Caravan enthusiasts have revealed the sights, sounds and smells that make their getaways memorable.
The Caravan Club surveyed more than two thousand of its members and found that the freedom afforded by the great outdoors is one of the biggest benefits of a caravanning holiday.
Spectacular sunsets were named as the most memorable sights, followed by views of the countryside and the sea.
Groups of caravanners enjoying an evening drink was also named as an unforgettable scene.
Birdsong, sizzling bacon at breakfast time, the laughter of children and corks popping in the evening were all among the most popular sounds, while barbecues, freshly mown grass and salty sea air were named as the most evocative smells.
Commenting on the results of the survey, Caravan Club member and TV personality Rowland Rivron said he agrees that sensory experiences are what make caravan breaks so memorable.
“For me, the sights, smells, sounds and tastes I experience on holiday stay with me and evoke memories of enjoying the great outdoors and the adventure of caravanning whenever I re-experience them,” he remarked.
“There is nothing better than a cold beer, while a steak sizzles on the barbecue and the children are playing in the fields on a balmy British evening.”
