Posted on October 26, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by fee via Flickr Our question of the week comes from a customer called Arran (20) who is looking to rent a car in Spain. Arran says: “I went to spain last year but didn’t hire a car because I knew I wouldn’t be able to get one however I am going next year. [...]

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by TheLizardQueen via Flickr Just when you thought you didn’t need another reason to tour the sparkling lakes and mystical valleys of the Emerald Isle, Travelsupermarket comes out with a new study that reveals Ireland as the cheapest destination for car hire. Yep. Not only is Ireland one of the world’s friendliest nations (as voted by [...]

Posted on July 07, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by Henrique Vicente via Flickr Hi Fiona I’ve decided to rent a car from Malaga Airport this summer. I’m 62 and currently I hold a paper driving licence (UK), but this doesn’t expire for a few more years. Do I need the new photographic type of licence or will the paper licence suffice? Alternatively, [...]

Posted on July 06, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image via Wikipedia Pamplona is waking up to the start of San Fermin, its controversial nine-day festival in honour of the city’s patron saint. The most famous event of the festival is of course, the Running of the Bulls (Encierro in Spanish). This takes place every morning of the festival. Whether you agree with the tradition [...]

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

There’s nothing worse than feeling absolutely clueless about the best place to eat when you’re on holiday. There’s always that paranoia that you’re going to a) get food poisoning or  b) get ripped off.  Never fear, the Glove Box is here. The following few pointers should help tip you off on where to eat (and [...]

Posted on April 06, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by rofanator via Flickr Easy – when you realise that you don’t want to be stuck on a coach with: a) Extra loud, sickingly obnoxious teenagers on their first post-exam holiday with tragic hairstyles and fashion sense (it’s ok they’ll live to regret them too) b) Feverish, screaming red-faced babies/kids that don’t belong to [...]