Showing posts with label travel tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel tips. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Car Rental Jordan - Tips on Driving And Travel

Jordan is popular destination in spring time. We have compiled some great articles that will help you to get an idea whether the car rental Jordan is your cup of tea or not.

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 So you've never driven through East Asian urban traffic before? Well, here's good news: driving and parking in Amman, the largest city of the kingdom of Jordan, is a breeze; just be sure to remember these safety tips.



Driving is Amman can be quite tricky for someone coming from the US or Europe. Things happen a bit differently here so you will need to get a few driving philosophies sorted out before you pick up your ride from the car rental in Amman.

One of the many reasons why most travel sites advise you to opt for car rental in Amman instead of seeing the city by travelling in taxis is due to the latter's almost compulsive urge to rip you off your money. Nevertheless, you will need to familiarize yourself with orientation in Amman. Here is a brief introduction to Amman city concept.

Worried about driving your car rental in Amman for the very first time? Don't fret. Here are some tips and tricks to help you navigate Jordan's busy streets.






 



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.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Driving In South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country of 50 million, the capital is Pretoria. 80% of the population is Black, the most important tribes are the Bantu and Zulu. Pretoria is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as administrative and national capital; the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital. The main airports are or Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, Durban International Airport. You can choose from car hire offers in the Johannesburg airport. Famous South Africans are known worldwide, including politician Nelson Mandela and environmentalist Dr. Austin Stevens.
Cape Town is a popular destination for tourists from October to March. Tourism is an important economic opportunity for the city and surrounding suburbs. The most popular attractions include Table Mountain, as well as the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the Victorian part of the port, with its boutiques, restaurants, museums, the Nobel Square. The Two Oceans Aquarium offers tourists a lot of interesting sights. The city centre offers a variety of museums and historic buildings like the castle (Castle of Good Hope), the oldest surviving building in South Africa. It was constructed in 17th century, following the style of baroque fortresses, however, was never involved in combat operations. Other interesting places are the City Hall, built in 1905, the St. Georges Cathedral, seat of the Anglican Archbishop, the National Gallery and National Museum. Long Street is one of the busiest streets of the city. Here you will find bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The former prison is a tourist magnet, the Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Since 1999, the island has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was used by the apartheid government as a camp for political prisoners. Driving around Cape Town is easy. There are many options for your car hire in South Africa.  Car rental at Cape  Town airport is the most convenient way to start the south african adventure.
Whale watching is popular amongst tourists: Southern Right Whales and eye-popping Humpback Whales are watched on the coast during the breeding season (in Autumn and early Winter) and Bryde's Whales and Killer Whale can be seen any time of the year. The nearby town of Hermanus is known for its mind-boggling Whale Festival, but whales can also be seen in False Bay. Heaviside's dolphins can be seen from the coast north of Cape Town; Dusky dolphins live along the same coast and can occasionally be seen from the ferry to Robben Island. Speaking of animals, take a half day trip to Boulders Bay in Simon's Town and enjoy watching penguins.
South Africa has more than 20,000 different plants, what is 10% of all the known species of plants on Earth, making it particularly rich in plant biodiversity. The most widespread living habitat in South Africa is the grassland, particularly on the Highveld. The grass and thorn savannah turns into a bush savannah towards the north-east of the country, with denser growth. There are significant numbers of baobab trees in this area, near Kruger National Park. These is a great number of venomous and other kinds of snakes, which hide in the grass and under stones. They bite people oblivious of the their presence. Transvaal Snake Park presents vipers, boas, pythons.
The most popular areas for visitors to stay include glamorous Camps Bay where you can easily bump into your favourite celebrity, Sea Point, the V&A Waterfront, the City Bowl, Hout Bay, Constantia, Rondebosch, Newlands, Somerset West, Hermanus and lovely  Stellenbosch as well.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Jamaica Car Hire Gets More Comfortable

Online car hire operator Izzicarhire understands that driving in a new country can be a daunting experience for some drivers. Company makes  sure that all of its customer service agents are trained to provide advice and assistance for customers concerned about what hazards and cultural differences they might expect to encounter abroad
It’s this care and attention to detail that has seen the Slovenian based company expand its operation throughout Europe and beyond. Car hire Jamaica is the next project  country Izzicarhire has in its sights as it continues to grow beyond its traditional heartland.In the main cities and established tourist areas, road conditions in Jamaica are generally very good. Travellers planning to investigate more rural areas, should prepare for some pretty bumpy roads and obstacles. A 4x4 might be the best bet to explore outlying areas and smaller towns. The volume of traffic in Jamaica is light, but encounters with domestic animals and livestock can be fairly common. Beeping horns are not a sign of impatience, just friendly locals saying hello. The laid back nature of life here is evident as people don’t think twice about stopping their cars in the middle of the road to hold a conversation with someone. Izzicarhire’s customer service agents are on hand to provide help when choosing a vehicle for a holiday in a new country.

Thanks to Izzicarhire.com, visitors arriving to enjoy this beautiful Caribbean island via car hire Kingston Airport will enjoy better value car hire than ever before. Idyllic white sandy beaches litter the island which is dominated by magnificent blue mountain peaks. Jamaica is geared up to tourism and there’s plenty to see and do. By car, visitors can enjoy charming colonial towns and leafy parks or investigate the livelier aspects of island life – night clubs and the reggae scene.
Car hire in Kingston offers a great range of makes and models, ideally suited to exploring the city and surrounding area. The historic capital buzzes and pulses with energy. Take a hire car and check out the Georgian plazas and magnificent colonial mansions. The Bob Marley museum is a celebration of the music of the man himself as well as the rest of Jamaica’s musical heritage.
Izzicarhire.com office at Montego Bay Airport offers car hire services to travellers arriving at this fabulous coastal resort. The beaches here are nothing short of sensational and tourists will find all the trappings of an established holiday destination – fine dining, championship golf courses, lively clubs and beach bars.