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The sheer joy of only having to unpack once into the vehicle and again only on your last day is terrific. Remember if you choose a car and accommodation you are going to have to unpack and repack your suitcase each time you change hotel, not to mention having to hoik your bag into and out of the boot of your car.

Whilst a motorhome does cost more to rent than a car, your real savings come into effect when you prepare your own breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners. Especially on longer trips, one does tired of eating out every meal and you find yourself longing for a simple meal of sausage and mashed potato which can be so easily prepared in your motorhome! Shopping for groceries is such fun and its a great way to meet the locals and experience the 'real' country.

A motorhome, also known as a campervan, motorcaravan, RV or wohnmobile is really a lifestyle choice. They are more fun, more real and a holiday memories are made of. You meet so many different people at campsites, kids socialise with each other in spite of language barriers and adults can have social evenings, with a bottle of wine and discuss the troubles of the world or of course, the must see tourist attraction that the campers next door experienced yesterday. I mean, when last have you spoken to the people in the hotel room next door to you?

Of course, there are a few things you should consider before deciding on a motorhome. There is the 'harmony factor'...Whilst you will be spending most of the time out and about sightseeing, you will be spending time close together in a relatively small area so if you are a bunch of friends travelling together, consider if snoring, untidiness or a general lack of consideration will become a factor. Someone will probably have to cook, someone will have to wash dishes, someone will have to refill the water....however a roster system should soon fix that!

You also need to do some planning. Unlike a bus tour, you will need to have a rough itinerary and an idea of routing. A good guidebook or two will be handy and if you dont read up before your trip, someone can read out all the interesting facts whilst you are driving to your next stop. When you book with us, we will help you with itinerary planning and give you travel information and highlights for your specific route, with our compliments. Incidentally, www.mapblast.com is a great site for detailed directions, distances and toll costs.

*DID YOU KNOW? Because we sure do...*

* If you plan well in advance, we have access to 'Flex rates' which is a similar system to the one airlines use. The more vehicles available, the lower the price...so if you leave it late and vehicles are in demand, the price goes higher but no more than the 'Standard' rates we advertise. We will always compare and offer you the best available deal. We provide good old fashioned advice - absolutely free!* If you wanted to rent from Vancouver, it is worth considering picking up in Seattle in America or vice versa. Transfers can be provided or just hop on the bus.
* You can have the option of limited kms if you're not doing much travelling or unlimited if you know you will be covering great distances.
* That you really should consider a National Parks Pass if you're planning to visit a couple of National Parks eg. Grand Canyon, Yellowstone etc.
* A normal drivers licence is fine. You dont need a special licence nor do you require an International Driving Permit.
* That you can join Passport America which allows you to save 50% off the nightly rates at over 700 campgrounds....

When you tell us what you would like to do, we make suggestions taking the above and other information into account, ensuring you receive best value for money, stretching your holiday dollar further. Complete our QUOTATION form and we'll get back to you quick-smart. The service does not stop there. Once you have paid your deposit we send you a comprehensive travel pack to help with your planning.


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