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HOPES are high that the Easter holidays will turn out to be a huge money-spinner for Flintshire's caravan parks.
Parks across the county have been expecting to benefit from a massive surge in demand, as tourists with one eye on the financial climate, look to domestic breaks in a bid to trim costs.

Flintshire Council's executive member for regeneration and tourism, Cllr Mel Higham said the county was well prepared to welcome an influx of holidaygoers eager to avoid the strong Euro and take advantage of the attractions on offer here.

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The roads and ports were packed yesterday as millions began the bank holiday weekend early.

It was thought to be the busiest day on the roads this year, with ten million heading away for the weekend, a 13 per cent rise on last year, according to the AA. The RAC is predicting a third more short trips than this time last year, while British resorts are ready for a bumper Easter as families opt for value breaks in this country over expensive foreign trips.

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WALES’ caravan parks could benefit from a massive 60% surge in demand over the Easter holidays as tourists opt for domestic breaks to avoid the strong euro.

With a less than favourable weather forecast over the next few days, tourism leaders here are divided over the prospects for the Easter break, but all are agreed the biggest winner will be the caravanning sector.

With the pound continuing to struggle against the euro – yesterday one euro cost 90p compared to December 2004 when it was worth just 69p – holidaymakers are looking to cut back on the costs of travel.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has said the economic crisis means that the 3% to 4% growth the foreign holidays market traditionally achieves in favourable economic circumstances is unlikely to materialise this year.

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Easter is the busiest motoring weekend of the year and the AA reckon that this year a record 10 million drivers will be on the roads.

Due to economic conditions we are having more holidays in the UK and Easter bookings at the Caravan Club sites have increased on last year. If you’re lucky enough to have booked into a site, consider travelling at off-peak times and take some provisions with you.

There are some glimmers of hope though. The Highways Agency (HA) will suspend 73% of the roadworks on motorways and A-roads, and you can plan your journey with up-to-the-minute info at the AA or HA sites, or by listening to your local radio station.

The weather forecast is good compared to last Easter when snow caused road problems, so the roads should keep moving. Meanwhile, to keep your own van on the move check the tyres for cracks and ensure the pressures are correct.

Source: caravanmagazine.co.uk

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