Winterfest Boat Parade 2008

All set for 6:30PM on December 13,2008? Check out Fort Lauderdale for a spectacular sight where over 100 lighted boats promenade along the Intracoastal Waterway through Fort Lauderdale, Winterfest Boat Parade is Florida’s most-watched boat parade. Read more at Campervan hire Australia Travel

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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

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 and take a look at the US RV Rental and Holiday Site for more details.

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 when you take a campervan hire Australia travel.

Martin Place Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting

Christmas is coming and it’s only a few weeks away! Everyone is put into the holiday spirit as early as November 27 in Martin Place, Between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Read more info at Campervan hire Australia Travel and More!

Yellowstone Ski Festival

For many, the Yellowstone Ski Festival marks the beginning of the winter ski season. Skiers from all over the country visit Yellowstone National Park to enjoy the wonderfully deep snow, discuss their sport and participate in clinics and ski sales.There are specially organised races for those who are already hooked, but the event welcomes beginners - let’s face it, where else could you find so many experts on hand to give you advice on starting out? Read on at the Travel Holiday and US RV Rental

The Genesis Energy Lake to Lighthouse Challenge

Are you the sporty type? Enjoy New Zealand’s newest and most challenging Multisport Event ever. Take 196 km of stunning native bush tracks, back country roads and rivers from the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana, Te Urewera National Park, to the coastal township of Wairoa, Northern Hawkes Bay - by kayak, mountain bike and on foot. Need more info? Read more at the best Campervan hire New Zealand site there is at My Drive Holiday.

Whitsunday Reef Festival

Looking for energy and vibrancy bursting into venues and streets? Fremantle, Western Australia is the perfect place for just that! The Fremantle festival is a celebration of the unique, stimulating and colorful culture that enriches Fremantle and invites participation of all cultural, ethnic, arts and community groups. Read more at Campervan hire Australia Travel and Holiday Site

Australia Whitsunday Reef Festival

The Whitsunday Reef Festival started back in 2001 as a celebration of the region’s wonderful natural assets. This 2008, it’s going to be a four day festival consisting of a Comedy Gala, Evermore concert, Sand Sculpting competitions, Street Parade, Reef Fire Beach Party, Frocktails fashion parade, movies at the Airlie Beach Lagoon and so much more...Read more at Campervan hire Australia

Pohutukawa Festival

Come and celebrate the 2008 Pohutukawa Festival when you’re at the Coromandel Peninsula. What’s a Pohutukawa? The Coromandel Pensinula’s celebrations of the Pohutukawa Tree, that’s what it is. A natural beauty and New Zealand icon. The festival kicks off with a “Red Hot” Party, where the dress code is fire-engine red like the Pohutkawa’s flowers. It’s an evening of good times, great company and live music by the Beat Lab…Read more at Campervan hire New Zealand

Tasmanian Beerfest

Down at Hobart for the weekend? The Tasmanian Beerfest at Hobart Regatta Grounds welcomes you with beer, good food and live music! Read more of this exciting Beerfest at Campervan hire Australia Travel and Holiday Site!

World Punkin’ Chunkin’ Championships

From 8am till dusk in Long Neck, Delaware. Witness as generations of fathers and sons battle it out using ever-improving machines to blast pumpkins into the ether with spectacular (and messy) results. It’s none other than the World Punkin’ Chunkin’ Championship!…Read more at the Holiday and Travel Site : US RV Rental

Mildura Jazz, Food & Wine Festival

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... Read more at Campervan hire Australia

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

The Auckland Marathon

Most of us want to experience the adrenaline rush. Running wild and free. The Auckland Marathon is the perfect opportunity for just that. The marathon attracts thousands of runners, making it one of New Zealand’ s most popular events - full distance running, a half marathon, a quarter marathon and 5km walk. Read more at Campervan hire New Zealand Travel Site

October Updates in The World of Travel

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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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

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 more at Campervan rental Australia site

UPDATES FOR SEPTEMBER

New Zealand Water and Wilderness Weekend
On the 26th until the 29th of September, experience a weekend celebration of everything the Marlborough Sounds has to offer, this weekend is your way to tap into the magic of the Sounds. All day long and into the night there is something happening for you to choose from. We suggest The Portage Party, or grabbing the Morning Big breakfast in looking at the magic Marlborough Sounds and Explore the Sounds by boat, kayak, bike, walking, sailing, fishing - for starters…..read full story

Brisbane River Festival
What will you be doing from 29 August - 7 September 2008 in Brisbane, Australia? You should be setting your eyes on the Brisbane River Fest. A popular international event on the banks of the river, which commemorates Australia’s River City……read full story

Alice Desert Festival
The Alice Desert Festival 2008 is a unique annual event showcasing the thriving community of visual and performing artists, both indigenous and non indigenous from the Central Australian region. The Festival attracts inspirational acts from interstate and overseas. Alice Springs is the meeting place of many different cultures and the Alice Desert Festival will celebrate this rich diversity…….read full story

Rugby World Cup 2008
This 2008, the Rugby League World Cup concludes the Centenary of Rugby League in Australia. The event that started back in 1954 features the top ten RL nations. The 2008 RLWC will be the 13th World Cup that is scheduled to take place between October 25 and November 22, 2008 in Australia….read full story

Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
It’s every chocolate lover’s dream. The Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival in San Francisco is undoubtedly the “Earthquake” Sundae-Eating Contest, where the winner takes home his or her weight in Ghirardelli chocolate………read more

Brisbane River Festival

What will you be doing from 29 August - 7 September 2008 in Brisbane, Australia? You should be setting your eyes on the Brisbane River Fest. A popular international event on the banks of the river, which commemorates Australia’s River City. Of course, what would a festival be without a crowd, live music and exhibitions of arts and crafts, various food and drinks and of course a great view from the rocking deck of a boat on the water. Read more at Campervan hire Australia for more information

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