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As much as we’d like to think differently, there’s always been and probably always will be a tangible divide between the North and South of this land.  You may even be able to put forth the argument that there’s some serious one-upsmanship going on.

Gloves at the ready

We like a good bloodbath as much as anybody else, so we’ve decided to pit Liverpool, with it’s “ONE WHEEL” against the “LONDON EYE” to see who packs the best punch.

The London EYE packs a punch

Height
ONE Wheel – 80 metres
London Eye – 135 metres    
Round 1 goes to London

Fighting Weight
ONE Wheel – 365 tonnes
London Eye –  2100 tonnes
Round 2 goes to  London

Number of Gondolas
ONE Wheel – 40
London Eye –  32
Round 3 goes to Liverpool

The Knockout

Apologies to our Northern friends, but the facts support an unequivocal 3-1 London victory.  Then again, that thing is never going to write a classic album like Revolver, so maybe we should call it a draw, eh?

The Rematch

In every great fight, there seems to be a rematch… but what are the grounds?

Liverpool: “We had The Beatles!”
London: “Pah! We got The Who!”

Liverpool:  “Nothing beats Liverpool Airport parking!”
London: “Oh yeah? Well Gatwick Airport parking is the dog’s…”

Okay, maybe that last one is rather far fetched but it might just add weight as to why these champion cities have such a history of animosity.

I’m pleased to announce the addition of Purple Parking to gosimply.com which adds a further 70 car parking options to our airport parking portfolio.

It’s not just about quantity though, so in keeping with our ethos, we’ve compared Purple Parking’s card fees alongside the often overlooked small print to offer a truly transparent comparison across 25 UK Airports – something which no other website does….call it pithy (like the Daily Mail did)… I call it common sense!

Purple Parking joins gosimply.com

As one of the UK’s most established airport parking providers, Purple Parking continue to build upon their reputation from their group owned car park at Heathrow, but we make sure things are kept in check with our ever honest customer reviews – which we display on gosimply – whether good or bad.

As always, the best of the best car parks receive our coveted gosimply award each month – oh, and remember – we did it first 😉

With car park awards, to-the-point customer reviews, the biggest choice of sellers and the widest choice of car parks, I’d happily say that if you need to compare airport parking, then gosimply.com.

As of the 1st of January 2010, Courtlands Parking at Heathrow Airport will be closing its doors.

Any customers who have pre-booked their parking at Courtlands for after the 1st of January (or any who are set to return after the 4th) will be upgraded to the Long Stay Car Park T1&3, which is located on-airport and features a convenient Automatic Number Plate Recognition system.

Heathrow location closing

Those travellers who are affected by this change will receive notice along with new arrival and departure procedures, and anyone with questions and concerns can write us using our handy contact form.

Although Courtlands at Heathrow is closing, there are plenty more outstanding car parks to choose from.  We recommend the gosimply Award-winning Quality Airport Parking, which is highly-rated by customers who have used their service.  If you prefer to drive straight to the terminal, check out Aardvark Meet and Greet, Meteor Parking or one of the other meet and greet parking services at Heathrow and experience how hassle-free airport parking can be.

Have you ever been down the pub and run out of things to say?  What about when the local blowhard keeps stealing your spotlight when you’re trying to impress the barmaid or barman with your best quips?  Well,  here’s a list of ten trivial truths that will strike dumb even the most persistent loudmouth.  They’ll either be impressed by your knowledge or stand agape at your utter banality.

That's a lotta bricks!

1. There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casinos
2. Tipping in restaurants in Iceland is considered rude(!)
3. Until the 19th century, blocks of tea were used as currency in Siberia
4. A Boeing 747 airliner holds 57,285 gallons of fuel
5. In St.Louis, Missouri, it’s illegal to drink beer out of a bucket whilst sitting on a curb
6. The Empire State building is constructed from more than 10million bricks
7. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds
8. With the exception of windmills in Ireland, all turn counter-clockwise
9. The US state of Florida is larger than the UK
10. In Natoma, Kansas, it’s illegal to throw knives at men wearing striped suits

Well, there you have it.  That sorts your weekend out, and you’re guaranteed to be the hit of the party (or you might just get hit).

Oh just one more thing: if anyone asks where you got this stuff, please make something up and don’t say you found it here.  Thanks.

You know when you stumble across something on the Internet that makes you say, “Gees, who thought of that?” and you can’t wait to let everyone you know about your discovery?

gosimply HQ was all abuzz recently about the amazingly impractical Laptop Steering Wheel Desk, as seen on Amazon.com.  Not only is it an “instant ergonomic desk” (just add water?), but it stores easily under or behind your car seat.  It is arguably the most groundbreaking (and car smashing) new product to come along in donkey’s years.

You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s only for use when your vehicle is stationary though.  Hundreds of Amazon customers have offered suggestions for using the amazing Laptop Steering Wheel Desk that don’t require a rest stop.

One helpful reviewer suggests using it as a “mini-bar” to prepare tequila shots for yourself and your friends as you travel from one bar to the next.  Yet another suggests that using this innovative product has enabled him to translate the Magna Carta from Latin into LOLCat much faster than would be possible without it, since he’s able to work on it during his two-hour commute to and from his job.

Time-saving, productivity-enhancing and convenient.  What more could anyone want from a laptop accessory?

After 54 years of service, Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport closed its doors on Monday the 23rd of November.  Fans of the terminal need not shed a tear though, as a £1 billion replacement is on its way.

“The closure of Terminal 2 marks an important moment in the modernisation of Heathrow. We look forward to the new Terminal 2 providing a new home for the Star Alliance and a better experience for our passengers, with less impact on the environment,” said BAA Chief Executive Colin Matthews.

Lee Hock Lye, Vice President Product and Services, Star Alliance added:  “The closure and subsequent demolition of Terminal 2 will make way for our new home at Heathrow. This will finally allow our member carriers to operate under one roof at one of the world’s largest aviation hubs, placing us on at least an equal footing with others.”

Work on the new terminal begins in 2010 and it will open to the public in 2014.  This complete revamp of Terminal 2, in conjunction with a major rebuilding programme across Heathrow, is hoped to help the airport remain one of the world’s most exciting aviation hubs.

Because of the closure, all passengers are advised to check with their airlines or the Official Heathrow Airport website before departing on their trips.

Any customers who have booked their airport parking for Terminal 2 through gosimply.com will be notified of any changes to their arrival procedures as a result of the closure, and customers with questions should write to us via our contact form.

Much like double-choc ice cream, double cream and double glazing – sometimes the best things in life just come in pairs, and now is the best time for some hot savings on our killer combination airport hotel and parking offers.

Our hotel and parking packages offer a cracking way of grabbing a night’s accommodation before your flight – often for little more than the cost of airport parking itself. Sound too good to be true? Read on……

Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like waking up fresh and raring to go – car already parked with nothing more to worry about than a 5 minute jaunt to the airport terminal. It certainly beats those horribly early starts that leave you cream-crackered before you’ve even touched down. Even better, the combined savings we’re able to offer through our providers often means you get both for virtually the same cost  as one or the other. We think it’s also a great way to start your holiday a little early – and with savings like that, who’s arguing?

As with most offers, the earlier you book the better, and prices will vary according to the usual parameters such as availability, dates and so on.

So check out the unbeatable prices on our airport hotel and parking packages, and you’ll soon see why so many smart people gosimply!

A recent birth that occured on the way to the hospital resulted in a rather out-of-the-ordinary baby name this week…

We’ve all heard tales of parents naming children after their place of conception or birth.  Paris and Brooklyn are becoming commonplace; Eel Pie perhaps less so.  The latest addition to this trend is the newborn daughter of Tony Richardson and Samantha Smyth of Poole in Dorset, who’s been named automotively, if you will.

Nice car...but would you name your kid after it?

When Samantha went into labour two weeks early last Sunday she phoned her mum for a lift, but the tot wouldn’t be patient and came into this world in the car as they arrived at Poole Hospital.  In honour of her early arrival and the unusual location of her birth, her planned name (Tilley) has been changed to Kia (as in Carens).

Now, this got us thinking here at gosimply HQ…if the trend continues, and births occur as couples are leaving on holiday, we might see future generations with boys and girls named after airport parking services.

That’s right, you’ll hear a father at a football match shouting encouragement to feisty little Cosmo Belfast, or you might bump into Maple Manor and her mum whilst they’re out shopping for her first party dress.

Oh yeah, don’t forget the twins…Park N Fly.

The winter holiday season is here once again, a time when many of us are looking to the snowy slopes for that annual dose of fun and frolics en piste.

We’re sure you’ll agree – there’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of flying down a black run with the wind in your hair and the winter sun on your face. Then again, perhaps you’re one of the growing number of intrepid travellers seeking a winter holiday with a difference.

How about a Husky safari? No? Maybe a  tailor made break in the Arctic Circle floats your boat then. No matter what your taste, believe us when we say there’s a whole world of weird and wonderful experiences to be had.  Just check out those lovely, environmentally conscious folk over at  www.responsibletravel.com to get a taste of what’s on offer – you might be surprised (we were).

Of course if you’re planning to stick to the slopes this season, with our Winter Sports travel insurance package you can enjoy yourself safe in the knowledge that you have full medical, emergency helicopter rescue and equipment cover. Pretty much everything but the kitchen sink then…..

We know there’s a lot of choices out there when it comes to airport parking. The number of options can make your head spin.

Well, dear customer, we’re here to help. If you’re having trouble deciding on which meet and greet service at Heathrow to choose or which Gatwick long stay car park is going to give you the best service, keep an eye out for the car parks who have won our coveted gosimply Award.

We’ve combined the ratings given by our customers in such areas as security, airport transfers and value-for-money, and assigned an overall gosimply rating. Those car parks that make the grade each month not only get recognised on the website, but they also receive a special certificate to display on their premises.

So congratulations to this month’s first-time winners – Prestige Parking at East Midlands Airport, NCP Long Term Edinburgh, Aardvark Meet and Greet Gatwick, Drivefly at Heathrow and Manchester Airport Eazy Park, who join the repeat winners below: