Another survey underlines what we have been blogging about: the staycation trend is here for a while longer. Research group Mintel found that three-quarters of Brits are set to book a UK holiday this year. Meanwhile, the Camping and Caravanning Club said advanced bookings for pitches at sites in the UK are already up 16% on last year.
At Big Tree Campervans we're been delighted with the fast-growing demand for our campervan hire, too. We knew that campervans were experiencing something of a revival in the UK but we had no idea just how popular they would be this year. We're thrilled with the number of advance bookings we have now taken for the summer.
And it could be that things may only get better for the UK tourism market in 2010. A prediction from independent forecaster Positive Weather Solutions reveals record UK temperatures this summer. And if you add in the recession, the hassle of flying and the worries over more volcanic ash, there's no doubting that the numbers of UK-based holidaymakers will grow.
Another trend that is sure to give campervanning another boost is the rise in demand for more luxury-style outdoors holidays. Retail store Halfords recently revealed a survey that found that many more people are keen to enjoy an outdoors holiday and the majority would prefer to "glamp it up". Glamping is Glamorous Camping, ie camping with all mod-cons.
In our opinion, campervanning is just one step on from Glamping and so we're suggesting that more people try Glampervanning ie campervanning but with a host of hi-tec gadgets and all mod-cons.
The advantage of Glampervanning in a 21st century hired campervan include:
* Being warm and dry when it's wet outdoors
* Flexible living and transport
*A great night's sleep
* Great cooking facilities and gas bbqs
* Electricity for phone chargers, ipods etc
* Easy set up. Just arrive at the site and put on the kettle (rather than needing to pitch a tent)
* Bike, kayak, surf board transportation
* Fridge, storage, space for up to four people to sleep
To find out more about Glampervanning check out Big Tree Campervans
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