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Camping Holidays

While it may not be everyone's perfect idea of holiday accommodation there's no doubt that camping is becoming popular again, and with good reason. Gone are the days where the only campsites were miles from civilisation (although these still exist of course!) with many of the worlds top cities having at least one site to pitch a tent and rest your head.

Once the weather starts to pick up some people get the itch to be outdoors, whether it be doing work, going for a walk or some other activity or just lazing around in the sun. A camping holiday is great for a number of reasons: you're practically always outdoors, you can pick and choose your route and change your plans as you travel, you'll bond with friends and family while making new friends along the way and of course it's great value!

Don't be fooled though, it's not all isolation and fend for yourself! Most campsites now have a full range of accommodation types and impressive facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, football pitches, games rooms, restaurants… and a whole lot more.

We've put together a list of some of our most popular campsites from around the world and in another feature (here) you'll find our top tips for making your camping holiday an experience to remember. And that's the thing, camping is a great experience; you're guaranteed to have numerous stories about your big (or small) adventure!

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Village Camping Campogaio Santafortunata

Sorrento, Italy

Village Camping Campogaio Santafortunata, Sorrento

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Just out of the way, among the olive trees and lemon groves, overlooking the Bay of Naples you'll find this perfectly located campsite. Village Camping Campogaio Santafortunata is 1.5km from Sorrento but has everything you'll need on site such as a bar, supermarket, restaurant, swimming pool, beach and access to public transport which will get you to the nearby tourist towns: Pompeij, Positano, Amalfi, Naples and Capri.

Leaving may not be on your mind though as the views around the campsite are pretty spectacular!

BIG 4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Resort

Adelaide, Australia

BIG 4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Resort, Adelaide

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This award winning resort may not be for camping purists as it's perhaps a little plush but it will definitely appeal to a much wider audience than your usual campsite. Offering 5 star camping, caravan and cabin accommodation right on the doorstep of West Beach BIG4 Adelaide Shores has provides everything you need within a few steps of your bed!

There are more facilities than you can shake a stick at such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, games room, café… the list goes on!

Eco Camp Adrenaline-Check

Bovec, Slovenia

Eco Camp Adrenaline-Check, Bovec

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A proper campers campsite this one while also being completely eco-friendly and offering all sorts of extreme adventure activities! Located 12km from Bovec, but offering free pick-up, the Eco Camp Adrenaline-Check is built entirely from local natural materials and its appearance changes from one year to the next as artists move in and get creative!

The English speaking staff and guides will take you bungee jumping, biking, rafting, hiking, snorkeling and many more if you're up to it!

Botanical Villas Campground

St. John, US Virgin Islands

Botanical Villas Campground, St. John

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This campsite is all about the surrounding attractions so you probably won't be spending much time around your tent, instead you'll be off enjoying the brilliant Trunk and Cinnamon Bay Beaches among others. Falling asleep listening to the roll of waves, with the beaches literally being a few feet away, is well worth a visit in itself.

The owners are also trying their best to be as eco-friendly as possible and by keeping things simple they've created a real oasis just a short taxi ride from St. John.

Camping Fusina

Venice, Italy

Camping Fusina, Venice

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It may come as a bit of a surprise to find out that some of the best budget accommodation in and around Venice is campsites. Camping Fusina is located on the mainland but is a mere 15minutes to the main island by boat (the only way to travel in Venice!) and there's also a bus option for those who don't have sea legs!

The campsite offers a whole host of facilities such as a restaurant, bar, minimarket, internet café and there are regular events such as beach parties and karaoke.

Plus Alba D'Oro Camping

Venice, Italy

Plus Alba D'Oro Camping, Venice

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Another campsite in Venice but this time it doubles up as a hostel / camping village which is perfect for the budget traveller and ensures you'll get to meet other like minded backpackers. There's an awful lot on offer in the 'village' such as a pool, jacuzzi, supermarket and beach volley ball.

Getting into Venice during peak season is made easy thanks to a regular shuttle bus service that takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre. The late night bar ensures a wild night most nights with the DJ overseeing regular toga parties… not for early birds!

Plus Camping Roma

Rome, Italy

Plus Camping Roma, Rome

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Although located on the outskirts of Rome this campsite is a great base for your stay in the Eternal City thanks to the frequent bus and a metro connection which whisks you into the city centre in no time. Plus Camping Roma itself is more a resort than a traditional campsite and the focus is definitely on having fun and getting to know your neighbours.

Swimming pools, beach volleyball courts, restaurants, BBQ's and a late night night bar ensure that you'll always have something to do if you decide to stay put. The campsite is also some of the best value accommodation in Rome so you can save your Euro's to spend somewhere else!

By: Eóin White


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