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• Video Clip Competition Under Way by Carrentals.co.uk

  Submitted by asap_press on 13.07.2010 12:52:49

  travel / tourism

  The ever-successful car hire price comparison gurus are offering a new iPad to the winner of a new competition in which they will find the best ever car video clip
  
  13 July 2010 – The new competition from Carrentals.co.uk has been named as The Carrentals.co.uk Video Challenge and the aim is to find the best car-orientated video. The prize is an Apple iPad and it is free to take part in.

  The 16GB Apple iPad is the number one prize on offer for the very best video clip and it is simple to upload a car-themed video clip. First of all entrants must make sure that the video is not longer than 90 seconds then all that is left to do is upload the clip to the Carrentals.co.uk YouTube page to enter. The competition closes on the last day of September 2010 and all of the videos will be available to look through on the website. The winning one will be announced on the 14th of October; two weeks after the closing date.

  The Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk Gareth Robinson spoke about the new video-based competition and said: “This competition is likely to be a lot of fun for everyone involved and we will be giving away a free iPad for the best video. We will be looking for a clip that is funny as well as clever and we are hoping that there will be many great entries to choose between.”

  The 16GB Apple iPad is the first prize but second and third-rated videos will also receive prizes. A total of £50 of vouchers to spend in John Lewis stores around the UK will be given to the second rated video clip while the third rated one will receive £25 of vouchers.

  For in-depth information on all of the terms and conditions of The Carrentals.co.uk Video Challenge visit the www.carrentals.co.uk/video-comp website.

  Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.

  To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
  /ends.

  About Carrentals.co.uk
  Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

  In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

  Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

  The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

  In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

  Media Contact
  Debbie Williams and Jenny White
  Context
  T: 01625 511966
  F: 01625 511967
  carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
  www.contextpr.co.uk

  

• New Summer World Cup and Wimbledon Savings Acquired by DiscountVouchers.co.uk

  Submitted by asap_press on 30.06.2010 06:52:26

  travel / tourism

  Discount codes for savings on top women’s fashions and branded lingerie available online

  23 June 2010 – Leading bargain codes and vouchers website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has this week acquired its latest range of bargain deals to help wives and girlfriends save on leading brand lingerie and top high street fashions. The website is home to bargain retail codes which are redeemable at more than 300 leading stores.

  The new batch of DiscountVouchers.co.uk codes introduced this week includes savings on top brand lingerie thanks to deals at La Senza. The site is this week offering new La Senza discount codes which can help World Cup and Wimbledon widows to save thanks to deals like bras for only £10, buy one get one free on summer Nightwear sets and 5 pairs of knickers for £12.

  DiscountVouchers.co.uk also has deals available this week which can help ladies to save at top fashion store Lipsy. Ladies who are not too keen on watching the football or the tennis can get out and treat themselves to some new styles by using Lipsy voucher codes – the site is home to deals like 10% off all orders and £20 off panelled strapless dresses.

  Other great value fashion deals can be had thanks to the site carrying a new choice of Debenhams discount codes. Shoppers are able to log on to DiscountVouchers.co.uk and get their hands on money-saving deals such as free postage and packaging on all orders from Debenhams.com and there is also 20% off Red Herring lingerie.

  Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “With men all over the country being glued to the World Cup and Wimbledon we have launched new codes and vouchers to help their wives and girlfriends save on top branded fashions and underwear.”

  DiscountVouchers.co.uk is home to a regularly updated range of vouchers and codes for savings at stores such as Boots, Currys, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Lastminute.com, Dorothy Perkins, New Look and more. The website is searchable by retailer name, latest deal and most popular deal, making it easier for customers to find the best value deals in the shortest time.

  To see all the latest discount deals visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.
  /ends.

  About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
  DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest offers and savings from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of money saving offers.

  Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

  For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

  Media Contact
  Simon Terry
  press@discountvouchers.co.uk

  

• Australia or New Zealand Emigration Made Simple Through Emigrate.co.uk

  Submitted by asap_press on 29.06.2010 10:21:25

  travel / tourism

  Dedicated online resource helps people make all right calls when thinking about moving across globe for new life

  23 June 2010 – People considering the possibility of emigrating to Australia or New Zealand is now able to enjoy getting their hands on the most up to date information around from specialist website Emigrate.co.uk. The online resource offers users the latest information on moving to Australia or New Zealand.

  Emigrate.co.uk is one of the sites owned and operated by online stable ASAP Ventures Ltd and operates to help people find all that they need to know about emigrating to Australia and New Zealand. The site offers users a forum as well as guides on in-depth information about Australia and New Zealand. Also to be found on the website is information on how to go about finding work in Oceania.
  
  Emigrating to Australia might once have been pretty straightforward, but today it is a more complicated process. Having all the best information available is essential to make the right calls when moving one’s family. Emigrate.co.uk exists to help people make all the right decisions such as for example whether they need a business visa, a student visa, a skilled work visa or something else, and how to begin looking for work in Australia.

  The site also carries information on emigrating to New Zealand. Any person who is thinking about moving their family to a new life in New Zealand needs to know that they have to aged 20 to 55 and hold the relevant qualifications for a job. Emigrants are also able to put in an application for a Work to Residence visa which lets them to live in New Zealand while working towards citizenship.

  Gareth Robinson, spokesperson for Emigrate.co.uk, says, “Emigrate.co.uk is there for a range of reasons and is designed to give people the very best information possible if they are thinking about making the big jump to a new life in Australia or New Zealand. Our site can really ensure that people are bang up to date on what they need to know.”

  For further information please see www.emigrate.co.uk
  /ends.
  
  About Emigrate.co.uk
  Emigrate.co.uk is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

  ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

  Media Contact
  Gareth Robinson
  press@asapventures.co.uk

  

• Hire Website Carrentals.co.uk Serves Up Hints and Tips for Keeping Rental Costs Lower

  Submitted by asap_press on 28.06.2010 09:23:40

  travel / tourism

  Online comparator website recommends more transparency in car hire and offers tips and advice for car hire value

  15 June 2010 – With car rental prices rising for the summer season, award-winning car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk is handing out tips to help people find the best value on car hire.

  Carrentals.co.uk recently surveyed 1,500 people about car hire and discovered that more than a quarter has had to pay unexpected high fees for car hire, and many of them attributed this to a lack of transparency on the part of hire providers.

  Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “The poll we carried out shows that there is a need for increased clarity in car hire, with many respondents saying that they felt they paid expensive charges on top of the rental fee. We want everyone to be able to relax when renting a car without worrying about how to keep charges like insurance and fuel surcharges down.”

  Carrentals.co.uk has handed out some advice on car hire to help people keep costs down:

  •    Credit Card Requirement – Always have a credit card with the driver’s name on it to pay for the vehicle hire, that of a passenger in the car will not be sufficient.
  
  •    Excess Insurance – Keep an eye out for expensive excess charges on the policy. Buying an excess charge insurance policy in advance from a third party is an excellent way to save money. Keep a copy of your Collision Damage Excess Waiver insurance with you. Carrentals.co.uk offers Collision Damage Excess Waiver policies from Questor Insurance for only £3.99 a day.

  •    Border Charges – Check with your hire company to see whether you have to pay a charge for driving the rental car into another country.

  •    One Way Rentals – Anybody who wants to hire a car one way should remember that suppliers often charges as much as £300 for this, so check in advance what the costs are before booking your hire car.

  •    Out of Hours – Some rental companies in smaller destinations will charge the hirer for picking up a car ‘out of hours’. If they have to open their office at unusual hours then they can charge a fee.

  •    Fuel Policies – These typically vary by the company that hires the car, and there are three types – returning the car with a full tank, paying for that fuel you have used and picking it up with a full tank and taking it back empty. This last policy can be expensive because car hire firms charge up to 40% more than pump prices to refill themselves.

  •    Child Seats – Simple enough to hire but prices and availability can vary. Can be charged out at up to £60 a week for rental, so if your baggage restrictions allow it, you might want to take one with you from home.

  Carrentals.co.uk’s car hire tips and hints form part of its ‘Raising the Standard’ campaign, in which the company calls for more fairness and transparency in the travel sector. For further information on Raising the Standard or to use the forum, read the blog or to get travel advice papers, visit Raising the Standard.

  Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.

  To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
  /ends.

  About Carrentals.co.uk
  Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

  In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

  Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

  The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

  In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk
  
  Media Contact
  Debbie Williams and Jenny White
  Context
  T: 01625 511966
  F: 01625 511967
  carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
  www.contextpr.co.uk

  

• Newly Re-launched Emigrate.co.uk Website Looks Set to be a Hit as it Provides Even More Advice Than Before

  Submitted by asap_press on 23.06.2010 17:47:23

  travel / tourism

  Anyone thinking of leaving the country to make a new life for themselves abroad can enjoy a wealth of great advice from the information portal that is now even better than before
  
  15 June 2010 – The emigration advice website Emigrate.co.uk has just revamped its offerings after running for a year in order to give its customers even more information and advice on moving abroad. The emigration expert website is managed by the successful ASAP Ventures company and is just one of many useful travel-related websites available.

  Brits looking to emigrate away from the UK can swap experiences and stories with others on the chat forum feature. As well as the chat forum there is a wealth of information to be had from finding out about visas and jobs though to permits and border control.

  Medical information pertaining to various countries is always popular as many need to understand what countries offer in the way of medical care. Brits looking to emigrate to Australia can definitely make use of the information on the website and it will help anyone thinking of moving away to get hold of all the important information that they need.

  Employment hints can be found for those looking to emigrate to New Zealand and visa information for those thinking of going to somewhere such as Thailand can also be found on the website.

  Speaking on behalf of the website is Emigrate.co.uk spokesperson Gareth Robinson: “We understand how hard it can be to pick up everything and make the move abroad and as such we have chosen to celebrate our one-year anniversary with a new-look website. As well as the revamped information, we are also giving away free copies of our useful ’10 Things You Need To Know Before Even Thinking About Emigrating’ e-book.”

  For further information please visit www.emigrate.co.uk
  /ends.

  About Emigrate.co.uk
  Emigrate.co.uk is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

  ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

  Media Contact
  Gareth Robinson
  press@asapventures.co.uk

  

• New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Codes Helps Shoppers Save on World Cup Goodies and Summer Styles

  Submitted by asap_press on 23.06.2010 08:10:07

  travel / tourism

  Top name fashions and World Cup t-shirts to be has on a budget this summer thanks to leading consumer site

  15 June 2010 – With football fans enjoying the World Cup and people thinking about summer family holidays, leading bargain consumer codes and vouchers website DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week launches a new range of deals to help shoppers save. The site is offering big savings at more than 300 leading retailers.

  The latest batch of codes launched this week includes features money-saving deals online at DiscountVouchers.co.uk which allow Brits to enjoy World Cup savings from New Look. The latest New Look discount codes which the site has acquired include World Cup t-shirts and World Cup accessories from only £5 as well as 50% off menswear and 50% off women’s clothing and accessories.

  Accommodation and places to stay for summer holidays this week are also on offer in the latest batch of DiscountVouchers.co.uk acquired. This week’s batch of deals includes vouchers for staying at Premier Inn, with rooms to be had from as little as £29 per night.

  Many more famous names are included in the new range of codes and vouchers, including popular retailer Littlewoods featuring on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website. Consumers can go online and get their hands on vouchers for savings like £15 off all first time orders, £300 off a Trinity 7-piece garden set and £50 off a Boss 26in Stealth men’s bike.

  Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “This week’s newly-acquired range of codes we have got hold of and published online includes some great deals for World Cup t-shirts and accessories as well as many more summer essentials.”

  DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers shoppers a regularly udated range of vouchers and codes for savings at stores such as Boots, Currys, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Lastminute.com, Dorothy Perkins, New Look and more. The website is searchable by retailer name, latest deal and most popular deal, making it easier for customers to find the best value deals in the shortest time.

  To see all the latest discount deals visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.
  /ends.

  About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
  DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest offers and savings from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of money saving offers.

  Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

  For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk
  
  Media Contact
  Simon Terry
  press@discountvouchers.co.uk

  

• Discounts and Money Saving Vouchers are Readily Accessible at DiscountVouchers.co.uk Ahead of Summer Holidays

  Submitted by asap_press on 21.06.2010 19:43:52

  travel / tourism

  The bargains that are now on offer on the website range from clothes through to necessary toiletries and the great prices look set to be extremely popular

  18 June 2010 – With more than 300 stores participating in the deals and offers provided by DiscountVouchers.co.uk, UK shoppers look set to enjoy radical savings and bargains as they shop for their summer holidays.

  For those going away on holiday, shopping can prove to be expensive from sun creams through to beachwear as these necessities can be costly. However, 2010 looks like a great year for holidaymakers as the DiscountVouchers website offers its customers the chance to make great savings on a huge range of products. Keen clothes shoppers may want to check out the Boden voucher codes that offer customers 25% off purchases and new customers also get to enjoy a free lilo with their first purchase.

  Sun creams are another costly part of going on holiday and Boots have responded to this by offering half price deals as well as buy one get one free offers on top quality brands such as Soltan and Imedeen.

  Deals on Joules clothing are easy to find and a range of dresses, shirts and skirts are all easy to get hold of. The website is simple to use and site visitors can even find deals by searching for a specific retailer’s name.

  The deals are an exciting addition to the website and Simon Terry, the Managing Director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, released a statement about the latest deals: “This week we wanted to give our customers a chance to make great savings on their holiday shopping and with Boots, Boden and Joules all on board; many budgets look set to enjoy a boost this summer.”

  Anyone looking to make some savings should check out the website and companies that are offerings deals include Lastminute.com, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Dorothy Perkins, New Look, Boots and Currys.

  To see all the latest discount deals visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.
  /ends.

  About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
  DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest offers and savings from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of money saving offers.

  Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

  For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

  Media Contact
  Simon Terry
  press@discountvouchers.co.uk

  

• Top Travel Website Delivers Great Savings n a Range of Holiday Services

  Submitted by asap_press on 14.06.2010 16:28:37

  travel / tourism

  Online price comparison company provides UK travellers with numerous hotel, flight and car hire deals before the start of the holiday season

  9 June 2010 – Fantastic deals can be had on the Asap.co.uk website this summer as the company target UK holidaymakers who have suffered in the credit crunch. The price comparison website aims to help everyone to be able to afford a summer holiday this year by providing UK holidaymakers with deals on flights, hotels and car hire.

  The travel deals are easy to find and book through the Asap.co.uk website and thanks to these deals many people who though that they wouldn’t be able to travel after the recession will now be able to. All kinds of offers are available from flights to European places as well as car hire deals in the USA.

  Big companies such as Opodo, Alamo, Ebookers, Holiday Autos and British Airways are providing offers through Asap.co.uk and the professional company already boasts great names such as Carrentals.co.uk as part of their company. Deals like cheap car hire Alicante can be had along with discounted hotel rooms and affordable flights.

  Whatever part of your holiday you want to save money on, Asap.co.uk is likely to be able to offer you some assistance in finding a great deal. Flights to France and Spain along with cheap hotels in Ireland and the UK are easy to find along with car hire at Barcelona Airport.

  Asap.co.uk commented on the amazing offers available through spokesperson, Paul Humphreys: “With so many deals available on our website, we hope that many people will now be able to afford to enjoy a holiday this year. Trips to popular destinations such as Alicante and Barcelona are simple to find and book on our extensive website.”

  The website boasts great prices on a range of hotels, flights and car hire deals and the website is simple to use and their online booking system is a breeze.

  For further information see www.asap.co.uk
  /ends.

  About asap.co.uk
  Asap.co.uk is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

  ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

  Media Contact
  Paul Humphreys
  press@asapventures.co.uk

  

• WorldParking.co.uk Joins ASAP Ventures as Part of Online Domination of the Travel Industry

  Submitted by asap_press on 14.06.2010 16:17:25

  travel / tourism

  An online car parking website has been announced as the newest addition to the ASAP Ventures family of sites

  1 June 2010 – Already proven to be the best travel-related internet specialists, ASAP Ventures has now made another addition to its already brimming plethora of websites with WorldParking.co.uk becoming its latest acquisition.

  The ASAP staple is a large one with a wide range of travel websites already up and running including the ever-successful Carrentals.co.uk. Airport parking can be a huge pain and many travellers will benefit from this new website from those using Aberdeen Airport in the north of Scotland to those using the airports in the south of England such as Exeter.

  Essential details about car parking at airports throughout the UK are available but as well as important information, the website also offers details on airport lounges and travel insurance. Many may wish to visit the site to get hold of London City Airport parking details or even get a quote or make an online booking.

  If you want to know how much it will cost to leave your car parked at Manchester Airport or you need to know more about Belfast Airport parking then check out WorldParking.co.uk. The website is really easy to utilise and a quote can be obtained after entering your travel details into an online form.

  Speaking on behalf of ASAP Ventures and WorldParking.co.uk is spokesperson Beatrice Moreland: “This is a great addition to our website base at ASAP and we are delighted to be able to give even more to our customers. Safe car parking at great prices is available and we think that this website will be of great benefit to our customers.”
  /ends.

  WorldParking.co.uk is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures and was acquired by the company in May 2010. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

  ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.
  
  Media Contact
  Beatrice Moreland
  press@asapventures.co.uk

  

• Nasty Holiday Experiences are Revealed in New Survey

  Submitted by asap_press on 10.06.2010 15:58:39

  travel / tourism

  Holiday nightmares are highlighted by Brits in a new survey that shows bugs and animal infestations as well as dirty rooms are all common occurrences

  •    One third of the participants said they had to deal with animal infestations as well as dirty accommodation
  •    Nearly half said that unexpected costs drove up their holiday budget with car rentals being the main problem
  •    Worst holiday experiences happened in the UK and Ireland yet they remain popular places to holiday this year
  
  7 June 2010 – Brits across the country are gearing up for their annual holiday and a new survey has just released its shocking results that show almost three quarters of those who took part had experienced a horrible surprise during their vacation.

  Leading car rental price comparator Carrentals.co.uk said that out of the 1,500 people who took part in the survey, one in three arrived at their holiday accommodation to find a range of n\animals already there! Cockroaches, snakes, ants, possums, spiders and worms were the most common along with termites and lizards.

  The dismal standard of holiday accommodation was also a big problem for many and used condoms have been found under beds along with urine soaked sheets and bed linen with vomit in. One third said that appliances didn’t work in their rooms and 25% had rooms with broken furniture.

  Additional costs during a break were also a big problem as many dealt with car hire problems as well as excess baggage fees and medical bills that were all unforeseen. A total of 27% of the 40% who said they paid out more than they expected blamed the excess costs on car rental.

  The Managing Director at Carentals.co.uk is Gareth Robinson and he recently said: “We all know about the usual holiday horror stories but some of the stories we heard were appalling. We strongly advise people to thoroughly research places before making a booking to avoid problematic experiences.”

  He adds: “The additional cost is an easy fixable problem for many. When you rent a car it is essential that you check it over for damage yourself before you sign anything and you must fill up with petrol before you give it back. The freedom that a hire car offers is a great part of being on a holiday and as long as you read the terms of the contract in full; you should have no problems.”

  Responses for the worst nasty surprise experienced include:
  •    One holiday goer booked a holiday that was advertised at £110 and had their credit card charged at £3,400
  •    A boy was left with a swollen face after sending a night in a hotel bed infested with bed bugs
  •    After hitting a cyclist, a coach driver carrying tourists to the airport ran off leaving the tourists to handle the accident and make their own way to the airport
  •    One couple had a cup of tea in their hotel room before looking in the kettle to find a dead lizard

  Some of the nicer things about holidays were also revealed by the survey including the fact that Spain is still the most popular place to holiday for Brits with 22% making it their primary choice. The Republic of Ireland and the UK were second place and Scottish people were revealed as being the most likely to holiday in Great Britain.

  Gareth went on to comment: “The hard economic climate hasn’t deterred Brits from enjoying their holiday this year and the UK and Ireland should get ready to welcome many new visitors this year.”

  Using the internet to make a holiday booking is far more popular now than ever before as over 80% of people now use the internet to make their reservations. In comparison only 10% went to a travel agent and 6% used the phone.

  Raising the Standard is a campaign that was initiated by Carrentals.co.uk in a bid to work towards improved holiday standards. More information on the campaign can be found on the car hire website; Carrentals.co.uk.
  Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide.

  To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
  /ends.

  About Carrentals.co.uk
  Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

  In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

  Websites searched include Alamo, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

  The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

  In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

  
  Media Contact
  Debbie Williams and Jenny White
  Context
  T: 01625 511966
  F: 01625 511967
  carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
  www.contextpr.co.uk