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Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

New Blog Writing on Carrentals.co.uk

August 25, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

25 August 2011 – Popular motoring industry photographer and writer Neill Watson is the latest addition to the blogging team employed by hire car website Carrentals.co.uk. The award-winning online resource has partnered with Neill who will deliver expert commentary and articles to the online specialist’s car sector blog.

Throughout the past 25 years and more Neill Watson has worked in various roles within the motoring industry. Neill began work in the sector back in 1984 and has been photographing and writing on a professional basis since 2002.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, comments: “It is a genuine pleasure to make this announcement this week, adding someone like Neill Watson to our blogging roster shows the profile that Carrentals.co.uk enjoys in the sector now. Neill will offer our readers some really interesting views and opinions based on his many years of working in the motor industry.”

Neill’s job has seen him road-test many of the motoring industry’s supercars and throughout recent years he has also been a contributing writer to magazines like Total 911 and Banzai. He is a qualified and experienced racetrack instructor and has also been a motor rallying driver too.

Neill Watson says: “It is a real honour to join such a well-known brand as Carrentals.co.uk – the company has a really high profile in the online motoring world today. Site users can look forward to reading my views and opinions on all manner of motor industry issues and stories over the coming months.”

Carrentals.co.uk is the leading car hire comparison site comparing deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide including car hire throughout the UK in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a wide choice of pickup locations including car hire in Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast and car hire in Edinburgh.

For more information visit www.carrentals.co.uk and for additional information on Neill Watson visit www.neillwatson.com
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

Media Contact
Rachel Builder & Jenny White
Context
T: 01625 511966
F: 01625 511967
carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
www.contextpr.co.uk

Contact Details: Helen Young
press@asapventures.co.uk
ASAP Ventures Ltd
0844 448 1489
www.carrentals.co.uk

Apparel & Fashion, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Damart’s 2011 Autumn and Winter Collection Features Gorgeous Ladies Underwear for Comfort All Day Long

August 23, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

23 August 2011 — RTPR – Looking smart whilst feeling comfortable at work is not always easy. With Damart’s excellent autumn and winter ladies underwear collection comfort is guaranteed. When faced with cold boardrooms, overly hot offices and the manic commute to and from work, we can sometimes be left feeling like we need to pack the whole wardrobe.

However, the first and most important steps to a comfortable working day are a lot easier than you would think. High quality ladies underwear is the key to your day’s comfort and Damart has an extensive range of ladies underwear to suit all styles and keep all shapes and sizes incredibly comfortable all day long.

The Geometric Lace Bra is very affordable at £25.00 and looks absolutely fantastic. This bra is underwired for support, has a pretty broderie lace trim, delicate stretch lace sides and an adjustable strap for a great fit. Providing the essential comfort you need during the working day but also allowing you to feel feminine, the Geometric Lace Bra gets the balance perfectly.

Another Damart great is the Isometric Body Shaper. Priced at £40 the Isometric Body Shaper is practically a miracle worker and is hard not to love. Designed for smoother contours and support, with a double control tummy panel, this body shaper will have you beaming positively and brimming with confidence in that Monday morning meeting.

Alternatively, the Miss Mary Corselet for £49.00 may be more for you. This pretty corselet is designed to get the best out of a ladies natural shape. With its non-wired bra cups and high finish which creates a smoother line; this corselet creates a fabulous silhouette under any outfit. Giving you the confidence to wear whatever you like. It really is a must have for all women.

Damart also has a great selection of office wear to help you look and feel your best throughout the working day. The classic crisp white shirt is an essential item for any professional and at £25.00, is excellent value. Beautifully designed, its clean and crisp look makes this shirt ideal for work. Damart has a great array of blouses, cardigans, trousers and skirts to suit all styles.

All of Damart’s clothing ranges have great depth in style and range and as a company, Damart are well known in the industry for quality. Whether you need ladies underwear or an outfit for work, Damart will no doubt have that special piece you need.

Check out www.damart.co.uk to see all the other fantastic clothes in our amazing range.

Contacts details are:
Claire Bancroft and Rachel Husband
Alexandra House
2 well lane
Leeds
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christine.mortimer@mcgpr.co.uk
rachel.husband@mcgpr.co.uk
georgina.gallop@digivate.com
richard.hanrahan@digivate.com

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Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Daily Car Hire from £10 for August Bank Holiday

August 22, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

22 August 2011 — RTPR — Award-winning car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk is advising UK travellers that there are still incredibly low rates available on rentals for the upcoming Bank Holiday in August. For just £10 per day, car hire can be had at many hot getaway spots such as Mallorca, Nice and others.

The world’s leading rental car companies such as Hertz, Budget and Avis are holding their summer rates low for the end of the summer travel season. Brits can still enjoy superb value deals on car hire in favourite locations around Greece, the south of France and the Mediterranean – with deals on show for as little as £30 for a three day package.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “Whether it’s a car hire in Menorca booking or the French Alps the tourist is looking for, great value rental rates are available on cars for this long weekend in August. The car hire companies are enjoying a good year, and they want to maintain this level of business throughout the summer’s end.”

“Because this is last Bank Holiday of the year and it is such a busy travel period, it is particularly important to make rental bookings early. Popular items like sat nav, infant safety seats or vehicles like a 4×4 or people carrier often sell out ahead of time during holidays. You can avoid disappointment by simply making a reservation in advance.”

Carrentals.co.uk, the top online rental car rate comparator, lists the latest specials and prices from international rental firms like Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, and has processed over 650,000 rentals to date. To compare the latest offers forcar hire in Spain and many other popular locations visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

Media Contact
Rachel Builder & Jenny White
Context
T: 01625 511966
F: 01625 511967
carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
www.contextpr.co.uk

Contact Details: Helen Young
press@asapventures.co.uk
ASAP Ventures Ltd
0844 448 1489
www.carrentals.co.uk

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Automotive, Consumer Services, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

More than 1,000 travellers surveyed name tipping their biggest source of confusion when travelling abroad

August 19, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Aug 19, 2011 — RTPR – When travelling abroad, UK residents find the issue of tipping more confusing than anything else and value advice on what to do in restaurants and taxis – a recent survey from Carrentals.co.uk reveals.

The online comparison experts interviewed 1,000 people who used car hire UK services in the past year to discover what issues they wanted advice on the most. Interestingly, more important topics like legal points and important festivals were passed over for the subject of tipping etiquette.

Although many countries still maintain a culture of no tipping, leaving a gratuity in restaurants is increasingly becoming the norm. When to tip or not to tip is a dilemma many travellers face, along with how much to leave the waiter. As many restaurants add a service charge to the bill, this only adds to the confusion.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of car hire specialist Carrentals.co.uk, says: “Lately it seems like wherever we travel in the world, waiters expect a tip when we eat out. When you come from a culture that doesn’t tip, this can feel like an uncomfortable process concerning how much is an appropriate amount. Places like the USA have a deeply entrenched tipping scene with tips averaging a whopping 20% in most restaurants.”

“When you know ahead of time what to expect from the restaurant in terms of service and gratuity you can avoid a mountain of frustration and embarrassment. We learned from our survey that people want to know what to do in restaurants, taxis and even hotels before they head off on holiday. Our goal now is provide our customers with everything they need to know in clear easy terms right on our car rental booking website.”

The popular Carrentals.co.uk website compares rental rates and deals from dozens of international firms including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, and has handled more than 650,000 rentals to date. For more information visitwww.carrentals.co.uk
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

Media Contact
Rachel Builder & Jenny White
Context
T: 01625 511966
F: 01625 511967
carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
www.contextpr.co.uk

Contact Details: Helen Young
press@asapventures.co.uk
ASAP Ventures Ltd
0844 448 1489
www.carrentals.co.uk

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Business, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Shopping, Small Business, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

Online Parcel Delivery Firm Says Small Businesses Must Capitalise On Mobile Sales Boom

August 17, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Aug 17, 2011 — RTPR – Britain’s leading online parcel delivery specialist has called on small businesses to take advantage of the boom in sales through smartphones.

Recent research has shown that more and more consumers are prepared to buy products through their mobile phones and are enjoying the freedom that mobile shopping offers. Bolton-based Parcel2Go helps businesses of all sizes organise shipping to countries across the world and suggests that small firms should take a proactive approach when it comes to building an online presence.

People are now using their mobile phones to do so much more, from surfing the internet to using social networking sites. Figures released last week by online research specialist comScore revealed that 13.5 million mobile users across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK accessed mobile retail sites in the three months ending May 2011. In Britain, the number of smartphone users accessing mobile sites has increased by 163 per cent over the past 12 months.

Online retail site eBay expects global mobile sales to hit $4bn by the end of 2011, double the value of goods sold in 2010. The UK market has been one of the fastest adopters of the technology and an increasing number of businesses now find they have to meet eBay parcel delivery requests following purchases made via mobile phones.

Richard Mercer, Director of Marketing at Parcel2Go, said: “There is little doubt that the retail world is changing rapidly. Smartphones have become commonplace and consumers in the UK have adopted m-commerce technology quicker than many people would have anticipated.

“Parcel2Go launched its own mobile site at http://m.parcel2go.com/ last month. We also partner with a huge variety of UK companies involved in selling their goods online, whether that’s through their own website or through third-party sites such as Amazon and eBay. All firms need to recognise the important role that mobile e-commerce is already playing, and that courier services available through Parcel2Go can play a key part in helping to organise a smooth delivery after a sale has been made.”

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About Parcel2Go:
Parcel2Go Ltd has been offering its customers a comprehensive range of parcel delivery and worldwide shipping services for the past 21 years. Based in Bolton, the company operates a cost effective collection and delivery service available throughout the UK, Europe and USA mainland.

For further information contact: Les Yates
Email: l.yates@parcel2go.com
Website: www.parcel2go.com

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Consumer Services, Deals, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Online specialist voucher code website launches latest development to help shoppers save

August 16, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Aug 16, 2011 — RTPR – DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the money saving website which boasts deals redeemable at over 800 leading stores, has announced a new price matrix which helps consumers to save money – and time – on all sorts of products from Amazon.co.uk.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk updates its site in real time to always offer consumers the very best deals around, and this week sees them launch the new Amazon matrix which consumers can use to save up to 75% on Amazon products. The portal will build and grow, leveraging the DiscountVouchers.co.uk expertise which the company has built on to grow by 60% in the previous 12 months.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments: “Our goal is to always offer people the best ways to save money at all the top stores and this week sees us launch something more innovative than ever. The new Amazon matrix can help people enjoy greater convenience than ever before.”

Scott continued: “We are leveraging our skills and expertise – plus our technology – to launch this innovative new service. Helping people save both time and money when looking for last minute Christmas or birthday gifts from Amazon is a great motivation right now.”

The new tool can be accessed at http://www.discountvouchers.co.uk/amazon-hub-txt.
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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time. Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

Media contact –
Denise Wales & Verity Garber
Context
denise.wales@contextpr.co.uk
verity.garber@contextpr.co.uk
T: 01625 511966

Contact Details: Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069

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Consumer Services, Deals, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping, Travel

Make your Holiday snaps Special and Turn them into a Timeless Gift or Keepsake with a Difference

August 16, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Aug 16, 2011 — RTPR – Now that the holiday season is upon us we’ll soon be looking for somewhere to develop the special photo memories. There’s many different ways to present your special prints to get the best from the memories.

It’s now easier than ever to create a personalised photo gift for any occasion or simply for a keepsake from a special time.

Make lasting memories in a different way for you or your family and friends. Create a special gift to capture your holiday’s fondest moments. Your personal photo gifts give you a truly special keepsake which will be enjoyed for years ahead. Voucherbuddy.co.uk has some great offers for photo development, photo books and savings off your order depending on what you spend.

Established in 2000, Photobox have released 4 new vouchers for use by all online customers; get great deals on all your photo processing where you can save depending on the amount of photo’s you have to develop, the photobox.co.uk discounts start at 100 standard prints for just £11 rising up to 300 prints for £24.

Truprint are one of the longest established photo development sites in the UK, first offering processing services by post. Freepost Truprint envelopes could be found almost everywhere including chemists, supermarkets and newsagents. Today Truprint are more popular than ever but find themselves with competition from many up and coming photo processing sites. To try and combat this Truprint regularly release discounts to offer long standing and new customers great value for money. Right now customers can save 30% if they spend £20 or more or 10% for a £10 spend.

myPix are one of the new kids on the block offering a complete exclusive photo services at amazing prices. myPix.com are part of Pixmania, the online electronics and music giant, who are able to offer their service at some of the best prices around. The current offers are £3 saving on a £20 spend, £5 saving on a £30 spend and £7 off with a £20 spend.

James McGuire, press spokesperson for VoucherBuddy.co.uk, said, “Most of the online developers provide all sorts of photo gifts to make a change from the normal photo album. Many of them will supply key rings, photo t-shirts, shopping bags, toys and games and more, the selection is almost endless.”

About VoucherBuddy.co.uk
VoucherBuddy.co.uk is always looking for the most recent money saving deals from a huge range of top retailers, all updated daily. Designed to help shoppers to make big savings both on the internet and on the high street, VoucherBuddy.co.uk is amongst the largest providers of money saving promotions, discounts and voucher codes within the UK.

For more information visit www.VoucherBuddy.co.uk.

Media Contact
James McGuire
press@voucherbuddy.co.uk

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Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, Web 2.0

New Android App Makes On-the-Go Bookings a Snap

August 11, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Aug 11, 2011 — RTPR – Anyone with an Android mobile phone can now enjoy instant car hire booking on the move with convenient new app from popular online car hire comparator, Carrentals.co.uk.

With more than 15,000 locations around the globe and 50 of the leading car hire companies to choose from, customers have everything they need to make the best booking possible for a car hire in Ireland or a beach holiday rental car in sunny Mallorca.

Smartphones have made life on the go easy to navigate, and now car hire is just as simple and convenient thanks to the new Android device app from Carrentals.co.uk. From anywhere, an Android phone can compare rental prices from 50 companies and provide an instant booking. A confirmation number is sent to the mobile phone and the rental voucher is emailed to the customer. It’s that easy.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “Our new app for Android makes it incredibly quick and easy to arrange car hire in Dublin airport, the beach at Faro or the exciting city of Berlin. Now you can keep moving without interruption, using our app to book a car hire from anywhere your mobile phone gets service.”

A version of this popular app will be available for Apple iPhone by the end of the year. For now, the Android version can be had for free atwww.carrentals.co.uk/about/carrentals-mobile/carrentals-android-app.

Carrentals.co.uk is a popular car hire rate comparison website that lists the latest deals from 50 rental agencies such as Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, to over 15,000 popular travel destinations worldwide.

www.carrentals.co.uk.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

Media Contact
Rachel Builder & Jenny White
Context
T: 01625 511966
F: 01625 511967
carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
www.contextpr.co.uk

Contact Details: Helen Young
press@asapventures.co.uk
ASAP Ventures Ltd
0844 448 1489
www.carrentals.co.uk

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Apparel & Fashion, Art, Retail, Shopping

Get Effortless Preppy Style at House of Fraser

August 11, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Aug 11, 2011 — RTPR — Breezy, clean-cut style is perfect for the warmer climes, and the preppy theme will sharpen up any gentleman’s wardrobe. Get the look with the help of House of Fraser – the store has a host of sleek men’s fashion essentials that perfect this trend.

Ralph Lauren is synonymous with preppy dressing, and the brand’s premium collection of men’s clothing offers just the right mix of smart and casual. Signature polo shirts, clean-cut chinos and polished accessories are key in the label’s menswear range; a selection of wardrobe staples that exude an all-American charm.

A must for men of all ages, Gant’s chic blend of relaxed tailored silhouettes, cool cotton polos and wardrobe classics is ideal for those seeking style that will surpass the seasons. The epitome of preppy chic, the brand is a must on more laidback days – soft shades like pastel yellow and washed salmon look fabulous with everyday denim.

Renowned for its use of bold colour, Lacoste infuses a variety of rainbow shades into its menswear collections. Men’s zip-up jackets in white and navy appear alongside zesty T-shirts and sleek ultra-modern pieces; the label’s penchant for simplicity has lured a number of A-list fans and an ever-growing international fan base.

Visit your local House of Fraser for even more trend ideas this season.

About House of Fraser
House of Fraser has 61 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering luxurious items and a premium shopping experience. From the latest men’s, women’s and children’s clothing (such as a cocktail dress or a petite maxi dress) to beauty essentials and must-have home accessories, House of Fraser continues to expand its much-loved collections, both online at houseoffraser.co.uk and in stores across the country.

For further information please contact:
Gayle Griffith, Assistant Press Officer, gaylegriffith@hof.co.uk / Tel: 020 7003 4649

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Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping, Technology, Telecom

DiscountVouchers.co.uk Research Shows Brits Still Not Comfortable Paying with Phones

August 11, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

11 AUGUST 2011 – New research conducted by DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the money saving website, has revealed that British shoppers are not yet at home using their mobile phones to pay for shopping and goods. Brits would still much rather use cash or credit and debit cards says the specialist website.

Of UK shoppers polled, in excess of 70% of people confessed that they do not like to use their phone as a payment mechanism, still preferring cards and cash – the security aspect of phones being cited as a major concern.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says: “People obviously still do not feel at home using their phones as a tool for shopping and paying, though this need not necessarily be the case. Security levels on phones are now quite high so people don’t really need to worry quite so much.”

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For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

Media contact –
Denise Wales & Verity Garber
Context
denise.wales@contextpr.co.uk
verity.garber@contextpr.co.uk
T: 01625 511966

Contact Details: Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069

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