The evolution of the epidemic remains uncertain. However, the holidays are approaching and it is out of the question to do without the best time of the year. So why not look to alternative modes of travel like van or caravan vacations? Grab your road map and let's go on an adventure!
Traveling by van or caravan:not sure?
Still wondering if you're going to take the leap of renting or buying a van or caravan for your next vacation? Here are some reasons that will convince you:
- You are totally free and flexible ! A place you like? You stay there for several days. Another not to your liking? You go your way. In terms of schedules, you are also flexible. You eat when you want, because you don't have to respect hours, unlike holiday clubs and hotels.
- You live the adventure with all the necessary comfort . The real luxury is being able to sleep by the sea, but in your sheets, with your soft pillow. Yes, traveling in a van or caravan means being able to take all your favorite little things with you. If you buy the van or the caravan, you can fully customize the premises to make it a real, tailor-made cozy little nest. An original experience that appeals to young and old alike.
- You are part of a community . With social networks, you will find many travelers who have made the same choice as you for the holidays. Thus, you can get inspired for the decoration, have new ideas for itineraries, meet for an evening, share good tips, etc.
Rent your vehicle for your next vacation!
For a first vacation in a van or caravan, the best option is to go through rental. For the rental of a van in France, count on average 200 euros per day. To rent a van from an individual, you can go through platforms such as VanLoc, Hapee, Wikicampers or even Drivy. If you prefer to go through a rental agency, you will find your happiness at Blacksheep, WeVan, Van-Away, Buddy's Van or Campy Camper. It's up to you to compare the prices and services of these different agencies to find the formula that suits you.
A (slightly) organized adventure
Choosing to spend a holiday in a van or a caravan means opting for the unknown and the adventure. But for everything to go smoothly, a minimum of preparation is necessary. You can, among other things:
- Brittany for Monsieur, the Mediterranean for Madame? Houla, take the time to prepare your itinerary for a successful trip. Want some inspiration? Find in the summer catalog from our destination ideas partner.
- List the places you want to visit, taking into account the opinion of each traveler.
- Estimate the budget needed for the trip (leisure, restaurants, gas, food, visits, etc.).
- Write down everything you will need (phone charger, books, board games, flashlight, gas bottle, etc.). This will save you from buying everything at full price and in a hurry.
- Fit out the van or caravan well to make it a little cocoon.
- Prepare a playlist of music for more enjoyable journeys.
- Carrying out a complete check-up of the van/caravan, checking tire levels and pressures, etc.
Apps for a successful road trip
There are a multitude of mobile apps to make vacation management easier. Here is a small anthology of applications to download if you opt for a caravan or van holiday.
- To pack your bags, Packr offers you lists of things to take according to your destination, accommodation, means of transport and duration of the trip. Lists also change depending on the weather! PackPoint or Packing List are also very useful for obtaining personalized checklists.
- To plan your road trip and visit the region, the Roadtrippers app is essential.
- You want to camp with private individuals or on a farm, then the apps Welcome to the farm and Gamping will be very useful for you to find places.
- Need a few minutes of WiFi? WifiFinder is the app for you.
- The AroundMe app lets you know what's going on around you.
- Essence&Co shows you the cheapest gas stations around you.
- Park4night lists all the spots to stay with your vehicle.
- Good accounts make good friends! Apps like Tricount , TripBudget or Splitwise allow you to manage your accounts.
If you are still hesitant about leaving for one or more weeks in a van or caravan, you can already test this mode of travel for a weekend. In this way, you will have a first experience and some notions to leave for longer with full knowledge of the facts. Let's go!
