08Oct2013
What to Look for in Caravan Insurance
Given the fact that economic depression and social unrest continues to impact on countries across the globe, it is little wonder that a growing number of British holiday makers are now looking to travel, come rain or shine, within the boundaries of the UK. With popular tourist resorts such as Egypt, Greece and Cyprus particularly badly hit, the concepts of camping and summer caravan holidays h
Continue Reading27Aug2012
Camping Trade Show Exhibits – For the Latest and Greatest Camping Gear
Those who said that it takes a lot of money to enjoy a vacation with your family probably haven’t tried going camping. People who love to go out of their house and do some outdoor activities with family and friends should consider camping. There is always a camping experience that is meant for everybody. Those who want to be alone with nature or those who want to experience the beauty and wonder
Continue Reading18Aug2012
WOWO Campsite Puts the “Wow” Back in Camping
The campground was pleasantly busy with kids running around, swinging on ropes from the trees with the sun slowly setting over the tree tops - giving this idyllic location a perfectly warm summer glow. Underlying this picture perfect scene was the scent of campfires and barbecues from parents preparing dinner. Our WOWO Campsite Camping Experience This is the sight we stumbled upon when we emerge
Continue Reading09Oct2011
How to go Glamping…
This is a guest post by Chris Elmes, who writes for Canopy and Stars, who offer luxury camping and glamping holidays in many inspirational spots in the UK as well as France. If like me you love the outdoors, but dread the thought of arguing with your loved ones over the best way to put up a 2 man tent in the driving rain, before realizing you then have to light a fire on which to cook your dinn
Continue Reading01May2011
UK Families will go Camping this Summer Rather than Overseas
The Daily Mail states that “holidays under canvas are booming” this year in the UK. With most Brits feeling strapped for cash in this economy there has been a significant rise of camping and caravanning within the UK. UK families will go camping this summer rather than overseas. This year 26 per cent of families cannot afford the cost of holidaying overseas and have opted to enjoy a family
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Camping is Becoming a Vacation Trend
According to the British based newspaper "The Telegraph" camping is making a comeback. It would seem that camping is becoming a vacation trend. Camping is seen by most as being difficult, "uncomfortable" and only for the adventurous or the tree treehugger type. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that camping trips were up by an increase of 29 per cent compared to the prev
Continue Reading07Feb2011
Fisherground is the Best Family Campsite in the Lake District UK
The Lake District is best enjoyed as a wilderness, but we all know that there are tourist hot-spots which test your wallet as well as your temper. Most ‘family’ campsites are situated in these busy areas where they know that the shop, café or games room will get plenty of custom from bored children who refuse to do another walk. Fisherground campsite in the Lake District is the best family
Continue Reading24Dec2010
Backpacking Tips: You’re not too Old to Backpack
After my children grew up and left home, I decided to walk the Cumbria Way - a beautiful 70 mile trail across the mountains and valleys of the Lake District of England. I had pre-booked accommodation for each night so my itinerary was fixed. How I envied the freedom of the backpackers I met, but could a sixty-year-old woman carry enough gear for a solo camping trip? Don't just think it, do i
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