• Wednesday 25 September 2024

Next Summer's Plan: Self-drive Family Camping Holiday

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Take the hassle out of driving to your nearest airport, getting parking, going through all the check-in procedures, keeping an eye on the departure notices and then trekking down to the departure gate. Then there's waiting to get on your flight and then getting the family seating together.

On arrival then you have to wait for your bags, go through customs and hope that your hire car is available after completing all the necessary paperwork. Then finally, off you go to start your holiday... phew, you really need a few days to get over all that hassle.

But what about if you had taken your car on a ferry from Ringaskiddy, Rosslare or Dublin?

Just pack your bags in your car, drive to the port; check in your car and passengers without leaving your car; drive on and your holiday begins. Enjoy nice comfortable cabins or reclining seats; good restaurants and a cinema or play area for the kids. Have a good night’s sleep and drive off without any fuss on arrival. 

Drive direct or meander your way to your mobile home park; check in and relax. Explore the park and see where the kids will be occupied and entertained for the duration, knowing that they are safe and you can relax. They'll soon be making new friends with other families around you. Choose to take excursions in your car, or just stay put on site.

For the journey home again, you can meander or head straight for the port (maybe stopping at a wine supermarket to bring back some incredible value wines). It's an easy check-in procedure again, and on arrival at your Irish port- roll off and on you go towards home after an enjoyable holiday experience.

Why book with Shandon Travel?

We have been promoting these holidays for over 20 years and in that time have helped over 13,000 families select the most suitable parks to suit their budget and interests. Our experts can provide advice on everything from selecting the right mobile home for your family, to your driving preferences (i.e. time taken from the ferry port).

Our staff are available should you run in to any unexpected trouble/ accidents. We have helped families to change their itineraries to return home early due to sickness, emergencies at home or other unforeseen circumstances. With 20 years’ experience, Philip heads up our camping department, ably helped by Vicki and for selected parks by Suzanne.

We have a pay-as-you-please payment system whereby once your deposit is paid; you can pay off your invoice in any amounts as often as you like, until the due date of your balance. It can be weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, with amounts as little or as big as you wish to suit your budget. 

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Want to get in touch with our camping team?

• Call 021 4272527 or 01 6965100
• Email camping@shandontravel.ie