Camping
Go camping with the kids this summer
Kids bored of the holidays? Do you fancy a family break but can’t face long queues and delays at the airports? Then do something a little more adventurous with the children this August! Go camping! With weather forecasts for August promising some lovely warm summer days there’s no point in paying for an expensive family holiday abroad.
Luxury wildlife camp in Kenya celebrates 10 years
Kicheche Camps, the group of small, privately owned luxury wildlife camps in Kenya’s Masai Mara and Laikipia in Northern Kenya, will celebrate its tenth anniversary next month by launching a new itinerary, The Kicheche Triangle and a number of new responsible tourism projects which complement the existing programmes.
Life’s a beach with Wicked Campers
Autumn is a great time to hit the waves and enjoy Europe’s best surf beaches and laid back bohemian lifestyle. And what better way to chase the sun and search for surf than in a campervan with Wicked Campers?
Round off the summer at Solfest
The Solway Coast’s Solfest music festival, at Silloth on the Solway Coast in Cumbria, will be giving music lovers lots of reason to stand and cheer this year, as it lays on an event, from August 27-29, headlined by legendary Manchester rock band, James, perhaps best-known for their hit “Sit Down”.
Family fun for less at Woodovis Park
Big isn’t always best and if you love the idea of a family camping holiday with lots of activities but want to avoid overrun campsites, karaoke and amusement arcades, head to Woodovis Park on Dartmoor in Devon where quality family fun costs less this summer.
Be a happy camper & catch the annual migration
Known as the “Seventh Wonder Of The World,” the annual migration has always been a wildlife high for safari-goers, but according to Acacia Africa, this year it’s going to be a sell-out event.
Escape the winter blues in New Zealand
There’s loads of reasons to jump on a plane with your family this winter to escape the cold for an unforgettable self-drive New Zealand summer family holiday in a Britz Campervan.
Explore Eastern Europe with Wicked Campers
A hot spot for travellers, customers can now tour Eastern Europe with Wicked Campers.
Go online to plan your summer pitch up
Following the large increase in consumer demand for outdoor UK breaks*, leading camping and caravanning website, Pitchup.com, has introduced online booking and availability calendars to help customers choose and book the perfect pitch.
Do It 4 Real summer camps - Great news for parents
Just £79* can buy a 5-night activity holiday for 10-19 year-olds this year. Young people in England can attend a Do It 4 Real summer camp including Football Academy, Adventure Quest, Survival Expedition, Street Dance Academy or Future Leader, among others.
Camping gets a makeover
Sleeping outdoors has had a makeover. Say goodbye to leaky tents and waking up stiffly on a deflated air bed. Mixing glamour with the great outdoors, ‘glamping’ is the perfect solution for an inexpensive girly holiday without skimping on little luxuries.
Beware of tent thieves out to spoil your festival fun
With festival season just around the corner, comparison site, moneysupermarket.com, urges all Brits to ensure their possessions are covered while away from the home this summer.
Win a Volkswagen California campervan with GMTV
A brand new Volkswagen California campervan, complete with pop-up roof, two double beds and a kitchen is the prize in a GMTV competition being run from next Monday, 24 May, until Friday to help celebrate The Camping and Caravanning Club’s ‘New To Camping’ campaign.
Halford’s tester looks forward to sleeping on the job
Sleeping on the job is a criticism that can never be levelled at Phil Latham. The 27 year old freelance outdoor instructor has just learned that he has been awarded one of the most sought-after jobs in the country. He is the new sleeping bag tester for Halfords.
Volcanic ash chaos prompts camper van holiday boom
The recent travel disruption caused by the eruption of the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull is tempting increasing numbers of British holidaymakers to look closer to home for their next trip.