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A name change for The Caravan Club

Rob Fearn | 21 Feb 2017 | Read time: 43s

The Caravan Club is changing to the Caravan and Motorhome Club. The following announcement is taken from the Club's website.
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The Caravan and Motorhome Club New Website

The must-have guide for over 45 years

The Alan Rogers Team | 13 Feb 2017 | Read time: 2m 55s

Most guides to camping sites provide long lists of sites without passing any real judgement on them. This book is different. It only mentions particularly good sites, and it gives very detailed descriptions of these, with frank and comprehensive reports.
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Guides

In the footsteps of giants

Russell Wheldon | 8 Feb 2017 | Read time: 4m 47s

Poets have often written of Ireland’s emerald hills and sparkling waters, lighting the imagination with depictions of the country’s beauty...
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Cliffs in Northern Ireland

Châteaux of the Loire

Russell Wheldon | 30 Jan 2017 | Read time: 4m 38s

From Château d’Anet in the North to Culan in the South, they offer some of the most spectacular architecture in the world. A magnificent illustration of French thought and design, each of the Loire châteaux tells a story of the region.
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Chateau De Chambord

The Guardian - Family Travel Special

Rob Fearn | 29 Jan 2017 | Read time: 1m 26s

Two of our favourite campsites appeared in The Guardian Travel, Family special yesterday. The article featured 20 summer camps with...
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20 of the best family campsites in Europe

Safety and the law when touring abroad

The Alan Rogers Team | 20 Jan 2017 | Read time: 6m 31s

Safety issues are equally relevant at home and abroad, but legal requirements vary from country to country. Late caravanning expert John Wickersham gives us some points to consider when touring and towing abroad.
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On the Road

Glamping it up

The Alan Rogers Team | 13 Jan 2017 | Read time: 8m 50s

But is this the true picture? Well, no. Glamping has really been around for centuries, since the days of Kublai Khan’s Xanadu, the first really famous glamper’s paradise. His lavish summer dwellings were the epitome of ‘home away from home’, though Cath Kidston adornments were not his thing, as far as we know.
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Glamping

Site of the week: Château Camping le Colombier

Rob Fearn | 31 May 2016 | Read time: 33s

Le Colombier is a real gem of a campsite, situated in the grounds of a Normandy château, which is home...
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Château Le Colombier Pool

La Charcuterie!

Rob Fearn | 1 May 2016 | Read time: 2m 6s

When in France, you will most likely come across the classic charcuterie platter. A wonderful meal which is so simple in form, yet wonderfully complicated, it’s a meal which has been eaten in France for hundreds of years. It was the way to preserve meat before refrigeration, it’s now become a delicacy in its own right.
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Saucisson Sec

Travelling in Europe: Where can your camping take you in 2016?

Rob Fearn | 23 Dec 2015 | Read time: 2m 1s

Europe has much to offer for campers of all ages and varying interests. Whether you’d prefer a beach resort packed...
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Campsite

Camping food ideas that won’t break the bank

Rob Fearn | 17 Dec 2015 | Read time: 2m 28s

If you’re planning a camping trip in the future, whether alone or with a family – you’ll need to plan...
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Al Fresco dining

Seven amazing tips for family camping trips

Rob Fearn | 10 Dec 2015 | Read time: 3m 6s

There’s nothing better than a family camping trip to bring everyone together. If you’re planning to take a break in...
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Motorhome trips

How to take your trip to the next level with luxury camping

Rob Fearn | 2 Dec 2015 | Read time: 2m 17s

When it comes to the great outdoors there’s so much on offer. With stunning locations scattered around the UK and...
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Teepee

5 amazing health benefits of a spa camping holiday

Rob Fearn | 26 Nov 2015 | Read time: 2m 30s

People holiday for many different reasons. Whether it’s to experience the local culture and cuisine, participate in adrenaline sports, or...
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Hot Tub

Complete camping checklist: What to remember for your next trip

Rob Fearn | 19 Nov 2015 | Read time: 2m 38s

Camping of any nature will likely be a brilliant experience, no matter the time of year or location of your...
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Camping checklist

10 camping essentials not to forget on your next trip

Rob Fearn | 5 Nov 2015 | Read time: 2m 3s

No matter who you are, camping can be the perfect getaway. You can shoot off for a quick weekend break...
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10 camping essentials not to forget on your next trip

How to keep your kids entertained when camping abroad

Rob Fearn | 29 Oct 2015 | Read time: 3m 50s

Camping with children can be great fun. However, at the same time it can also be stressful if you haven’t...
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How to keep your kids entertained when camping abroad

Winter camping: Five great tips for beating the cold weather

Rob Fearn | 23 Oct 2015 | Read time: 4m 9s

Winter camping can be truly amazing, but something you need to prepare for thoroughly in order to beat the chill...
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Winter camping

Camping in the Forest: A Survival Guide

The Alan Rogers Team | 14 Oct 2015 | Read time: 7m 48s

Camping is a fantastic experience for people of all ages. Whether you’re camping alone, with friends, your other half or...
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camping in the forest

Keeping the kids entertained on a rainy campsite

Rob Fearn | 7 Sept 2015 | Read time: 2m 25s

Camping is made for children – the chance to run free and explore the great outdoors, peer into rock pools...
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Two kids running through puddles
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