With August being one of the most fiercely fought after holiday times in
offices, some workers are forced to sacrifice their vacation plans as
other employees pip them to the post. Many want to make the most of the
‘free’ days holiday and with the bank holiday weekend fast approaching,
leading car hire comparison site carhiremarket.com, is expecting to
witness a flurry of last minute deals as people look to book their short
getaways.
However, work calendars cannot be lucky for everyone and three days can
seem like a very short amount of time to play with if you can’t extend
it any further. As a result, holidaymakers are anxious to discover a
destination that will allow them to take full advantage of their
mini-break.
Andrew Shorrock, Marketing Manager at carhiremarket.com says: “August is
always the peak reservation period, and despite all the excitement this
year, 2012 is no different. However, holidaymakers should realise 3
days can be a perfect amount of time to get away from the stress and
strain of work life.”
Common destinations for Brits include the typical beach breaks such as
Dorset, Cornwall or the Lake District. However for those looking for
something a bit quirkier, carhiremarket.com has complied a list of top 5
locations accessible enough to help those with only a short while to
play with:
1) Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
This diverse location has a breadth of exciting activities and iconic
landmarks to visit across a 3 day visit – with the additional benefit of
being only a 4 hour train journey from London.
By hiring a car upon arrival you can make the most of the spectacular
golf courses and romantic castles on offer. With the magnificent
Scottish wilderness of the Galloway Forest Park, enjoying the great
outdoors can help blow away any stresses with canoeing, hiking, white
water drafting or mountain biking all readily available.
2) Black Forest, Germany
Not just a delicious cake, this must-see location is considered one of the most beautiful cities in southern Germany!
Easily accessible from Frankfurt airport, any traveller can jump in a
car after a short direct flight from London and begin to enjoy the
fairytale villages, thermal baths, casinos and pine-filled mountains.
With an abundance of popular activities for the adventurous, including
skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, boating and ice-skating there really
is something for everyone.
You can even take your car down to the town of Baden Baden and visit the
Roman Irish baths, in which you can enjoy an invigorating 16 step
bathing sequence to regenerate your mind and body! The changing
temperatures and varying baths, with their precious thermal waters,
guarantee a feeling of complete relaxation on your short break away.
3) St Lawrence, Jersey
Head over to the stunning Channel Island of Jersey - famous for having
more sunshine hours than any other corner of the British Isles.
Step back in time and learn about the German occupation in the Second
World War at the Jersey War Tunnels in the spooky setting of a hospital
bunker, before heading over to the 13th century Mont Orgueil above the
eastern harbor of Gorey, and the simple yet evocative 19th century
communal washing areas, such as the Lavoir de La Rue des Prés near Five
Oaks junction.
Car hire from carhiremarket.com across the bank holiday would set you
back as little as £64 for the whole weekend, and will provide a quick
and convenient way to discover all of the historical monuments Jersey
has to offer.
4) Corsica, South of France
Well known to many UK holidaymakers the South of France really does
boast some outstanding backdrops for a perfect for a short getaway.
Corsica offers great driving roads through lavender fields and vineyards
leading to ancient hilltop villages, and the rugged surroundings of the
several national parks in the area will satisfy anyone looking for
relaxtion close to home!
For something a bit different, grab your car and head down across the
spectacular coastal road along the French Riviera. Here you can peer
down at the blue azure water of Southern France, a perfect chance to
take some stunning photographs and show off to those back home.
5) Saltzburg, Austria
Famous as the birthplace and home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the
legendary music composer who was born and raised in Salzberg in the
early 1700’s, the city is only a short flight direct from Stansted
airport.
Austria also boasts spectacular scenery and brilliant roads for any keen
driver and their families to enjoy. After a day trip you can head back
into the city centre to do a whistle stop culture tour of the locations
made famous by “The Sound of Music”. By hiring a car you can save money
on expensive coach tours and give yourself the freedom to see the statue
of Pegasus, Leopoldskron Palace, Hellbrunn Palace glass pavilion,
Nonnberg Abbey and Lake Fuschl at your own leisure.
For more information on the best value car hire visit www.carhiremarket.com
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