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If you book
with us between 16th May and 31st May 2006
and pay in full by 31st May 2006,
you will be entitled to a 5% discount
on the daily
rental rate for all products (conds apply)
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FANTASTIC
NEWS for
FIFA WORLD CUP FOOTBALL FANS
We have Motorhomes Available!!
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FIFA
WORLD CUP CUP Soccer
Championship Germany June
/ July 2006
From only Australian $25 per person per day...
(approx. US $18, Euro 15, GB Pounds 10, NZD $29)*conds
apply
Click
Here for more information
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Unbelievable
but true......This covers your transport and accommodation
(fuel & food extra - of course!) - but you need to ACT
NOW to secure availability.
Although
bookings for the FIFA World Cup finals in Germany are extremely
heavy,we are fortunate to currently be able to offer both
3/4 berth and 5/6 berth motorhomes for 06 June - 15 July 2006.
Preference
is being given to customers who require the full period, however
we will go out of our way to try and accommodate your requirements,
please contact our friendly experienced team who look forward
to hearing from you. Naturally everyone is aware that there
are a limited of supply of Motorhomes left for FIFA so we
strongly suggest that you act as quickly as possible.
The above
price (AUD $25 per person per day) includes rental from Tuesday
6 June - Monday 26 June including Unlimited Kilometers, Insurance
and Tax.
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For
a description of this vehicle and 360º View
Click
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With
accommodation at an all time premium during FIFA, which is
the largest sporting event in the world with
teams from 32 countries competing, a Fully Equipped 6 Berth
Motorhome makes perfect sense.
If you self cater too, using the motorhome's excellent facilities,
you will save heap's of Restaurant and Bar
prices.
Pick-up
locations in Europe include Austria, Britain, Bulgaria, Denmark,
England, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Lithuania, Ireland, Italy,
Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain,
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Minibuses
and car hire bookings are also in demand as are canal and river
cruise holidays for people wanting to take a break between game
schedules. Bookings are already very heavy so we strongly suggest
you make a very prompt decision if you do not wish to miss football’s
greatest event of all time
‘Pick-up
locations in Europe include Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Spain,
Britain, Ireland, Denmark, Portugal, Norway, Greece, Sweden, Bulgaria,
Finland, Scotland, Hungary, Estonia, Slovenia, Austria or England.
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.
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CAR LEASING

PEUGEOT
Car Leasing EARLYBIRD SPECIAL !
BOOK & PAY BY 31st May 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 for previous Peugeot Clients
(additional 3 Free days
for past clients only)
Valid for Travel from 01 January to 31 December 2006
Left Hand Drive Vehicles Only
Click
here for Peugeot Leasing
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:
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A
BRAND NEW Peugeot vehicle.
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Full
Comprehensive Insurance.
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Full
Factory Warranty.
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Unlimited
kilometers.
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24
Hour Peugeot assistance.
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Maps
& Information guide.
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No
Insurance excess.
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No
extra driver charges.
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No
Airport fees.
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Vehicles
can be driven throughout Europe*, Including Britain and Ireland.

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RENAULT
Car Leasing
Click
here
Advance
Purchase Bonuses !
Bonus
Offer
9
Free Days
for all Espace Models !
7 Free Days
for all other Models !
on all bookings over 17 days
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 May 2006
Valid for deliveries until 31 December 2006
Click
here for Renault Leasing
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We also do CITROEN
Car Leasing throughout France & Europe
2006 MAY BONUS
9
FREE Days on all 9 Models of C5 Sedans & Wagons
(3 with Satellite Navigation GPS)
+ 9 FREE Days on all 5 Models
of C8
(4 with Satellite Navigation GPS)
+
50% Discount Off all C5 & C8 European Collections
and Returns
Plus 3 Free Days Loyalty Bonus
for past Citroen Clients Since 2001*
*Minimum
booking 20 days
Must book and pay by 31 May 2006
Travel 01 January - 31 December 2006
Please Click
here for Citroen Leasing
for details
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2006
Nissan Car Leasing Special
Bonus Offer
Receive 7 Free
Days
with all bookings over 17 days!
Click
here for details
(When
you Book and Deposit before 30 June 2006)
Valid for deliveries until 31 December 2006 |
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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.
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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
North
Caravan Motorhome Rental - Finland
-
Depot in Oulu.
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
We
offer a choice of hundreds of locations:
ALAMO Car Rental - Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland,
Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland
& UK - Britain
AVIS Car Rental - Austria,
Belgium, Britain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK & Yugoslavia
HERTZ
Car Rental -
Austria, Belgium, Britain, Channel Islands, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey & UK
SIXT
Car Rental -
Austria, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland,
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland,
Turkey & UK
EUOPCAR
Car Rental
- Austria, Belgium, Britain, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany,
Holland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland
& UK
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CANAL
& RIVER BOAT SPECIALS

BLACK
PRINCE NARROWBOATS - UK
Great Specials ! available all year round.
Click
here
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.
FRANCE
PASSION - FRANCE - GERMANY - SPAIN - ITALY - BELGIUM
Earlybird Special!
Click
here
3%
Discount if
you Book and Pay in Full more than 120 days prior to pick up date
LOCABOAT PLAISANCE
Click
here
Great 2006
Specials !
NICOLS
Be
Quick - Early Booking Special - Click
here
12%
Discount for
all new bookings in May 2006 for all bases of departure (except
Anjou)
5%
Discount for
all new bookings in June 2006 for all bases of departure (except
Anjou)
Other Discounts off
selected Itineraries
Offers valid for new bookings
made between 15th and 31st May 2006
CROWN BLUE LINE - FRANCE - ITALY
- GERMANY
HOLLAND - ENGLAND - SCOTLAND
Click
here Crown
Blue brochures have arrived!
Please ask us for a copy
Email
Us for more details on these Great Specials at enquiries@canalboatholidays.com
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Car
Rental Specials!
Ask
for a Best Price Guaranteed Quote today - enquiries@europeshoppe.com.au
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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.
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Email
us for more details on these Great Specials at enquiries@europeshoppe.com.au
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Targa
Florio 2006 - Palermo, Siciliy

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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Air
Fares
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
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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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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
We
save you the time and effort of calling several different companies
to find the best rate and vehicle to suit your needs. We
have the largest selection of any company worldwide. We
are expert niche specialists.
Did you know???
That the price you see is not always the price you end up paying?
You have to consider Taxes - are they included or not?
One way fees - they can
vary by hundreds of dollars between companies. When you need a one way
rental, we automatically check every company we represent to find the
best one way fee. Why call nine companies
when one call to us does it for you...
Petrol or diesel? -
We know which is best! The cost of fuel? - We
know that too...
CDW & PAI & SLI...you
get offered these -Do
you know which you need
and which you don't? We
do.
Some
companies have a minimum/maximum
age -
some charge extra if
you fall into this category. We
know which do and which
don't.
Some
cars & motorhomes
can go into Eastern European
countries -
some can't.
Only cars from certain countries can enter Eastern Europe. We
know the answer to both.
A second driver fee can be $10
per day... some allow it free - same with airport
/ city / station fee. Guess who
know this too !!
Do
I need an International Drivers Permit... If
you have a drivers licence in English eg. Australian, New Zealand,
USA etc you do not need an International Drivers permit.
If your licence is in a foreign language, we do recommend that you get
an International Drivers Permit
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TIPS
for DRIVING IN EUROPE
1. If your
rental is under 21 days - car rental is generally more cost effective
than leasing.
2. Car rental
prices vary from country to country - so a slight adjustment
of your starting point can save you heaps eg. a 1.4 L Megane
picked up in Spain would cost you Australian $60 per day but
just go across the border to France and you will pay Australian
$45 per day for that same car !
3. If you
are under 25 - avoid paying the young driver surcharge which
can be an Australian $25 per day by doing a car lease.
4. If you
want a minibus, an automatic vehicle or need a vehicle for more
than 28 days - look at car leasing which is the tax free program
which is sanctioned by the French government to encourage tourism.
Leasing includes absolutely everything with no additional driver
fees, airport fees and even the comprehensive insurance does
not have an excess. Cars can be leased for up to 175 days with
prices starting from Australian $24 a day per car. Have a look
at
Car
Leasing in Europe. We are the only operator that offers
leasing with all three companies that offers leasing.
5. Do all
that is possible to get a diesel vehicle as diesel can cost up
to a third less than petrol in some countries. Note that with
a rental car - you most often will receive a petrol driven car.
With leasing you can order a diesel car.
6. If you
are taking a rental car - the insurance which is included, does
come with an excess of approximately Australian $1,000 and whilst
you could take out excess reduction waivers at the car counter
- do check your travel insurance policy as quite a few of them
offer "Rental vehicle insurance excess cover" - which
means you don't have to take out those waivers as your travel
insurance will cover this. Travel
Insurance Quote for a quick quote.
7. If on a
budget, consider taking a Motorhome instead of a car. This would
be your accommodation and transport in one and you can save so
much by cooking your own food and making your own sandwich lunches.
See www.motorhomesworldwide.com for
comprehensive info. Motorhomes are offered in 32 countries.
8. Car hire & Motorhomes
are often priced on a seasonal basis whereby the pick up date
determines the rate for the entire rental so if you want a car
on 30 September - it may be worthwhile to wait one day and start
on 01October when the rates drop.
9. If you
do a fly/drive package - you often get the car or airfare at
a reduced rate. Have a look at www.europeshoppe.com.au
10. Lastly
- most companies in Europe charge an airport fee - in some places
like Italy, this can as high as 14% of your TOTAL hire cost,
so consider taking a taxi to a downtown location and avoiding
the fee. Incidentally, airport drop off's do not incur the airport
fee.
11. Want to
travel to Eastern Europe eg. Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic
and your car hire company won't allow it? Start in Germany or
Austria and you can or alternatively, lease a car. They allow
it with full insurance and no excess.
Free Reservation Numbers
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- Australia: 1800
338 817
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- USA
+ Canada: 011 800 8781 1120
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- New
Zealand: 00 800 8781 1120
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- United
Kingdom: 00 800 8781 1120
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- Germany: 00
800 8781 1120
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- France 00
800 8781 1120
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