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More Brits planning caravan holidays

Posted by Linda Davidson


Caravan holidays are set to be more popular than ever this summer, those in the market for caravan accessories have been told.


New figures from the Camping and Caravanning Club have revealed that more people are planning on holidaying at home to explore the best of British countryside.


Advanced bookings at camping and caravanning sites increased by 12 per cent from last year's figures and people are taking longer breaks, with the number of people planning a holiday of four nights or more increasing from 20 per cent to 29 per cent in 2011.


Additionally, research from the National Office of Statistics revealed that the number of Brits taking a holiday overseas has fallen by more than 25 per cent over the past two years.


The Camping and Caravanning Club added that it is likely that people are planning on taking advantage of the royal wedding to enjoy an 11 day break in the UK.


"I think a lot of people are looking to make the most of the break by taking off the three days between bank holidays and our site bookings are reflecting this trend," director general of the firm Robert Louden said.