Nanny to Mommy

There are a wide variety of different family vacation options out there, ranging from things like a trip to Disneyland, to visits to faraway relatives, or camping weekends in the great outdoors. 

Family vacations are an amazing opportunity for everyone in the family to bond, have fun, forge great and uplifting memories, and simply enjoy life.

One form of family vacation that comes with certain unique and striking benefits, is a family caravanning or motorhome excursion – and when you look at some of the new or used off road caravans for sale, you might be surprised by the variety on offer. 

Here are just a few of the benefits of a family caravan or motorhome vacation. 

First and foremost, the most obvious benefit of a caravan or motorhome trip is that it allows every member of the family to indulge their inner yearning for adventure, by ensuring that you won’t be limited to only one destination for the duration of your trip. 

Booking hotels, and most other forms of accommodation, naturally tends to become pretty pricey, pretty quickly. But when you are in a caravan or motorhome, you will be able to pitch up at a different campsite every night, at a vastly more affordable price point. 

For the same budget, what would have been a visit to a specific city, with day trips to surrounding areas, can now become a road trip that encompasses all sorts of different sights, sounds, and attractions over the course of vacation. 

There is something really comforting about having your "own space" with you on the road – and for parents travelling with young children in particular, this is likely to be a big plus in favor of a caravan or motorhome excursion. 

With a caravan or motorhome, you have what is essentially a miniature house with you at all times. You might be in completely different surroundings from one day to the next, but you’ll still be able to sleep in the same place each night, and have your own space to enjoy your morning coffee in.

Amenities like a kitchen, bathroom, and living space also make it easier to stick to routines and provide a sense of familiarity for children. This can help reduce the stress and meltdowns that often come with traveling, making for a more enjoyable experience overall. Moreover, people are also looking into TV options for your RV because of the comfort it adds to any trip. Having this in your caravan or motorhome can provide entertainment during long drives, rainy days, or simply when you want to relax after a day of exploring.

Motorhomes and caravans typically put all the different members of the family in close proximity to one another for the duration of the trip. 

On the one hand, this can be a source of frustration, but as long as everyone makes an effort to keep their cool and respect each others’ boundaries, this close proximity can also be a great opportunity for regular family board games, story time, and other forms of “rainy day” entertainment that you might not have a lot of time for in the course of everyday life. 

Often, some of the best moments in a vacation can arise from these sorts of moments – like a game of Monopoly after a day spent sightseeing.