With many more people understanding the enjoyment that they can get from the staycation-style holiday, the popularity of camping and campervan holidays is rising significantly.
Sticking to the UK and adventuring throughout the amazing countryside and visiting historic towns and quaint villages can be a really happy experience. There are also many different activities you’ll be able to take part in across the country and plenty of beautiful sites to enjoy.
There are many benefits to having a family holiday in a campervan, and to encourage you to try this out, we’re here to tell you exactly why this can make for a fun and memorable experience with 9 reasons to holiday in a campervan.
ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The first and most obvious reason a campervan holiday is a great choice is that you can experience the great outdoors much more easily. Staying in a bed and breakfast or a hotel will usually put you in the middle of an urban or built-up area, which detracts significantly from your holiday if your intention was to get away from civilisation a bit more.
A campervan, or camping holiday in general, will allow you to pitch up somewhere away from these areas at campsites, allowing you to quickly and easily step outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re staying in the lake district, in one of our great national forests, or along the beautiful coastlines of the UK, you’ll enjoy the bliss of the UK countryside with the added comfort of your campervan.
TRAVEL IN COMFORT
One of the biggest benefits of going on a campervan holiday is that you take your home base with you wherever you go. While you may go on some leisurely hikes or bike rides, you’ll be able to relocate your campervan to a more accessible area so that you can return much faster e.g. in the event that one of your kids begins to get tired or someone sustains an injury or if it starts to rain.
Returning to a tent doesn’t boast the same level of comfort, and having to travel all the way back to a property that you’re staying at may take a long time, depending on where you travelled to for the day.
You’ll also find that travelling in your campervan is going to be much more enjoyable for drivers and passengers alike, compared to a car or other vehicle.
BENEFIT FROM CONVENIENCE
Having the convenience of being able to bring all of your belongings with you wherever you go is also a great benefit of having a campervan. Not only will you have quick access to things like a change of clothes, food, drink, and anything else you’ve brought with you, but you’ll also benefit from bringing certain amenities with you.
You’ll never be too far away from your bed and even small campervans have some cooking facilities, so you’ll also be able to get inside quickly should the weather take a turn for the worst.
It’s also worth noting that going on a campervan holiday also means that your holiday begins as soon as you leave the house. There’s no rush to the airport, no queues through security, and no flight delays to worry about. All you have to worry about is enjoying the journey and deciding on some fun places to visit.
IMPROVE YOUR FAMILY BOND
Some people may be concerned about the idea of spending so much time with family in such as small space. However, rather than resigning to the idea that there will be countless arguments and falling outs during this holiday, you should see this as an opportunity to strengthen family bonds and bring everyone closer together.
It’s worth deciding on some activities and days out before you leave. Also setting some ground rules before set off, maybe agreeing with each other to be more resilient against disagreements and instead strive to find ways to get along and improve everyone’s relationships on the journey. You might find that a holiday like this will help your family become stronger than ever, with everyone understanding each other a little bit better.
If you own a dog, a campervan is also a great holiday to enable your dog to join you.
BUDGET FRIENDLY HOLIDAY
While buying a campervan may be costly, it will be a great investment in the long run, especially if you use it regularly.
You’ll also want to get insurance for your campervan through Motorhome Protect to ensure that your campervan is covered should it get damaged or your personal belongings get stolen. But once you’ve sorted the annual costs, the overall holiday will be relatively affordable, especially in comparison to a holiday where you’d have to pay for flights and a hotel.
Instead, you’ll be able to save that money for other things such as activities, meals out or day trips, and whatever else you’ll need to enhance your experience.
EASILY DISCOVER NEW LOCATIONS
When staying in a static location such as a hotel, you may be limited as to what you can see or do nearby.
Unless you have your car, you’ll be restricted to however far you can comfortably walk from the place you’re staying. Whereas, if you’re staying in a campervan, you can simply drive to your destination with ease and not have to travel far by foot for sightseeing.
This also opens up much more of the surrounding area for you to visit, as you won’t be worrying about getting back home or beating traffic. You can move to a new campsite every few days and this will allow you to search for explore places in a relaxed manner. You will likely end up finding some amazing new places you would not have found if you had been staying in one specific location.
MEET NEW PEOPLE
Campervan holidays are very sociable. During your trip, you’re going to get the chance to meet other people who share similar interests.
When staying in a hotel, a lot of the people you meet are unlikely to be interested in the same things as you and your family. While you may be able to get along with them just fine, finding something to bond over may be a struggle. On a camping or campervan holiday, most of the other people you meet will share that same love of the outdoors and will also be able to offer you advice on places to go and things to do. They may even be able to provide you with tips if you’re somewhat of a beginner to the campervan experience.
ENJOY MORE EXERCISE
One of the great benefits of having a campervan holiday is that you and your family will have many more opportunities and the inspiration to get some exercise. Simply stepping out of the door to your campervan and going for a countryside walk or a bike ride is one of the primary attractions for people going on campervan holidays, and this is perfect for your kids, too.
Parking up somewhere with lots of outdoor space for them to play and run around is ideal and a great way to keep everyone tired out. If you have a dog with you it’s a perfect way to enjoy new walks for them too.
MORE SPACE THAN A TENT
For those that enjoy the nice things about of camping, such as sitting around the campfire and watching the night sky, there is often one drawback: having to put up and then sleep in a tent. A tent and all the extra equipment you need also takes up a lot of space so you may need to tow a trailer.
While some people are fine with this, it can dampen what was ultimately a great experience. However, having a campervan to retire to at the end of the night is the ideal solution as it allows you to sleep in a proper bed in the warmth while not missing out on the things people love about camping. You can even add some lean-to attachments to the campervan in some cases, providing extended living space on the outside of the vehicle.
EVEN MORE REASONS TO HOLIDAY IN A CAMPERVAN
For anyone already converted to campervan life I bet you will think of even more reasons to holiday in a campervan. Freedom to pack up and go at short notice in the UK or even abroad is a great advantage.
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