Nearly a quarter of caravanners are planning to have a staycation in the autumn, a new study reveals, and many of them will enjoy this late break on top of a summer trip.
That is one of the insights revealed by Caravan Sitefinder’s annual spring survey, which looks at the holiday habits of Brits.
It discovered that the widespread vaccination programme is providing enough confidence to make bookings in this country, but uncertainty around foreign travel still remains.
In fact, 43 per cent of respondents stated that jabs and falling Covid rates had prompted them to plan their holidays.
Some 57 per cent said they’d only be taking a trip in the UK, while 31 per cent were hoping to enjoy both a staycation and a getaway abroad.
Respondents to the survey also underlined the importance of holiday parks having solid cancellation policies in place should the situation change.
Michael Paul, CEO of Caravan Sitefinder, said: “The faith of people in the ability of British parks to provide a safe holiday environment came across strongly, and is testimony to the precautionary measures these businesses have adopted.
“But given the unpredictability of this crisis, it’s not surprising that many customers wanted a refund safeguard in place if anyone in their party had to pull out for Covid-related reasons.”
After the pandemic has caused so many caravan sites to lose revenue due to restrictions put in place at various points over the last 15 months, the prospect of a longer season will represent an opportunity for many.
Mr Paul added: “This should bring a welcome boost to many parks, and suggests that the usual sharp fall-off in bookings after the peak season may not be a phenomenon this year.”
Caravan Sitefinder celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, continuing to provide booking facilities and user reviews for thousands of holiday parks.
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