Archive for February, 2010
Spring Break Hot Spots In Florida To Visit
March is one of the most beautiful months in the state of Florida, because the weather is usually warm enough to go to the beach, but cool enough enjoy being outside. Each year, thousands of spring break college students and families from up north visit Florida in March and April for the spring break school holiday. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for discount travel to Florida, including cheap rental cars offered by E-Z Rent-A-Car. Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami are all popular destinations for Spring Break, because the night life is great, the beaches are better, and they have plenty of hotels and tourist attractions to accommodate you.
Tampa, Florida
I recently wrote an article giving you some ideas for fun, free things to do in Tampa, and I recommend you check out all of those recommendations when you’re visiting Tampa. St. Petersburg beach, Ft. Desoto beach (at southern tip of Pinellas County), and Clearwater beach are three great beaches you must try out. Also, you’ll save a lot of money in Tampa if you choose a hotel just off the beach. The area of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg is huge, and we recommend renting a discount rental car from the Tampa Airport.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Ft. Lauderdale is only 30 minutes from the heart of Miami, it’s less busy, and it has wonderful, sprawling beaches. The beaches are also less crowded, and you’ll spend less on a hotel if you stay on the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale. South Beach has the name and recognition, and it usually boasts higher hotel prices because of it. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to stay in Ft. Lauderdale, and they have their own international airport that is less crowded and easier to get in and out of. Rent a car from Ft. Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
Miami, Florida
If you’ve never visited Miami, it is truly a unique experience. The rich Cuban and Hispanic influence make Miami such a great experience for anyone looking for something different. South Beach is the famous beach of the Miami Beaches, and there’s always something to do. It has art-deco, historical hotels, great food, and vibrant night life. We recommend this list of great restaurants in Miami to try. If you want to experience all of the great attractions that Miami has to offer such as the Planetarium, The Island Parrot Jungle, or the Art Museum, we recommend renting a car with E-Z from MIami International Airport.
(photo credit: Brisan)
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5 Free Things To Do In Tampa, Florida
February and March are great times to visit Florida. Late Winter and early spring is the time when the weather is the best in Florida, and it’s typically known as the peak traveling season in Florida. Spring break students, snow birds, and families looking to escape the cold weather often visit Florida during this time. Tampa, Florida is one of Florida’s nicest big cities, because it offers hundreds of miles of great beaches, three professional sports teams, and a variety of things to do. If you’re like us, we like to travel on a budget, which includes finding a discount rental car in Tampa and finding fun, free things to do in Tampa.
- Go To The Beach. This is the most fun, free thing to do in Florida. The water is going to be chilly if you visit during the winter or spring, but if you’re visiting from up north, I am sure it won’t feel that bad to you. Clearwater, Florida, which is about 20 minutes from Tampa, has some of the best beaches in the state.
- University of South Florida Botanical Gardens. It’s free, and a fun thing to do with the family. USF is a premier public university, and they have great facilities. Go visit their gardens and take some great pictures to show your friends and family.
- Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center. This is another free and fun activity to do with the family. Manatees are native to Florida, and even though they aren’t the best looking creatures on earth, these gentle giants are an endangered species and great to view. They like hanging out around electrical plants, because the water is warmer there.
- The St. Petersburg Pier. This is another great attraction where you can do some shopping, sightseeing, and take some great pictures. Check out the activities going on at The Pier.
- Ybor City Museum State Park. Ybor City has a rich history. It’s a National Historic district, and it has been around since the 1880′s. It’s a great place to tour and follow the walking tour and visit the museum.
If you’ve never visited Tampa, we really encourage that you check it out. If you’re visiting Orlando and Disney World, Tampa is only an hour drive if you’re looking to spend a day away from the Orlando attractions.
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Promotional Video for Atlanta Airport Location
Here’s a fun promotional video for our new in-terminal location at the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. You can rent a discount rental car from E-Z with more convenience and less hassle!
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ABC News Test Drives The 2011 Chevy Volt
Here’s a good video giving us a first glimpse of how the new Chevy Volt looks on the road and its overall handling and performance.
The Volt will go up to 40 miles without using a sip of gas, and then the engine kicks in and starts using fuel so you don’t get stranded after you hit the 40 mile mark. I was thinking about how many Americans drive less than 40 miles back and forth from work every day, and this might be a huge appeal to them. You could literally go the entire week without using any gasoline if you drove less than 40 miles each day. This would be a HUGE money savings, but it sounds like the cost of these vehicles will be substantially higher than their hybrid car counterparts. And many Americans still view hybrids as overpriced. But having said that, for those people that don’t drive much during the week, the extra cost could really even out with the amount of money they save in fuel costs.
The performance of the car looks good as well. We all know that in the United States, ther are a lot of aggressive drivers, so you need a car that can perform well enough to maneuver on busy roads, and after watching this video, it looks like the Volt will be fine in that aspect.
What are your thoughts? Do you think the Chevy Volt will be a success or will the rumored price tag of $40,000 keep people from buying it?