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20 Years in Europe
Alamo Rent A Car recommends its top driving routes in Europe
December 1, 2008 – Spectacular coastal scenery, mountain views, historic towns and rural vistas await the adventurous driver willing to try out some of the best driving routes in the UK and Europe. Alamo Rent A Car is celebrating its 20th anniversary of offering European car hire and, to mark the occasion, experts at the car rental specialist have put together their pick of the 20 best driving trips in Europe.
Amy Dorrington, Marketing Director for Alamo says: “Renting a car on holiday is the best way to explore at your own pace and to your own itinerary. Europe has so much to offer - whether it’s mountains and lakes, sun, sea and sand or city culture, it’s all within comfortable driving distance.”
Alamo makes discovering Europe hassle-free with its cross border policy: Vehicles are permitted entry from France into a variety of countries including Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Monaco, Portugal and Spain, enabling endless Euro-trip possibilities from one car hire in France.
Amy continues: “Whilst Alamo and the car rental industry have evolved since 1988, our focus has remained the same - to provide a service dedicated to the leisure traveller that stands apart from the rest. The fact that we are celebrating our 20th anniversary in Europe proves that we do. We are proud and delighted to have reached this milestone and thank all our customers who have rented cars from us across the continent for helping us reach it. ”
Alamo’s Top Recommended Drivers in Europe
1. Pula to Dalmatia, Croatia Pula Airport to Rijeka Airport With long, winding roads and sea views, Croatia's Adriatic coastline is among the most breathtaking on the continent.
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2. Rzeszów to Zamosc, Poland Rzeszow Airport Zigzag your way to the historic towns and cities in Poland’s emotive South East.
3. Keswick and Lake Windermere, UK Carlisle Meander through the valleys, hills and lakes of Windermere and discover the charm of this beautiful part of the UK.
4. Ring of Kelly, Ireland Shannon Airport Spectacular cliff views and green fields sloping down to the waters of the North Atlantic, stitched with a lacework of low stone walls.
5. Shipka Pass, Bulgaria Sofia Airport Head South West along forested roads towards the Valley of the Roses.
6. Wuerzburg to Fuessen, Germany Frankfurt Airport to Munich Airport Witness the majestic scenery along “The Romantic Road”.
7. The Grossglockner Road, Austria Salzburg Airport The grandfather of all modern Alpine highways, this route skirts storybook waterfalls and weaves through narrow wooded valleys.
8. The Czech Paradise, Czech Republic Prague Airport Protected roads boasting historical sites, forests and clifftop views.
9. Monte Carlo to Moulinet, France Nice Airport to Bergerac Airport An exquisite yet demanding drive along the world famous Monte Carlo Rally.
10. Val d'Isere, Bourg-St-Maurice to The Alps, France Geneva Airport for both Epic roads and wide sweeping zig-zags up through meadows and rocky escarpments.
11. Montalcino to Siena, Italy Rome to Florence Enjoy some of Italy’s least crowded roads through one of the most glorious Tuscan landscapes. ( more )
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12. The Amalfi Coast, Italy Naples Airport Unspoiled grandeur best experienced travelling the legendary route south to Ulysses from Sorrento.
13. The N222, Portugal Porto Airport High above the Douro River Valley between Viseu and Aveiro there is a tiny, vertiginous road boasting incomparable sea views.
14. San Pedro de Alcantara to Ronda, Spain Malaga Airport for both View the savage highlands of southern Spain on a serpentine route.
15. The road to Ronda, Spain Malaga Airport Drive along any of the nearby roads - El Burgo to Coín, for instance - to benefit from the remarkable mountain views.
16. The Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland Inverness The perfect blend of moor with woodlands and sea with mountains. Steep climbs and tortuous turns are rewarded with incomparable views over the rocky headlands.
17. Val d'Anniviers to Zinal, Switzerland Geneva Airport For an undiscovered gem, drive on this serious mountain road, where you will benefit from the picture-book villages immersed in awe-inspiring high-valley scenery.
18. The Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland Belfast Airport Curving around the northeast corner of Ireland from Larne to Dunluce Castle is the Giant's Causeway with breathtaking views across the sea.
19. Telemark to Bergen, Norway Oslo Airport to Bergen Airport Take in the splendour of the thundering Latefoss Waterfall and continue via Odda and the orchards along Sorfjorden whose tranquil splendour inspired Grieg’s “Morning Mood”.
20. Around the island of Madeira, Portugal Funchal, Madeira Airport Travel along the coast and rugged interior of Madeira through road tunnels, along cliffs and skirt the ocean inches above the raging surf
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This year’s event again pitted some of the best and fastest car washers against each other. Seven regional finalists had to cover three cars each – including the windshield, floor mats, trunk, tires, the seats and glove box – with only 15 minutes allowed per vehicle. Alamo’s Antolino Paulis, from Honolulu, brought home the “Bronze” and a $250 award for delivering one of the speediest yet most meticulous cleaning efforts in the country.
In 2007, Alamo Rent A Car, along with National Car Rental, was acquired by the Taylor family of St. Louis, who have owned and operated Enterprise Rent-A-Car since 1957. “Excellent customer service is the cornerstone of the Taylor family business,” Kopel stressed. “So our collective work ethic is a real source of pride, and we’re all eager to exceed the expectations of tourists as well as residents on Molokai.”
About Alamo Rent A Car Founded in 1974 and headquartered in St. Louis, Alamo Rent A Car is a value-oriented, internationally recognized brand serving the daily rental needs of airport leisure travellers. Alamo offers low rental rates and a fun, hassle-free customer experience at the most popular travel destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Alamo also is the largest car rental provider to international travellers visiting North America. In addition, it is part of a global strategic alliance with Europcar, creating the world’s largest car rental network.
A technology innovator and industry leader, Alamo launched the industry’s first real-time Internet booking engine in 1995 as well as the industry’s first and only Online Check-In system in 2005. In addition, Alamo currently operates 159 self-service kiosks at 65 U.S. locations, which earned the company the “Extra Mile Award” from Budget Travel magazine in 2007.
Customers who book online receive Alamo’s best rates always — guaranteed. In addition, customers who choose the “Prepay & Save” option when making their online reservation may receive an additional 10 percent discount. For more information about Alamo, including the Best Rate Guarantee, visit www.alamo.com. For more information about Alamo’s environmental platform, visit www.keystogreen.com.
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