April 2010


As fly-drive holidays are becoming increasingly popular, everyone wants to organise their own travel by travelling further in a short period of time. There are many different types of fly drives. You can stay in one city and drive to other cities that are close, or you can start at one city and end at another. This would be particularly good if you are planning on going to the USA, as you can see many more cities on your holiday, rather than stay in one.

Another really brilliant drive is the East Coast of the USA. Here you can enjoy so many different places as you embark on your journey from Boston, Massachusetts to Miami, Florida. There are many places to visit between these two and I will be listing a lot you can see, so it is vital that you plan your trip before going anywhere! Learn your route, look at places to go and what they have to offer, from small towns to big cities and make sure you have booked your hotels/hostels/camping where ever you may be. Finally, have a good time with it! It’s your chance to explore USA in your own time and at your own pace, there is no rush and plan your time accordingly so when you get to your destination city, you have a few days to relax before your flight home.

Now the city we are going to start in is Boston in Massachusetts. Grab your hire car from the airport and you are off! There many museums in Boston that you can visit, such as The Boston Fire Museum, The J.F.K Presidential Library and Museum and The Museum of Science, which are just to name a few. There are so many restaurants and cafe’s for you to just relax and enjoy some time in Boston, you will never get bored and you will always have something to do such as the Freedom Trail which will take you through a tour of Boston’s history.

Our next stop is crossing states into Connecticut to Hartford. Make sure you have all your documents with you in case you get stopped at the state crossing. It’s good to have your passport, Car hire documents, insurance, drivers license and your tickets from where you came and where you are going. It will take about 2 hours to get there and there are so many historic buildings to see. Including The Cathedral of St Joesph which is made from 281-foot limestone and has a 8000 pipe organ. Also the Mark Twain House and Museum home of the writer Samuel Clemens whom wrote The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. As well as many more to discover!

As we carry on our journey we will head down to New York in New York. This will take about 2hours I recommended you spend a good few days here. Being known as the City that Never Sleeps you will have so much to see and do, as well as a huge variety of foods to taste. Visit the Statue of Liberty, or go the top of the Empire State Building and view the entire city. As well as many parks and Attractions such as Central Park and shop until you drop at 5th Avenue.

Hop back into your car and drive about 2 hours to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Now if you only stay here a short time you must visit Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Liberty Bell. If you wish to spend more time here then why not visit the home of Edgar Alan Poe, or the Benjamin Franklin National Museum.

A 3 hour drive from here will take you to Washington, DC. Again here is a city rich in history with Lincoln Park, Old Town House, Washington Monument and also the White House are places to see. There is also a wonderful nightlife and many theatre productions for you enjoy. There are also many parks that you can relax in such as Rock Creek Park and Pocomac Park. Here you can also enjoy a game of Golf if you go with your friends to Rock Creek Golf Course.

Our next stop is another 2 hours to Richmond, Virginia. Here you can visit the Haunts of Richmond which will take you on a tour, or the Cemetery of Hollywood where two presidents are buried as well as thousands of confederate soldiers. Also go visit Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site as well as Richmond Battlefield Site where you can get a real taste of history.

Now head on down to Virginia Beach which will take you about 2 hours and relax by the longest stretch of beach in the world. There is also a very good night life here as it is a popular tourist resort, so why not stay here overnight and enjoy some relaxation with some friends or your family. You can learn to surf, play some golf, go to one of the many amusements parks, learn to play volleyball or even go swimming and diving in the sea. So you will never be bored of anything to do here.

Your next destination is about 3 hours away in North Carolina. Visit Rocky Mount which is a small city that is bursting with things to do. Take a 3 and half mile trail along the Tar river, take a time out in the memorial garden at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Enjoy some Gospel music in the country at Luther Barnes Fall Gospel Classic and many more for you to discover.

Jacksonville is 2 and a half hours away, and here you can enjoy Laser Tag and Paintball. There are also many cafe’s and restaurants for you all to enjoy in this fairly new city. It is nearly 23 years old! There are lots of hotels and campsites for here to you to stay if you need to.

It will only take you about an hour or so to get to Wilmington which is famous for the hit TV shows Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill being produced there. There are a vast array of attractions such as the Haunted Pub Crawl, Airlie Gardens as well as many museums too. This is wonderful city to visit.

Another 2 hours and a state crossing, you will reach Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Here is another very relaxing beach resort for you and your family or friends to enjoy. There are many attractions for everyone to enjoy such as Hard Rock Park, Myrtle Diving and Fishing and Ripleys Aquarium are to name just a few. Here would be a really lovely place to stay overnight as well as it is a resort town so there will be many hotels that you can find along the beach.

Your next destination is Charleston which is just over 2 hours. This city is known as The Holy City due it many of it’s parishes and churches. The First Baptist Church of Charleston is the oldest Baptist church in the South and the first Southern Baptist Church in existence so it is well worth a visit. It also worth visiting The Charleston Tea Plantation is a true working plantation and is amazing.

2 hours on is Savannah in Georgia which houses beautiful architecture and people from around the world come to see just these. There are many historic home to come and see here such as The Pink House and Sorrel Weed House. Also come and see a very historic place of worship Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. There are also many other things to do such as dolphin cruises and carriage rides as well as choice of shell collecting or even spot of shopping.

Your next destination is Brunswick in Georgia which is about hour and half away. Here you can visit Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site, which was once a rice plantation offers visitors a look at plantation life. An antebellum home, surrounded by oaks, magnolias and camellias and a museum provide artifacts of the slave age. You may also want to take a 3 – 4 hour cruise and enjoy dinner and perhaps a spot of gambling.

From here you can go onto Florida and spend another few days in and around exploring Orlando, Key West, Tampa and many other places. So why not get a Car hire USA and create your own fly-drive holiday!

Are you planning a road trip and would like to make sure the car you drive will make it there without trouble? Would you like to enjoy the luxury of driving a newer car than the one you presently own on this road trip? Do you need a larger vehicle to be able to take the ones you want to go with you? These are all good reason to follow these 10 steps, lease car in the US, and have a worry free trip.

1.The first thing you will need to consider before leasing a car is what you need. Will you need excellent gas mileage to be able to stay on your budget? Are you going to need more room?

2.Sticking to a budget so you can enjoy your trip more is the best way to go.

3.How long should your car lease be for? Most people opt for a three year lease while others need to go with a five year. Your choice is going to depend on whether you would like to drive a newer car every three years or drive one for five with lesser monthly payments.

4.Think about the safety features and options you want to have.

5.Going online to compare lease terms and payment of your desired vehicle and go with the lease deal that you feel comfortable to go forward with. You can take your time and won’t feel any kind of sales pressure like you would if you went to an the lots in person.

6.Once you know what you would like to see up close, then you need to make sure that you get a test drive. Call ahead for an appointment.

7.Once you decide on the car, you have to sit down and deal with negotiation of lease terms and payments. The salesperson that you have is going to make a difference here. Stick to your decisions of payments and to your budget as well during the dickering of payments.

8.Make sure you have everything in order before you drive your new car off the lot. This means taking care to make sure the paperwork including is in order and that everything is signed, sealed, and dated. It is a good idea to contact your car insurance agency if you already have one or you could use the temporary one provided by the dealers, however, it will be more expensive.

9.Always remember to get the warranty information that you need in order as well.

10.During the time that you have your car, keep in mind that you will have to return it good condition. Leasing a car is different from purchasing in this way.

Enjoying a new car is an experience that is hard to match, especially when you have followed these 10 steps, lease a car in the US, and enjoy the car that you love.

Alligators are one of the few nonvenomous reptiles that can cause serious or fatal injuries in humans. As the modern sprawl of suburbia and commercialization spreads to previously untouched areas, the amount of contact between alligators and humans will continue to increase. From 1948 to 2004, an estimated 376 injuries have occurred due to alligators. Since the 1970’s, at least 25 deaths have happened, with more and more deaths taking place each decade.

Two species of alligators are native to the United States. The American alligator is the more common of the two types and is native only to the southern tip of Florida. The reptiles can also be found in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Occasional sightings occur in other states, although the northern range is limited by the cold temperatures.

Several types of activities are commonly the source of interactions resulting in gator attacks on humans. Attempting to capture the animal constitutes 17.4% of attacks. Swimming and fishing related attacks are also common intersections of reptile and man. Additionally, retrieving golf balls composes about 10% of violent confrontations. Walking, running, and gardening near water banks is another location of attacks, with about 7% of assaults caused by this sort of activity.

In general, the alligator is not an aggressive animal towards people. However, certain conditions can cause alligators to be more violent. Females guarding nests and food-habituated alligators can be very dangerous to people. Additionally, people intruding on the home territory of the animal, such as retrieving a lost golf ball, are at risk for a violent interaction.

Golf course attacks occur frequently in Florida because of the prevalence of American alligators. A man was recently attacked by a 10 feet, 11 inches specimen at the Lake Venice Golf Club while trying to locate his ball in a pond at the sixth hole. Although a sign was placed nearby that said “Beware of Alligator,” the man reached into the pond to rescue his ball. A one-eyed alligator latched onto his forearm and dragged the man into the water. Luckily, another man was nearby and able to assist in beating off the gator.