Caravanning, camping, boating and UK and European holidays are all available at the 49th Boat & Caravan Show from 23 – 28 February at the NEC, Birmingham.

This year’s show consists of over 560 exhibiting companies offering visitors’ the first opportunity to see the latest 2010 products from some of the leading outdoor manufacturers. Free activities, demonstrations, help and advice add to a great day- out for the whole family.

As a growing celebrity trend and with the continued popularity of the ‘Staycation’, caravanning is set to be one of our most fashionable holiday choices in 2010. Millions of Britons will soon head off around the UK, towing their holiday accommodation behind them; some for the very first time.  Assistance pioneer and motor breakdown specialist Europ Assistance has compiled some top tips for safer first-time caravanning at home and for those venturing overseas.

For over 35 years Europ Assistance has provided the personal travel and continental motor breakdown cover for Camping and Caravanning Club members.  
 

Award-winning conversion specialist will be exhibiting a brand new vehicle at the Boat & Caravan Show (NEC February 23-28) – the remarkable Atlantis.

Award-winning conversion specialist Timberland Motorhomes will be exhibiting a brand new vehicle at the Boat & Caravan Show (NEC February 23-28) – the remarkable Atlantis.Based on Timberland’s popular hand-built Fiat Ducato Destiny model, Atlantis has a two-berth rear fixed-bed layout that also provides excellent functionality for day-to-day living.The rear fixed-bed Atlantis has been developed in response to customer demand.

Swift Group Limited, the UK’s leading caravan and Motorhome manufacturer, has strengthened their marketing team with the appointment of Stuart Hicks as Marketing Manager.

 Formerly of The Explorer Group (Elddis) and most recently, Airstream, Stuart brings a wealth of industry experience to the newly created role.

Reward for keeping it clean on new parks website

Keen-eyed holidaymakers are being offered £10.00 vouchers if they can spot any minor mistakes on the newly launched website of Park Holidays UK (http://www.ParkHolidaysUK.com)

Even a misplaced apostrophe or a minor spelling slip will be enough to claim the discount, promises group director Tony Clish.

The aim, he says, is to ensure that one of the UK's biggest holiday park websites is also the cleanest.