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Top 5 City Breaks In The USA

August 20, 2014 USA Comments Off on Top 5 City Breaks In The USA
Top 5 City Breaks In The USA

For a collection of the most diverse and exciting cities in the world, you dont have to look any further than the United States. Whether you are an avid lover of the arts, a shopaholic, historian sight seer, or gastronomy expert, our Top 5 City Breaks In The USA will not disappoint.

New York, The City That Never Sleeps

Put your tourist hat on and explore everything from the Statue of Liberty and Times Square to the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Soon enough you feel like a real New Yorker, after taking in a Broadway show, cheering on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Gardens and shopping along Madison Avenue.

Miami, The Magic City

Glamour, opulence and playfulness best describe Miami. Feel like a star on South Beach, turn back time walking past Art Deco buildings, eat in an open-air cafe on Ocean Drive, experiment with roller skating before dancing the night away.

Boston, The Cradle of Liberty

There is so much culture to soak up in Boston. Highlights include the Museum of Afro American History and Faneuil Hall, part of the famous Freedom Trail. Boston also boasts a fantastic range of cuisine to try, as well as beautiful parkland to enjoy. Nearby Harvard is not to be missed!

Las Vegas, Sin City

Get ready for a wild ride in Las Vegas. Fill your days with luxury shopping, awe-inspiring Cirque de Soleil shows, playing on pristine golf courses, and of course placing a bet in one of the opulent casinos and enjoying the infamous night life. There is also the option to take a helicopter ride over the nearby desert landscape.

Chicago, The Windy City

Take in the view from the 103rd floor of Skydeck Chicago in the Willis Tower, or the 94th floor of the Hancock Observatory to get a feel for this vibrant city. Millennium Park is perfect for ice-skating in the winter or getting close to the celebrate Cloud Gate structure. Local pride is strong here, which you will see when you catch the Chicago Bears in a game or try a deep-dish pizza.

What would make your list of the Top 5 City Breaks In The USA? Let us know why and maybe they will make our list next time..

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Convertible Car Hire

June 19, 2014 Fun Stuff, Spain, UK, USA Comments Off on Convertible Car Hire

TOP DOWN, SUN ON YOUR FACE, WIND THROUGH YOUR HAIR-SOUNDS GOOD? -WHY NOT RENT A CONVERTIBLE?

There are not many better feelings than those driving a convertible can give you- weather permitting of course!! Although the weather in the UK is not often condusive to open top driving, if you are jetting off to sunnier climes and are thinking of renting a car, you may be surprised at the range of convertibles we have to offer at Indigo Car Hire, at very competitive prices.

You work hard all year, and your holiday is the time to pamper yourself and let your hair down, and you can do both in a fabulous convertible which will make you feel like a film star as you make the most of your well-deserved break. Maybe at last the kids are older and not going with you, so you dont´t have to think about a “sensible” car any more. Or maybe you don´t have children yet so have a little bit more budget to spend on yourself. Or perhaps you just feel like showing off a bit and why not.

At Indigo we can provide most types of converibles, from low end to prestige, both in the UK and abroad. Audi, Opel, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and even Porche and Jaguar convertibles and coupes can be rented from us if your heart so desires and your budget allows.

Some destinations are just made for convertibles. Make your American road trip Thelma and Louise Style, or meander through the pretty villages of Europe with the top down, sky over your head and a good view of everything. Even if your holiday is more City based, show off in a convertible as you drive around. Night time driving in a warm country after the sun has gone done with your music loud will certainly attract romantic attention if that is what you are looking for!!

The Costa Blanca in Spain is another perfect destination for driving a convertible. Heavy traffic is unlikely even in the peak season, so it is the perfect place to make the most of your ultimate driving experience. Driving south along the coast road from Alicante airport the view is fantastic of the beaches, the salt lakes, and you can make the most of this with an unrestricted view. Other ideal convertible destinations are Italy, France, Greece, Cyprus – all are ideal holidays with picturesque views for you to really enjoy driving while you are there.

A Peugot 308 convertible will cost you approximately 400 euros for six days in August, the peak season, from Alicante airport, and a Fiat 500 covertible only 295, which is excellent value for the time of year. Remember also that in Spain convertible weather probably starts May/June time and continues through to October, and the same Peugeot car would cost you only around 240 euros in September.

Why not treat yourself? If you don´t, who else will?

If you are interested in hiring a car and need some guidance in terms of convertibles then our reservation agents will be happy to assist you. Contact us directly by calling +44 (0)113 880 0748 or emailing us at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk and we will get right back to you.

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The Ford Mustang Convertible

May 7, 2014 USA Comments Off on The Ford Mustang Convertible

We can always tell when its approaching summer time and universities breaking up because we get an influx of one particular type of enquiry. The title of this blog may have given the game away..

So far this week we have had a handful of enquiries about hiring a Ford Mustang Convertible in the good old US of A..

Whats the attraction of a big, heavy, fuel guzzling tank with the top cut off? There are many better, faster or more economical vehicles to choose from when hiring in America but the Mustang seems to be the vehicle of choice for most.

Firstly forget the fuel guzzling part, the average price of a litre of petrol in America is around $0.97 compared with $2.17 over here in the UK, so unless you are a member of greenpeace you are not going to be too worried about using a lot of fuel.

Most people wouldnt think of hiring a convertible in the UK or most of Europe simply because of the weather, we can’t rely on having 1 or 2 continuous weeks of sunshine in a row, so why would we pay a premuim for a soft top that we will probably not have down most of the time. I do however see the attraction of flying along route 66 with the wind in your hair or cruising along South Beach, Florida with the sun on your face. If you are just looking for a convertible then there are other options, The Chrysler Sebring, Audi A5 or the VW Golf Cabrio will all do the job.

So why a Mustang? I think the Ford Mustand Convertible is an icon, for the older driver its the car they have always wanted to drive and now they have the chance, why would you want a Chrysler Sebring when you can drive the car from Bullitt and be Steve McQueen while driving through the streets of San Francisco at least for one day…

What about those drivers that have never heard of Bullitt or Steve McQueen? Well although they are missing out a gream film they are still able to hire this American Icon, we have struck a deal with a number of suppliers in America that will allow drivers under the age of 25 to hire a Ford Mustang and experience what the rest of us want to..

There are particular restrictions in place but we have various options available to ensure that you have the best chance possible to feel the wind in your hair and sun on your face while behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang Convertible.

If you are interested in hiring a Mustang or something similar in the USA the contact us direct, chat with us online, call us on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or email us at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk. Booking online will not guaratee the right vehicle or a supplier that accepts drivers under the age of 25.

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Young Drivers From Norway

April 16, 2014 USA Comments Off on Young Drivers From Norway

We were recently contacted by two young drivers from Norway who were aged 22 years old and were wanting to rent a car within the USA, San Francisco to be exact. They each had held their licence for approximately four years and where wondering whether it would still be possible for them to hire.

The good news is that we can hire to these customers within the US as the young drivers age is 21 and you only need to have held your licence for a year prior to this, however you will be charged an additional young drivers fee per driver. It is also beneficial if you have a clean licence but any licence that has less than 6 penalty points with no major convictions will be accepted.

If you did however happen to have two drivers on the rental as they have requested above then they would each have to pay a significant amount on the young driver surcharge which could make the hire unaffordable, we suggest that if possible then you should just stick to the one driver and split the costs between you as this will be far more cost efficient.

In the US we can hire to young drivers in a variety of different places, also something key to mention is that we can also do convertible car hire for young drivers which when driving in the USA is extremely beneficial.

If you are interested in hiring a car in San Francisco or anywhere else within the United States then simply call our reservation agents on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or email us at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk and we will be happy to find you the best price available from a variety of different suppliers.

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Cross Border Travel: USA To Mexico

March 11, 2014 Car Hire News, USA Comments Off on Cross Border Travel: USA To Mexico
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Cross Border Travel: USA To Mexico is quite a confusing subject for car hire companies in general. Cross border travel within the US is fine but it gets complicated when you want to go to Mexico. We got a question on our live chat recently that asked if we can permit travel from Mexico to the USA, unfortunately we can’t as no car rental supplier will allow us to do this. We wanted to look further into this however to see if there was anything we can do.

Strangely, we can allow for you to pick up a hired vehicle within the USA (North America) and drive it to Mexico as long as you bring it back to the USA after your rental period. So Cross Border Travel: USA To Mexico is possible only if you’ll bring the car back to USA.
Confusingly however you can’t do this the other way around, if you pick up a car in Mexico you will not be allowed to drive it into North America.

CROSS BORDER TRAVEL: USA TO MEXICO comes with a charge

Cross Border Travel: USA To Mexico with a car hire comes with a charge. There is one supplier who will allow us to do this and they charge a daily fee of $31 on top of the price of your rental.
This also must be paid on a credit card as debit cards will not be allowed for this kind of travel. The car groups are also restricted to groups A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

We realise how confusing this question is so if you have any questions then please contact us directly on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or email us at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We also will find you the best deal available inclusive of the cross border fee; we will take everything into account and try find the best OVERALL cost suited to you.

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