Motorhomes Worldwide - February 2006 Newsletter

  
 
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February 2006 Newsletter Issued 01 February

Great Deals below

Car Rental Specials

Peugeot Car Leasing Early Bird Special

Renault Car Leasing Europe Sale

Citroen Car Leasing

Fantastic Earlybird Specials

Australian & New Zealand RV Hire Specials

Captain Cook Cruise Specials

Canal & River Boat Specials

Emirates Airfares

Discover Accommodation - Tours

New Products Available

Employment at Drive Travel

Remember to Pack

Why You should book with us

Tips for Driving in Europe

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Fantastic Specials!!
If you book with us between 1st and 28th February 2006 and pay in full by 28 February 2006,
you will be entitled to a
5% discount on the daily rental rate for all products (conds apply)

Car Leasing - Car Leasing in Europe

Car Rental
- Car Hire Worldwide

Luxury Sports Car Rental - Luxury Sports Car Hire in Europe

Motorhome Rental - Motorhome Hire Worldwide

Canalboat Rental - Canal Boat Hire (USA, UK, Ireland and throughout Europe)

River Cruising - River Cruises (China, Russia, Ukraine and throughout Europe)

10% Discount on Travel Insurance issued by us - Click here
*conditions apply

Don't forget our Best Price Guarantee which will ensure
that you always receive the
Best Value !!

 


   
FANTASTIC EARLYBIRD SPECIALS !
   
     

 

 
 


Winter Specials !!

Holland Motorhomes
2 & 3 Month Winter Rentals at
Unbelievably LOW PRICES!
Rates start from $15 (Australian) per person per day!

Valid for rentals between

01 Oct 2005 and 15 Apr 2006
Click here

Captain Cook Cruise Specials !!
Cruise Sale on Great Barrier Reef,
Fiji Islands, Murray River and
Sydney Harbour

Click here

Australia RV Specials
Choose from a Great Selection
Click here

Germany
2007 World Cup Special
- Click here

Ireland Motorhomes
3% Discount -
Click here


 

2006 Peugeot Earlybird Special !
BOOK & PAY BY 31 MARCH 2006
Must book/pay for a minimum of 17 days
Receive 7 Free Days On All Models
plus
50% Off Delivery and Return Fees
plus
Peugeot Loyalty Bonus
(additional 3 free days for past Peugeot clients only)
Valid for Travel from 01 October 2005 to 31 December 2006
Left Hand Drive Vehicles Only
Click here


2006 Motorhome Specials !!

Australia - Australia 1 - Australia 2 - Canada  Canada 1 - Canada 2 - Canada 3
- Canada 4 - Canada 5 - Finland - Germany - Germany 1
Germany 2 -
Holland - Italy - Ireland - New Zealand - New Zealand 1 - New Zealand 2 -
Norway - Sweden - USA - USA 2 -
USA 3

Pay 2006 Rates for 2007 Travel
If you Book and Pay in Full by 28 February 2006
Motorhome Rental - France - Caraway


France Passion Specials - Click here
All Year Round!

 
     
     
         

To qualify a 30% deposit is required and balance is to be paid as per the conditions
stated on each special. All specials are of a limited nature and are subject to change
and currency fluctuations without notice.


Peugeot Car Leasing


2006 Peugeot Earlybird Special!
BOOK & PAY BY 31 MARCH 2006
Must book/pay for a minimum of 17 days

Receive 7 Free Days On All Models
plus
50% Off Delivery and Return Fees
plus
Peugeot Loyalty Bonus

(additional 3 free days for past Peugeot clients only)

Valid for Travel from 01 October 2005 to 31 December 2006
Left Hand Drive Vehicles Only

Click here


What is included
with a Lease Car ?

  When leasing a car with Peugeot, there are no hidden extra costs! Lease rates are all inclusive and incorporate:

  • A BRAND NEW Peugeot vehicle.
  • Full Comprehensive Insurance.
  • Full Factory Warranty.
  • Unlimited kilometers.
  • 24 Hour Peugeot assistance.
  • Maps & Information guide.
  • No Insurance excess.
  • No extra driver charges.
  • No Airport fees.
  • Vehicles can be driven throughout Europe*,  Including Britain and Ireland.

 

RENAULT Leasing
Click here

Advance Purchase Bonuses !

Bonus Offer
7 Free Days for all Models !

Bonus Offer for all Air Conditioned Models
Receive AUD $260 Discount Off Total delivery and return fees in addition to the 7 free day offer
Plus 3 Free Days Loyalty Bonus for past Renault Clients

Book and Deposit before 31 March 2006
Valid for deliveries until 31 December 2006

Click here

Renault Megane
European Car of the Year 2003 !!

Renault Modus



We also do Citroen Car Leasing throughout France & Europe
2006 EARLYBIRD OFFER
7 FREE Days on All C3 & C4 Models
(except C3 Pluriel model)
9 FREE Days - All Picasso, C5 & C8 models
Plus 3 Free Days Loyalty Bonus

For past customers since 2001*
*Minimum booking 20 days - loyalty bonus is valid on all models

Must book and pay by 31 March 2006
Travel 01 January - 31 December 2006

Please Click here for details


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GIFT VOUCHERS
We have gift vouchers available which can be put towards any of our products including accommodation and flights. Your choice of denomination and valid for one year from date of issue and we include a calculator and cap.


ACCOMMODATION Discover Travel & Tours
Discover Bed & Breakfast
programme features a superb selection of over quality Bed & Breakfasts, private homes and guesthouses throughout France, Britain and Ireland. The flexibility of the Go As You Please product enables clients to plan their tour as they travel, confident of comfortable accommodation at the end of each day. Clients are provided with a full colour illustrated accommodation directory. 

Discover Inns of Britain, Ireland, is a selection of approx 480 traditional inns located throughout Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. A warm welcome is guaranteed, and comfort, good food and a friendly local bar are considered paramount. These quality inns offer individual character, history, snug bars, roaring fires and a welcoming host.

Discover Mansions and Manors properties are private family homes and are furnished in gracious and luxurious style, often adorned with antique furniture and old family portraits. Bedrooms are spacious with en suite or private bathrooms and some even boast four poster beds. The public rooms are superbly furnished in tasteful decor and style and in some establishments blazing log fires complement the central heating.

Discover Hotelpass is a flexible, Go As You Please voucher programme offering a amazing selection of independently owned and group hotels. With over 1370 properties throughout France, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, of typically 3 star standard or better , this exclusive programme offers quality hotel accommodation in every town, city and countryside location.


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New Products:

Motorhome Rental
Mc Lellan RV Motorhomes - USA - Located in Irvine and Murrieta in Southern California, McLellan RV INC offers: "The Best Value in RV Rentals". Our goal is to provide excellent customer satisfaction, along with a memorable experience so that you, your friends & family will return year after year...
We want to enhance your vacation by providing high quality RV's that have all of the amenities that you would need. We are a family owned business that prides itself on giving you the best care and attention to detail.
We know that renting an RV is new to many of you and we want to extend the utmost in luxury and value to all of our new, and returning customers.

North Caravan Motorhome Rental - Finland - Depot in Oulu.

Mi Mobile Motorhome Rental - Germany - 5 Vehicles to Choose from in Zeven - Koln / Bonn - Wurzburg - Markt Indersdorf - Stuttgart - Leipzig - Ilmenau Germany.

Canalboat Rental / River Cruising
Peter Deilmann River Cruise - Europe - To discover the Heart of Europe, a river cruise is the perfect way to explore the countries of Europe aboard a floating hotel with all the advantages of unpacking just once. Relax in total comfort as you glide past quaint villages, historic towns, lush vineyards, majestic castles and sparkling cities.

Peter Deilmann River Cruises, a privately owned company, offers leisurely holidays usually of 7 nights duration but some lasting 14 nights, along the five main river systems together with their tributaries. Visits ashore are made daily with optional excursions. There is a fleet of nine de luxe river vessels from which to choose, sailing these classic arteries in considerable style and ease.

Car Rental
Alamo Car Rental - Worldwide - We offer a choice of hundreds of locations offering both major airports and rail stations in city and regional centres, including the following countries: Africa, Alaska, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, California, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Florida, France, Germany, Hawaii, Holland, Ireland (Southern), Israel, Italy, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, New York, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UK - Britain & Northern Ireland, USA.


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CAPTAIN COOK CRUISE SPECIALS  


Murray River Cruises South Australia

2 Night Weekend Cruises
3 Night Wetlands Discovery Cruise

5 Night Heritage Cruises
7 Nights Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise

Click here

Sydney Harbour Cruises
Sightseeing Cruises
Lunch and Dinner Cruises
2 Night Weekend Cruise
Special Event and Charter Cruise

Click here

Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Reef Endeavour 3/4/7 Night Cruises
Special Event and Combo Cruises
Click here

Fiji Ocean Cruise
3 Night, 4 Night and 7 Night Cruises
Fiji Sailing Safaris and Tivua Island Cruise
Click here

Captain Cook Cruise
 

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FREE Reservation Numbers:
We are please to offer FREE Reservations phone numbers from:

  • - Australia: 1800 338 817
  • - USA + Canada: 011 800 8781 1120
  • - New Zealand: 00 800 8781 1120
  • - United Kingdom: 00 800 8781 1120
  • - Germany: 00 800 8781 1120
  • - France 00 800 8781 1120

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AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND Car & Motorhome Specials !


MOTORHOMES AUSTRALIA

‘See Australia Rates’
Great Discounts !!
Click here  

AUSTRALIA 4WD OFFERS
Freedom of use - Travel on any gazetted road or track! Unlimited kms Camping Equipment for hire
  
Click here

  

Britz Motorhome

KEA AUSTRALIA CAMPERVAN HIRE
North to South One Way Special
10% Discount Off Standard & All Inclusive Rates plus no One Way Fee
Between 01 May and 31 August 2006 - conditions apply
Click here

UNITED NEW ZEALAND CAMPERVANS
Book 14 days and receive an additional 7 days absolutely Free !
For every additional 2 days hire over 3 weeks (21 days) a further Free day will apply !
For travel between 01 April 06 and 31 October 2006. Bookings must be made by 30 June 06.
Click here

PACIFIC HORIZON MOTORHOMES
W

BRITZ NEW ZEALAND MOTORHOMES
Click here

Special Visit New Zealand Rates (available only for Australia & New Zealand Residents)
Click here

KEA NEW ZEALAND CAMPERVAN HIRE South to North One Way Special
10% Discount Off Standard & All Inclusive Rates
Between 01 May and 31 October 2006 - conditions apply
Click here


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CANAL & RIVER BOAT SPECIALS!   

European Waterways

EUROPEAN WATERWAYS: luxury hotel barges cruise the inland waterways of seven European countries, along canals, rivers, lakes and lochs. This is an opportunity to visit these countries and experience life there, from a truly unique perspective. Click here for more information

CALEY CRUISERS - SCOTLAND    Click here
Fortnight Discount - 15 % Discount will apply to the second week booked, except from 08 Jul 2006 until 02 September 2006 when 10% Discount is applicable

Mid Week Discount - GBP 30 Discount per week will apply for Friday or Monday starts holidays of 7 nights or over.

EMERALD STAR    Click here
High Season Family Discounts - 5% Discount 1 Child under 16, 2 Children under 16 - 10% Discount from 02 Jul to the end of August 2006

Some other Great Discounts
Early Booking Bonus !
5% off
the hire price when you book and pay deposit before 28 Feb

Long Cruise Discount - 5% Discount for Cruises lasting 14 - 20 Days - 10% Discount for Cruises lasting more than 21 Days

FRANCE PASSION - FRANCE - GERMANY - SPAIN - ITALY - BELGIUM    Click here
Earlybird Special!
3% Discount if you Book and Pay in Full more than 120 days prior to pick up date

CONNOISSEUR    Click here
Early Booking Bonus !
5% off
the hire price when you book and pay deposit before 28 Feb

NICOLS - FRANCE - GERMANY    Click here
Destination Germany - 7% off
all Cruises from LUBZ & LYCHEN in Jul 2006
Destination Canal De Garonne - 15% off
all Cruises starting from MONTECH, except in Jul & Aug
Offer valid until 28 Feb 2006

RIVE DE FRANCE    Click here
Special Discounts ! Long Cruise
5% Discount for 2 week Cruises
7% Discount for 3 week Cruises or more

LOCABOAT PLAISANCE    Click here
Great 2006 Specials !

CROWN BLUE LINE - FRANCE - ITALY - GERMANY
HOLLAND - ENGLAND - SCOTLAND


Early Booking Bonus !
5% off
the hire price
when you book and pay deposit before 28 Feb

Click here

We now have Crown Blue Brochures!
Please ask us for a copy to send out to you

Canal Boat in Europe


Email Us for more details on these Great Specials at
sales@canalboatholidays.com


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CAR RENTAL SPECIALS !
Ask for a Best Price Guaranteed Quote today -
sales@drivetravel.com
  

2006 CAR RENTAL
WORLDWIDE Car Hire
ALAMO Car Hire

GREAT UK CAR RATES
From Australian $39 per day, Some have Free Driver, Road Tax & Airport Fees included.

7 companies to choose from. Tell us what you need and we'll match you up with the best deal.
UK Car Hire

Email us for more details on these Great Specials at sales@drivetravel.com

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Both Girls Racing

Drive Travel Team Sponsors 'Both Girls Racing' for Rally of Tasmania and Targa Tasmania!!

This month Drive Travel is sponsoring 'Both Girls Racing' in the Rally of Tasmania and Targa Tasmania tarmac rallies. They are an all girl racing team from Brisbane, Australia and are sisters as well. Mel, the driver has been competing in a variety of Motorsport events for over 10 years. Jasmine is the navigator, relatively new to competive motorsport although both girls grew up as members of the Renault Car Club of Queensland.

The 2006 Toll Shipping Rally Tasmania / Heritage Rally is based in the City of Burnie on the North West Coast of Tasmania. The competition covers spectacular mountain and valley areas within a 100km radius of the City, and returns to Burnie at the end of each day. The Rally of Tasmania is held on the 17th to the 19th of February 2006.

Targa Tasmania held from the 25th to the 30th of April 2006 is an exciting International Classic. A tarmac rally with

competitive stages on closed roads for the best touring, sports and GT cars in the world.

It is also Targa Tasmania's 15th Anniversary this year which makes it a very special race.

We wish the girls, Melinda Both and Jasmine Both the best of luck in both competitive events.

From the Drive Travel Team.

Please click here for more information on Both Girls Racing




TARGA FLORIO 2006 - Palermo, Sicily

Drive Travel are taking a group of enthusiasts to watch the Centenary of the Targa Florio in May 2006 - the original event was started in 1906!
Join us in Palermo, Sicily in May 2006 for wonderful week following the Centenary Targa Florio Tour, in style. Click here for information

Last chance to book....Please hurry!

 

 

Best Price Guarantee !!

We don't say Lowest Price guarantee because sometimes our prices may APPEAR higher but you have to carefully check out the inclusions. We try and include as much as possible in our rates so that you don't have any 'big surprises' at the end of your rental. Our quotes carefully spell out what is included and what has to be paid at the start of your rental.

A common mistake when clients compare rental rates is that they don't read the inclusions carefully. Sure, some companies say insurance is included but what they omit to say is that it has an excess or deductible of $3000 . We include Collision Damage Waiver which reduces this to a more manageable figure as standard. To buy this waiver will often cost up to 12 Euros per day !

We also include airport fees where we can - in Italy for example some companies add 14% of the rental rate. Other items to check for would be: Road Registration fees, additional driver fees, city and sometimes rail surcharges.

Other reasons why you should book with us - Click here


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Emirates Special Air Fares to Europe !

Call to reserve as these seats go fast !
within Australia
(03) 8781 1111
Click here

First Class or Business Class Special!

Book an airfare along with Motorhome, Canal Boat or Car Lease and
receive AUD $200 off per person.

15% Off all Travel Insurance sold with Emirates


They fly into the heart of Europe and you can stopover in Singapore or Dubai if you'd like to break your journey. We also offer Emirates into Africa....
Why not try an African holiday for terrific value and fun safaris in the sun! We can package this with a car and accommodation or a motorhome. - Click here

Plus also Great Accommodation Rates for Britain, France and Ireland - from Bed & Breakfasts to Cottages, Hotels & Castles!

please Email us for more details now !!


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EMPLOYMENT AT DRIVE TRAVEL
TRAVEL - WHOLESALE
Due to unprecedented demand and continued rapid growth in all of our divisions, we are seeking additional experienced and conscientious members to join our dedicated team at our head office here in Frankston, Melbourne. Regular hours, or shift work, available.
Excellent salary package, which can include a company car, and excellent working conditions.

We are seeking Travel consultants, a person experienced in selling advertising online and a data input clerk.

We are located opposite the railway station and transport interchange with the centre of town less than 3 minutes walk, and the beach less than 10 minutes walk. We can see the water from the office!

This is an exceptional opportunity for exceptional people to join a dynamic and exciting company and work with a great team.

Please email your Resume to: tony@driveltravel.com


REMEMBER TO PACK...

  • Calculator - don't get ripped off with foreign exchange conversions.
  • Duct tape - great as fluff remover; to seal a box if you want to send excess
    baggage home; wrap around a travel bag if the zip breaks or as extra security
  • Lip balm - lips can dry out especially if you are not used to being outdoors quite so much
  • Muesli bars - will keep you going until the next meal
  • Notebook and pen... handy especially for language barriers - draw a picture - a bit like foreign pictionary! When you don't know foreign numbers... at least you can understand written prices & to make notes of when and where you took that photo and to write down details of new friends.
  • Pedometer - see how many km's you cover in a day
  • Pocket knife - handy for cutting up an impromptu picnic lunch
  • Plastic plate or frisbee - useful for your lunch, cutting your cheese, salami, tomato etc and for playing with afterwards...fun on the beach
  • Pre printed address labels - instead of taking your address book - just peel and stick labels on your postcards
  • Plastic poncho with hood - looks dorky but at least your hands will be free for taking photos etc whereas an umbrella can be a hindrance - especially in crowded places.
  • Spare spectacles - easy to replace sunglasses but would you be lost without a spare pair of prescription lenses?
  • Safety pins - a hundred uses
  • Travel clock - in case you need to get up early to catch a train, plane or make an early start to avoid the crowds
  • Torch with fresh batteries - lots of uses
  • Travel scrabble / cards - impromptu entertainment - great for breaking the ice in a youth hostel!
  • Tissues ... if not for you, for the kid next to you with the runny nose or sticky fingers
  • umbrella can be a hindrance - especially in crowded places.
  • Various sized Glad bags for fruit (squashed banana in your backpack is NOT fun), for leftovers, damp clothes, messy things.
  • Wet wipes - instant hygiene and ideal for after lunch clean up.

Got any more travel tips? Let us know and we'll pass them on to your fellow
travellers. A windcheater, cap and calculator for the best tip received.


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WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK WITH US

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