| Working for a Car Rental Company |
31 Oct |
I have often wondered how people could work at the same job all of their lives, but since I have never really found a job that I truly loved until now, I guess I just couldn’t understand. But ever since I took the job at a car rental company, my life has changed for the better.
One of my favorite perks is going to pick up our clients from the airport. Unfortunately, our company doesn’t have any parking spaces at the airport, so we have to go pick up our customers. I think of it as getting paid to do what I love, which is driving. Yes, I think I could drive all day and be happy.
I also have a great time visiting with the guys down at the Suzuki dealer and the Fort Worth Ford dealer that we work with. I have made some great friends (and even got some job offers) and the best part is that I have been paid for it.
I am really looking forward to taking advantage of our employee car rental program next summer when I go on holidays, and it will be great to take a new car on my road trip next summer (for free). I bet the trip is going to be a blast – I can’t wait!
read comments (0)| Who Needs a 4Runner? |
19 Sep |
With gas prices promising to go up again and all the emphasis right now on vehicles with high fuel efficiency, who needs a 4Runner?
The answer is, more people than you might think. Here are some good reasons to have a Toyota 4Runner:
- Because you live somewhere where you need 4-wheel drive. Whether you live kind of off in the country, or you just live somewhere that gets a lot of snow in the winter, a 4Runner will help you to get around better and to go where regular cars can’t.
- Because you need to be able to haul stuff. 4Runners are great for hauling things, because their back is so spacious, especially if you put down the back seats. Whether you need the truck for work or some other reason, a 4Runner will offer you the haulability a sedan can’t!
- Because you want a reliable vehicle. Toyotas are known for their long-lasting, reliable cars and trucks. It’s not uncommon to see a Toyota with 250,000 miles — and still going strong. And even when you do have to fix your truck, Toyota 4Runner parts aren’t expensive or hard to find, like some vehicles’ parts can be.
- Because you want a truck you can accessorize. Some trucks can be difficult to shop for, but not the 4Runner — there are tons of Toyota accessories available for these popular trucks.
- Because you like to go camping or four-wheeling. Camping and four-wheeling are popular pastimes for many people. 4Runners are great for getting to where other people can’t go. Check out the video below to see some pretty impressive footage of a 4Runner going four-wheeling.
With all these reasons to buy a Toyota 4Runner, I think a more appropriate question is, why shouldn’t you?
| The Recession’s Impact on Travel |
26 May |
As the recession drags on and the news from Wall Street continues to cause consumers to tighten their spending habits, there are facets of the economy looking to lure customers to spend their money. The travel industry is advertising, marketing and hoping consumers will spend money on travel, especially cruises. They are cutting rates and offering specials trying to weather the financial storm until better times.
Since travel is considered to be a discretionary expense, many families are forgoing vacations until their financial situation solidifies. With less people traveling in an effort to save money, amusement parks and attractions are trying to entice people to visit their resort or park. The amusement parks and tourist attractions in Florida are so dependent on tourism that they are offering deep discounts and enticing rates in an effort to fill their parks and keep business as usual.
Along with the amusement parks suffering from the recession’s realities, the supporting industries serving tourists are suffering in the wake of fewer travelers. Rental cars in Orlando used to be a booming business but the recession’s impact has been felt. Restaurants and shops are reporting decreased sales as fewer tourists are frequenting their establishments. As the economy shows signs of recovery, so too will the recovery come to the entire travel industry.
