Long-time caravan enthusiasts have known the benefits of touring holidays for years, but now it seems that many more people are catching on.
According to John Dale, publicity manager at the Camping and Caravanning Club, caravan breaks are becoming “extremely popular” among UK families.
He pointed out that club site bookings are already up by around 20 per cent this year compared to last year.
“It seems as though a lot of people are looking for a caravan holiday rather than travelling abroad,” he remarked.
The rising cost of aviation and the widespread disruption to flights in 2010 may have something to do with the trend.
However, Mr Dale also cited the “indifferent” weather abroad and the poor rates of exchange as other factors encouraging families to consider caravanning holidays in the UK over foreign trips.
Last week, Alicia Dunne, deputy director general of the National Caravan Council, also identified a growing trend for UK caravan breaks.
She said caravanning has become a particularly popular holiday choice for older people and those with children.
