Camping is not as popular as it used to be but is once more gaining in popularity because of the higher cost of fuel making it difficult to plan affordable vacations. If you have never been camping it is wise to take someone with you that has some experience or stay close to home for your first camping excursion.
Dartmoor offers a great escape from the modern world. This National Park offers open access across its peaty moorland and granite tors. Wild camping is permitted here, with just the Dartmoor ponies for company. Enjoy horse riding, fishing, kayaking and mountain biking or learn about Dartmoor letterboxing for a walk with a purpose.
If you are arriving off the ferry from any of the country’s northern ports, Brittany might well be the first stop in your journey of exploration in France. Its proximity to Great Britain and Ireland make it ideal for families bringing their own vehicle, but who wish to avoid interminable car journeys with young children. A word of warning…
The coastline around Devon and Cornwall offer some of the best coast campsites in the UK. With generally dry and sunny summer weather and an ever-changing landscape, there is something to please every camper and caravanner.
The north coast of Cornwall is very popular for camping, and many sites have great sea views. Once a tin mining village it is now dependant upon tourism and there are plenty of guesthouses and campsites in and around the area.
Holiday Ideas
Some of the most memorable holidays for families are on camping farms. Some farms are more open than others to having guests ‘help’ with farm chores.
The old fishing town of Looe on the south coast of Cornwall is divided by the River Looe into East and West Looe. Camping in Looe has been popular for many years and there are some well-established camping and caravan club sites in the area.
The peaceful rolling farmlands of north-eastern France belie a turbulent and bloody past. Driving through green fields bathed in warm sunshine, it is hard to imagine the scenes of carnage and devastation which took place in the Somme about ninety years ago.
About Us
P&O Ferries boasts the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities on cross channel ferries and the Continent. Passengers can book a ferry online, or with their call centre.
Families
The short hop over the channel makes family holidays in France a big favourite, and with sandy beaches, awesome nature reserves and culture-soaked cities family holidays in Spain are always ideal as well.
Onboard
The variety of facilities onboard your cheap ferry crossing will add so much more to your sense of escape and relaxation, helping you arrive at your destination totally refreshed and raring to go. P&O Ferries are more than just a car ferry operator.
France
A ferry to France with P&O give you many holiday options whether it's the cosmopolitan and romantic ambience of Paris or the laid back way of life in Provence. There is also the 'best fare sailing', providing cheap ferries for this route.
Spain
From the intimate coves of Asturias to the ancient Basque traditions of Navarra, there is so much on offer for those boarding ferries to Spain. The adventure starts as soon as you book your ferry tickets.
Amsterdam
Whether you want to wander along idyllic canals, watch the world go by in one of its numerous cafes, or explore the stunning architecture, a ferry to Amsterdam really does have something for everyone.
