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Caravan holidays really are the simplest way to have a fun break with friends or family. It gives you the freedom of preference to be wherever you want, not have to check in and out from hotels, avoids the dreaded airport check-in, and also enables you to stay at places where bricks and mortar accommodation may not be easily available. Caravan holidays also can bring about a fun-element to the time away, which makes it a lot more of a fantastic road-trip

Caravan holidays can be planned to be exactly what you need and desire


A caravan holiday is so easy to organize, and one does not need to worry about the number of folks that can go, or about tickets that must be bought on normal flight or train trips, as well as in regards to the restrictions on timings. You can become the master of your travel when starting a caravan holiday, to be able to take decisions on where you wish to go, when you'd like to pause for a coffee break, etc. Another plus point of caravan holidays is that you can change your mind about in places you would like to go to, without having to go with a pre-decided plan of action.

Todays caravans with their myriad of caravan accessories are a pleasure to stay in


It’s hardly surprising then that caravanning has become very popular. Another reason for this can be put down to caravan manufacturers producing modern, stylish accommodation. Today’s caravans are bright and fun and contain all the necessary features and amenities necessary for great holiday from well appointed kitchens to power showers and flat screen TV’s

Choose the right caravan site for you and your family


For families with children a good caravan site provides a safe environment for the kids to play and lots of caravan sites are offering the kind of facilities that modern families desire, from organized entertainment at night to indoor pools. But if you like the quieter life it's very easy to seek out smaller secluded sites which really do allow you to get returning to nature

Make sure your caravan is well insured


While it is easier to have fun in your caravan nowadays, there is certainly an area that lots of people forget to check out - touring caravan insurance. Before you purchase a touring caravan, you should spend time thinking about caravan insurance. If you already own a caravan, it might be time for you to reevaluate your current caravan insurance and shop around and obtain quotes from other caravan insurance firms

New to caravaning?


Whether you are new to caravanning or have been doing it for many years, consider going to one of the excellent Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Shows such as the Spring Caravan and Camping Show - February 19th - 24th at the NEC in Birmingham.


Much is different through the years when your aunt and uncle had a caravan with a bucket for the toilet, a foot pump for cold water if you are lucky and those whistling gas lights whose mantle always broke whenever you needed it and then there was no spare! The very latest technologies in manufacturing combined with elegant style now portray a far more luxurious side to this ever growing pastime and the shows are simply just the place to view everything in one place