Many thousands of British people love caravan holidays and yet there are plenty more who simply do not see the appeal.
What is it about caravans that seems to divide the views in this way? In this article we take a closer look at the pleasure that many people take from such trips.
Talking to a couple who have owned their own caravan for many years, I couldn't help but enquire why they consistently choose this type of holiday.
Wouldn't may find more enjoyment, for example, by staying in a luxury hotel? Or was it simply a question of cost? Listening to their answer, it soon became clear that caravan holidays are much more than a cheap option.
They are, in many respects, a lifestyle choice.
They represent a type of holiday that people are drawn to for a wide variety of reasons.
In essence, it was explained to me that these trips are all about having a sense of freedom.
They are also about knowing that there is room for flexibility.
Unlike staying in a luxury hotel, you are not fixed in one location for the entirety of your stay.
You can choose to move sites and to see far more places of interest as a result.
Yet, there is also a sense that you know what to expect when you arrive at any location.
This can provide comfort, balancing the adventurous approach that many are also looking for.
With a caravan, you get the feeling that you can hit the open road.
You can drive to where you feel inclined to travel to.
There is much less of a need to make arrangements quite so far in advance.
As a result, a caravan trip combines comfort with flexibility and freedom.
When you look at it in this context, you soon see why there are so many enthusiasts here in the UK.
Caravans had been popular in many years and this popularity shows no sign of declining.
There are a variety of vehicles on the market, with varying considerably in terms of price and quality.
Fortunately, there is something to suit most budgets.