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Sun 4 U Direct enter administration

13 Aug 2010 by David Jackson     
Filed under: Travel And Leisure     Tags: , ,

As of 21:00 hours on Wednesday the 11th of August Sun 4 U Limited has ceased trading leaving many holidaymakers stranded whilst alternative arrangements are sought. Amongst those affected are 1200 travellers stranded in Spain.
Anyone covered by the ATOL scheme, which is run by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), will be able to finish their holiday and [...]

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New Sixt car hire office at Bilbao Airport

3 Aug 2010 by Florian Wude     

Today opened our new car hire office at Bilbao Airport. The office is located just 500 meters from the airport terminal within the Hotel Holiday Inn Express Bilbao. Our customers can take the free shuttle-bus departing in front of the terminal building. In only 2 minutes this shuttle-bus will arrive to the Holiday Inn Express [...]

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A day at the races in Mijas

21 Jul 2010 by Victoria Morgan     
Filed under: Local Events     Tags: , ,

The summer race season has started in the Costa del Sol Hippodrome in Mijas. The first race took place on the 3rd of July and there is a whole month to follow if you missed the first one!
The Costa del Sol Hippodrome is located in “Mijas Costa“, Málaga, and was inaugurated in the year 2000. [...]

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Hotel Review: Hotel Bahía Estepona

24 Jun 2010 by Victoria Morgan     
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At Sixt, we strive to provide high-quality standards paired with impeccable service, and it is thanks to this shared vision that we proudly recommend the luxury Five-Star Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
If you are looking for an indulging stay in the South of Spain, on the borders [...]

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Hotel Review: Hotel Claude Marbella

15 Jun 2010 by Victoria Morgan     
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Here at Sixt Marbella our aim is always for you to live a unique experience with every car you rent with us and for us to surpass all your expectations. That is why we highly recommend the Hotel Claude in Marbella, an enchanting 17th century mansion town-house, perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful and [...]

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50% Discount for Malaga Passengers Affected by Flight Cancellations

15 Apr 2010 by Andy Aspden     

s flights to and from the UK are grounded Sixt customers currently affected by the cancellations at Malaga Airport are being offered a 50% discount on continuing their booking if they present a valid ticket for a cancelled flight at their Sixt Malaga Car Hire Branch.
Correction to article: Please note this offer is not [...]

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Great savings on car hire in Spain

28 Jan 2010 by David Jackson     
Filed under: Car Hire in Spain     Tags: , ,

Early bird customers can take advantage of great savings on car hire in Spain this weekend. For a limited time only prices across our corporate Spanish locations, for example at their nice Majorca Properties, will be reduced by 20%.
Sixt have car hire locations at all of the top Spanish holiday destinations including Malaga Airport, Majorca [...]

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Spanish MP blasts FBI over Bin Laden image

19 Jan 2010 by David Jackson     
Filed under: General News     Tags: ,

A Spanish politician has blasted the FBI after it was revealed that they had used a photo of his face to produce a digital image of what Osama Bin Laden may now look like.
Gaspar Llamazares, a former leader of the United Left coalition of Spain, described the incident as “shameless” claiming he would no longer [...]

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Spain turns to Hollywood to boost tourism

15 Jan 2010 by David Jackson     
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Spain has been one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits ever since air travel began available to the masses. However the recent economic downturn and the unfavourable exchange rate for British travellers heading into Europe has had an inevitable knock-on effect.
However tourism in Spain could be given a much needed boost after the [...]

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Tarifa – A unique experience at the bottom of Europe

10 Dec 2009 by Sixt rent a car News     

s you pass through the wrought Iron gate called ‘Valdevaqueros’ the road twists and turns its way into another world; the world of the Surfer. Tarifa is a hot spot for kite surfers in particular, with some enthusiasts considering it to be the best destination in Europe for the sport.
At the end of the twists [...]

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