CAMPING holidays can be great but but they aren’t for everyone.
A reader wrote in for some advice on booking the perfect family glamping trip that even the most reluctant camper will enjoy.
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Q: “My husband hates the idea of camping but some of my best memories growing up were holidays spent under canvas.
“I want my kids to have the same experiences I did and wonder whether you can suggest any holidays that will ease my husband in gently?”
A: Camping has moved on from frame tents and separate groundsheets and with the right kit you can now look forward to a fantastic time – and a great night’s sleep.
If you can’t lay your hands on any camping kit though, glamping might be the answer.
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Tents come pre-pitched and you can unload your bags straight from your car without having to think about poles or tent pegs first.
The cost of a week’s glamping varies – some tents come equipped with everything you could ever imagine and cost more than if you were staying in a 5* hotel.
And there are more affordable operators out there too.
Ready Camp from The Camping and Caravanning Club has spacious safari-style tents at 45 locations across the UK and many of these campsites have dedicated parent and baby rooms.
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They’re peace of mind for lots of parents who may be worried about night-time or early morning trips to the loo.
The Ready Camp glamping tents at the Club’s Scarborough site are perfect for a trip to the seaside and there’s even an on-site fish and chip shop.
Prices for a week in August start from £688 and each tent can sleep up to six.
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