I Am Healed!

I’ve been researching car rental companies because the last one we used really let me down. Ran across this one – has anyone ever used them?

A company called Advantage has car rental services. Their prices seem competitive – one nice-looking car was going for $20.99/day, which is a little less than we paid last time we rented a car. Plus they’ve got some GREAT discounts and specials – You can get up to a 50% discount on Luxury and Convertible car rentals, and even rent a car for $1 a day (it’s location and destination dependent, but if you’re going that way, hey…)

Unfortunately, they don’t have a NC location yet – but we’re planning another trip to Florida and they’ve got convenient locations there. We want to fly down and rent a car, so that would work out well.

And get this (now I’m getting excited!) they’ve got locations at both Montego Bay and Kingston airports (Jamaica).. if we get to where we’re comfortable driving on the left, we’ll DEFINITELY rent from these folks!

New York, New York… one of my favorite places. Being a country girl most of my life, my visits to the Big Apple have been filled with a sense of wonder. As soon as you get to NYC the sights, smells, and sounds of well over nine million people invade the senses. And yet it’s fun!

I travelled to New York City a few years ago and visited several dear friends. We stayed on Long Island, and took the Long Island Expressway into the city. It was my first-ever train and subway experience.

They took me to see many of the sights. I remember walking down the street with big buildings looming overhead. Look up! The sky is falling! I really enjoyed seeing Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.

One of the best things about New York is, of course, the food!! You can get food from any nation of the world, any style! One of my favorite places to eat is Khyber Pass on St. Marks Place and 5th Ave in Manhattan. THE BEST FOOD EVER! The owner is a friend of my old boss, Jahan. You can also get dessert any time of day and night, and there are restaurants that specifically cater to chocolate-lovers. We went out at about 1am and got the most decadent chocolate concoction I’ve ever ever ever had.

I would love to take Ken to New York City. He’s never been and would love it. He’s real big on history and New York’s got a lot of it. I’m hoping we’ll be able to go early next year… once it’s warm enough to not snow, but not in the heat of summer yet.

When we go, I’m thinking about using a tour service because I don’t know my way around and the two friends that took me last time are gone (one passed away and the other has moved). I’d hate to get lost on the subway! So for all of the things to do in New York I’m considering an outfit called “Trusted Tours & Attractions”. They offer discount tickets in major cities to things like the Metropolitan museum of art.

They offer escorted tours to a variety of cities… Atlanta, Boston, Vegas, Orlando, and many others (presently 23 cities!)

They’ve got a newsletter and online travel guides for all the cities and promotions. In fact, be sure to sign up for the Trusted Travels eNewsletter and enter to win a handheld GPS… Offer ends June 30th, 2008.