With the Aussie dollar at an all-time high against the US dollar, there really has never been a better time to explore the United States in your own campervan (or “RV” as they are known in the US). That’s because with the Aussie dollar nearly equal to the US dollar, you can literally drive your dollar further in a USA rv rental. (more…)
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High Aussie Dollar equals cheap USA Campervan Rentals
Tuesday, October 26th, 20105 Star Luxury Campervan Hire in Australia
Sunday, October 10th, 2010Travel in style on your next Australian campervan hire holiday with the new breed of 5 star campervans and luxury motorhomes. If you are looking to spoil yourself or the family on your next campervan rental trip, then we have a range of top-quality 4 and 6 Berth campervans to suit the most discerning tastes. (more…)
Food Delivery for your Brisbane Campervan Hire
Saturday, September 18th, 2010The following scenario has been experienced by many campervan hire travellers – a 20+ hour flight to Australia with no more than a couple of hours of sleep, a wait at the Airport for baggage (which hopefully arrives), a taxi ride to the campervan hire depot and then pick-up of the rental vehicle for the trip ahead.
So what more is there to do? Oh yeah, buy food and other supplies. If the thought of battling more crowds at the shopping centre makes you want to cry, then Apollo Motorhome Holidays has a wonderful time-saving solution for you – online food orders and delivery with major supermarket retailer Coles Online. (more…)
Launceston Campervan Hire
Friday, September 17th, 2010In Tasmania, Hobart normally takes all the glory when it comes to campervan travel, but Launceston is fast becoming a much-loved option for cheap flights and low-cost campervan hire. Both Virgin Blue and Jetstar airlines fly into Launceston and often have cheap fares and special discounts for Lanceston travel. (more…)
Alice Springs Campervan Trip – Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon & More!
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Hi, Angie from Salamanda Travel here. After nearly 10 years of helping clients with their Alice Springs campervan hire holidays, I thought it was about time I visited the Red Centre myself. So I convinced my husband, brother and sister-in-law to leave the kids at home and join me on a 5-day camper van holiday to Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon and everything in between.
I’ve outlined a day-by-day account of our recent trip for your reading pleasure. We hired two Apollo 4WD Adventure campervans to experience the Outback and couldn’t have been happier with the campers. I specifically wanted a 4WD campervan so that we could travel on the unsealed Mereenie Loop Road. This is a popular travelling route with our customers and I wanted to see it for myself. So read on and I hope you find my blog interesting and helpful! (more…)
Top 10 Famous Celebrity RV Fanatics – Part 2!
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Here’s the rest of our Top 10 Celebrity RV lovers…
6. Robert DeNiro (USA Actor)
Bigger is always better in the US and Robert DeNiro’s personal RV is no exception! His $2 million motorhome is 3-storeys high and comes with 11 plasma TVs and climate control system. This is handy when he is on a movie set and uses the motorhome for a make-up room and dressing area. Catering for up to 30 people, you would think DeNiro’s RV must be used for the occasional wrap party with so much room to offer.
7. Dolly Parton (USA Singer)
For all the show and spectacle that is Dolly Parton, the famous country singer is more than comfortable in her RV camper with husband Carl Thomas Dean. Dolly is a big fan of RV travel and enjoys heading out into nature with her cozy home away from home. Certainly, there are some comforts of home that just can’t be found in a hotel room. And it helps when the RV comes with china plates, a nice big shower and a very well lit vanity mirror. Dolly could easily escape the city life and hit the road in her motorhome, perhaps for a drive to Dollywood? Dolly recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the theme park’s opening. (more…)
Top 10 Famous Celebrity RV Fanatics
Monday, July 5th, 2010Have you ever wondered how your favourite celebrity cruises around town? Well now you know – in an RV! Recreational vehicles are a popular means of travel for thousands of everyday people, but over the years, many celebrities have also fallen in love with the freedom and privacy offered by RV’s. No matter what you call them – recreational vehicles, mobile homes, campervans or motorhomes – they all offer the perfect home away from home for singles, couples, families and now celebrities.
We have compiled a list of 10 famous celebrities who just love travelling in an RV camper, starting with American actor Matthew McConaughey. (more…)
Taking a Campervan on New Zealand Ferry
Sunday, June 27th, 2010Campervan hire in New Zealand is great way to explore the country, but contrary to popular belief, there is no bridge connecting the North and South Islands (or Australia, for that matter!). So if you intend to travel across both islands, you’ll need to consider taking your campervan on the New Zealand ferry from Wellington to Picton (or vice versa).
Lots of people are concerned about the cost of taking a campervan or motorhome on the ferry. Many ask if they can drop their camper van off on one side and then pick up another vehicle on the other side. The truth is that very few of the campervan rental companies in New Zealand have branches in Wellington and Picton. Some have neither, or some have only Wellington, so your options are limited.
Even if both branches exist, often the Wellington branch is at least 30-45 minutes away from the ferry terminal, making it a bit of a hassle to return the vehicle and then make your way to the ferry in time. You would have to pack up your belongings from one campervan, check it back in, make your way to the ferry, cross the Cook Strait, make your way to the new branch, check out a new campervan and set up the campervan again with your belongings. So of course there are pros and cons for both options, but the ease and convenience of taking your campervan or motorhome onboard the ferry just might outweigh the cost. (more…)
Las Vegas Campervan RV Rental Parks
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Let’s do the maths: 30 Foot RV + driving down Las Vegas’ casino strip = nervous breakdown, right? No! If the thought of tackling Vegas’ legendary casino strip in a large motorhome makes you shudder, think again. Las Vegas caters surprisingly well for RV rental holiday-makers and there are definitely other ways of negotiating the casino strip without sending your heart rate through your RV’s roof.
Las Vegas is located in the state of Nevada, about a 4.5 hour drive inland from Los Angeles. It is the gambling capital of the USA, but is also home to some great family attractions and exciting nightlife. There is so much to do that you could easily spend days in Vegas without putting one dime into a slot machine. If you are considering an RV rental vacation on the west coast, then Las Vegas should definitely be on your “to-do” list.
You can collect your RV (lazy speak for “Recreational Vehicle”) in Las Vegas itself, or an equally popular option is to hire out of Los Angeles. (more…)
Camper Van Hire for Music Festivals
Monday, May 31st, 2010Music festivals are very popular in Australia and offer music lovers the chance to see some of their favourite acts (and discover some new music talent) in their own backyard. Well, not quite in their own backyard (not so good for the neighbours) but close enough. Music festivals range from small folk festivals through to pumping dance marathons in both country and city areas.
Lots of the festivals run for 3-4 days, so once you’ve begged, borrowed and stolen to secure tickets, your next consideration is accommodation close to the venue. Ever considered campervan hire for your next music festival? Lots of people have! Campervans offer an affordable and easy way to travel to and from your chosen festival, as well as providing instant accommodation close to the action. (more…)