Destinations Magazine
The magazine from Alan Rogers featuring inspiring holidays for campers, caravans and motorhome owners. It's all about the experience, the atmosphere, the freedom and the fun of a campsite holiday.
Jam packed with holiday ideas for campers, caravanners and motorhomers, Destinations magazine aims to inspire your future trips. You'll find fantastic locations, top tips and the latest products, as well as a sneak peek into the lives of those that inspect the campsites you visit. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and enjoy.
Destinations Edition 14
Explore Aquitaine’s natural beauty and cuisine, Spain’s art scene, and Northern France by caravan. Plus, discover the best campsites for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and join the Alan Rogers Rally Service for exciting tours!
Spring 2025
Contents:
- A taste of Aquitaine – Indulge in the rich flavours of Aquitaine’s renowned cuisine, from fresh seafood to world-class wines.
- Artful explorations – Journey through Spain’s vibrant art scene, uncovering its cultural treasures and creative heritage.
- Essential reading – Our review of The Motorhome and Campervan Handbook by Sammy Faircloth, a must-have for road trip enthusiasts.
- Northern discoveries – Explore Northern France on a caravan or motorhome holiday, from historic towns to scenic coastlines.
- Alan Rogers Awards – Celebrating the best campsites across Europe, as voted by travellers and experts alike.
- Game on – Find the best campsites in England for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and enjoy the action up close.
Destinations Edition 13
It's hard to believe autumn is already upon us; the leaves are starting to turn and the nights are drawing in. But with this change in season comes new opportunities to explore the best that camping and caravanning has to offer.
Autumn 2024
Contents:
- LOOK UP: UK‘S DARK SKIES - Camp under the darkest skies in the UK's International Dark Sky Reserves.
- WORLDWIDE WINE TOUR - Sip, sample and stroll through the most renowned vineyards in the world from Australia and New Zealand to South Africa and the United States.
- WOMEN‘S EUROS '25 - Explore where to stay and where they'll play in Switzerland.
- ENTRY EXIT WHAT? - The EU is set to shake up travel from November, ditching the manual stamping of passports with an all-new digital border system. We share the details and answer some frequently asked questions.
- CHOOSING A CAMPSITE IN FRANCE - Looking for the perfect campsite in France? We've got you covered.
- MOST & LEAST VISITED PLACES IN ENGLAND - Discover England's most famous attractions and its sparkling hidden gems.
- EUROPE‘S BEST BOULDERING DESTINATIONS - Europe is a bouldering paradise for climbers of all abilities.
- BOOK REVIEW - The lowdown on Martin Dorey's new sustainable travel guide 'The Green Camping Book
Destinations Edition 12
When Alan Rogers founded our company in 1968, travel would have been a very different experience - there was no Euro, no Channel Tunnel and certainly no sat-nav! Thankfully, things are easier now, and with our 55+ years of camping and caravanning unrivalled knowledge, we've got you covered.
Spring 2024
Contents:
- It's awards season! - Join us and our friends at the Caravan and Motorhome Club as we present the best campsites across Europe
- Off the beaten track - Explore Europe's lesser-known destinations from Latvia to Hungary
- Slooow it down - Master the art of slow travel, benefitting you and your mind
- Naturally Spain - Escape the crowds and discover Spain's National Parks
- Fantastic châteaux - Stumble across some of the Loire's most majestic chateaux
- D-Day at 80 - This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Explore Normandy and reflect on the enduring legacy of this pivotal operation fought in search of liberation.
- Portable Power - Stay juiced up on the road with these top-notch portable power stations.
- And much, much more!
Destinations Edition 11
It feels like just yesterday since we launched Destinations magazine in 2013. Here we are on the eleventh edition! Upon its launch, we had a specific aim; to inspire, entice and intrigue through fun, motivating and fresh content.
Autumn 2023
Contents:
- Let someone else do the driving - Discover the old-world charm of luxury rail travel on your next worldwide motorhome adventure!
- Camp green, beach clean - Learn how you can be a greener camper and get top tips from The 2 Minute Foundation on how to keep our environment clean and plastic-free.
- The road less travelled - Follow Siobhan's journey to Northern France with her trusty motorhome, Dora, as she discovers the open road at age 64.
- Opening travel for all - Travel shouldn't be an uphill struggle. Learn how we're making travel more accessible and discover what you can do to help.
- For the love of rallies - A programme of show-stopping rallies to Ireland, France, and Croatia, check out our rallies for 2024!
- Sun-kissed Valencia - Discover a region basking in history, culture and sun!
- Unwind in Aquitaine - World-class wines, and a laidback charm, this is Aquitaine.
- Prepare for Paris 2024 - Hop across the channel for the ultimate sports experience.
- Navigating Devon - Explore this beautiful and unique corner of Britain by road.
- Highlights of Catalonia - Brimming with culture, venture south to Catalonia.
Destinations Edition 10
Spring 2023
The tenth edition of Destinations is here! We first launched Destinations Magazine in the spring of 2013 with the aim of inspiring, enticing and intriguing you through fun, motivating and fresh content.
Fast-forward 10 years, and we present a brand new edition of our much-loved magazine featuring content covering the weird and whacky attractions of France, Catalonia and Portugal
Contents:
- Unusual France - Get off the tourist track and be wowed by the weird and whacky in France!
- Curious Catalonia - Catalonia; a region for the curious-minded, with unique sights around every
- Undiscovered Portugal - From Roman temples to Dark Sky Reserves and more, Portugal is full of surprises
- Amazing AONBs - Don't just explore the true beauty of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, camp amongst it
- Alan Rogers & Caravan and Motorhome Club Awards return - find out more
- A Guide to Camping Beds - get the ultimate down-low on the best beds for camping
- Come On, Join a Rally! - This year brings a show-stopping programme of rallies to stunning European destinations, from the tropics of Greece, arid landscapes of Corsica, and the glitzy coast of France to the idyllic shores of Sardinia and legendary Ireland
Destinations Edition 9
Autumn 2022
It's not unheard of to plan an autumn break to catch some last-minute sun in southern Europe. But have you considered journeying north to Scandinavia instead? A trip to the Nordics can be just as rewarding, and there's no better way to explore than by motorhome.
Contents:
- Great Camping and Caravanning Road Trips - Exploring Southern Scandinavia
- In The Bag - Kit for canine campers
- 9 Reasons to love France
- Meet the Campsite Assessors - Paul Johnson
- Venture Further - Canada
- A Portuguese Adventure
- Camping in the UK's National Parks
- 20 Great City Campsites
Destinations Edition 8
Spring 2022
In this edition, our fabulous guest contributors return with new content, and we talk about current issues such as sustainability, solar power and mental health. We journey to France, Spain and Portugal, venture to Australia, and share our 50+ years of know-how on when and where to camp and first-time travel to the continent.
Contents:
- Road trips: Brittany to the French Basque, south to Spain and Portugal's southern coast
- Discover Down Under - explore Australia by motorhome
- Let's talk about mental health, the secrets of hiking with kids, getting and giving back to nature and Switzerland's most famous filming locations
- Green up your camping experience - top tips and top products
- In the Bag - staying sustainable on holiday
- The what, why and how of solar power
- Continuing the family legacy - Sammy Faircloth's The Caravan Handbook
- Year-round camping - 11 reasons why
- First timer? We've got you covered with top tips and expert advice
Destinations Edition 7
Spring 2020
For this edition, we’ve introduced several guest contributors from around the globe, which we hope gives a more international flavour to the publication. This issue includes some genuinely fantastic destinations, from the traditional caravanning destinations of France and Spain; to a once-in-a-lifetime motorhome holiday to New Zealand.
Contents:
- Aquitaine, Provence, Costa Brava and New Zealand! Venture further than ever before
- In the Bag - get high tech on holiday
- The what, why and how of leisure batteries
- Bon appétit! Your guide to delicious camping breakfasts
- Make your dreams come true - find out how to buy a campsite
Destinations Issue 6
Spring 2016
It’s never too early to start daydreaming about your next camping trip. We all need something inspirational to keep us going through the darker days until spring. And this issue is crammed full of inspiration!
Contents:
- Stunning holiday ideas from Antibes to Zagreb
8,000 campsites, 31 countries – find the one for you - Up close and personal
Shhhh...! Special destinations, cool kit, behind the scenes with our inspectors - And the winner is...
Your VIP Pass to the Alan Rogers Awards 2015
Destinations Issue 5
Spring 2015
The camping and caravanning industry is going from strength to strength as more people discover the joy of the great outdoors, and here in the Destinations office we can’t quite believe it’s time to start the new season already!
Many of the campsites we work with reported a successful year in 2014 and have big plans for the coming spring and summer to make them even more appealing to holidaymakers...
Contents:
- The best campsites in Europe?
Find out who won Alan Rogers Awards - Get inspired...
Fantastic destinations from Tarragona to the Tirol - Up close & personal...
A glimpse into the life of campsite owner Floris Ausems
Destinations Issue 4
Autumn 2014
Our readers know as well as we do that there’s nothing quite like the sense of freedom that a campsite holiday brings. Whether you’re packing up the tent for an impromptu weekend away or preparing to spend the winter touring, the promise of fresh air and natural surroundings is beyond compare...
Contents:
- Get inspired...
Great holiday destinations from Biarritz to Slovenia - Up close & personal...
Rally marshals, inspectors and why camping is good for you
Destinations Issue 3
Spring 2014
Thank you for all the feedback and words of encouragement from our earlier editions - this slim magazine is designed to be, in a way, an antidote to the mainstream camping and caravan magazines.
Our aim is simply to pass on a little of our enthusiasm for the great outdoors and offer you some ideas for holiday destinations that may not necessarily spring to mind....
Contents:
- And the winner is…
Your VIP pass to the Alan Rogers Awards - Bringing to life...
Languedoc-Roussillon, Catalonia and the châteaux of the Loire
Destinations Issue 2
Autumn 2013
We launched our first edition back in December. Such was the demand that we ran out by mid-summer and already we have revised publication plans for it.
Now twice-yearly (October and February), it stays true to the original concept: a colourful magazine that’s easy on the eye, full of inspiring holiday ideas and great campsites. Or aim remains simple: to inspire, to entice, to intrigue and to challenge...
Contents:
- Bringing to life...
The Gers,Sicily, the Côte d’Azur, Luxembourg and more...
Up Close & personal... - First timers’ advice, rally marshals and all the kit you need for the new season
Destinations Issue 1
Spring 2013
This is a new magazine, with a twist. It's all about the experience, the atmosphere, the freedom and the F.U.N. of a campsite holiday.
Our aim is simple: to inspire you, to entice you, to intrigue you. Possibly even to challenge you!
Contents:
- Bringing to life...
The Dordogne, Brittany, Rhône-Alpes, The Vendée and Charente Maritime, Andalucia, West Country and more... - Up Close & personal...
The site owners, the inspectors, the experts, the kit you need...