Why the Caravan Crowd are Cool

Caravanning is cool. Caravan fanatics have known this for a long time but now we even see the rich and famous doing it. Celebrity enthusiasts are going for luxury motor homes and revamped VWs, and amongst this cool caravanning crowd are Sean Penn, Kate Moss, Jay Kay (Jamiroquai's lead singer), Jamie Oliver and Lenny Kravitz! With caravanning there is a great sense of freedom, a love of nature and the fun people you meet at caravan parks. Style magazines are now featuring it and it seems like it has re-invented itself. Naturally this is all helped along with the modern stresses of air travel, thanks to security measures and money making strategies regarding luggage.

It now accounts for over 17 per cent of all holidays taken in Great Britain. If you have friends with caravans, you may easily feel tempted when you hear their caravanning stories. However as a newbie the only thing apart from the glorious freedom of the open road is to consider a thorough caravan insurance policy, as by cutting corners with this you may regret it later. Insurance is not as cool as caravanning but it is a necessity so make sure you find the most comprehensive cover for your caravan.

Choosing a caravan nowadays can be a lot of fun. There are a whole range of futuristic caravans and motor homes as part of the trendy caravanning fashion. You could choose the motorhome with the self-contained SmartCar garage. If you are environmentally aware what about the custom-built EcoStream which is an environmental model of the iconic AirStream caravan? It has solar panels, a composting toilet, a wood burning stove and is made of recycled materials.

Caravanning is also fantastic for animal lovers. For many animal lovers it is stressful to leave their furry family member behind, and caravan holidays mean that this is not necessary. Nowadays there are more pet friendly caravan parks than ever before which means you can take your four legged companion to the seaside or countryside. Apart from enjoying their company it is also an inexpensive option. It is less stressful than having to find a pet friendly hotel and with a caravan you will already have your mod cons and own comforts, so generally a lot less to worry about.

For those who are tempted by the cool caravanning lifestyle a logical choice is to test it out first by using a caravan hire at a park. These parks are normally very well organized and this gives the opportunity to see if this type of holiday suits you and your family. There are special events run at certain sites, and another idea is to find an even that you would like to attend and this way make the trip even better.

The types of events that happen include wine tasting, football coaching, cycle rides, walks and even casino nights. All of this information can be found online and there are many websites which also specialise in certain geographical areas of the country for caravanners, so naturally you would expect their local knowledge to be excellent. For newcomers it can also be advisable to locate a caravanning association or club before starting out on your new outdoor holiday life.