Holiday Travels

Lights-filled Festival

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:23:26 -0800

Celebrate the summer season in New Zealand this December, join the crowd as the lights sparkle in their eyes with the TSB Bank Festival of Lights happening at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth. The area of New Plymouth bounded in Taranaki region boasts pretty coastlines and unwinding parks. If you are cogitating on a trip to New Zealand come on here to the West coast of New Zealand and experience the festivity of lights, now the longest running and most successful festival and arts event in Taranaki.

Think about roadtripping with your camper rental New Zealand to Taranaki region either taking it from Auckland or Wellington. Nightly entertainment will begin on Saturday 26 December 2009 through to Sunday 31 January 2010. Know more information about TSB Bank Festival of Lights you may win prices.

This festival happens each year pulling about 150,000 of visitors during the period, areas of New Plymouth's Pukekura Park are transformed into a magical land which popularly refer to as the wonderland, some place filled with sparks and glows of more than 1,000 lights and 5km of cable create a night-time illuminated destination. Certain structures like the Pukekura park's water wheel, fountains and the historic band rotunda are generously designed with lights. Best scene is reflected when the moon is up, bushes, trees, fountains, and everywhere has different shades. Overall the park is flashing.

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Early Christmas in Cambridge

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:12:25 -0800

North Island has something for its residents and visitors this early Christmas, come on hire a Campervan with your traveling buddies or your family. Visit Cambridge, New Zealand while they celebrate “Cambridge Christmas Festival 2009” this December 5th to 19th. Just the right event to count the 100th year of the Cambridge Town Hall.

Cambridge is a lovely town in Waikato and popularly distinguished as the "The Town of Trees". There are more reasons to visit Cambridge. Shops will be open to sell gifts and decorations, homemade jams and chutneys. Walk the heritage and boutique trails and discover the a range of shops many set within heritage buildings. Refreshments are available everywhere in Cambridge, check out how the decorated Town Hall turn into a host to this event. Hire a motorhome from Auckland (see campers New Zealand), this will need a comfortable two hours of road tripping to Hamilton and find your way to Cambridge. You can also take a short drive to Lake Karapiro to maximize your vacation in Cambridge. Visit Cambridge Christmas Festival.

To maximize your roadtrip to Cambridge take a 6 kilometer south of Cambridge to Lake Karapiro, an international class venue for water sports and recreation. Or hit your way to Maungatautari, a mountain sanctuary for native wildlife just about 15 minutes drive from Cambridge.

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Enter your titleCocoa's Christmas Market (Florida)

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:42:53 -0800

Come on to Florida! Join shoppers and travel enthusiasts in Cocoa, Florida to shop for Christmas gifts. If you spend $50 or more with the Cocoa Village merchants, you can get free skate rental at the ice rink in Riverfront Park. This event is happening until December 20th of 2009. Just the best way to get back home with local village products not found anywhere else.

With your RV hire, why not come on down and see what there is? If shopping does not interest you, then Cocoa Beach should be. It has been called the quintessential beach town just an hour drive east of Orlando on Florida's beautiful Space Coast. Florida as we know is one of the places that major in coastal activities. Cocoa is just one of the affordable places in Florida to spend a relaxed or adventured style. Go fishing, horse back riding, and all that you can. If you are looking at an RV park to stay in Cocoa, the Oceanus Mobile Village and RV Park located at 52 S Crescent Beach Dr in Cocoa Beach will be a perfect place. Phone them at 321-783-3871. Their park has 18 sites, hookups, toilets, water, shower, table, etc. Bring your pets!

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Christmas in Cooroy, Queensland

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:48:01 -0800

There's plenty to see and do in Queensland, aside from its world class coastlines and awesome waters Queensland host number of events and celebrate hard to miss festivals. Some mates are just lucky to be campervanning around Queensland. One event this year's Christmas is “A Heritage Christmas in Cooroy”, just some great and fun community event loaded with free activities and making it just a lot fit for your group or family if you are doing a vacation in Queensland.

The Lower Mill Site will be open for self guided tours and woodworking demonstrations. Heritage clothing and photographs will be on display at the Cooroy Butter Factory. What's really fantastic are the festivities at Apex Park with free rides, face painting, food and market stalls, licensed venue, heritage displays and entertainment.

If you are yet thinking for a campervan vacation to Queensland, you can pick up your vehicle from Brisbane and start your holiday. Cooroy is one and a half drive from Brisbane. Cooroy is also a good base from which to explore the Sunshine Coast and its hinterland.

Open times of this event is from 8am – 8pm of December 5th 2009. Apex Park on Maple Street in Queensland. Discover more of Queensland with your other half, or colleagues, or family by hiring one of the Campervans. Visit more events at Queensland Holidays.

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Whangamata’s Jazz Art and Blues

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:32 -0800

Planning a New Zealand Holiday? Great! Come on down to Waikato this Friday November 20th and enjoy three days of great music of the Whangamata Jazz Art and Blues Festival. Is this only for people who love music? No, I’m talking about fun, fair, and travel in Waikato. This event is happening November 20th – 22nd 2009.

Have your Campervan New Zealand ready for this event. Have your thoughts about Wentworth Valley Campground, managed by the Department of Conservation campsite with permanent onsite managers. This provides added security.

Set in a serene bushland environment surrounded by regenerating native forest and nestled adjacent to the Wentworth River. A number of walks start at the campground and includes mines, waterfalls and extensive views of the coromandel ranges. Wentworth Valley Campground is located on Wentworth Valley Rd and distance is 1.8 km south of Whangamata.

Whangamata Jazz Art and Blues Festival will also include the opening of the Pohutukawa Festival. Live music will fill Whangamata’s main street, and a variety of other locations, throughout the weekend. The main ticketed event, with headline acts, will be held at the Whangamata Sports grounds from NOON onwards, tickets are $25 and will be available from local information centres. Check out more about Whangamata Jazz Art and Blues Festival.

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Savour at Canberra

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:58 -0800

Planning to visit the Capital? Hurry up and enjoy unlimited ways of treating your tastebuds. The Savour Expo Canberra is on again. Happening this 15-16 November in the Exhibition Hall of the National Convention Centre, Canberra, 31 Constitution Avenue Canberra City.

Join the leading expo, indulge with wine, beer and food experts for tastings, gourmet delights, top chefs, master classes, even the Jack Daniels Experience.

Savour - National Capital Food, Wine & Beverage Expo begins at 10:20 in the morning till 4:30 of November 15th. Tickets $15 - available online now or at the door, ticket includes a Savour Expo souvenir tasting glass and show bag. November 16th is Trade Day Only ( free entrance for trade visitors). The Convention Centre is just a short walk from the City centre and parking is available just across Constitution Avenue. Check out Savour, for schedule of specific activities, exhibitors information, tickets, organizers and other info.

Give nature and outdoor a chance to be explored in Canberra when the expo is through. Treat yourself with extensive trails and walkways of Canberra. Ask a local or visit the Visitor's information centre to travel and see more. Hire or rent a camper Australia and head to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve located 45 minutes drive from the business district. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve got native animals such as emus and kangaroos grazing freely, enjoy the wildlife in a natural setting.

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Savour at Canberra

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:57 -0800

Join the leading expo, indulge with wine, beer and food experts for tastings, gourmet delights, top chefs, master classes, even the Jack Daniels Experience.

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Australian International Three Day Event

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:16:32 -0800

Come and see the Australian International Three Day Event this November 13-15 at the Rymill Park, Adelaide, South Australia, this event is an Australian pinnacle equestrian event, showcasing Australasia's best riders and equine athletes. Including the showcasing of Adelaide's beautiful parks and gardens, easy living lifestyle and Rundle Street precinct.

This 2009, the Australian International Three Day Event will host the Trans Tasman series, inviting New Zealand's top four riders and horses to travel to South Australia and compete against an Australian Team. Wow.

Another good news is that this year's event will feature an extended program of activities across the weekend including the Mutual Community Cross Country Challenge; a more family focused Cross Country Day, Grape and Gourmet Gallop food and wine fair, creating more of a ‘village' atmosphere within Rymill Park. The ‘Dressage with the Stars' lunch will again be held on dressage day with dressage to music demonstrations and other entertainment.

There's more to offer and see in Adelaide when the event is over. Take a quick time to check out camper Australia before you begin to travel the towns of Adelaide and the rest of South Australia.

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Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:57:54 -0800

This November 6-8 is time for Arizona's highest quality event for its 16th year and expercting 45,000 of people coming to experience this 2-day event. Featuring the most accomplished artists in the United States. Over 165 juried artists from throughout the United States and abroad will participate displaying impressive small, medium and life-sized bronze sculptures, vessels, rope baskets, wood, clay and mixed media sculptures, one of a kind handcrafted jewelry, exceptional photography and much more.

The festival will also provide a unique opportunity to sample an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines, as well as flavorful micro-brews. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine or beer glass and six tasting tickets; allowing patrons to come together and enjoy the unparalleled ambience of fine art, wine and live musical entertainment.

The festival will take place in downtown Carefree, near the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Admission is $3.00. Parking is free all weekend. This festival is widely known as a paradise for art collectors and a truly enjoyable experience for all that attend! See contacts and other details @ events America. If your planning a motorhome getaway in Arizona visit USA motorhomes.

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Grafton Jacaranda Festival 2009

nobody@vox.com(Holiday Traveler) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:22:40 -0700

Be a part of the the world-renowned Jacaranda Festival held yearly in Grafton, Northern Rivers New South Wales, from Friday, October 30th and concludes on Sunday, 8th November.

The festival brings flowers competition, parades, concerts, boats, film festival, fun run and more events together. This is a festival set to express the people's thanksgiving for the generosity with which nature blesses this part of the globe. Inaugurated in 1934, this was the first of Australia's folk festivals and is based upon the magnificent spectacle of the hundreds of lilac-blossomed trees which grow in Grafton's broad tree lined avenues. Dont miss this unique and oldest celebration in Grafton.

Grafton is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, 300kms south of Brisbane and 600kms north of Sydney. Interest yourself on a motorhome hire holiday in NSW. More about the festival at www.jacarandafestival.org.au

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