by Chris Malone
Caravanning holidays are still “very” popular, according to the Camping and Caravanning Club.
Publicity manager Jon Dale pointed to hotspots such as the Lake District, Scotland, the Peak District, Devon and Cornwall as places frequented by mobile home enthusiasts.
“I think we have got a beautiful countryside and beautiful scenery here, and it is certainly a lot cheaper than travelling abroad,” the expert said.
“You don’t have any inconvenience of travel disruption which people have had over the last year or so.”
Mr Dale may have been alluding to the volcanic ash clouds which caused delays and cancellations at airports across the UK and Europe.
He did note that the weather in the UK can be one drawback that puts people off.
“But if they can overcome that then people will enjoy a family holiday in this country,” the spokesman said.
The Camping and Caravaninng Club recruited 60,000 new members in 2010 – the second successive year it has achieved this.
