When you are organising last minute weekend breaks UK cities and towns give some wonderfully varied choices to pick from. One thing which you need to bear in mind is what type of accommodation you are going to choose. While hotels and bed & breakfast deals remain popular, looking at a caravan park is a smart move. Research has shown the incredible rise in popularity of this kind of break in recent times[1]. Here are some of the reasons why.
Price
Taking a family away to stay in a hotel for a weekend can be really expensive. Fortunately, caravan breaks are usually a lot more affordable. If you are looking at booking something just a few days before you travel then you will have less options but may be offered better prices. Away from the popular summer months, prices tend to fall in tandem with the thermometer. If sun seeking is not on your list of priorities then going away at short notice in autumn can offer a great value break with reasonable temperatures.
Flexibility
Probably the factor which families most rate most highly about caravans is the flexibility. It is just like being in your own home in the way that you are completely self-sufficient. This means that home cooking and flexible schedules are the order of the day.
Adventure
Kids love staying in a caravan, and a lot of adults do to. The thrill of waking up somewhere different and of discovering all the little space saving tricks adds to the overall enjoyment. If you are organising a trip for this weekend then just watch their faces light up if you mention the chance to stay in a caravan.

Access to the countryside or beach
Most UK caravan parks are located pretty close to natural attractions. Rather than having to take the bus or train to the beach you might just have to walk a short distance. As well as saving you money on transport this means that you can spend more time doing the fun things which brought you to the caravan park in the first place.
One of the great advantages you will find when looking at the last minute weekend breaks UK caravan sites offer is obviously the price. Bearing this in mind you may find that your budget goes further than in a hotel break. This can mean more spending money once you get there or maybe even a longer stay than you originally had planned to take.
[1]http://www.insights.org.uk/articleitem.aspx?title=Camping%20and%20Caravanning:%20Why%20So%20Popular%20and%20is%20it%20Sustainable?
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