(PRWEB) August 31, 2004 -- EuroDrive (www.eurodrive.co.uk) today unveils the U.K.'s first and only real-time price comparison and online booking engine, Price Checker. It provides the customer with impartial price comparisons for ferry and tunnel crossings ranked in price order. It is a one-stop shop for drivers looking for a holiday in France, Spain, Ireland, Holland and Belgium. A four-step booking process then provides online confirmation. The site also contains detailed information on the carriers, ports and countries to further enhance the booking experience for the client.

Sanela Mujakovic, online marketing manager at Leisure Direction commented, "We are extremely excited to be able to offer this service to our customers. It is the first time that travelers have been able to see at one glance the best prices for channel crossings with real-time prices. Given that these prices are changing all the time, the service has even greater value. Leisure Direction's long standing expertise in web-based holidays has been the technical foundation for this new service."

EuroDrive is part of Leisure Direction Ltd, which is one of the U.K.'s leading independently-owned travel companies. It offers short breaks in the U.K., Europe and Africa; villa, apartment and camping holidays in France, Italy and Spain and a Ski programme through its Leisure Direction brand. The company also owns Best of Greece, Best of Portugal and Seafarer Cruises.