2011 Family Holiday Ideas

Thinking about 2011 family holiday ideas? How about hiring a motorhome for your holiday?  The UK is blessed with incredible natural beauty and travellers come from all over the world to experience what England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have to offer. If you are flying to the UK and plan on hiring a motorhome for the first time, or indeed if you are a seasoned motorhome holidaymaker but are short of ideas on where to drive, here are some ideas about 2011 family holiday ideas.

1. A great holiday destination  for a family is Rheilffordd Ffestinog Railway in Porthmadog, Gwynedd. This railway is a great way for you and your family to take a trip around the countryside taking in all Welsh scenery. The narrow gauge steam railway is suitable for all ages and it will be a great opportunity to see the many facets of the UK.
2. For a great family experience in the UK try the Jorvik Viking Centre in North Yorkshire in city of York. The Jorvik Viking Centre will teach you and your children about the reconstruction of Viking settlements. Using the newest technology and features they examine the sights, sounds, and interaction inside a Viking settlement during the 10th century.
3. Chester Zoo  is the largest and one of the most decorated attractions in the UK. With over 7000 animals and 400 different species from around the planet it makes a great holiday destination for the entire family. Chester zoo is one of the most profound family destinations because it provides so many different attractions that sets itself apart from other desirable destinations.
4. Another great UK holiday destination for families is the Camelot Theme Park located in Lancashire which provides an interactive rendition of the legend of King Arthur and his kingdom. It is fun for all ages even parents will enjoy the many activities that you find at the Camelot Theme Park. Activities range from wizardry, knights jousting, rides and a farm full of animals. Children will have no problem having a memorable time.
5. The Justice Museum in Nottingham is the only destination of its kind. It was created to preserve the site of Nottingham’s old courthouse and also maintains a collection of artifacts that expand over the last 3 centuries. The artifacts are very bloodcurdling pieces that relate to Nottingham’s crime and punishment throughout history. The gallery was founded in 1993 and it is a great alternative for the family to learn together and simultaneously have a fun exciting experience. It is a unique experience for children of all ages and can open your eyes to the differences and similarities of society back then and now.

These are some of the most popular UK destinations that will entertain you and your family. They all provide the entertainment for adults and most importantly for the children. All 5 of these destinations will help teach you and your children about UK history and culture. When planning a family holiday it is important to find something the entire family will enjoy.

So what do you do next? Why not pick up the phone and call 0800 612 8719 and talk to us about hiring a motorhome to realize your 2011 family holiday ideas?

Motorhome Ski Holiday

Yes indeed it is that time of year again, skiing, snowboarding or whatever takes your fancy. A motorhome ski holiday is pretty good idea if you want to ‘chase the snow’.  Each resort is different, some like high altitude snow sure skiing like Tignes and some like gorgeous tree lined runs like Serre Chevalier.

It is worth looking at different pass options, for example the new (ish) HoliSki Pass gives you access to six quite different areas in France, with an excellent discount in each:

1. Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry
2. La Plagne
3. Paradiski : Accessible from Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne
4. Espace Killy : Tignes, Val d’Isère
5. Serre Chevalier and
6. Le Grand Massif : Flaine, Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz, Sixt Fer à Cheval

Nearly all resorts in Europe have space for motorhome parking, some official and some not and there are many private operator campsites near ski stations that are open in the Winter and the fees may sometimes include a discount on the lift pass price. Many Austrian campsites are near ski resorts.

The public ones do tend to be tucked away at the bottom of the resort as they want to keep the carparks in the center available for visitors. Not many of them have full facilities for water and waste disposal (for that you’ll have to go down to warmer areas for the ‘aires’ etc.

Though you may find a coin or card operated power outlet, but these are usually fairly low current supplies. Lots of resorts have public showers and lockers at the ski station (tourist offices and official websites can give you that info) but the German and Austrian resorts are very well served with toilet and shower blocks.

We can supply a fully winterized motorhome for your motorhome ski holiday, so you can be sure you will always be able to get yourself clean, warm and dry. The best thing to do us to call us on 0800 612 8719 and tell us that you are planning a motorhome ski holiday, that way we can find a suitable motorhome equipped for sub zero temperatures ad with plenty of room for your ski gear.

Motorhome Hire 2011

Each year this site grows more and more. Motorhome hire in 2011 is probably going to be our best year so far.  2010 was quite spectacular especially with the Glastonbury Festival 40th birthday, that was a sell out for the festival and us, with so many people looking for Glastonbury Festival campervan hire.  Even the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano helped the rise of popularity of motorhome rentals, with so many people either not wanting to fly or just not being able to.  We saw a huge rise in popularity of campervan hire in Kent, England, with many people just wishing to pick up a campervan in Kent and head straight for Dover and get on a ferry to France or Belgium.  The harsh snowy winter in Europe is going to mean a lot of people just yearning to get away as soon as spring has sprung in 2011.

Motorhome hire in 2011 is going to be easier to book and arrange, now that Motoholme have more staff, expanded offices and a larger share of the market than ever before.  You can book online, but it is probably just as easy to pick up the phone and talk to someone about the type of motorhome that is going to be right for you.  If you are in the UK, you can call 0800 612 8719 for free at any time of the day or night.

Because of the popularity of festival campervan hire, the company is now offering campervan hire weekend deals where you can pick your motorhome on Friday and bring it back on Monday, perfect for festivals or just long weekends.  We are predicting that the concept of weekend campervan hire is going to become more popular in 2011.

So there you have it, if you are considering a break or holiday which involves motorhome hire in 2011 – just call and we’ll take it from there.  Be warned though, motorhomes are addictive – once you have driven, eaten and slept in a vehicle like this you start to bond with it!  Don’t worry though if you feel the urge to become an owner, we can tell you about easy ways to do that too…interested? make that call.

UK Holiday Ideas 2011

UK holiday ideas in 2011 are going to involve campervan hire, that’s for sure.  Many families are taking advantage of the (sometimes) rare UK sunny weather and holidaying in the United Kingdom. This is because there are lots of activities that could rival many typical package holidays to Greece or Spain. By choosing to holiday in the UK with a motorhome holiday you won’t be compromising on the fun.  There are many beach resorts dotted around the coastline of our island country with many well known seaside towns such as Blackpool, Bognor Regis and Skegness, Skegness can actually provide the traditional British seaside experience in safe European Blue flag awarded beach guaranteeing safe water and beach conditions for children.

Many other popular activities in these resort towns include mountain bike riding, which is great through the relatively flat British countryside or one of the many dense forests. Further inland there are many rocks and crags waiting to be climbed or abseiled down. Nature hikes to the top of the many hills and mountains in locations such as the Lake District can really give you some great views as well as coming face to face with much of the wildlife and sights the UK countryside has to offer.

Maybe we don’t always have the perfect weather here, but that shouldn’t effect your UK holiday ideas.  2011 is going to be the year that I’m going to take my family to Cornwall again, we had quite a wet and soggy holiday last July, so I’m confident it will be better in 2011.

The UK has a roaring tourist trade with many foreign tourists flocking to our country every year, as well as the many history-rich castles, ruins and museums there are plenty of new tourist attractions such as the many theme parks like Thorpe Park and Alton Towers hidden away in the English countryside.

It’s because of the roaring tourist trade that there are many options of where to camp throughout the country, there is nothing quite like a campervan holiday for the freedom it gives you.  If your UK holiday ideas in 2011 involve hiring a campervan call now on 0800 612 8719.

Central Scotland Motorhome Hire

I was looking though the statistics of this web site yesterday and noticed a lot of people looking for central Scotland motorhome hire.  My knowledge of Scotland isn’t brilliant, but I guess we are talking Glasgow, Stirling, Hamilton and Edinburgh.

Scotland is a very popular place for motorhome holidays, mainly because of the stunning scenery and the pure tranquillity. A natural side effect of this is easy to drive roads and very accessible countryside.

There are actually quite a few companies in Scotland that you can hire a motorhome from, but without mentioning any names, quite a few of them have just one or two motorhomes. Motorholme (with an L) have 17 pick up points in Scotland and many motorhomes, so one phone call can sort out all your campervan or motorhome rental wishes.

Central Scotland Motorhome Hire can be booked by calling 0800 612 8719.  We can supply these motorhomes for use in Scotland, or indeed campervan hire UK for European travel. Unlike most campervan hire UK companies, we have a network of campervan UK hire locations throughout Scotland, England and Wales, not just one central depot.

So if you are looking for a campervan (2 berth UK hire) or a larger 6 or 7 berth motorhome, we can get you one.  For central Scotland motorhome hire, just call 0800 612 8719, it’s a free call in the UK

Motorhome Rental

Motorhome Rental

The motorhome rental business has done fantastic in 2010 and 2011 looks to be another bumper year. The web site traffic on this site is up 37% on last year and people are getting busy now, booking their summer 2011 motorhome holidays.

One of the many beauties of motorhome travel is that you can stop when you like. However, it’s worth noting that some camping sites are only open during high season. Although a lot of campsites accommodate tents, caravans and motorhomes, some may insist on advance booking for larger vehicles that need big pitches. Availability may also depend on season.  But of course with a motorhome you also have the option to wild camp.

So why is this? Well quite frankly it just isn’t good value any more to book up a cheap package holiday to Spain or France anymore. Although it is much better than it was 2 years ago, the UK Pound is still weak and the Euro is strong so UK tour operators have had to raise their prices so they can pay their European bills and this increase has of course being passed onto customers.

The strong Euro is not affecting your motorhome rental holiday as the company is UK based. So if you want to go to France or Spain you can. If by the time the summer is here the pound is strong again – good for you! If not, consider touring the UK where your currency is good.

Consider this: If you are trying to plan your holiday now, then you may not be sure how your finances will be in the summer.  With a motorhome rental holiday this won’t really matter, you can customize your holiday according to your finances.

All in all motorhome holidays are going to make more sense in 2011 than ever before, and that is something we are happy about.

Family Holiday Ideas for 2011

Family Holiday Ideas for 2011

Family holiday ideas for 2011 could include renting a motorhome and heading off to Europe, here are some places you could go:

1. France’s Atlantic Coast:  This region offers something for every taste, from the riches of its history to the unrivalled quality of its wines. Broad sandy beaches make it one of the preferred holiday destinations of the French themselves.
2. Cycling in Provence: Most motorhomes have cycle racks on the back so you can easily take your bikes with you.  Provence in the south of France is a magical region, largely unspoiled and blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Its famous pink-gold Mediterranean light has attracted countless writers and artists over the centuries: Matisse and Dufy, Braque and Picasso have all left their mark here.  A motorhome/cycling holiday combines rural tranquility with beautiful landscapes dotted with sleepy hamlets seemingly unchanged over the centuries.  You can pedal gently along quiet lanes taking in ancient squares, olive groves, vineyards and spectacular villages perchés dating back to the Middle Ages. Best of all, you will enjoy the most wonderful panoramic views without having to climb too many hills.
3. Walking in Northern Spain:  Spend a week in Asturias or Galicia and you will understand why Spain’s northern coastline is known as the Costa Verde – the Green Coast. Here, lush hills tumble down from the high mountains of the Picos de Europa to the rugged shores of Asturias, characterised by beaches of virgin sand, tranquil coves, prehistoric caves and grassy cliffs.  Further west is the fjord-like coastline of Galicia, dotted with timeless fishing villages and giving way to steep valleys where farmers tend small herds of cattle on foot and winegrowers harvest the famous albariño grapes by hand.
4. Explore the UK: after the lovely places mentioned above this might sound a step backwards, but I can assure you that you would not be alone in considering the UK for family holiday ideas for 2011.

Whatever you do we would love you to consider hiring a motorhome as part of your family holiday ideas for 2011.

Campervan Hire Kent

Campervan hire in Kent is mostly used by people who either live in Kent or want to drive down to Kent to hire a motorhome.  Kent is of course the ideal county for getting across the channel to France or Belgium, so it’s a good base to start your European motorhome holiday.

In Kent we have many motorhomes, but here is a typical example, the Kentucky Camp Estro 5.  The Kentucky Camp Estro 5 represents true luxury in a 6 berth camper with everyone enjoying space and privacy. Equipped with a TV & DVD, cutlery, crockery, CD player, fully integrated kitchen, oven & grill, luxury washroom, hotel quality interiors and comfy beds throughout.

The Kentucky Camp Estro 5 is fitted with cab air conditioning, fully winter proofed, insulated and double glazed, along with gas fired central heating. The Estro 5 motorhome incorporates a fixed rear bed arrangement, with a further 2 double beds, providing flexible sleeping arrangements. This is a very well equipped motorhome with an awning and reversing camera fitted.  Power assisted steering and powerful 2.4ltr Turbo diesel engines makes the Estro 5 very easy to drive and park.

There aren’t any pets allowed in this motorhome, but there are plenty of other vehicles available for campervan hire in Kent that are, so just call us and we’ll sort out a ‘pet friendly’ motorhome.  Motorholme are the largest network of motorhomes for hire in the UK, so it’s not just campervan hire in Kent, but the whole of the UK – give us a call and we’ll get you sorted.