This Week on Travel

Waimate Strawberry Fare

Every December, residents of Waimate paint the town red with a never-ending sea of strawberries as part of the Waimate Strawberry Fare, celebrating the little red fruit and its substantial contribution to the area’s economy. Read more at Campervan hire New Zealand Travels
Homebake 08
Homebake is a massive annual music festival that is exclusively for Australian bands. Held at The Domain in Sydney during the heat of early December, the sell-out event has become an annual institution, with four stages of live home-grown music. The event teams up with Amnesty International for its 2008 theme of “Peace in the Park!”………read full story
Bozeman Ice Festival
The Bozeman Ice Festival features lectures and workshops with some of the best ice climbers in the world. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, the event aims to teach you something new and improve your skills. The Bozeman Ice Festival is reaching new heights. …..read more

Missed Updates on Travel!

Adelaide Challenge
Planning on going to Glenelg Beach? Lucky you, the Triathlon Australia presents the Challenge Series, a sequence of multisport events that takes place across the country between November and April. The Adelaide Challenge at Glenelg Beach is the first of the series and it’ll be in Glenelg Beach………read full story

Coromandel Dive Festival
The Coromandel Dive Festival off the coast of the Coromandel Peninsula is a refreshing chance to escape the summer heat. Scuba fans can immerse themselves in underwater photography competitions, chocolate scallop hunts, the Scuba Olympics and a Roman Toga Ball…. read more

Light Parade
Downtown Jacksonville rings in the festive season with its annual Light Parade, which includes a parade of boats down St John’s River and the famous “waterfall” fireworks on the Main Street and Acosta bridges. If you’re there, jot down on your planner – 7 p.m. At Downtown Riverfront…..read more

Festival of the Dead

Salem was one of the most significant seaports in early America. It boasts the first National Historic Site designated by Congress, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, which protects Salem’s historic waterfront. The town of Salem is known for the notorious witch trials of 1692 – the executions of 14 women and six men. With a history such as this, the town is still a magnet for those interested in the occult, something celebrated each Halloween by the Festival of the Dead… read more at US Motorhome Rental Travel and Holidays Site

October Updates in The World of Travelcampervan, hire, rv, motorhome, rental, travel, vacation, holiday, event, festival, usa, america, new zealand, australia

Australia Swan Festival of Lights 2008 – 24 Oct 2008 – 26 Oct 2008
Perth was dubbed the ‘City of Lights’ in 1962 by American astronaut John Glenn. It was called so when the city turned on its lights to greet him as he passed overhead while orbiting the Earth. Pretty neat trick, huh? The beautiful city of Perth, with the majestic and life-sustaining Swan River flowing through it works with multiple cultural connections through peace and harmony. Its cultural diversity celebrates through art, music and dance at………..Campervan hire Australia

Mildura Jazz, Food & Wine Festival 31 Oct – 02 Nov 2008
The unique blend of wineries and rugged Mallee landscapes, Mildura is always an enticing destination, but it will be simply irresistible this 31 October until 2 November when the city comes alive with jazz in the streets, the wineries, by the river and on the paddleboats at……….Campervan hire Australia

Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Festival – 24 Oct 2008 – 26 Oct 2008t
“Our Place and Our People”. This year’s Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Festival will do just that. It’s a celebration of Maori arts, crafts, culture, entertainment and festive activity. On October 24 until 26, prepare yourself and your family or group as you drive down to Tauranga and experience the Marae/Hapu Kapa Haka, Waka Kaupapa, fashion and variety shows, Te Reo Maori, exhibition, workshops, Kai or food stalls, entertainment and inter-marae sports programme and more! at…….Campervan hire New Zealand

ASB Queenstown JazzFest
The ASB Queenstown JazzFest is one of Queenstown’s premier events. Celebrate ten days of live music in God’s amph-itheater. Be dazzled with jazz, and jazz-influenced styles for everyone, young and old. Queensland gives you a taste of quality music and entertainment ranging from traditional jazz to the blues, from jazz rock to soul or fusion and hip hop. There will be performances, concerts and themed events in downtown Queenstown or amongst the vines in Gibbston Valley, the festival delivers a unique experience for everyone to enjoy at…….Campervan hire New Zealand

USA Chatsworth Cranberry Festival- 18 Oct – 19 Oct 2008
Driving down or driving through Chatsworth this weekend? Celebrate the two-day Chatsworth Cranberry Festival in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. Relish the waxy red berry that everyone savors in Thanksgiving tables across the land. There are around 160 craft booths and cranberry bogs at …………US Motorhome rental

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All you have to do is:

• Schedule your travel dates ahead especially during peak seasons. There is sometimes a need to be flexible.
• Lay out your holiday plans and people accompanying.
• Consider the destinations too.
• Budget your price range.

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More Updates for September

The Annual Scarecrow Festival
The Annual Scarecrow Festival in Fort Kent is an autumnal family event, full of outdoor fun. It includes a scarecrow-building competition, a kids day, a parade, tent festival, a pumpkin hunt, races, games, entertainment and lots of lovely food. This year it’s scheduled on September 19 – 21, 2008. This free-to-attend family event offers tons of outdoor fun………..read US RV Rental Holidays for more
Tempo 08 – New Zealand’s Festival of Dance
A celebration of dance in New Zealand! The festival will feature last year’s favorites plus new performances from New Zealand and abroad! Tempo’s philosophy is to increase, enhance and support society’s appreciation and experience of dance and how it relates to them. Offering a broad range of events, workshops, classes and performances……read more at Campervan hire New Zealand

Australia Trek the Trail
Mundaring is the place to be on September 21, as the Perth hills community presents Trek the Trail 2008. Witness or join in on this celebration as walkers and cyclists travel 7 kilometres along the railway reserve spur line, passing through scenic forested countryside on the way to the iconic Mundaring Weir……..read Motorhome rental USA for the full story

USA 19th Annual World Chicken Festival

Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, is one of the most highly recognized figures in the world, in the chicken world to be exact. Laurel County, Kentucky, located in the heart of the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest, is proud to be the home of the Colonel’s first and original restaurant established in the 1940’s. For more reads for a motorhome or rv holiday, visit motorhome holiday rental USA

August UPDATES!

What’s the scoop in Australia, New Zealand and USA this August?

Blues Barbecue and Fireworks

Fireworks and barbecue! What could be better than this? On August 24 at Pier 54 witness the majestic Brooklyn Bridge, linking Manhattan and Brooklyn, and the amazing fireworks display. Catch free live blues by the water at Pier 54, part of the Hudson River Park’s annual summer of fun. Top bands play at this one-day mini festival and, to get things really sizzling a barbecue is thrown in too… read more at MyDriveHoliday

Rally New Zealand

The New Zealand Rally Championship will be held on 28 -31 August 2008. Headquarters is at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton which includes the Super Special Stage where the family can get close to the action. The event travels through the picturesque Waikato, Franklin, Pirongia and Waitomo regions and features the best roads in the World Rally Championship… read more at MyDriveHoliday

Australian Formula One Superboat Series

The Australian Formula One Superboat Series forms part of a national seven round series and includes not only the elite F1 racing but also includes jet skis. The Superboat Series are conducted on a closed calm water circuit allowing close views of all the action… read more at MyDriveHoliday

What’s on this August in USA, NZ and AUS?

Australia Great Hughenden Camel Endurance Ride
In August 2008 the tiny outback Queensland town of Hughenden will host a 160 kilometre camel endurance race. Prepare to see features on the Australian Outback. Of how people live, work and play in one of the more arid parts of the world. With street displays, international speakers and static exhibits the festival……read full story

Australia Barossa Gourmet Weekend
The Barossa Gourmet weekend is a fantastic opportunity to indulge in food, wine and music along with their famous hospitality in beautiful Barossa. Up to twenty-five participating wineries will be providing a range of food options from both Barossa and Adelaide restaurants. Not to mention all being accompanied with premium Barossa wines……read full story

Rally New Zealand
The New Zealand Rally Championship will be held on 28 -31 August 2008. Headquarters is at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton which includes the Super Special Stage where the family can get close to the action. The event travels through the picturesque Waikato, Franklin, Pirongia and Waitomo regions….read full story

New Zealand Waikato Draught Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Test your guts this 16th of August. The off-road running event continues to grow in popularity and status. Get down and dirty while you tackle thecourse that includes water trails, a spider’s web net climb, mud slide, crawl under barbed wire, beautiful native bush trails, swamp crossings andmore mud….read full story

Sloss Furnaces Stokin’ the Fire BBQ and Music Festival
The Sloss Furnaces Stokin’ the Fire BBQ and Music Festival has something for everyone! See chefs and amateurs battle it out for the best BBQ! In addition to the BBQ battles, everyone can enjoy local music at the Stokin’ stage, purchase BBQ from nationally acclaimed BBQ vendors, and enjoy global grilling demonstrations by chefs from the best restaurants…….read more

Australia Great Hughenden Camel Endurance Ride

In August 2008 the tiny outback Queensland town of Hughenden will host a 160 kilometre camel endurance race. And I’m inviting everyone to come in and join on the fun! For more information visit Australia Campervan Hire Holiday or visit the main page at Australia Campervan Hire

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