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Re: Bye Bye Sky-High Rental Car Fees

JaxonSmith ·
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Re: Bye Bye Sky-High Rental Car Fees

Former Member ·
Thanks, that was a good article. I got some ideas from it! I always get confused about whether I need to take insurance from the rental and it's always sky-high. I have some credit cards that say they cover it, but I hadn't realized that a lot of time my own car insurance would cover me with the rental. Boy, have we wasted a bunch! The other idea I liked there was taking pictures of the car before you leave their office so you can show them if they try to say you scratched up the car. Feels...
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Re: Bye Bye Sky-High Rental Car Fees

GarryRF ·
My Friends lend me a Toll EZee pass. Saves so much time when you see the queues (lines) at peak time traffic !
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 25, 2013: Copenhagen is Europe's Bicycle City

DrFumblefinger ·
Did you count how many bikes there were, PHeymont?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 25, 2013: Copenhagen is Europe's Bicycle City

Paul Heymont ·
Morr than the stars in the skies, I think....
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Re: Hovelstay: " Anti-luxury" short term student rentals

Travel Rob ·
A very interesting idea. They have a few properties that are cheap but the majority don't seem to be. Here's the half completed tree house for $19 a night. http://hovelstay.com/index.php...os-angeles-area.html
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Vacation Rentals to Pop Up on Expedia Soon

Paul Heymont ·
Expedia and HomeAway, a marketplace for vacation rentals, have announced that Expedia will start listing HomeAway rentals on its site starting early next year. It's an interesting move: Expedia has worried that listing vacation rentals might...
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Bye Bye Sky-High Rental Car Fees

Former Member ·
Recently, a company charged me $ 9.00 a day for the privilege of using an e-toll pass to pay $ 2 in tolls during a week's rental.   Renting a car used to be somewhat simple - reserve, present license and credit card, drive, return, pay...
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Zipcar adds more airports; tests one-way rentals

Paul Heymont ·
Zipcar, which rents cars by the hour to its members for short-term use, is expanding its on-airport locations, adding seven more for a total of over 50. The new ones include Orlando and Tampa.   For those who aren't familiar with Zipcar, it works...
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New startup aims to be "Airbnb for yachts

Paul Heymont ·
Airbnb has made a name for offering vacation rentals that range from a couch to a condo to a house or caravan, including the occasional boat. Beds on Board, a new startup, aims to do more or less the same, except they're focusing on yachts.  ...
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Hertz summer plan: raise prices, cap capacity

Paul Heymont ·
Hertz ad featured on a Ryanair jst               Wikimedia / robot   Just like the airlines, Hertz is adjusting capacity in search of greater profitability. And it's also doing something they're not doing at the...
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SF's Airbnb law amended, faces more challenges

Paul Heymont ·
San Francisco's "Painted Ladies." Short-term rentals in San Francisco continue to raise controversy.   San Francisco, one of the first cities to work out an arrangement for legalizing short-term rentals, has amended the law passed in October to...
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6 THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE YOU BOOK A TAXI!

Udaipur Rides ·
Taxi services or Car Rental Services in udaipur have become an integral part our day to day lives! They facilitate you with travel options on the go and make your journey calculations little less traumatic! But before you pack your bags and hop in, make sure you remember these 6 rules of hiring a taxi! 1. Have A Price Check Before finalising your taxi service in udaipur, have a proper analysis of their fare criteria per kilometer. Check whether the overall bill fits in your budget. In order...
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AirBnB: More NYC Rentals Ruled Legal

Paul Heymont ·
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023...l-in-ny-rental-case/
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Hovelstay: " Anti-luxury" short term student rentals

Paul Heymont ·
Hovelstay is a Glendale, CA start-up that's offering short-term rentals for students in a variety of interesting places for $99 a night or less. Renters must have a verifiable .edu address, and can rent for terms ranging from a night to a semester......
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Barcelona gets serious about 'over-tourism'

Paul Heymont ·
Barcelona is enforcing rules on holiday rentals with fines on offending agencies. It's also banning Segways and groups in crowded spaces.
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Paris adds scooters to rental options

Paul Heymont ·
Paris's famous bike rental and electric car rentals are now being joined by Cityscoot, which allows users to rent an electric moped on the street.
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3 Tips For Locating Your Perfect Vacation Rental App

Bob Hanery ·
When you just want to take a break from it all - travel to a new place, familiar or unfamiliar - you don’t want to be worrying about where you’re going to sleep at night. We’ve been there; it’s not fun at all. That’s why we decided to put together a list of key tips for finding the right vacation rental book app; one that will not only get you where you need to go but have you living the life of luxury while doing it. One of the most helpful resources we found while doing research on the...
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Benefits of Self-Drive Cars on Rentals over Taxis & Cabs

Mary ·
With the rising awareness among average Indians, the demand for improved services is on the rise these days than in the past. Nothing exemplifies this phenomenon or the new trend in a better way than the choice of rental cars among people in India. Though the cab culture in India has undergone some changes in recent years, it is still quite a distance away from accepting the idea of self-driven cars. That said, the joys of self-driven cars far exceed the experience of sitting in a passenger...
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How to get to the theme parks of Orlando

Bob Jam ·
The first part of your plan for your vacation in Orlando that will occupy your mind is transportation. How to get to Disney, how to get to Universal Studios or any other park within the incredible world of existing parks in Orlando, is what we will explain in this article. Orlando, the city of fun Florida is one of the most complete states in the USA. No, it is not a cliché to say that there are few things you cannot find in Florida if you come looking for relaxation, beach tourism and fun...
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6 Things you must consider when hiring Luxury car rental for Delhi Tour

Shashi Ranjan ·
Delhi being the capital of India is visited by many tourists yearly to explore the every aspect of the capital. Being the metropolitan city, Delhi is blessed with rich historical places that define the rich history. Travelers love to explore every corner of the city and this can only happen by hiring a renting service. Exploring the capital city by sitting inside the luxury car is the best decision you can take. There are many luxury cars for rent available in Delhi with different fleets and...
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Airbnb: We're Not at War with Hotels (and we're bigger!)

Paul Heymont ·
Airbnb, the big vacation rental site, is now so big it's about to become the world's largest hotelier—except it says it's not really in that business, and not at war with those who are. Airbnb's chief says he's in favor of reasonable regulation,...
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The Cars of our Dreams

PortMoresby ·
For the classic car aficionados among us, this offering from Lonely Planet's newletter this morning, 'Top 10 Classic Car Rides'.  From Aston Martin to Mustang, it's possible to drive the car of our dreams in real life (or on holiday), including...
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Airbnb to warn 'outlaw' hosts in Paris

Paul Heymont ·
Airbnb and Paris have come to an agreement: the company will warn hosts who are violating rental regulations, and the city will see how that works out.
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Many Happy Returns! German company rents Christmas trees

Paul Heymont ·
For those who hate to have a cut-down tree and then throw it out, but can't bring themselves to love an artificial tree, Germany's Happy Tree company has a solution. They'll rent you a festive tree, and then take it back after the holiday. A startup last year when they rented 400 trees to customers in Cologne and Dusseldorf, this year they are aiming at 3000, in 12 cities, including Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover. Last year, about 75% of the trees survived the holidays; the company is aiming...
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Where they're going: NY, Paris top Airbnb New Year list

Paul Heymont ·
The recent terror attacks in Paris apparently haven't put off its lure for visitors; Airbnb reports it's the top New Year holiday booking in Europe, and second only to New York world-wide. The vacation rental company says it has 45,000 people booked in Paris for the holiday, and 47,000 in New York. The rest of the top 5 are London with 35,000, Sydney with 25,000 and Barcelona with 24,000. The figures indicate a quick and solid comeback for Paris's tourism industry; immediately after the...
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Vienna taxman to collect its share of 'sharing economy'

Paul Heymont ·
Vienna allows short-term rentals but requires licenses—and taxes. Authorities are cracking down now on those with neither or who owe taxes.
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Looking For Pick and Rent A Commercial Van Service ? Consider These 12 Things Before Hiring One

Earl Whitton ·
Most people want to opt-in for a rented van, but they aren't clear what they want to do with! Here it is essential to ask a few questions to yourself. Have you decided to opt-in for a road trip? Or do you have a business trip in mind? Your need varies! But it is essential to know, whenever you need, you can affordably rent a high-quality van. However, not everyone is comfortable about choosing a commercial van. Here are a few essential tips to go about it. Keep your plan ready Before...
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Re: 6 Things you must consider when hiring Luxury car rental for Delhi Tour

Professorabe ·
Does it actually make sense to hire a car for travelling around Delhi itself? Taxis, tuk-tuks, or the metro might often be more sensible choices. The latter obviously has limitations in terms of the places you can reach easily, but at least you don't get stuck in Delhi's horrendous traffic!
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7 Things To Check Before Purchasing Car Rental Insurance

Mike A (Guest) ·
Some important information to consider when purchasing insurance for a car rental.
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How to make your AAA card pay for itself!

Samantha ·
Besides roadside assistance, AAA gives you discounts that can save you enough money each year to pay for the membership! Samantha shares some ideas.
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Re: How to make your AAA card pay for itself!

Paul Heymont ·
AAA really ought to have that Amex slogan: "Don't leave home without it!"
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Re: How to make your AAA card pay for itself!

DrFumblefinger ·
A nice summary of why AAA is one of the best travel investments you can make.
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Coach Buses: Finding the Perfect Ride for Your Journey

Eve L (Guest) ·
Going somewhere with a large group -- perhaps for a family or class reunion? Consider hiring a charter bus for the trip. It can be a lot of fun (sponsored content)
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 25, 2013: Copenhagen is Europe's Bicycle City

Paul Heymont ·
Amsterdam has the reputation, but Copenhagen has a real claim to being the city that most depends on bicycles for daily transportation. Every morning and evening you’ll see rush hour crowds of students, executives and older folks on the way to school and work.
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London legalizes Airbnb, similar rentals

Paul Heymont ·
Making good on its February promise to legitimize short-term rentals up to 90 days a year in London (already permitted elsewhere in UK), the UK government's Deregulation Act has been passed in Parliament and, with the Queen's assent, become law.
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Maximizing Your Stay: Insider Tips for Making the Most of Short-Term Vacation Rentals

Richard K (Guest) ·
Short-term vacation rentals have become a popular choice for travellers seeking a cosy, personalised experience away from home. Here are some insider tips to help you make the most of your next holiday rental (sponsored content).
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