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Caravan vacations are not your typical resort area with attractions getaways. Instead of counting the stars in your hotel listing, you will be counting them overhead as you spend nights in remote spots that most tourists never see. That is why they are called adventures.

A caravan is a self-contained mobile home, either self-powered like a recreational vehicle or towed behind like a trailer. A caravan tour may be similar to a bus tour, although generally designed for a small group of people who want to see out of the way places not on the usual tourist map. These tours will follow a prearranged route with designated places for overnight stops, and will have a guide to explain the surrounding countryside. However, a caravan vacation may also be a do it yourself tour, where the vacationers take off on their own, with no route but the one they create or discover for themselves.

The flexibility and the custom pace of such a trip is what attracts many vacationers. If the object is to relax and get to know a part of the country – or of another country – in depth, seeing the landscape and meeting the people almost like you would on a hike is pretty neat. The advantage of having a kitchen, at least a partial bath, and a bed along persuades many who would never dream of spending their vacation with only a tent to look forward to at the end of the day.

Imagine driving a gypsy caravan along the back roads of Britain, Hungary, Germany, France, or other countries. Even those who are not experienced with horses can learn the basics and hit the road with their own one or two-horse home on wheels. There are stops along the way with pasture for the horses, advice if you need it, and hot showers.

Being in charge of your own vacation may seem overwhelming, but it is certainly an intriguing idea. Consider a drive through the areas your children are studying – so much more revealing than a text book. Those who love camping but don’t like tents, those who prefer to eat their own cooking, or those who want to get off the superhighways and out of the fast lane will see the possibilities.

Whether you choose a state-of-the-art recreational vehicle or a horse-drawn wagon, you will have privacy, the chance to change your mind and your schedule if you find a place that is too good to hurry away from, and can save money on food and hotels. If you like scenery more than nightclubs, want real peace and quiet, and like your own company, this sort of adventure might be just right for you.

Caravan vacations are a whole new way to spend quality time with family or friends. A do it yourself tour can be like early retirement: all the time in the world and no place you really have to be. Traveling with a small group in country most people will never see is another sort of trip you can plan.

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