Caravans at sunset. Image courtesy of Marianne Weekes
Marianne Weekes is the editor of the BritMums website and she blogs at Mari’s World. She lives in Kent in the South of England with her husband and six year-old twin daughters and they have a caravan.
Caravan holidays
I’ve never been on a caravan holiday but I know that many families love them. I went to meet Marianne to find out about her experience of family caravanning holidays and why these trips can work so well. I was very interested to hear that she only went on her first caravan holiday relatively recently and that she hadn’t expected to enjoy it:
It sounds like caravan holidays are a great way to make family travel more affordable. What do you think? If you’ve ever been on a caravan holiday, how did it go? If you’ve not experienced a caravan holiday, would you like to try one?
Marianne’s previous caravan and awning. Image courtesy of Marianne Weekes
Suggestions?
I’m really enjoying interviewing people about their family trips. So far I’ve talked to Kelly Innes about home exchanges, Anne Dickins about Neilson holidays and now Marianne about caravanning – and I have more interviews planned. If you have any suggestions for interview topics or interviewees then do let me know.
We loved caravanning as a family when I was growing up, it was so much fun touring the UK!
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This intrigues me because now that we’re a family of six, our preferred all inclusives are a bit out of price range…. I’ve also never caravaned and would love to try
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Caravanning sounds like a good option for you!
I used to go on caravan holidays as a child and loved them – we’d drive down to St Tropez every year and then do trips away in the UK for half term. I love how Mari takes off for a weekend, such a great way to get out and explore. It makes me yearn to get back in a caravan!! Great interview as ever Gretta!
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Thank you, I’m glad that you liked it. Marianne is lovely to chat to.
Love staying in a caravan such fun
My grandparents-in-law were big caravanners and spent several winters in Portugal and Spain living in one. Sadly we don’t have the right driver’s licence for towing a caravan and I couldn’t face going through another driving test!
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I didn’t know that you needed a special driving licence – I would have asked Marianne about that if I had!
I used to go camping quite often with my maternal auntie and I remember we had loads of fun! Never did caravanning before but it looks like a great way to get away with family on a budget 🙂
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We have been on a few static caravan breaks and thoroughly enjoyed them. I would never buy my own though as I hate them clogging up the roads lol
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I hold my hands up and say I couldn’t stay in a caravan, I wouldn’t cope with the closed in feeling… a static one or a Chalet perhaps x
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We always used to go on caravanning holidays when I was a child and I adored it – gosh I miss those days.
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I’ve never been on a caravanning holiday but never say never. It looks exciting to me 🙂 I wouldn’t go camping again though!
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I grew up in a touring caravan. The freedom we had on our many holidays as a child was wonderful and I look back on those days with fondness
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The closest I’ve done is staying in an RV when we were in the states. It was so well equipped and large that it was a home away from home.
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That sounds great – I’d worry about driving one of those huge RVs though!
I love staying in a caravan but have only stayed on static ones and never had the experience of towing them before. It’s a huge adventure to stop in a caravan for a while.
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I’ve stayed in static ones too but never one that needs towing.
i absolutely love caravaning and this year we are looking t expand to one for our own family although it may go on hold now x
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
I love that first photo – it sums it up for me. We’ve only been on a few caravan breaks for weekends but I love the kids playing outside while we sit and relax, especially on a night.
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I love that about camping too, it’s very relaxing.
It was lovely talking to you Gretta and I hope it inspires others to have a go at what is a really fun holiday with lots of quality family time.
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Thank you for sharing your experience Marianne – your caravan holidays sound great.