Edition 3 – Summer 2015
GET IN GEAR FOR THE NEW YEAR
What’s your destination in 2016? It always helps to know where you’re heading. Here are our top tips for planning your route to a successful New Year. Develop SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely) so you won’t fall off the grid. Aim high but be realistic and you’ll find that your mental health, finances, relationships and even productivity at work will all improve. Map it out Work out how long it’s going to take to achieve your goals and how you are going to measure reaching them. Fail to plan and you plan to fail. Keep a logbook Put milestone dates in your calendar to make sure you’re on track because before you know it, 2016 will have zoomed by. Remember to review how you’re going so you don’t get ahead of yourself. Use your rear view mirror You can’t move forward without considering what you’ve left behind. Ensure that you haven’t overlooked any goals from last year by completing an annual review.
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Make your journey easier with the latest driving gadgets. Make sure 2016 runs smoothly with our new favourite car technologies. BOSE QuietComfort 25 Headphones Get ahead, get the new QC25s. They have the same excellent noise-cancelling system as their predecessors but with fuller bass. Set yourself a target and let these beauties block out the rest of the world. Samsung Gear S2 Smart Watch You won’t be able to tell where your goals will take you, but wear one of these and you’ll be able to tell the time wherever you end up. Approved by TOUGH MUDDER it can withstand anything life throws at you. Belkin Boost Up Charger With a 12-watt (rather than the usual 5-watt) power output, Boost Up delivers 40% faster charging. A great gadget to keep in your bag, if you spend a lot of time on the road. Zojirushi 0.48L Stainless Mug A slim and sleek design that’s easy on the eye, it keeps your drinks hot or cold for up to six hours, allowing you to focus on the task in hand. A must-have traveling accessory for your summer road trips. Expensify App This is simply one of the best Expense Account Management Apps around. Take pictures of your receipts and the app scans, logs and creates your expense claims for you. How’s that for freeing up a few more hours a month?
7 OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST DAY TRIPS TO EXPLORE THIS SUMMER.
Discover more of Australia and take advantage of the sunshine. We’ve rounded up some day trips we’ll be taking this summer. Drive there and back in a day and still have time for a spot of lunch and some sightseeing. From Sydney to The Blue Mountains (4-5 hours round trip) Take in the stunning scenery as you wend your way to the Blue Mountains National Park. If you have time visit Mount Tomah and Bell before heading to Mount Victoria. You may want to make a restaurant reservation before you leave just in case. From Melbourne to Lorne (5 hours round trip) Head down the Great Ocean Road to Lorne and soak up the breathtaking views. Make sure to stop and enjoy some fish and chips whilst relaxing in a nice spot on the beach. From Brisbane to Noosa Heads (4 hour round trip) Don’t forget to pack your bathers when you head north along the Bruce Highway to the Sunshine Coast. Carry on up until you reach Noosa Heads, where you’ll have the pick of the wall-to-wall restaurants, Noosa National Park and surf and family beaches. From Perth to Margaret River (6 hour round trip or stop overnight) The long drive from Perth along the Forrest Highway is well worth the delicious treats waiting for you in Margaret River. Once you reach the gourmet paradise town, it’ll probably be time for some food.
And lucky you, there will be plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from with tasty dishes made from local produce. We dare you not to try the wine and cheese there! Afterwards, visit some of the natural wonders of the area such as Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Jewel Cave and Giant Hedge Maze where you’ll be able to walk off your lunch. From Adelaide to Barossa Valley (3-4 hour round trip) Take the scenic route to the Barossa via North East Road, through Chain of Ponds to Williamstown and then on to Tanunda. Once you’re there, you can hit the self-drive ‘Barossa Butcher, Baker and Winemaker Trail’ where finding something tasty for lunch won’t be a problem. www.barossa.com From Hobart to Port Arthur (4-5 hours round trip) Leave Hobart by crossing the Tasman Bridge and head towards Sorell and the tranquility of the countryside. Take in the amazing scenic views on the A9 Arthur Highway to Eaglehawk Neck and then on to the Port Arthur Historic Site. We suggest packing your own lunch or booking a restaurant before you leave. From Canberra to Snowy Mountains (5 hour round trip) Driving out of Canberra, follow the Monaro Highway to the Snowy Mountains. If you’re a 4WD enthusiast, try the back road from Canberra to Adaminaby from Tharwa. Either way the scenery is absolutely stunning with deep alpine lakes, giant boulder fields and vibrant displays of blossoming wild flowers.
SUMMER The Sounds of Summer Live Music Find your summer soundtrack over the next few months and see your favourite musicians in concert as they tour around Australia. Choose from a great selection of singer/ songwriters like Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and even the legendary Elton John. Or if bands are more your thing, check out The 1975, Rudimental and the Amity Affliction. Use Event Finda to plan your music filled summer. www.eventfinda.com.au
The Sights of Summer The Australian Open Whether you’re a tennis enthusiast or not, it’s hard to miss the The Australian Open. For some, it’s a yearly pilgrimage to the Melbourne Arena in the last fortnight of January. For others, they’re happy to avoid the extreme heat of recent years and watch from the comfort of their air-cooled homes. Either way, The Australian Open brings everyone together. Will Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams retain their respective crowns, or will there be a new name engraved on the silverware?
SENSATIONS The Smells of Summer The ocean spray, freshly cut grass and smoky char of the BBQ – summer’s got some amazing smells. We’ve found some male and female scents that are getting us in the mood for all things summer. Nautica Life Energy Cologne Nautica does exactly what it says on the bottle. This aromatic, aquatic fragrance is perfect for a long day at the beach, with notes of sea splash, fresh sage and ivy. Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection #3 It’s as fresh as a walk in the Blue Mountains and just as rugged. Infused with mint and ginger, it’s the perfect accompaniment to an energetic summer day. Acqua Di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne No, it doesn’t smell of chicken schnitzel. It’s elegant and sophisticated and is a blend of Sicilian citrus fruit, verbena, sandalwood and cedar - The ideal scent for those with a zest for life. Lacoste L.12.12 Jaune This fruity unisex fragrance from Lacoste is a bright and breezy scent that’s hard to ignore. The notes include grapefruit, golden delicious apples and pink peppercorns.
KEEPING YOUR COOL Four tips to keep everyone safe in your car this summer. 1 I nflate your tyres. Changes in temperature and climate can leave tyres underinflated. The next time you fill up with petrol, check the pressure of your tyres. Keep your kids and pets cool. Never leave a young child or pet inside 2 the car, where the temperature can quickly become unsafe. Make sure they stay hydrated over any long distances and keep windows open or the air-con on. Give your car a summer clean. It’s easy to forget about items with a 3 relatively low melting point. Better to be safe than sorry, so have a quick check of your car to make sure you haven’t left a bar of chocolate in the glove box or dropped a disposable lighter under your seat. et your car serviced. Get the mechanic to check the brakes, belts and 4 G hoses, have a look at the coolant and radiator and change the oil and air filters. As a FleetParners’ customer, you are entitled to our amazing partner offer with Beaurepairs for a free holiday safety check.
TWENTY THINGS THAT LET YOU KNOW SUMMER’S ARRIVED.
It wouldn’t be a sensational Australian Summer without… 1. Your feet sinking into the warm, soft sand 2. The familiar smell of firing up the barbie 3. Butterflies dancing around your garden 4. The race to finish an ice cream before it drips onto your hand 5. Trying on your new boardies 6. Sitting in the shade reading a holiday book 7.
Emptying the sand from your shoes
8. The thwack of a cricket bat in your backyard 9. A bucketful of prawns 10. Catching your first wave on your favourite surfboard 11. The sweet smell of sunscreen 12. Ice crackling as it melts in your glass 13. Cicadas chirruping away 14. A cool, refreshing shower after a day on the beach 15. Driving with the roof down during a day trip 16. Chilling out in an air-conditioned cinema on a hot day 17. Hot chips burning the roof of your mouth 18. Lying on the verandah listening to Triple J’s Hot 100 19. Wrapping everyone’s Christmas presents before getting to unwrap yours 20. Stuffing anything long-sleeved at the back of your wardrobe
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