Not on as much as I would like to be at the moment as work commitments call. Hopefully I will get ba...
Not on as much as I would like to be at the moment as work commitments call. Hopefully I will get back to full steam ahead soon.
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Ok now be honest, what is it about camping that puts you off? Is it the cold and rain, the hassle of erecting a tent before you can settle down? The uncomfortable sleeping arrangements? The basic cooking arrangements? Or the inconveniences of hauling your equipment round like a tortoise?
How would it be if I were to explain to you how you could overcome all of these problems, and have a super duper holiday in the sun at an affordable price?
In the early 1970,s I had a young family, mortgage, bills to pay every month etc etc. and the cost of a package holiday abroad was prohibitive even at the prices in those days. Sick and tired of the rain and wind on our annual camping holiday to Scotland, I decided to try my luck with a new up and coming company.
It was called “Canvas Holidays” and specialised in camping holidaysin France and Germany. The difference being that apart from camping in the sun, the tents were already erected, the ferry was booked, and any overnight stops in hotels arranged for in advance. All arrangements down to maps and advice about driving on the wrong side of the road were catered for and nothing really was left to chance.
We had a wonderful holiday, in St Tropez and followed it up with further holidays over the next few years to the Dordogne, the Black Forest and to the Ardennes region. In those days there were only tents on offer, but now they have increased their range to include mobile homes, which are to a luxury specification.
What this all boils down to is that you can go to almost anywhere on the continent, and the only additional cost to you is the fuel involved in getting there. They even do fly drive if the distance seems to great, but I think that travelling through the French countryside is all part of the holiday and you get a chance to practice your French/German on the unsuspecting public. You can select how many nights you wish to stay at a selected site, then move on, no tent to dismantle and happy in the knowledge that there will be a new tent with all mod cons waiting for you at your next destination. The tents are state of the art affairs, (17'x17') and fully furnished. As they say “everything from coffee pot to electric fridge”. The beds are great and there is mains electricity to all tents, and each tent even has a hammock! Looking at their current prices, I see it is possible to have a 12-night holiday for £184. This is for 2 adults (up to 4 children go free in any case) and assumes that you book the holiday before 31st October this year. The normal price structure is geared to a seasonal basis as is normal, with the most expensive times being in the school holidays.
Canvas Holidays now operate from 83 campsites in Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Luxembourg. Some of these sites are up to a standard not seen in this country. For instance, the site at Dol-de-Bretagne has 4 pools, a cricket pitch, an 18-hole golf course, tennis, horse riding, fishing/boating lakes 2 bars, restaurant, games room and disco.
You choose when you depart and return, any day of the week that suits you. You can select either a ferry or the Tunnel. Take a single centre holiday, or make it a tour of the Europe. Why not use Canvas Holidays to visit Disneyland and visit Paris? yes there is a site close at hand.
If this all sounds too good to be true, I suggest you visit their website at www.canvasholidays.com and check it out for yourself. It is possible to order a comprehensive brochure online and this gives a list of all the sites available and all the details that you need to make an informed decision for yourself.
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Ah good 'ol Canvas holidays. Eurocamp have seized the bulk of the market now... but Canvas really started it and it is a really great idea if you want to camp but have young children. Great op, cheers, Timmy.
castlebinn 12.10.2001 19:42
Great title, Robin. The only problem is convincing the Mrs to go camping. Perhaps I'll print off your op and leave it lying it about!
DiazX 12.10.2001 15:20
Sounds really good, but i'm not brave enough to try that with my little ones ATM 2 and 4 seems to me to be a bit too early. Good op :) I want more kids toys though, how about action man or barbie :)
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