Caravan vacations are the best way to enjoy a holiday sans the price tag. The UK, for example, has caravan parks in every county. There are thousands all put together, and this actually makes it a little bit difficult to choose the right one. A few details about what usually comes with a caravan and holiday park may turn out to be useful.
For starters, forget anything that makes it seem like what they call trailer trash across the Atlantic, in the United States. These caravans are quite livable and well equipped. Each caravan should have at least a kitchen and a shower room, along with a tv and a home theatre system.
The parks the caravans are located in aren’t that shabby either, and offer all kinds of upscale facilities that would fit in neatly into any good resort. This includes an onsite restaurant and a pool. The immediate surroundings will have plenty of additional facilities, such as playgrounds for children and entertainment areas, cafes, bars, etc for the adults.
Park and caravan facilities aside, another important thing to consider is the destination. There are literally thousands of holiday parks in every corner of the UK, from the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands to tourist hotspots like Nottinghamshire. Not to mention coastal beach holiday destinations like Dover and Cornwall.
Another thing that can set parks apart is the cost, including that of the facilities that each park offers. But the main cost is the actual rental of the caravan at the park, unless of course the traveler owns one and can haul it around. Best part is that the caravans are usually around 60″ to 65″ long, which means it’s big enough to accommodate a large family or a group, so costs can be shared.
Even so, daily and weekly rates for static caravans are quite low, compared to what a hotel room would cost. The only thing to keep an eye on is the extras. If the park is greedy, it can turn into a big tab quickly. Another thing worth checking on would be whether the park is pet friendly and if there are any restrictions or charges or pet policies.
Those who don’t own their own caravan or haven’t tried staying in a caravan park before should do so at least once, in order to get the experience. It is like an acquired taste, and travelers will get used to the cheap rates, freedom and comfort of caravan vacations. After that, it is hard to go back to a small hotel room and pay so much for it.
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