If the stress of Christmas is getting a bit too much for you, then now could be a good time to start thinking about your caravan or motorhome trips in 2025.
Throughout the last 12 months, a number of international destinations have been gaining in popularity, making them good candidates for your next adventure abroad.
With this in mind, Pitchup.com has provided a rundown of the places that should be on your radar in 2025.
Portugal
Bookings to Portugal reportedly rose by 251 per cent, which is not surprising when you realise it’s the only European destination to have made it into the 2024 Holiday Money Report’s top five.
Offering plenty of bang for your buck, Portugal has a tempting climate, stunning coastlines and historic cities, providing everything you need for a great camping holiday.
Pitchup recommends Bubulcus & Bolotas Camping, which is located half an hour’s drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Évora.
This shining example of Portugal’s golden age was completely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1755.
Hungary
Combining Hungary’s stunning landscapes, thermal spas, rich history and lively traditions with the low cost of holiday essentials, it’s easy to see why bookings have gone up by 229 per cent in the last year.
Head to Lake Balaton to the west of Budapest for a stay at Balatontourist Camping Napfény for watersports and a playground for children.
Local attractions include Szigliget Castle and a winery just a 20-minute drive away. Make sure you don’t indulge in the produce if you’ve got to drive the towcar or motorhome back to the site.
One reviewer of the holiday park said it’s “sooooo beautiful and the campsite with everything around it is a dream”.
Montenegro
Croatia has long been a popular destination for Brits, but its southern neighbour Montenegro has only recently started to get the recognition it deserves.
With 217 per cent more bookings, caravanners and motorhomers have tapped into the beauty of its rugged mountains, medieval villages and Adriatic coastline.
Just 20 minutes north-west of the capital Podgorica is Purple Eye Estate, which is set within its own winery, meaning you don’t have to go anywhere to sample the local produce.
The site also makes a convenient base for exploring Oströg Monastery, built into the cliff face 900 metres above the Zeta Valley in the 17th century.
Belgium
If you’re a foodie and owning a leisure vehicle helps to facilitate trips to tantalise your tastebuds, then Belgium should be high up on your list.
The waffles, chocolate and beer it’s known for are among the reasons for a 108 per cent uptick in books to this culinary hotspot.
While still relatively close to the UK, Belgium is cheaper than France, thus stacking the odds even further in its favour.
Camping Houtum near Antwerp is “an incredible campsite surrounded by some of the most stunning cycling routes I’ve ever experienced,” according to one reviewer.
Austria
Alpine meadows and mountains have led to Austria coming in fifth position in the fastest-growing overseas destinations for the past 12 months.
The landlocked country in central Europe saw an increase of 78 per cent in bookings in 2024, making it a good bet for 2025.
Camping Resort Reigersburg is located in the west of the country and is a newly opened site, which is already impressing guests with its facilities.
Highlights include swimming in the lake and hiking up to the medieval Riegersburg Castle, which is within easy reach of the camping ground.
