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Hotels Vs. Campsites

Posted by on February 20, 2010
When you plan a family holiday or a trip away from home, the first consideration that you must take into account is where you will be staying. Every trip needs a base of operations, a place you can come back to and recharge at between adventures, as well as a staging ground for new experiences. Though there are many different types of places and...
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Hiking the Devonian Coast

Posted by on November 16, 2009
The summer just gone, some friends and I made plans to take a three day trip walking along the north coast of Devon. We’d stop off over night at campsites, or any holiday parks that allowed tents, and carry everything we needed on our backs. I was probably the keenest member of our party, researching routes, places we could stop and rest for...
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My Day at the Beach

Posted by on September 21, 2009
The UK has some awesome beaches up and down the coast. West coast, East coast, South coast, Scottish coast, Welsh coast, Northern Irish coast, all of them offer swimming and more. I’ve gathered a decent collection of stories from the UK beach holidays of my childhood, most of them ending with me being either sandy, soaked, sun burnt, or any...
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Only this year, though. The multi-award winning Bestival, one of the Isle of Wight’s many annual music festivals, has been going for five years now. You’ve missed it this year, but given its success there’s no reason that you couldn’t take the opportunity to visit next year. The volume of festivals and carnivals are an excellent...
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Holiday Parks around the World

Posted by on August 19, 2009
We all know that holiday parks and camp sites are popular in the UK, but what about the rest of the world. Does everyone love this great versatile form of accommodation that is fun for all the family. In this blog I will look at some Holiday parks and campsites from around the world and see if we all do love the same great Holiday park breaks. Koningshof,...
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Camping Tips and Advice: Basics

Posted by on May 28, 2009
Planning a camping holiday? If you are, there are many different things that you need to know. First, where you’re camping and what the weather is like during that time of year is vital to being safe and having a good time. You’ll have to pay close attention to these things in order to be prepared for any event. You don’t want to...

5 reasons to get into camping

Posted by on May 18, 2009
Relive your Childhood Many of us remember when we were younger spending our summer holidays in a tent, whether it was on holiday or even in your own back garden, by going on a camping weekend again as an adult you can relive those fond childhood memories all over again. For a few days out of your busy year why not feel like a child again and feel...
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Best campsites in the UK

Posted by on April 7, 2009
A camping experience is something that can be enjoyed by anyone and Europe has a vast amount of places to venture off to. Scotland, Cornwall, Devon and France all offer something different yet all allow you to really get to grips with the fundamentals of what camping is all about. With so much on offer at the various destinations through out Europe...

What to consider when camping

Posted by on March 16, 2009
Camping can be great holiday for all of those who decide to experience what the outside world has to offer. It can also be a cheap alternative to hotels and B and Bs, however there are a few things that you will need to think about before setting out to your camp site destination. Keeping the cost down is an important part of the experience if you...
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Should You Consider Camping and Campsites?

Posted by on February 12, 2009
So you are considering going camping for a holiday destination but you’re not quite sure. Would the family/ partner enjoy the camping experience?  You don’t have to be a seasoned professional to undertake the camping experience either. Many campsites cater for the professional as well as the amateur. People are choosing to go camping...
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