By Emma Dodd
With so many people holidaying in the UK this summer and social distancing rules meaning caravan sites are operating at reduced capacity, it’s becoming difficult to book a pitch.
Luckily, one travel expert has spoken out about a way to increase your chances of finding a spot for a caravan holiday.
Lisa Minot, travel editor at The Sun, told viewers of ITV’s Lorraine that signing up to the Caravan and Motorhome Club will open up lots of sites to them.
She said: “45 per cent of us intend on taking a camping holiday this year, but getting availability has been a bit of an issue. My tip for that would be to join the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
“It costs just £54 a year, but it gives you access to over 2,700 sites across the UK and abroad.”
There are a number of ways to become a member, but via the website or by calling 01342 318 813 are the most convenient.
If you join online, it can take up to 48 hours for your membership number to arrive, but you can start booking caravan sites in as little as an hour after joining.
The extensive network of sites includes some privately-owned locations, offering more opportunities for staycations.
Ms Minot added that thinking about slightly less obvious destinations can help holidaymakers find spaces on caravan sites.
She recommended Northern Ireland and the north east of England as destinations with a lot to offer that often get overlooked.
While staycations definitely do a lot for local economies, many coastal areas are finding it difficult to cope with an influx of visitors during the hottest periods of the summer.
Caravan owners are reminded to respect the areas they visit and to observe social distancing rules to ensure new outbreaks of coronavirus do not occur.
