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Sometimes you just want to sport a hot set of wheels. For most of us we can’t afford to purchase a Corvette or a Hummer, but with exotic car rentals, we can drive one around for a day or two just to see how great it feels. Most cities host at least one of these types of rental services, and even if it’s not a special occasion you can cruise the streets in an expensive vehicle.

Usually people consider renting a spectacular looking auto for a special day. You’ll often see graduates behind the wheel of a Mercedes or a BMW. Brides and grooms also look at an exotic car rental to spice up their wedding day. These are perfect times to think about renting a vehicle that is way beyond your typical budget. However, consider how great it would be to drive up to your girlfriend’s or boyfriend’s home on their birthday in the car of their dreams.

Another opportunity that many people use to take advantage of the chance to drive around in a luxury vehicle is when they are traveling. If you’ve got a short trip planned in a faraway city and you know you’ll need a car to get around, think about something exotic. There’s a natural assumption that exotic car rentals are much more expensive than a standard four door sedan or a mini-van. Granted they may cost a few dollars more but generally the cost isn’t that far off. It can be a great adventure to cruise around a new city in a car that speaks of wealth. In many cases companies that focus on renting high-end vehicles have outlets at major airports and may also deliver right to your hotel. It’s worth getting a price quote on how much it is to rent a Porsche on your next getaway.

You can always be incredibly indulgent and rent one of these opulent rides for more than a couple of days. Most rental services will accommodate clients who need a luxury SUV or car for upwards of a few months. If you are in a new town and haven’t gotten a chance to lease or buy a car of your own yet, this can be a great alternative. You can expect a better per day rate if you are interested in long-term exotic car rentals. Just be sure to call a few different rental agencies to get quotes before settling on one.

After you’ve experienced how much more comfortable it is to drive an expensive car you may be tempted to purchase one of your own. There’s no denying that owning a Bentley or a Viper is a dream for most of us. For those who just don’t have the finances to pick up one of their own exotic car rentals is the next best thing.

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If there is one thing that I have learned about traveling with a child it is that you must have car toys or you are going to go insane. There is perhaps nothing more maddening than a child in the back seat of a car for a long ride that has nothing to do. Add another child to the mix, and you are going to have problems on your hands. The mix of a bored child and a car ride might be more frustrating than rush hour traffic and long road construction sites combined. I love my daughter, but when she is bored, she makes sure I know it, and she makes sure I don’t forget it.

I have learned as early as my first long trip with her how important car toys can be. I have also learned what works and what should be left at home. Though they make car toys like travel versions of some great board games, these don’t work well for a child under six. You have to be more creative, and you have to remember that they have short attention spans. Even the portable DVD player might not be enough to keep them occupied. This means knowing what your child likes, and how to choose among those things. Not everything will travel well.

For my daughter, some of the best car toys are the ones that she can use to create things. You should say no to PlayDoh, but you can have crayons and a pad for them to draw. This is probably one of the best things you can get. You can also get them an electronic doodling pad of some sort. Coloring books are good, and so are things like plastic farm animals or dinosaurs. You can also get them things like a pretend cell phone, and even dolls, if your child likes them.

Even more important than choosing the right car toys is choosing how to have them in the car. I learned the hard way that crayons left sitting in the car might soon become imbedded in the seat. Even moderate heat can melt a crayon. Have a nice plastic box with a secure lid for the car toys so that you can have your child put everything away when you reach your destination, and you can store that box in the truck or on the floor of the backseat so things like melted crayons are never things that you have to deal with while out enjoying your vacation.

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