Avis is to become the first car rental firm to charge customers for no shows.Those who don't cancel prior to the allocated pick up time, or don't turn up within 24 hours thereafter, will be charged £40.The charges will start to apply to Avis rental locations across Europe throughout this year. Customers will be asked for a form of payment at the time of booking.Group commercial director Wolfgang Neumann attempted to justify the charges by...more
Britons have been warned not to travel to Bangkok after the Thailand government declared a state of emergency in the capital city.The UK Foreign Office urged anyone planning a trip to 'urgently review their plans' after gangs of anti-government protests swarmed through Bangkok smashing cars, blocking roads and beating up motorists.Last weekend, armoured vehicles and soldiers were ordered onto the streets to try to restore law and order. Advice on...more
Dubai Real Estate market has been popular among one of the top real estate investors in the world today. Discovery Gardens, International City and Dubai Sports City has made a global impact on the world real estate market and there by attracting investors in Dubai. Dubai offers various ranges of apartments that could fit every one's budget who want to invest in Dubai or want to buy a property in Dubai. Although real estate prices are going high in Dubai still the properties here are much cheaper compared to European prices and living in Dubai offers sunshine year round and hence a great life style in the offering. The Dubai real estate property market offers wide range of choices fitting everyone's budget. One can choose from different locations and apartments while sticking to his budget.In Dubai you can find people from every where in the world. This city offers an unique mixture of people and cultures to the inhabitants and visitors that one could not find anywhere else in the world. The city's property market and the legal processes regarding the sale and purchase of property in Dubai is being regulated by ESCROW etc. Dubai based developers now busy with the upcoming and still...more
Rome is one of the most historic cities in the world, with museums and monuments that date back for thousands of years. Finding holidays apartments in Rome can be accomplished by using a service that offers apartments around the city. With apartments in all of the main districts of Rome, you will easily be able to find the apartment that will bring...more
Going on a vacation is, for most people, something they look forward to and plan for upwards of a year. The thought of anything going wrong is cause for much anxiety. Sometimes in peoples desire to book the "foolproof" vacation they out smart themselves and actually guarantee that they won't have the best vacation possible. How?The first thought...more
Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of renting a private residence for their vacation, although with a little help they could and should be. Here are a few tips on how to over come some concerns about how and why renting private homes in tropical vacation areas is the best way to insure a "perfect" vacation.There are literally thousands of homes available for vacation rentals. Trying to find the one that fits your needs can be threatening, but really doesn't have to be. Obviously you have to start by knowing where you hope to vacation. With this destination in mind searching the internet to find sites that advertise these accommodations is easy. Once you have surfed a while and made yourself familiar with a few rental sites you can start to notice a few things.First, pictures are king! Home owners who have a place they are proud of will have as many photos as they are allowed to have, and will have photos of as much as they can. If you have a home to be proud of you show pictures. So always be suspicious of sites that do not have a LOT of pictures.Secondly, pay close attention to the description of the property. Again, proud home owners are not being boastful when they...more
With the contemporary emphasis on the Middle East, Arabic Translation, transcription and editing have become big business. Unfortunately, a large percentage of the translations produced are at best inaccurate, and in many cases incomprehensible,...more
April 25, 1945Festa della Liberazione - Italy's Liberation DayThe HistoryAllied forces under the command of general George Patton arrived on the Sicilian shores on July 10, 1943. It marked the beginning of the "restoration of Italy as one free...more
For most people, taking a holiday may seem like the last thing on their mind at the moment. However, it may well be that is just what you, and the Australian economy needs.A large number of working Australians have a significant amount of accumulated...more
Belfast is one of the most tourist destination situated in Northern Ireland. This city has loads of exciting places to visit and experience the scenic beauty of nature. Tourists also get to see splendor historic architectural monuments and...more
It's nearly that time of year again and while Glastonbury Festival is considered to be one of the leading events in the musical calendar, festival virgins may be unaware of the survival skills necessary for an enjoyable experience. Now Camperlands,...more
This article provides information about Malta and its strongest traditions; pottery, glass-blowing, filigree and lace-making, folk music, Maltese food and the traditional market.Malta is an island of traditions, each of which stem from its exquisite...more