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Barcelona’s Attractions in Photos:


We can write about how great Barcelona and its attractions are, but why not just take a peak for yourself:

La Sagrada Familia
20120118 sagrada Barcelona’s Attractions in Photos:

Wow springs to mind when you take a tour around this fantastically designed building. Construction first started in 1882 and can you believe they are still trying to finish it!

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What is Burn’s night all about?


20120118 robert What is Burn’s night all about?You don’t have to be a poet junkie to have heard of Robert Burns. Born in Scotland on the 25th January 1759 and dying on the 21st July 1796, he has been dubbed Scotland’s favourite son. Each year the Scottish, along with other nationalities worldwide, spend the evening of the 25th January to celebrate his works.

Throughout the evening’s festivities, you can expect to see lots of men in kilts, listen to various Robert Burn’s poems and taste the famous haggis dish. And let’s not forget the whiskey; it wouldn’t be a Scottish celebration without it!

Interesting fact: did you know that Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne?

If you wish to join in with the celebrations in Scotland, you can arrange an Edinburgh car hire online, or perhaps you want to celebrate in another city? Check out our great UK car hire rates and list of car hire destinations.


Famous Sunken Ships


20120118 ship2 Famous Sunken Ships

The most immediate effect of the sinking of the Costa Concordia was throwing cruise companies everywhere into a panic, fearing there would be a decline in business. And while we understand that people may be a bit more wary of going on boats for a short while, it’s important to point out that while accidents do happen, those are an exception rather than the rule.

Having said that, there are several sea accidents that by their scope or the mystery involving the circumstance in which they happened, have made their way into popular imagination.

Here are the five that made our list!

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Which Friends character would you go on holidays with?


20120110 backpack Which Friends character would you go on holidays with?

Have you ever booked a holiday with a friend and as soon as your bags are unpacked at your destination you’re already dreading the next few weeks and are thinking of your escape route? You know the saying ‘never work with children and animals’? Well we think that a travel saying should be invented: ‘never book a holiday with a friend that you have not known all your life’!

Take five of the most famous friends in the world, who would you choose to holiday with?

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New Year Resolutions For Individuals Of a Wandering Persuasion


20120103 venice New Year Resolutions For Individuals Of a Wandering Persuasion

While New Year’s Eve is by many considered to be a time for celebrating, enjoying life and making less than advisable decisions under the influence of more than advisable amounts of alcohol, January on the other hand is the time for big decisions, optimistic planning of the year ahead, and resolutions that will probably not reach past February.

All the same, the beginning of a new year feels like a refreshing renewal when we have the chance to become everything we wish to become and do all we set out to do for the next 365 days. So here are 5 New Year Resolutions for the coming year icon smile New Year Resolutions For Individuals Of a Wandering Persuasion

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Must-see Destinations for 2012


20111228 portugal Must see Destinations for 2012

Theories abound that the world is coming to and end in 2012. Some people swear buy it, some people say it’s nonsense, but whether or not you’re a believer, it’s always best to play it safe and if it’s to be last, make 2012 the best year it can possibly be. And what better way to do that by travelling! Here’s our top 5 destinations for 2012.

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Top tips for a safe festive road trip


231211 chains Top tips for a safe festive road trip

Escaping the madness of the UK and heading to foreign lands is a great way to spend Christmas, but before you travel it’s a good idea to prepare ahead for the journey and to understand the rules of the road for the country you are travelling too.

Here are a few tips on our most popular winter destinations:

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Skiing on a budget


2011204 slopes 300x150 Skiing on a budget

Fancy a family ski holiday this winter but don’t want to pay the top Alpine prices, or you can’t afford to make the long-haul flight to Canada? Fear not; we have a few alternative destinations that are fast becoming skiing hotspots!

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The 12 Days of Christmas


20111129 frotenac The 12 Days of Christmas

Spanish Adventures

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a trip down to sunny Spain for a holiday filled with sombreros and tapas. We started out holiday in Malaga, where it’s still sunny despite being a bit too cold for hitting the beach, and on the second day of Christmas, my true love took me on a car hire to Alicante, where we visited the beautiful castle and strolled along the port.

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Sand or Snow; how will you spend the holiday season?


20111124 postcard Sand or Snow; how will you spend the holiday season?

Are you a traditionalist that believes Christmas holidays should be spent in front of a log fire drinking warm wine and mince pies or are you a modernist who heads straight for the high temperatures and warm ocean waters? I have to admit I cannot decide where I lie on this decision, as I can see plus points in both of the options!

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The Auto Europe UK blog was last updated on November 28th, 2011