James Moore, from Tullymore road in the Waterside, was due in court on Friday for driving without insurance, tax, L-plates and without a qualified driver.
The 24-year-old then texted his solicitor to request a postponement.
"Tell him to go easy on the paella and cerveza because his fines are going up," said the judge.
Judge Barney McElholm asked what was to stop Mr Moore dropping his driving licences in to his solicitor office before going on holiday.
"I will expect to see him in court in three weeks' time with his driving licence and glowing with a tan," said the judge.
The sentencing of Mr Moore, who committed the offences in February, was adjourned until 23 June at Londonderry Magistrates' Court.

Brendon Constant, 87, was accused of smothering his 86-year-old wife Jean with a plastic bag at Poppyfields care home in Eynesbury, near St Neots.
He died in hospital after suffering "catastrophic" head injuries in a fall at home, Cambridge Crown Court heard.
Mr Constant, of Richmond Road, Wisbech, did not enter a plea to the murder charge before his death.
Cambridge Crown Court heard he had attempted to kill himself at the same time as his wife was killed last August but survived and faced court proceedings.
His barrister, Sally Hobson, said he suffered a fall at home on April 27 after celebrating his grandson's birthday and that there was "no suggestion he took his own life".
She said: "When he retired to bed, he spoke briefly to his great-granddaughter, then went upstairs and fell and suffered catastrophic head injuries."
Mr Constant was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge and his family agreed to switch off his life support machine the following day.
"He had hoped to end his life together with his wife in August last year in circumstances they hoped would cause the least distress and discomfort," Mrs Hobson said.
Judge David Farrell voiced concerns over the fact Mr Constant had been granted bail and fell at home.
He said: "Everyone thought he was in a safe environment so I'm concerned all proper care was given to him."
A post-mortem examination concluded that Mrs Constant died of asphyxia in association with heart disease.
Her body was discovered by police who were called to Poppyfields care home in Chapman Way, Eynesbury, near St Neots, on August 22.

The fire started at about 10:00 in the complex on Walter Hay Court in Rosyth, which contains about 30 retirement bungalows.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said several people had been rescued and evacuated from the burning building.
Police said a body had been found within the property. An investigation was under way at the site.
John Mills, head of Fife Council's housing services, said: "We were alerted to an incident this morning at an address Walter Hay Court.
"Unfortunately the fire has resulted in the death of an occupant and our sympathies are with their family and friends at this sad time."
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Fife are investigating following a fatal fire at an address in Walter Hay Court, Rosyth.
"The incident happened around 10am on Friday, December 16, when a fire was reported. Police and emergency services attended, however a body was found within the property.
"Police are currently undertaking a joint examination of the circumstances with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. A report will be sent the procurator fiscal."
A Londonderry motoring offender has missed his court sentencing to go on a surprise Spanish holiday with his grandmother.
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A man charged with murdering his wife at a care home has died before his court case could be heard.
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A man has died in a huge blaze at a sheltered housing complex in Fife.