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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Car Rental In Slovenia

The Republic of Slovenia has a population of 2 million, the capital is Ljubljana. There is a wide variety of landscapes in the country: Alpine, Mediterranean, Pannonian and Dinaric. The biggest international airport is Ljubljana airport - the busiest airport in the country with connections to many major European cities. It is near Brnik, and also near the capital, Ljubljana. Additionally, there are two little airports in Maribor and Portoroz. After you arrive in Slovenia, you can pick up car hire at Ljubljana airport and continue your trip with ease and comfort.

The main landmark of the capital of 280,000 inhabitants, the Ljubljana Castle was constructed in 1144. It features a Gothic gate and a chapel. The river Ljubljanica flows through Ljubljana. The city's main architectural landmarks are St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation on the Preseren Square, the Triple Bridge from 1931, and the eye-popping Dragon Bridge, which was constructed in 1900. The Tivoli Park is the largest park in the capital. The park was constructed in the 19th century, it cover an area of approximately 5 km2. It has 3 main avenues, planted with chestnut-trees. The park features different types of trees, flower gardens, several statues, and fountains.
The old city is made up of two districts: one includes Ljubljana town hall and the principal architectural works; the other, the neighbourhood of the Chevaliers de la Croix, features the Ursuline church, the philharmonic society building (1702) and the Cankar Hall. Two major earthquakes hit the city in 1511 and 1895, almost the whole city was rebuilt after them.
Car hire in Slovenia is convenient for those who want to explore the countryside. The Prekmurje region features landmarks, that include the Lendva Castle, Szapary Castle, Nadasdy Castle. Parts of the mind-bogglingly beautiful Orseg-Raba-Goricko Nature Park are in Austria and Hungary. The Saint Michael Church in Selo was put up in the 13th century in the Roman Style. The paintings in the dome show Christ standing on a rainbow. The Battyhany Castle features a park and a horse complex.

The Castle and the Lake of Bled are in the Gorenjska region. These landmarks are within an hour driving distance. The castle  is a seat of the archbishop, it is 800 years old. The Triglav Peak in the Julian Alps is the highest point of the country, it is also a popular tourist destination.  Even  for those who are not car hier fans, car rental on Bled is worth the money, because is great starting point for a day trip to lake Bohinj lake and Alpean region. On the other hand and opposite direction from Gorenjska region  - there is  Karst famous for two caves -  the most famous among them is the mind-blowing Postojnska jama drip-stone cave. These caves are made of limestone, an organic sediment which accumulated in the bed of the ancient seas. A little railway was constructed in the cave. The Skocjan cave system is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book your car hire in Slovenia and visit all beautiful places.
For those who are already located at Slovenian coast and get a desire to explore the coastal region, car hire in Portoroz is available. The hills around the Maribor, are famous for their wine. Although Slovenes like to consume most of the wine they produce, brands like Lutomer have made their appearance abroad. The north-eastern part of the country is particularly rich in spa towns, Rogaska Slatina is the most important. More than half of the state is covered by forest.
There's a good infrastructure and a modern highway system in Slovenia. The two centres are the capital Ljubljana and Maribor. In the last decade, 400 km of highways were constructed, providing car transport across the country and providing an advanced road network between eastern and western Europe. Avtocesta are dual carriageway highways with a speed limit of 130 km/h. They have green road signs as in Italy, Croatia and other countries nearby. The well maintained highway system makes car hire in Slovenia a good choice.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Explore Croatia By Car

Croatia is a Southern European country, with a population of 5 million. The capital of Croatia is Zagreb, it has a population of 800,000. The historical part of the city to the north of Ban Jelacic Square is composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, a medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and government buildings that are popular with tourists on sightseeing tours. The historic district can be explored on foot, starting from the breathtaking Jelacic Square, the centre of Zagreb, or by a funicular on nearby Tomiceva Street. Zagreb is also the host of Zagrebfest, the oldest Croatian pop-music festival, as well as several traditional international sports events and tournaments. The Day of the City of Zagreb is celebrated every year with special festivities, especially on the Jarun lake near the south-western part of the city. Zagreb Airport, called Pleso Airport is the main Croatian international airport, a 20 km drive south-east of Zagreb in the suburb of Pleso. Jump into a car hire at Zagreb Airport and explore some of these museums: Archaeological Museum, Croatian Natural History Museum, Museum of Technology, Museum of the City of Zagreb, Arts and Crafts Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Mimara Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art. Popular foods are dalmatian ham, goulash, turkey, sea food, stews, pasta. Goulash originates from Hungary.

Croatia is a country of coffee drinkers (on average a whopping 5kg per person annually), not only because it was formerly part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, but also because it bordered the former Ottoman Empire. Traditional coffee houses can be found in the whole country. Drinking a cup of coffee refreshes you before car driving.Croatia has two main wine regions: Kontinetalna and Primorska, which includes the islands. Each of the main regions is divided into sub-regions which are divided into smaller vinogorje (literally wine hills) and districts. Altogether, there are more than 300 wine-producing areas in Croatia. Car hire in Croatia can be a good idea to explore these regions. Consider travelling to some of these UNESCO World Herigate sites by car: Episcopal complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the historic centre of Porec, the cathedral of St. James in Sibenik, Historic city of Trogir, Palace of Diocletian in Split, constructed by Roman Emperor Diocletian, Old city of Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes. The eye-popping Palace of Diocletian was put up in the 3th century. The city of Split actually grew from this palace. Buildings from different ages fit together closely. The emperor’s residence with rooms and a great hall is above a cellar. The mausoleum of the emperor was converted into a city cathedral. Many other parts of the complex was later used by Christians for ritual celebrations. Diocletian was one of the last emperors who retained power before the collapse of the Empire.

For those visitors that are tennis lovers Umag city shouldn’t be missed. Every July Umag is hosting ATP Men’s Tournament and tennis spirit can be sensed on every step of this adorable town. Nadal, Djokovic, Gonzales, Ljubicic and many others who became top tennis stars played on Umag court. For gourmet lovers a short 20 minutes drive from Umag takes you to village Groznjan, that is known for small art galleries, selling paintings and murano glass. On the way you pass many smaller villages where you can buy extra virgin olive oil from locals. For sea food lovers one can arrange with local fishermen to bring you fresh sea food directly from their fising session. Movie lovers should stop in Pula, that is known for the biggest open air film festival.The possibility to bump to hollywood celebrity is huge as every year come special guests directly from Hollywood - like John Malkowich, Jeremy Irons, Goran Bregovic… Car hire in Pula is good starting point to drive across an old adriatic road – all the way to Dalmatia – which offers scenic views to blue adriatic sea. Croatian coast is huge and long and offers all qualities of good vacation: sea, sun, party, nature, food and good people.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Car Hire Belgium

Belgium is a Western European country, it has a population of approximately 10 million. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is the “capital of Europe”, the host city of the European Commission, and the European Parliament. Brussels is known for the chocolate, lace and the waffel, which is sold everywhere in the city. The stunning Grand Place is the most beautiful square in Europe, according to Victor Hugo. The Gothic City Hall, the stunning Royal House or the houses of the rich merchant guilds are breathtaking. Visitors can see decorated facade, carvings, sculptures, coins, columns all around. A flower market is held in the Grand Place every day, every Sunday a bird market is held. This was the old marketplace of Brussels.  In the 18th century Brussels, ten thousand people made special laces for the kings, queens, aristocrats, rich European citizens. Car hire in Brussels is the best option to discover this stunning city and it’s beauty.

Laeken Royal Residence, glass houses, Chinese Pavilon, Japan Tower, Atomium building, Sablon quarter are also worth visiting. Find your car hire supplier in this country. Brussels is served by Brussels Airport, located in the nearby Flemish municipality of Zaventem. When it comes to car hire, you can select from a wide variety of vehicles in the airport. Book your car hire at Brussels Airport in advance and simply pick it up upon arrival at the airport.



The national food of the Belgians is the seashell with fried potatoes. The Belgians hold festivals and celebrations all year. Eating and drinking beer with friends is a national custom. The mind-blowing Royal Museum of Fine arts is the most important museum in Belgium. It has a collection of Flemish paintings by Pieter Brueghel, Rogier van der Weyden, Anthony Van Dyck, Hieronymus Bosch.

Antwerp, Brugge, Gent, and Leuven are among the loveliest medieval towns in Europe. You can approach them conveniently by car. If you hire a car in Gent, it takes you one hour to reach either Lueven or Brugge by car hire drive. The Belgian highways are wide and well lit. For comfortable experience hire a car in Belgium and see what  country has to offer.

Gent is the home-town of Charles the 5th. Here is the Mount St. Michel bridge. Brugge is called the Venice of the north, it has several canals across the town. The Regina court, the main square of the city with the Basilica of the Saint Blood, Gothic City Hall, fish market, Notre Dame temple and the Chocolate Museum are the key attractions here. Antwerp is the city of diamond, it is famous for the diamond processing industry and the home-town of Rubens. The city, which lies on the shore of the Escaut river was the largest city in Europe, important commercial centre.



Brabant Wallon is located south of Brussels. The name of the region reflects the language of the local people. Drive in this region in a hired car and discover the Belgian culture conveniently. Wallon is an ideal destination for everyone who likes the harmony and festivals. They hold carnival and witch celebration in March, spring festivals in May, theatrical performances from July to August. The most popular destination is the overwhelming Walibi park, with over a million visitors every year. There are plenty of historical sites and buildings which invites us for a walk. The capital of Brabant is Wawre, which is famous for its market. Waterloo is a well-known place in Brabant. The Butte du Lion is the most important place of the battle. Visitors can check out the details of the battle in the museum. The battle is reproduced on the original battlefield every year in June.