The return of cool (camping) Britannia

National Caravanning and Camping Week starts on 23 May 2009 and with the credit crunch causing a boom in UK camping holidays, 2009 is being heralded as the year of Cool Britannia.

Do not fear! It’s not all kagoules and soggy sarnies, Parkdean Holidays offers its expert advice on how to experience the hippest locations the UK has to offer on a budget and reminds us that we can still enjoy a caravan experience without having to bring one with us, by staying in one of its luxury static caravan holiday homes!

– Burgh Island, South Devon

So the celebs fly into this hip location on helicopters, but you could pitch up at Parkdean Holidays’ Challaborough Holiday Park, just a stones throw from the island and enjoy the stunning views of this fabulous location without the extortionate cost. Explore the local area of outstanding natural beauty, spend days enjoying stunning coastal paths or catch the sea tractor to Burgh Island to do some celeb spotting! A week’s caravan rental for six people starts from just £189.

– Sandbanks, Dorset

A playground to millionaires and celebs alike, Sandbanks is renowned for its glitterati but fear not, you can experience the glamour of the region without taking out a second mortgage! Dorset is served by two Parkdean Holiday Parks; Warmwell and Sandford, offering a range of accommodation from standard tent pitches to superb static caravan holiday homes. Property on this exclusive sand dune on the picturesque Dorset coast, sells for millions; you can admire all that Sandbanks has to offer from just £12 per night for a standard tent pitch for a group of four.

- Rock, Cornwall

Rock is known as “Britain's Saint-Tropez”, due to its popularity with the upper classes and A-listers alike. Hugh Grant, Jemima Kahn and Prince Harry are all regulars to the village which boasts a stunning beach and a wide choice of up-market restaurants and bars. While affluent holidaymakers, including Mohammed Al Fayed, make use of the nearby helipad and stay in expensive hotels, why not try out Parkdean Holiday’s St Minver Holiday Park, just a stone’s throw from the famous North Cornish village.

A week’s caravan rental for six people starts from just £189. Or treat yourself to a ‘real celeb style’ holiday and stay at St Minver’s exclusive Trehawks site and stay in a luxury Trehawk lodge, fitted with all mod-cons, such as dishwashers, wide screen TV’s and en-suite bathrooms from £299.

– Burnham Market, Norfolk

Burnham Market is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere which attracts famous faces every year, and has hence become known as "Chelsea on Sea". However, staying in the town can be quite costly, so why not try out Parkdean Holidays’ Cherry Tree Holiday Park in Norfolk. It is the ideal location to explore the county from Great Yarmouth to the Norfolk Broads and celeb spotting in Burnham Market, the Holiday Park is the gateway to all that is great about Norfolk. And with caravan rentals for six people starting from just £113 it won’t break the bank!

– Watergate Bay, Cornwall

Watergate Bay is one of North Cornwall's best known beaches. Popular with surfers and those who want to be away from the crowds of Newquay, Watergate Bay is one of the most spectacular expanses of beach in the whole of Cornwall. Home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant, the bay is no stranger to famous faces! Parkdean Holiday’s Holywell Bay Holiday Park is in close proximity to Watergate Bay and offers a gateway to the region for those wanting to sample the high life without the associated cost. With a standard tent pitch for a group of four available from just £10 per night, Parkdean Holidays’ Holywell Bay Holiday Park is the perfect base for exploring the north Cornish coast.

“The return of Cool Britannia means everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and staying in the UK for short breaks and holidays this year. We pride ourselves on offering holiday parks in the greatest locations the UK has to offer and with accommodation ranging from tent pitches to luxury five star lodges, Parkdean Holidays can accommodate any budget,” says John Waterworth, CEO Parkdean Holidays.

For more information, visit Parkdean.com.