Avis really does “try harder” when it comes to winning your business.  And they’re hoping that a major decision announced today will make you want to rent from them.
Effective October 1st, 2009, Avis’ entire car rental fleet will be smoke-free.  Every location, every car.  Stickers will be placed on every vehicle to indicate that it is smoke-free, and a cleaning fee (up to $250) will be charged if it’s returned smelling of smoke.  While Avis has had smoke-free as an option in the past, this change makes their fleet 100% smoke-free.
Let’s hope that this accomplishes what all non-smokers are …read more

It’s been the rage all over the news today, and I admit to being more than just mildly curious – is the PUMA by Segway really likely to become a means of transport for today?
I LOVE the concept!  What’s not to like about small, going green, and reasonably priced.  I like that it could part in no space at all.  I don’t even mind that it doesn’t go much over 35 miles per hour – because that’s just fine for an urban vacation.
I’m not sure that I love the open seating area (too cold or wet) or the feeling that …read more