People tend to rent cars for all sorts of different reasons. For some, renting a car is something they do for business reasons, for others it’s a personal thing (such as relocating or moving), but for some it’s purely for fun. Atlanta, GA has, for a long time, been a city that attracts millions of tourists each year. One of the attractions that many tourists visit while in Atlanta is the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

All About the Botanical Garden

One of the great joys of renting a car from Triangle Rent A Car is that you’ll have the freedom to drive out to the Atlanta Botanical Garden to enjoy some of the beautiful flowers that are in bloom. For instance, some of the flowers that are in bloom right now include:

• Blue False Indigo
• Georgia Plume
• Bromeliad
• Hoya
• Maiko
• San Carlos Festival

The Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am-7pm from April to October, and there is plenty to do once you get there. You can learn all about the different kinds of flowers and plants by taking a tour or one of the classes that the Garden offers. You can also find out what events are taking place at the garden. Planning a wedding? Contact the visitor’s center to find out information on renting the facility. You can also get involved by donating, becoming a member or simply volunteering. The Atlanta Botanical Garden also does a lot of work with environmental conservation, so make sure you check it out!

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The 68th Annual 2008 Myrtle Beach Bike Week will be taking place in Myrtle Beach, SC this year from May 9-18th. Myrtle Beach, SC has always been a popular destination for a lot of people to vacation and enjoy time together with family and friends. However, once a year, thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts come together in this popular vacation spot to see and be seen by other motorcycle enthusiasts. Myrtle Beach Bike Week is the second largest motorcycle rally on the east coast out of four of the biggest motorcycle rallies in the United States. This monumental event stretches along 60 miles of beaches from North Myrtle Beach to Murrell’s Inlet in South Carolina. If you want to go and witness this event but don’t own a motorcycle, that’s ok. You can always rent a car in Myrtle Beach or somewhere nearby and go watch the festivities; and oh what festivities there will be!

Reportedly, there is over 20 acres of free, paved parking so that motorcyclists can park and mingle. There are also tons of vendors, who typically set up shop on approximately 5 acres of grass. If you are looking for anything to outfit your bike with, there’s a good chance that one of the vendors will be able to help you out. Since it’s inception back in 1940, the Myrtle Beach Bike Week has grown with each passing year. Last year alone, it was reported that over 300,000 people were in attendance, and that number is expected to be even bigger this year!

The Myrtle Beach Bike Fest is a great venue for bringing people of all backgrounds together for the love of motorcycles. It’s a great location too with the nice weather and beach nearby. If you’re planning on taking the trip down to Bike Week and making a vacation out of it, there are plenty of places to rent a car in Myrtle Beach, SC. Additionally, there are also plenty of hotels that offer discounts to families who are in the area specifically for bike week.

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So,  you’ve finally picked and gotten accepted into the college of your choice.  If you’re like most students and have decided to go away to college, then all you’ve got left to do is pack your stuff in the car and hit the road.  For the purposes of moving to college, most families will rent a car for the road trip.  If you’re moving from your home in Virginia to go to college in South Carolina, then should consider car rental in Virginia prior to your departure.  Most rental car agencies nowadays have deals where you can pick up your rental car in one location and drop it off in another.  It’s something you should consider.

What to Pack

If you’re planning on squeezing the entire family plus all the stuff  you’re going to be bringing with you to college into one vehicle, then definitely consider getting a bigger vehicle.  That being said, a lot of colleges will actually send out letters with information on what to pack for your first year away at college.  Some of the usual items include things such as: batteries, a calculator, toiletries, pens/pencils, bed linens, some cleaning supplies, folders (for assignments), notebooks and looseleaf paper.  If you’re planning on moving into an apartment for your first year, depending on whether or not it is furnished, you’ll need to consider some larger items that you’ll want to bring.  However, it is usually advisable to avoid over-loading your vehicle with too much stuff, especially if you plan on staying in a hotel overnight along the way (because you don’t want to tempt criminals).

College can and should be a fun, exiting time in a person’s life no matter what the age.  If you plan ahead, it will be THAT much more enjoyable!

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Before you book that vacation to Europe, make sure sure you book a rental car too.  Depending on where your final travels take you, you may not necessarily need or want a rental car, but it is still a good option to have one should you need it. 

Do I Really Need a Rental Car?

You can travel around Europe by train, foot, bicycle, taxi or hitch hike, but if you are interested in venturing out on your own, renting a car affords you the freedom to go exploring.   While you are planning your trip, you need to research your destination and know what kind of mass transportation is available as well as what rental car offices are nearby.

Size Matters

In Dallas, TX, a “full-size” car is a Dodge Intrepid which seats five people.  On the other hand, in London, the equivalent of the same vehicle would be the “standard-size” Ford Mondeo, which seats four people.  When you rent vehicles in Europe (or any other country, for that matter),  the size of the vehicle is an important factor as it will determine what type of vehicle will best suit your needs.  This is why you also need to keep in mind how many people you will be travelling with as well as how much luggage you will have.  If you’re planning on going off-road and touring the pastures, you may want a vehicle that is more roomy. 

Shifting Gears 

Do you know how to drive a stick shift?  Among the many differences between the United States and Europe, many European cars are smaller and do not use automatic shift.  And even if you do know how to drive stick shift, sometimes the interior of the cars are set up differently, forcing you to figure out how to put the car in reverse.  There are many car rental agencies in the United States that have offices in Europe, but if you’re unsure, contact your local travel agent and they will be able to assist you. 

License to Drive

Some countries require international travelers to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) when they rent a car.  IDPs function as temporary drivers licenses and are typically valid for one year.  Countries such as Italy require this of people who rent vehicles.  Don’t let any of this discourage you, however.  Make sure you do your research before traveling abroad; it will save you a headache in the end.

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