Caravanning has become a particularly popular holiday option for families and older people, according to the National Caravan Council.
Alicia Dunne, deputy director general of the organisation, said the staycation trend has definitely added to the appeal of caravan breaks in recent years.
She said UK holidays look to remain popular for the third year in a row as travellers shun air travel disruption and expensive foreign exchange rates.
“The value that caravanning can offer is definitely attractive to both the family market and the ‘grey tourist’ in difficult economic times,” Ms Dunne
remarked.
She pointed out that increased costs, strikes and cancellations have put many families off flying.
Meanwhile, the pound is still comparatively week against the euro, while the overall cost of holidaying on the continent has risen.
“This all makes holidaying in the UK a more attractive option, especially for short breaks,” Ms Dunne insisted.
And she said that the facilities many UK caravan parks now offer enable families to enjoy a lot of the same activities they would abroad.
“Many parks have made their short-break offer more attractive, with themed breaks, top class entertainment and a range of activities for all that are not fair weather dependent,” she stated.
