Relive the first half of the Fox Road Trip with these funny and breathtaking road trip videos.

Los Angeles, San Diego and Matt vs. the Mechanical Bull

A Day With Rick and Shamu

The Clarendon Hotel in Phoenix

Amazing Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hot Air Expeditions

This is a guest post from Matt Bailey, author of A World of Inspiration.  Matt entered our Blogger Promotion recently, and filmed an awesome video about his reasons for wanting to travel. Unfortunately he didn’t win, but he’s not letting that stop him! Please help Matt travel the West Coast!

What happens when 500 remarkable bloggers get together in one place to discuss world domination?

We’ll soon find out. This is why I need your help.

It wasn’t to long ago that I had trapped myself behind a wall of excuse. I was holding off on traveling until friends could come and thinking about how great it would be to have the courage to jump out of a plane.

Then something changed. I flew over to New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia for 5 months of solo travel. Upon my arrival, my soul cranked its adventurous side up a notch. I jumped out of a plane, leaped off a bridge, abseiled into caves, hang-glided over Byron Bay, Australia; scuba dived the Great Barrier Reef in the dark, and rode a bike with strangers through Indonesia in search of the world’s most expensive coffee.

I was hooked. This feeling of courage has overtaken me and I was willing to throw myself into any situation that peaked my interest.

Then I started A World of Inspiration. I want to inspire others to live a remarkable life by thinking outside the box, pushing their boundaries, and becoming courageous.

Now I have another opportunity to inspire people. I have a ticket to the World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon, which starts this June.

I’ve decided to document the whole experience with video, photography, and words. I’m going to interview dozens of bloggers and adventurers and ask them what inspired them to live this kind of amazing life, how others can begin to live more remarkably, and how people can work digitally to create more freedom in their lives.

But I need help.

In order to make this the adventurous extravaganza I have in mind, I need to take it on the road. I’m going to visit Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City all the while meeting inspiring people and capturing their story.

As a bootstrapping entrepreneur, this is hard to finance. Gas is expensive, along with recording equipment and other necessities to make this tour a success. So I need to reach out to a larger community to make this happen.

Want to get involved? I’ve set up a page over at IndieGoGo where awesome people can help contribute and make this a success. Every $1 counts and sweet perks start at just $10.

Perks range from fame-inducing links and tweets, copies of unreleased ebooks, top-secret webinars, access to all the remarkable interviews, and adventure coaching sessions.

Best of all, you’ll get to help fund a great project that will inspire people for years to come.

Are you with me?

Visit the sponsor page if you’d like to donate and stop by A World of Inspiration and say hello. I’d like to meet you.

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Here is a recap of this week’s best posts on the Fox Rent A Car Blog.

Las Vegas Nightlife Top 5

Las Vegas nightlife is truly one of a kind. There is no shortage of top nightclubs that are open all night long. Here are the top 5 Las Vegas nightlife options presented by Fox Rent A Car.

Things to do with Kids in Seattle

Seattle is a wonderful city full of romantic places and adventurous locations. But it’s also a great place for a family vacation with a ton of kid-friendly opportunities. Here are some things to do with kids in Seattle presented by Fox Rent A Car.

Enjoy Outdoor Phoenix Activities

The natural and rugged desert beauty of Phoenix makes it the perfect location for outdoor activities. Although temperatures rise in the summer, there are a lot of relaxing activities like renting a paddle boat on a lake. Here are some more outdoor Phoenix activities presented by Fox Rent A Car.

San Diego Nightlife’s Unique Options

Downtown San Diego has some of the best nightlife options imaginable. The historic Gaslamp Quarter itself is home to over 200 restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and lounges. Here are some of the best San Diego nightlife options presented by Fox Rent A Car.

Best Denver Downtown Hotels

Denver is known for its world class skiing and beautiful natural landscape. However the urban landscape in downtown is equally as beautiful and incredibly unique. Here are some of the best Denver downtown hotel options.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Seattle is a wonderful city full of romantic places and adventurous locations. But it’s also a great place for a family vacation with a ton of kid-friendly opportunities. Here are some things to do with kids in Seattle presented by Fox Rent A Car.

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The VERA Project at 1916 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA

The VERA Project is for the older kids, a music-arts center which has opened for an is run by youth. At VERA, it’s about creating a community of young people in Seattle who have the same interest: music. On a weekly basis, VERA hosts music shows, concerts and events for the young and older ones. Attend one of their events, get your kid excited for music and let him or her build self-awareness, social responsibility and friendships that will last for a lifetime.

Fun Seattle Outdoors

As you still might want them to discover most of the city with your kids, a stop at the park can be greatly needed. The Outdoors is a favorite activity for most of us, and seems to be even more true on a trip! Carkeek Park in Seattle is a nice option in this large city. With a large playground, trails and a beach, kids will enjoy running around while getting a bit of fresh air.

Another option can be a visit to the Olympic National Park. It is a wonderful nature escape with great camping opportunities and amazing views and sights to visit.

Seattle Museums

As most other cities, Seattle has a free museum day per month. Every first Thursday of the month some of the best museums in Seattle offer you the opportunity to visit them free of charge. The Seattle Art Museum offers a very impressive collection of art not to miss. Seattle Asian Art Museum is not just free the first Thursday but the first Saturday as well. It is a great place to discover Asian art and learn about the different Asian cultures. For a more international exhibit, the Frye Art Museum exposes French and German artists, and it’s free every day! If you are more interested in Science, especially Science Fiction, you should visit the Science Fictions Museums and Hall of Fame, which is known to be the first science fiction museum in the world! The Museum of Flight is another popular museum to visit in Seattle. You can visit the first Air Force One there.

Imagination Theater

Be part of a radio show for $9 a seat! Jim French’s radio dramas are getting recorded life on stage several times each season and you can be part of it. Enjoy a unique performance of famous stories, knowing that you are life on air. Mystery, adventure, drama and much more will get you a lot of entertainment that will last for the whole week.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Vacations are great for relaxing and catching up on some rest. But sometimes you just need a vacation to let loose and have some fun and excitement. If you’re looking for great outdoor activities, and exciting, action packed days, then head over to Phoenix this spring. The weather is perfect year-round, and there’s plenty of fun stuff to do in Phoenix. Here are some of our favorites.

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Outdoors Attractions

Nature is always the first thing that comes to mind when looking for free things to do. Hiking is a great way to plan a fun day without spending more than gas money to take you there. Camelback Mountain close to Phoenix has two major hiking trails – the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail – which are not always easy, and can be quite steep. But if you are able and have the physical condition to do some serious hiking, you will enjoy the great views of Phoenix on these trails. There are also a few rock climbing sites close to the trails.

Helicopter Tour

I said no plane… not helicopter! You are in Arizona… and what is this state famous for again? The Grand Canyon, right! The first Phoenix flight you should think about is that one: the sky view of the Grand Canyon! Different Helicopter Tours to discover the Grand Canyon from the sky are available from Phoenix. But be aware, this is an all day attraction, and it’s worth it. You are surrounded by breath taking views of the changing landscape and colors of the Grand Canyon. It’s an amazing experience!

Skydiving

Be adventurous, take a jump day! Have you ever wonder what it feels like to be a bird for a minute? Here is your chance with another Phoenix flight. Experience a free falling dive in the sky and appreciate the silence of the sky, the beauty of the view, the majesty of the shoot carrying you through the air… what more could you want! And if you are not so thrilled about having to jumped out of a plane, you can always try the indoor skydiving!

Off Road Driving

A fun desert adventure in Phoenix is off road driving. It’s a great way to discover the desert and spend a fun adventurous time with friends or family. Extreme Arizona gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel and ride off road while enjoying the beauty of the rustic desert landscape. You can rent one of their vehicles (Polaris Ranger, Jeep Wrangler or Tomcar) and go on this desert adventure by yourself or with a guide. Don’t forget your camera! Make sure to make your reservation.

Desert Dog Hummer Tour

Now if you want to take another desert adventure without coming back covered of sand, the Hummer Tour of Desert Dog is also a fun thing to do. What a better way to discover the desert than comfortable seated in an air-conditioned vehicle! You have the choice of 6 different tours, each with different sites and attractions. It’s a great way to discover Phoenix and the desert, with historical and cultural sights included.

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Los Angeles combines the best of beaches and cities to give you a great vacation destination with something for everyone. They have awesome areas to explore, relaxing beaches, world-class entertainment, art, and much more. Here are 5 essentials for your Los Angeles vacation.

Comfy Hotel: The Four Points by Sheraton at LAX

With a perfect, convenient location close to LAX, the Four Points by Sheraton is your home away from home! Their comfortable rooms are a casual California style, and they have flexible check-in and check-out deadlines so you can come and go as you please. And if that isn’t enough, they also have a Best Brews program that features local, regional and imported beer in their newly remodeled Brewster’s Bar.

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Explore Sunset Boulevard, Rodeo Drive, and Hollywood

Take a walk down Sunset Boulevard. It is, after all, a very popular street with a name mentioned in so many movies, you can’t miss it! Reach Rodeo Drive and check out this famous shopping area where “Pretty woman” did her shopping. Then find Hollywood Boulevard and check out the hand prints in front of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and along the Walk of Fame with the stars along the sidewalk! While you are there, a lot of movie star impersonators  will try to get photographed with you.

Relax at the beach in Santa Monica

The beaches in Santa Monica offer great activity options that include surfing and biking. The beaches are great to just sun bath and relax as well. Skating along the paved path of Redondo Beach or North of Malibu is an amazing experience too.

Be entertained at Venice Beach Boardwalk

Venice Beach Boardwalk a different world. It is crazy, over the top and loud, but definitely a must see, when you are in LA. You are surrounded by a mix of cultures, arts and creativity in a funky atmosphere. This place is like no other. Enjoy the great diversity of the people, get a Henna Tattoo and watch the bodybuilders flex their muscles for you. There is a lot to see and do, so when you need a break, check out the Rose Cafe, which is frequented by many movie stars. Read more about things to do in Venice Beach!

Family restaurants sure to help your appetite.

Nothing can spoil a dinner more than a kid that refuses to eat anything and throws a tantrum for having to sit still in one place for a long time. Choosing a kid friendly restaurant makes imminent sense when going out with family.
The Apple Pan at W. Pico Blvd is known for its burgers and legendary apple pie. While it is always crowded, it a great place to catch a steak burger or a hickory burger in barbecue sauce. You obviously have to try the apple pie and make sure not to miss out on the berry and cream versions.
For some great Chinese cuisine the Empress Pavilion will can serve you the choicest of steaming dim sums. A place that offers food that is common place to exquisite, it is surely likely to tickle the taste buds of your family.

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Have you ever dreamed to switch your surfboard into a snowboard over night? Well you can! When you are in Southern California, the great advantage of the diverse landscape is that you can be at the beach in San Diego, Los Angeles or Orange County one day, and in the desert or mountains the next day.

Big Bear Mountain – California Destinations

Big Bear is only a 3 hours drive from San Diego, and a great change of décor in just a few hours. The drive up the mountain is preparing you for a different background. The palm trees are far behind, the colors changing and the houses are quite different. Big bear offers some exciting activities and attractions. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit Mountain are the two ski resorts in Big Bear California. All year long the two ski resorts here in Big Bear are great places to spend a couple days. During the summer, it is always nice to leave the warm beaches for a while and go enjoy the fresh air of the mountains. Ski lifts are open to bring you up the mountain and take you to nice hiking trails. In the winter you can enjoy the beautiful winter atmosphere in the white snow. The Snow Summit resort caters more to skiers, and Big Bear Mountain is a resort for snowboarders. You can enjoy the snow park and a few nice slopes. They both are small resorts, but still very impressive so close to the coast!

Palm Springs – California Destinations

When you are planing your weekend in Palm Springs you have 2 choices: make it a relaxing weekend getaway, sitting by the pool and taking things slow, or see and do as much to get your mind off of your job and discover what the desert has to offer. Golf is a favorite activity, yes, even in the desert. Let me inform you about some things you can’t do close to home! If you opted for a more active weekend, consider a nature adventure at the Palm Canyon of the Agua Caliente Indian Canyons. The scenery is worth the hike. Come enjoy the color contrast of the rocks, walk along the water, and learn about Indian art.

Now, if you prefer the relaxing side of a weekend escape in Palm Springs, you are at the right place. Palm Springs is one the best Spa destination of California. Most hotels offer spas package deals, and most of the accommodations found in Palm Springs are Spa Resorts. Palm Springs is home of one of the top 10 spas in the country: Parker Palm Springs Spa. This really is the deluxe version of all spas. If you are looking for something not as fancy, you have quite a list of Spas in Palm Springs to choose from.

San Clemente – California Destinations

Located at the very southern point of Orange County, CA, San Clemente is the best beach town escape away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. San Clemente flew under the radar until 1969 with President Richard Nixon purchased a home, nicknamed La Casa Pacifica. San Clemente boasts a mild climate, beautiful beaches, and that small town feel that’s hard to come by in neighboring cities. It’s the perfect relaxing location to dine, drink, explore and surf! They have great organic restaurants, quaint cafes, classic dive bars and even a winery.

What are your favorite California destinations? Agree or disagree with any? Let us know in the comments below!

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Beyond Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills, there are countless other Los Angeles activities to explore. Here’s what to do in Los Angeles on a budget.

What to do in Los Angeles: Sightseeing on a budget

Get yourself a GO Los Angeles Card. You can buy this before you start on your trip and activate it when you use it for the first time. There is an option to buy a card that is valid for a day to those that are valid for the entire week. It is a good idea to plan your sightseeing before you buy the card so that you know that places that you want to see. The Hollywood CityPass that costs less than $50 allows admission to a large number of attractions related to the motion picture industry. Then there are other combinations that you can get that explore parks and museums and historic sites. Do not forget that some of the best LA attractions are for free too. The Getty Museum, a stroll down the Venice Beach, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TV Show Taping, La Brea Tar Pits and the California Science Center are experiences that you would not want to miss.

What to do in Los Angeles: Venice Beach Boardwalk

Venice Beach Boardwalk a different world. It is crazy, over the top and loud, but definitely a must see, when you are in LA. You are surrounded by a mix of cultures, arts and creativity in a funky atmosphere. This place is like no other. Enjoy the great diversity of the people, get a Henna Tattoo and watch the bodybuilders flex their muscles for you. There is a lot to see and do, so when you need a break, check out the Rose Cafe, which is frequented by many movie stars. Read more about things to do in Venice Beach!

What to do in Los Angeles: Discover Los Angeles for Free

Take a walk down Sunset Boulevard. It is, after all, a very popular street with a name mentioned in so many movies, you can’t miss it! Reach Rodeo Drive and check out this famous shopping area where “Pretty woman” did her shopping. Then find Hollywood Boulevard and check out the hand prints in front of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and along the Walk of Fame with the stars along the sidewalk! You can also visit the Chinese Theater, but it is not free. While you are there, a lot of movie star impersonators  will try to get photographed with you; be aware, this isn’t free as well!

You can also hike to the Hollywood sign. Well technically not exactly to the sign, but close enough. The hills around it are accessible by car and some have small easy hiking trails to get you away from the houses and closer to the sign. You can really enjoy a great view of the city. Don’t forget to also check out Venice Beach and Olvera Street, it is free to cruise there and there is a lot of fun things to see, even if it is just for a walk by the ocean or people watching in Venice Beach or to observe a different culture on Olvera Street.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Phoenix is full of entertaining family activities. However, you may want to save up a few bucks and also take advantage of the free things to do in Phoenix while you are there! Here is a list of the top 5 free attractions for kids in Phoenix presented by Fox Rent A Car.

Top 5 Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Arts Workshop

The Vision Gallery organizes art classes for kids who want to unleash their creativity. Children between the ages 6 and 14 are allowed to join in and work with mud sculptures, sand paintings and more. While the classes are free, prior registration for these is required.

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Goldfield Ghost Town

What could be more entertaining than visiting a ghost town with your kids? When visiting Phoenix, a visit to Goldfield should be on your list of things to do during your family vacation! Your kids will love the gunfight shows. You can plan quite a fun day there. From horse back riding to mine tours and a stop at the Saloon, Goldfield Ghost Town is worth the visit. Discover some of the Ol’ Wild West!

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Cerreta Candy Co

This child friendly candy company, located at 5345 W. Glendale Avenue in Glendale organizes free tours, Monday through Friday at 10am and at 1pm. While on the trip you can see how candies are made and if you are lucky you may even get a chance to create a free treat for yourself. If you want to make sure that you are chosen to create a treat, you will need to choose a paid tour.

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Outdoors Attractions

Nature is always the first thing that comes to mind when looking for free things to do. Hiking is a great way to plan a fun day without spending more than gas money to take you there. Camelback Mountain close to Phoenix has two major hiking trails – the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail – which are not always easy, and can be quite steep. But if you are able and have the physical condition to do some serious hiking, you will enjoy the great views of Phoenix on these trails. There are also a few rock climbing sites close to the trails.

Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids: Museums

Museums often have a free day per month or even per week. The Children Museum for example is free every first Friday of the month from 6pm to 10 pm.
Phoenix organizes quite often festivals on weekends. Those festivals can be art festivals, or Native American cultural events. You can attend them for free. Try to find a community calendar for Phoenix, it gives you all the information you need about the festivals in and around Phoenix.

As off 2010, the public libraries of Phoenix County are organizing a culture pass program. By presenting your library card you can get a culture pass, which gives you free access to various cultural institutions. The passes are free. And if you don’t have a library card you can sign up for one, for free!

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

We here at Fox Rent A Car love to come up with interesting ways to reward out loyal customers. Right now we have three ways to save big: Checking-In to our corporate locations on Foursquare, The Fox Rent A Car Super Certificates programs, and the Fox Bucks Program.

What is Foursquare?

Foursquare is a location-based social network just like Facebook Places.

Simply download the app on most smart phones:

How do I Check-In to Fox Rent A Car on Foursquare?

Now search for the location, and simply “Check-In”.

Customer Loyalty Specials

Using Foursquare locations will allow us to provide location-specific specials to reward and thank our loyal customers! Right now, when you Check-In to our corporate locations, you may be eligible for a free upgrade!

The Fox Rent A Car Super Certificates Program

The Super Certificates Program allows you to get gift certificates in exchange of your points. You can pick a Super Certificate on the Gift Certificates website, for a larger list of stores.

Give By Category

• Auto, Tools & Services
• Books, Music & Entertainment
• Clothing
• Department Stores
• Electronics
• Health & Beauty
• Home & Office
• Kids, Babies & Toys
• Restaurants
• Shoes & Accessories
• Sports
• Travel
• Specialty

When you log into your Fox Rewards account you can chose to exchange your points for a Super Certificate. When you do this you are given a number. Then you need to go to GiftCertificates, and click on redeem SuperCertificate. Here, you enter the number given on your Fox Rewards account. You are then able to select the merchant gift certificate of your choice and it will be mailed to you by GiftCertificates.com. The more points you earn the more expensive gift certificates you can get.

The Fox Bucks Program

The Fox Bucks Program on the other hand lets you pay your Fox car rental with the points you earned through previous rentals. When you reserve your car you are given your points and how much Fox Bucks it represents. You are allowed to use them whenever it is convenient for you to save on your car rental right away. Just like the other rewards program, the more points you earn the more Fox Bucks you win,  and the more you save.

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.