August is finally here and hopefully brings with it some time for you to relax over the bank holiday. To get you in the holiday mood, this month's newsletter is taking a look at the French Atlantic Coast and living it up in California.

Cars are in short supply now the summer season is well underway so if you still need a car for August, please don't delay - call our reservations team free on 1800 944 706 or follow the link below to book online today.

• Free upgrades in Italy plus exclusive reductions on guided tours and museum tickets
• Visit the Edinburgh International Festival and arrive in style - prestige vehicles available in the UK
• Free upgrades in Hungary
• Free additional driver offer in France
• 7 days for the price of 6 at selected destinations in France, Portugal, Germany and the Canary Islands.
• More car hire offers

• Free additional driver offer in France
• La Rochelle, in the Charente-Maritime department, boasts historic buildings, interesting museums and a picturesque harbour. The town is also within easy striking distance of Cognac, Poitiers and Bordeaux - giving you all the ingredients for a memorable holiday
• Car hire in France from 26€ per day

• GPS packages in the USA - saving you money on hiring locally
• Our roving reporter has been living it up in southern California - see her recommendations for eating out and enjoying the best of the sunshine in your postcard from California
• Car hire in California from 18€ per day