A vacation site in Billington has won a prestigious award and has been named as an industry leader for environmental excellence. The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times reports how Hackings Holiday Caravan Park received a gold star in the David Bellamy Conservation Awards. It was also presented with a special distinction for its efforts towards nature preservation. Holiday home owners may … More →

Caravan insurance customers looking for inspiration on where to enjoy a holiday in the UK this year may want to consider visiting Wales. Frank Marr, director of Alexandra Marr & Associates, described how tourism in the country is expecting to increase during 2012, as Brits opt to stay close to home and celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Meanwhile, it is thought … More →

Flamingo Land's caravan sites could soon be open all year round. The theme park and zoo, in Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire, has three caravan sites – called Orchard Field, Log Cabin Field and Beechgrove Field – which are currently used from the beginning of March to the end of October, the York Press reports. However, it has applied to have … More →

A police appeal could help prevent the owner of a stolen mobile home from having to make a claim on their caravan insurance. The vehicle was removed from a driveway in Stewton Lane in Louth, the local Leader newspaper reports. Anyone with information about the missing unit is asked to call police on 101 and it is hoped the distinctive … More →

More and more Brits are swapping the traditional two-week holiday for shorter trips spread throughout the year. This is according to life doctor Josh Rushton, who claimed there has been a substantial change in vacation patterns. "I travel a lot and see a great increase in the [amount of] short-break travellers to a very wide range of places," he stated. … More →

Ahead of the Easter holiday Brits have been advised to ensure their mobile homes are roadworthy. TyreSafe has advised individuals to give their vehicles a full "health check" in order to avoid motoring problems this April. Giving wheels a once over to check for under-inflation, rubber degradation and low tread could help prevent people from having to claim on their … More →

A planning application has been submitted for the expansion of a holiday site in Skegness. Ellis Bros Contractors may need to review its caravan insurance policy if the proposal to create an additional 189 static caravan pitches is given the green light. The multi-million pound renovations are planned for Skegness Water Leisure Park and will see the area receive a … More →

Plans announced by the government to introduce VAT on static caravans have led to concerns being raised about the impact such a move will have on tourism. Tom Gillespie of Gillespie Leisure told the BBC chancellor George Osborne's proposals could lead to a reduction in the number of people visiting holiday parks. It was suggested adding a 20 per cent … More →