time searching for a company that is a sufficient number of offices within one country. It comes and goes in the car in a distant place pure waste of time and can interfere with performance.

Airport car rental must be prepared to serve the corporate segment as well. For example, if a meeting of senior company will be held in the country, it is important that the same organism must be equipped luxury coaches. Participants can be safe transportation throughout the country. In fact, we work hard to be cheaper in the long term, not to hire individual cars for each participant. Offering provides broker must be dynamic in nature. Search services for early birds before the book is often only the rental of popularity.

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Holiday Inn Main Gate East

Who could ask for anything more? The Holiday Inn Main Gate East is ideally located across the street from Kissimmee's Old Town attraction on Highway 192, and is just one mile away from the Walt Disney World resort. With the Holiday Inn brand, you can be guaranteed quality accommodations at affordable prices, only minutes away from everywhere you want to be.

Why pay more for over the top extras when everything you need is right here? The Holiday Inn Main Gate East offers the following fun-filled amenities:

• Heated Pool
• Kids Pool
• Wifi
• Business Center
• Convenience Store
• Fitness Center
• Kids Theatre
• Arcade Style Game Room

Choose from rooms with a deluxe king bed, deluxe queen beds, an executive corner king, or a family-friendly kids suite, which has a queen bed, bunk beds, two televisions, a half partition wall, and plenty of other amenities to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Don't miss out on the chance to make your next Orlando vacation a moment you'll always remember. To make your reservation at the Holiday Inn Main Gate East, call 1-800-327-1128, or visit the hotel website.

Explore the lovely city of Alicante with Car Hire service

Alicante is emerging to be one of the most popular destinations in Spain. With a unique mix of traditional heritage and modern lifestyle, this lovely city has a lot to offer to all its visitors. Using car hire in Alicante, you can easily explore all its major tourist attractions.


The Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante is one of the largest and greatest medieval fortresses in Spain. It is located on the top of Mount Benacantil. Situated at a height of 166 meters, you can have breathtaking panoramic views of Postiguet Beach and whole of Alicante city. There is no ticket to enter the castle as you can freely explore this beauty. There are two entrance points to the castle and you can walk along the road around the back of the mountain or if you want, you can also drive to the castle.


Alicante is a delight for all the museums lovers as there are many great museums in the city including The Archeological Museum (MARQ) is one of the best museums with more than 80,000 pieces found in local archeological sites, Asegurada Museum displays modern art work of world famous artists including Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris and Georges Braque, The University Museum is the best university museum in Spain, located in Alicante University , The Lucentum Archeological Museum showcases fascinating remains of Mount Tossal relating to Alicante’s roots and The Alcudia Archeological Museum is a huge museum which also has the Dama de Elche statue.


Alicante is also known for its mouth-watering Spanish dishes. One of the most traditional and popular Alicante cuisine is the Paella Recipe. These are the rice dishes which are made with meat, seafood, fish, chicken, rabbit, pork, vegetables and pulses. You can also enjoy the other delicious seafood and fish dishes such as the Red Prawns from Denia and the stews from Alcoy. To get the best and the tastiest cherries you can go to La Marina Alta or if you want Pomegranates then you can have it from Albatera or looking for fresh dates then you can go to Elche. The city of Alicante also offers numerous tempting desserts such as amazing ice creams and Christmas sweets called turron from Jijona and almond desserts and chocolate from la Vila y de Paco Torreblanca.


To get to these historic landmarks, avail car rental in Alicante. There are numerous car hire outlets situated at all the major locations in Alicante. You can also avail the extra facilities of GPS navigation system, CD player, child seat/baby seat, radio transmission, luggage racks etc in your car rental.

Lowest Car Rental Rates

Is there a secret to finding the lowest car rental rates? Rent weekend to weekend? Rent cars on Tuesdays?

There's no secret to finding the lowest rates.... it's really just a matter of doing some research and knowing a few tips.

Here's what I consider the most important things to know to find the cheapest rate possible for your particular rental (ie, cities, dates, times, etc).

1. Make an Advanced Booking

If you can reserve your rental 4 weeks or more in advance, you can often get a better deal. Reserving or renting at the last minute and booking during heavy travel times (like holidays)

2. Find a Car Rental Discount Code or Rental Car Coupon

Many programs and associations (travel clubs, auto clubs, professional associations, etc) offer car rental discounts as part of their rewards or benefits to members. You can contact the association direct or check their website for member benefits for car rental. I've compiled a list of car rental discount codes for 8 major car rental companies. Find a code to use on your next rental!

Car Rental Discount Codes

You can sometimes find rental car discount coupons or specials on car rental company websites directly. Make sure to check the terms and conditions of these specials to see if they work for your rental.

There are also websites that offer free car rental coupon codes:

Free Car Rental Coupon Codes

3. Size makes a Difference

Only rent the size car you need... smaller cars are usually cheaper!

4. The Best Car Rental Rates are Usually found on Weekends or Weekly Rentals

The cheapest car rental rates are usually on weekend rentals (thu or Fri to Sun or Mon- for most companies) or weekly rates -- a minimum 5 day rental that includes a Saturday stayover.

5. Compare Rates from Multiple Companies

It can seem that all companies should have the same prices, but it's always best to compare rates from several car rental companies before you decide.

Hope this helps!

Enjoy the Tour De France 2011 with car rental service in France

Planning to visit France to participate or attend the Tour De France 2011, opt for car rental france service to move around the towns where the event will be taking place. You can easily avail car hire services from the airport or from most of the towns in France where Tour De France 2011 will be taking place. Tour De France 2011 is one of the most popular and most awaited events of France where thousands of visitors from all over the world gather just to attend this event.


Tour de France 2011 is a world championship where the cyclist from all over the world gathers to compete in 21-stage race. The riders will commence from Saturday 2nd July and will finish on Sunday 24th July. 2011 will mark the 98th Tour De France running. It will be made up of 21 stages including 10 flat stages, 6 mountain stages and 4 summit finishes, 3 medium mountain stages, 1 individual time-trial stage of 42.5 kilometers and 1 team time-trial stage of 23 kilometers. It will cover a total distance of 3,430.5 kilometers. In total 22 teams of 9 riders will contend for victory in this year’s event. Some of the distinctive aspects of the race are le Gablibier will be climbed twice after an interval of 24 hours to mark the hundred anniversary of Tour De France, there will be two rest days, 23 level 2, 1 or highest level mountain passes or summit finishes and no bonuses will be awarded during the intermediate sprints and stage finishes. This year’s Tour De France will have 15 new stages town added including Blaye-les-Mines, Cap Frehel, Carhaix, Carmaux, Galibier Serre-Chevalier, Limoux and Modane – Valfrejus.


The event will be telecasted all over France and you can enjoy the event with your buddies at many great bars and restaurants in France. To travel around and explore the beautiful towns where Tour De France 2011 will be taking place, avail car hire services. Depending whether you are travelling alone or as a family, you can have various rental cars in France depending on your requirements, budget and need. From small economy cars to large people carriers, you will be provided the perfect car as per your need and requirement. You can also avail one way or round trip car rental services.

Why public Like Car Rental Deals?

I know, I can tell you if I say I want to do a good job on something. You will not take long to explain why he had car rental are some of the most important things you can participate in buying a car offers. Some people are doing their best to find the best car rental deals, while others are more willing to pay the normal price of advertising. But did you know that your company name followed by the word voucher you want and you can find the best price offer. This is just one way you can easily get cheap rental cars.

There are many other methods you use to get the best deals on rental cars can be a little known fact, ask the company that offered at the time of the proposal. Many organizations have a special, if you're ready to get the car for a week or rent just to have for the weekend. Prices may vary and change depending on holidays or during peak hours in summer, you never know how much it would cost to rent a car, but you can also try to get the best prices on rental cars.

Does not worry if a company offer you a high price for a car to get; there are always more opportunities than I could believe it when we see the car for you. You can also tell a choice between two different ways, for example, on a tight budget and you want the cheapest possible car that you want to rent a car, as the economy and try to get better at it, but, on the other site also has the opportunity to hire Car offers something more. You can go to the office and request a luxury car budget expenditures or hybrid style. You'll be surprised how many companies or organizations that are willing to make these changes, if required. It can be special and will never say, when asked who would have thought?

Regardless of which method to find all the love and get his mother for good things do not go the full price for something that you can get a discount calculated? I know you prefer a luxury car, not a car and driving style, budget, or you just want a budget car look even cheaper than say they are. The most important thing to learn is not afraid to ask, there are many options when it comes to car prices!

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Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort

A Lake Buena Vista hotel can only mean one thing: Walt Disney World. For families looking for affordable fun in the Orlando area just minutes away from the House of Mouse, look no farther than the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel.

In addition to the Best Western name, this Lake Buena Vista hotel has a number of amenities that budget-minded guests will appreciate. Just because you are saving money doesn't mean that you have to miss out on the perks of great vacation. Guests of the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel have the opportunity of enjoy all of these great amenities:

• Heated Pool
• Wifi
• Business Center
• Convenience Store
• Fitness Center
• Restaurant
• Lounge
• Internet Cafe
• Arcade Style Game Room

Business travelers will also appreciate meeting rooms that can accommodate board room, class room, and theatre style seating, plus break rooms. Hold your wedding reception or banquet at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, and enjoy a room with a view of Walt Disney World.

Whatever brings you to Orlando, you can have a great time without breaking the bank at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel. To make a reservation, call 1-800-348-3765 or visit the hotel website.

Europcar becomes official partner of the Tour de France

The Europcar Group is committed since October 2010 to sponsoring the Jean-René Bernaudeau professional cycling team, Team Europcar. Today, Europcar becomes the official supplier to ASO for the Tour de France and ten other major races including the Paris-Roubaix, La Vuelta, Paris-Nice, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, La Flèche Wallonne, Paris-Tours, le Critérium International, le Critérium du Dauphiné, le Tour de Picardie and L’Etape du Tour Mondovélo. The agreement is a logical step for Europcar and provides further evidence of its desire to commit to cycling over the long term.
The partnership gives Europcar responsibility for managing the vehicle rental logistics for A.S.O. events. Europcar will also propose special offers for all the spectators attending the Tour, as well as for participants in L’Etape du Tour Mondovélo.
The Tour de France, which is followed by more than 10 million spectators and by a television audience of hundreds of millions all around the globe, represents an opportunity for the Europcar Group to unite the whole of its international network across 150 countries, and will enable its subsidiaries to exploit the brand’s commitment to cycling locally (La Vuelta in Spain, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and La Flèche Wallonne in Belgium etc.). 
Cycling is the popular sport par excellence, practised all around the world, and enjoys a simple and friendly relationship with the public. The attributes and values of this sport reflect Europcar’s positioning, a company close to its customers, which listens to their travel needs, respects the environment and innovates to create the rental services solutions of tomorrow.
Rafael Girona, Chief Operating Officer of Europcar Group, stated: “The Europcar Group is committed alongside Team Europcar and today we are proud to become partners of the Tour de France and the main cycling events organised by Amaury Sport Organisation. Our commitment to cycling is at the heart of the Group’s brand strategy and this alliance is a further way of bringing us closer to the public at large and cycling fans in particular”.

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For his part, Christian Prudhomme, Director of Cycling at A.S.O., was delighted with the arrival of Europcar at cycling events: “Following its support for Jean-René Bernaudeau, Europcar is taking a further step in the world of cycling by getting involved with international events whose popular success and the enthusiasm they generate offer an unprecedented opportunity for communion with the public. That is one of the special attractions of this sport. Roaming and travel are others that make the association of A.S.O. and Europcar self-evident.”

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Holiday Autos links with TripAdvisor for new partnership

This week sees the launch of ‘Tank of Gas’, an innovative partnership between leading leisure car hire broker Holiday Autos and TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site.
The partnership sees Holiday Autos enabling TripAdvisor users to discover daytrips and getaways from a specific destination just a tank of petrol or less away.
Ideal for weekends away and impromptu trips, the partnership aims to illustrate the wealth of options available for travellers whether they have a whole, half or even a quarter tank of petrol.
Darren Hughes, TripAdvisor’s senior sales executive, commented: “As the world’s largest travel site we aim to provide travellers with everything they need to plan the perfect trip.
“Partnering with Holiday Autos means travellers can quickly and easily view driving distances, providing that additional layer of inspiration for travellers looking for their next trip.”
Using co-branded dynamic banners, the user’s starting destination point is pre-populated (or can be easily edited to a different destination) and very quickly, a selection of the furthest destinations they can travel to is presented, based on either a quarter, half or full tank of petrol.
The search results page pulls in TripAdvisor location suggestions and users can switch petrol level options directly on the results page to instantly see the freedom they have with the amount of petrol in their tank.
By clicking on a destination within the Tank of Gas results page, users will be driven to a destination specific Quick Guide - a streamlined guide with top hotels, attractions and restaurants compiled specifically for that destination. This page can also be shared via email or through various social media platforms.
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Hema Nagar, head of marketing at Holiday Autos said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with TripAdvisor on this innovative marketing campaign.
“Often we know exactly where we want or need to go but sometimes it’s fun to spontaneous and discover something new. 
“As experts in car hire, we always like to go further for our customers and this partnership allows us to provide a range of destination ideas from TripAdvisor to give drivers a little inspiration and encourage them to enjoy the freedom and wealth of options that come with hiring a car.”

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