A self drive holiday in South Africa allows you to experience a vast diversity of landscapes that are sure to impress. The mountainous area of the country feature stunning basalt cliffs with waterfalls cascading down to river basins filled with lush forests.

The Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) are known to the local Zulu as Ukhahlamba (the Barrier of Spears), and the natural beauty of the area has been preserved for countless generations by the San people. This region has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage site for good reason, and it is the second UNESCO site in KwaZulu-Natal. South African travel specialist Bridge & Wickers is an excellent choice for those who want to book a self drive tour. The company offers a 12 day KwaZulu-Natal holiday that takes you to all the regional highlights.

A self drive holiday in Lapland, Sweden will take you to the home of the world famous ICEHOTEL and the Santa Claus Village, among other winter wonders in this icy playground. Self drive holidays can be booked through tour providers like Nordic Visitor, which is currently offering discounts of 5% on some of its top selling holiday packages in Lapland.

They also offer some exciting day tours and a helpful online guide to the region for travelers who want to learn more about Lapland. This fascinating travel destination is located in the far north of Scandinavia in the Arctic Circle. It is known for its snowy winter landscapes and native Sami culture which has developed unique traditions to adapt to the extreme climate. Today travelers can enjoy a wide variety of winter fun, from aurora viewing to saunas, dog sledding, ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and much more.

A self drive holiday in Europe can be a fantastic way to see the continent, but the European driving laws are known for being confounding to foreigners. You can avoid a lot of hassle and stress on your European driving holiday by taking the time to brush up on the basics before you hit the road.

There is a website called DriveAlive which is a great resource for European driving information and serves as a one stop shop for road trip planning on the continent. According to this website, travelers must be especially careful about the driving laws in France as they tend to be more particular than in other Euro zone countries. For example, the laws in France require drivers to use headlamp converters and carry visibility vests and warning triangles in their vehicle. The minimum age for driving is 18, and fines are issued on the spot for any traffic violations.