Camping and Caravanning Holidays Offer Cheap Alternatives

When money is tight, many people are forced to curtail their holiday spending and therefore the number of holidays they take. However, there are plenty of ways to reduce the amount of money a holiday costs with a little creative thinking.

Instead of reducing the number of holidays planned for the future, many are choosing to spend a little more time in the preparation phase to ensure that they can spend more time enjoying themselves on holidays.

There are plenty of ways to spend less cash on holidays, from booking trips well in advance to snapping up good deals early and searching for discount hotels rooms or transport. However, one of the best ways to make sure that spending is kept well within holiday budgets is to choose to provide accommodation and transport for yourself.

It's no coincidence that in times of financial strain the number of people choosing camping holidays rises. Not only do holidaymakers save themselves from having to pay for hotels in their desired holiday spot but the advantages to driving to your holiday destination yourself are manifold.

When people aren't tied to their accommodation not only are they able to take their holidays at their own pace, but they will also have the opportunity to discover off the beaten trail destinations and attractions when visiting new places.

Not content with containing themselves to a tent, many also choose to enhance their situation further by attaching a caravan to their envoy. A caravan is an ideal choice when looking for freedom to explore on holidays as all tourists have to do is hitch it to the back of their vehicle and they'll be safe in the knowledge that they'll always have somewhere comfortable to sleep when night falls.

Caravanning trips need not be confined to the home country of the travellers either, as many international ferries have provisions for caravans that make it easy for caravanning fans to take their portable home away from home overseas.

And of course, like camping, caravanning offers plenty of money-saving benefits. From the chance to make your own packed lunches for enjoying on the move to the happy fact you won't be hit with surprise additions to a hotel bill, caravans are great for thrifty travellers.

Once tourists have a full tank of petrol, the all important caravan insurance and a food supply, they are ready to roll and start exploring the terrain of their chosen holiday destination without having to worry about spiralling costs.

By Daniel Collins