DriveAway Holidays Blog

Australia Day 2012 - What will you be doing?

2012-01-25T13:07:00.006+11:00

With events happening across the nation tomorrow, the question is what will you be doing this Australia Day? Too stay home or to get the Friday off, hire a car and take off for the weekend. Currently I’m leaning towards going down to a park, grabbing one of the few tables scattered around , lining up for one of the few BBQ’s and then sitting with a few friends over a bottle of wine and relaxing.

Events and Attractions throughout Australia

2011-12-09T14:26:00.001+11:00

What tolls need to be paid?There are two different

Driving Holidays between USA and Canada

2009-10-14T10:16:00.008+11:00

Road trips and driving holidays in the USA and Canada have been a popular method of travel for decades. Whether it’s a group of students crammed into a hatchback or a family travelling in a deluxe Motorhome, the open roads of North America are perfect for getting around and exploring the area. With relatively

A Souvenir for Life!

2009-10-13T08:25:00.012+11:00

A souvenir from every place you travel is generally a must. Some may have their very own key tag or fridge magnet collection, even my sister has an amazing snow dome collection from over 25 destinations around the world. But it seems like that’s all old school now, the latest craze is tattoo travel. You have to say it’s more memorable than any soft toy kangaroo or Eiffel Tower pen. Sure you can

GPS, HOW DID WE GET AROUND WITHOUT IT?

2009-10-07T14:41:00.003+11:00

Not too long ago, the GPS, or Global Positioning System, was something few people knew about, let alone had access to. These days, the technology is as widespread as mobile phones and laptop computers, with more and more people using it. So common is GPS use that it seems to be everywhere, and once you start using it, it’s almost hard to imagine life without it. Firstly, what is GPS and how does

One or Two cars in Britain and Ireland

2009-10-07T11:18:00.005+11:00

When travelling between the mainland UK and the Republic of Ireland on a driving holiday, a decision that needs to be made, is whether to use a separate rental in each country, or to use the same car and take it across on the ferry.

Driving Holidays with the Family

2009-10-07T11:07:00.017+11:00

There is no doubt a car rental or lease can make your family holiday a whole lot easier and more enjoyable. The usual benefits of comfort and freedom that come with having your own vehicle are guaranteed to make life easier, and if you are travelling with the kids, you can customise your rental or lease to suite

10 Best Road Trip Games

2009-09-07T08:59:00.015+10:00

Ever wondered how we used to manage the long family road trip before the advent of portable DVD players, game consoles and ipods? Do you run to the nearest roadside 711 for fresh supplies if the batteries run out? How did we ever manage to be entertained on a lengthy car ride without going crazy?? Here are some car games that will keep you and the kids busy, occupied and hopefully entertained on

Petrol Cars Vs Diesel Cars

2009-09-03T14:26:00.008+10:00

With the wide variety of car sizes, transmissions, and fuel types to choose from these days, it can take a bit of thought in deciding which kind is the best for which purpose. Size and transmission are fairly easy decisions to make. Simply based on number of seats and luggage space required the size of vehicle can quickly be determined, and the driver’s ability or preference over automatic or

Why choose a Self Drive Holiday?

2009-09-03T14:15:00.005+10:00

With the many transport options for travellers these days, it can be tricky deciding which form to use. With options such as airlines, rail companies, cruise ships, and tour operators to choose from, the possibilities seem endless.There is however one method of transport that stands out well above the rest, simply because of the freedom and independence that you can’t get with any other form of

You May Not be that Sweet & Innocent!

2009-08-31T14:33:00.013+10:00

Most people think that they are well-mannered and respectable to cultures while travelling on holidays, I’m sorry to be the one who has to tell you, but the truth is one person’s gesture may be another person’s insult on the other side of the world. A casual thumbs up or a thoughtful gift could end in an uncomfortable or even dangerous situation. So as of now you have been warned! One of the

Disaster for some!

2009-08-28T15:35:00.004+10:00

Seems these days the options for places to visit and explore just keep getting more and more unique and quirky. While bog stock standard destinations such as Paris and London still attract millions of visitors each year, the usual routine of a). visit museum, b). visit ancient ruins, c). visit art gallery, simply isn’t cutting it for many travellers. Those who seek to visit places without the

So Where's The Cheap Fuel Hiding?

2009-08-28T15:24:00.004+10:00

Ask a driver virtually anywhere in the world, what they think of fuel prices, and the answer will almost always be the same; “they’re too expensive”. While there is a global price set by the cost of crude oil, which seems to be on the rise most of the time, the range of prices across the world is quite surprising. We may complain that our petrol, LPG and diesel prices are too expensive here in

Travel Fails

2009-08-19T09:56:00.004+10:00

I like to think of myself as a seasoned traveller. I have seen a bit of the world, lived in a few countries and have been working in the travel industry for a few years now.So I don’t expect to make school boy errors when it comes to travel.But as Dr Seuss once wrote, Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.Indeed they do, as I found out on a recent

Economic Eco-Friendly Accommodation

2009-08-11T11:48:00.022+10:00

A new eco-friendly hotel will be opening soon in NSW, a couple of hours away from Sydney. This resort promises to offer all the benefits of magnificent luxury accommodation, whilst still caring for the local environment, and is being constructed following strict green guidelines. This looks like a fantastic holiday option, until you look at the cost…a couple of thousand dollars per night for a

Three of the Best Drives in Ireland

2009-07-28T15:12:00.010+10:00

Got a couple of days to spend in Ireland? Make the most of your holiday in the magnificent Emerald Isle and see the best that this spectacular country has to offer. Whether you’re after history, culture, brilliant vistas or just a good dose of good old fashioned Irish craic, you’ll be sure to find it in at least one of these great touring routes. Hopefully these driving ideas inspire you to get