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The following things you should know before starting your sweet travel...
Car
Car is a fairly painless procedure. You must have a valid driver's license, a passport and a credit card (used for a security deposit), and you usually must be at least 25 years of age.
Rates vary widely, starting at around $35 per day for a basic, compact car (not including insurance). If you want a CD player, air-conditioning and a car with a little more room (ie, something in the midsize range), you'll likely pay between $45 and $55 per day.
Base rates may be cheaper at the airport than elsewhere, but after paying the 'airport fee,' you usually end up spending about the same. Booking a car at the same time you book a flight often guarantees a better rate.
Bicycle
Bicycling is a great way to see the world, and cyclists will quickly realize that world motorists are becoming increasingly conscientious of peddlers. Group rides and cycling events are a great way to meet locals, and a fun way to see places without having to navigate unfamiliar terrain on your own.
Trains
Trains are perhaps the most overlooked of the planes, trains and automobiles trifecta, but they offer a unique perspective for the traveler. Combining a plane’s ease of travel and the view by car, trains allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery, local experiences and historical legend as they whizz by.
The following things you should know before starting your sweet travel...
Car
Car is a fairly painless procedure. You must have a valid driver's license, a passport and a credit card (used for a security deposit), and you usually must be at least 25 years of age.
Rates vary widely, starting at around $35 per day for a basic, compact car (not including insurance). If you want a CD player, air-conditioning and a car with a little more room (ie, something in the midsize range), you'll likely pay between $45 and $55 per day.
Base rates may be cheaper at the airport than elsewhere, but after paying the 'airport fee,' you usually end up spending about the same. Booking a car at the same time you book a flight often guarantees a better rate.
Bicycle
Bicycling is a great way to see the world, and cyclists will quickly realize that world motorists are becoming increasingly conscientious of peddlers. Group rides and cycling events are a great way to meet locals, and a fun way to see places without having to navigate unfamiliar terrain on your own.
Trains
Trains are perhaps the most overlooked of the planes, trains and automobiles trifecta, but they offer a unique perspective for the traveler. Combining a plane’s ease of travel and the view by car, trains allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery, local experiences and historical legend as they whizz by.
