To look ahead to what could be the return of the classic British holiday, gas company Flogas Britain has been finding out which caravan sites are the most popular in each region of the country based on Google search data between January 2019 and January 2021.
Most popular caravan sites
Riverside Caravan Park
Amassing 6,600 average searches per month, the family-run Riverside Park in Scotland is the most popular caravan park.
Located on the banks of the River Teviot, the park is set within 10 acres of land and boasts stunning views, offering charm and luxury in equal measure.
Caravan & camping holidays: Where are the best sites in the UK? (Image: Getty Images)
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A section of St Ishmael beach, which backs onto a holiday park in Carmarthenshire (Image: Copyright Unknown)
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Visitors flock to Bay of Plenty now but accommodation providers fearful of future
11 Jan, 2021 05:15 PM
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The Bay is proving a popular place for a break but with no international tourists concerns continue to run high. Photo / Getty Images
The Bay is proving a popular place for a break but with no international tourists concerns continue to run high. Photo / Getty Images
Last-minute bookings and walk-ins off the street are emerging trends Bay of Plenty accommodation providers have noticed this summer in the absence of international tourists. The sector is holding its own as Kiwis holiday in Tauranga, but in the wider Bay, industry players admit the future is hazy and it will be tough from next month onwards.
She said the sunny day was a great end to their busy summer rush. “The weather in the region has been fantastic,” Goudie said. “I’ve seen lots of people out swimming and on boats enjoying the sun after a few raining days in the region.” Goudie, however, made sure she had finished most of her work by 10am, so she could hide away indoors as temperatures rose. “It’s quite hot after 10am, even if you’re in the shade.” Whitianga resident Jacob Callesen also had the same idea.
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Thames-Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie said the warm temperatures in the region have been fantastic.
Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
11 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
6 minutes to read
Many campgrounds are booked solid. Photo / Tania Whyte
Holiday parks in some of the North Island s best spots will be inundated with an exodus of Kiwis escaping the hustle and bustle of the cities. Record numbers of Kiwis are seeing sell-out signs appear at hot-spots; with the surge in bookings due to the fact Kiwis aren t keen to travel internationally as Covid-19 continues to take its toll overseas.
That includes a campground on the East Coast, which has never previously turned away a camper; this summer they will have to.