Isle of Wight caravanning industry booming
Holidaymakers get the feeling of going abroad by taking their caravans on the ferry to the Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight is enjoying a strong year for camping and caravanning tourism, it has been revealed.
According to the Isle of Wight County Press, the destination's campsites have posted a rise in usage figures for the past three months.
July saw many of the island's caravan parks fill up, with Kite Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park owner Jean Abraham noting that people seem markedly more interested in staycations.
"It has been absolutely non-stop and we have even had people phoning after 22:00 BST to check on availability," she told the newspaper.
The island is benefiting from its detachment from mainland Britain, claimed Orchards Holiday Park manager Debbie Downer.
She said that people get the feeling of going abroad by taking their caravans on the ferry to the Isle of Wight.
Ms Downer also noted how her park has been busier than normal during the summer months.