Simplifying Car Rental

07/10/2014 Travel Tips Useful Articles

Renting a car can be very confusing, especially for those who have never rented one before. You come across so many different options, alternatives and worst of all the confusing terms you’ve never heard of before, I mean, what does ‘CDW’ even mean?? Well I’m going to try my best to simplify this for you.

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9 Famous Australian foods and where to find them

30/09/2014 Australian Capital Territory Fun Stuff Location Guides New South Wales South Queensland Victoria Western Australia

Australia as a gourmet food destination? You bet. Australia has given the world some magnificent dishes – from the meat pie to the lamington and many taste sensations in between. We have combined 9 iconic Aussie foods with that other great Australian innovation, the true blue road trip. The result? A tour for the taste […]

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Car Rental Myths – BUSTED!

21/09/2014 Fun Stuff Useful Articles

There are a many rumors on the web about all kinds or car rental myths. Some are true, and some are just plain false. Redspot Car Rentals prides itself of being up front and transparent with its business practices to its customers and has focused on a few car rental myths below to try and bring some […]

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Mother nature hates rental cars

19/09/2014 Useful Articles

With summer only a couple of months away, storm season is also approaching. A time that mother nature sets off with an annoying habit of unleashing cyclonic winds, flash flooding, raging bush fires and golf ball size hail into unsuspecting rental cars all over the country. Its unforeseen, unfair, and unpredictable. So what can you do to protect […]

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South Gippsland Coastal Drive

09/09/2014 Location Guides Road Trips Victoria

Want to take a scenic drive, with the music turned up and a fresh experience around every corner? The South Gippsland Coastal Drive is a getaway that suits couples, families, singles and seniors alike.

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Top 10 Fathers Day Crazy Activities

28/08/2014 Australian Capital Territory Central Queensland Fun Stuff New South Wales North Queensland Northern Territory South Australia South Queensland Tasmania Victoria Western Australia

Does your Dad think he’s a bit of a tough guy? Well then why don’t you test his endurance against our top 10 Father’s Day adrenalin activities around Australia?

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Credit Card Changes – PIN Required

26/08/2014 Useful Articles

Credit Card Change: From August 1st 2014, the major financial institutions and credit card schemes including MasterCard and Visa will be replacing signature to authenticate purchases to the more secure PIN method which utilises the built in security chip.

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Weekend Travels: Walyunga National Park

27/02/2014 Location Guides Road Trips Western Australia

Looking for a weekend getaway from Perth without driving too far? Walyunga National Park is the perfect destination. It’s just 35km northeast of Perth city along the Great Northern Highway and is an excellent place for a picnic, hiking or simply to reconnect with nature for a night or two.

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6 Essential Apps for every International traveller coming to Australia

26/02/2014 Travel Tips

Today’s holidaymakers tend to rely on portable technology for travel and tourism reviews and directions. Given that apps are inexpensive, easy to access and automatically updated, it’s no wonder a smart phone or tablet is considered a vital part of the traveler’s kit. Here are six apps worth downloading before you take off:

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20 Essential Items To Pack For Travelling

21/02/2014 Travel Tips

We’ve all experienced it when getting ready for a trip: when you’re approaching the airport, or just as your plan is preparing for take-off, you remember those small but vital, forgotten items. Here’s a handy list of last-minute travellers’ essentials that can be all too easy to forget in the dash to get away on time.

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