I recently discovered that AirBnB offers caravan hire. Not your usual, tired old caravans with Sound of Music upholstery and frilly lace curtains, but the latest state-of-the-art modern caravans which are truly home away from home (including a full size fridge and brand new microwave).
Not only is this one of the most brilliant marketing ideas that I have encountered for a while – for R600 per night it truly is a great way for a family of four to spend an affordable weekend away.
The decision to offer caravanning within the Airbnb context was made with the belief that a well-organised, strategically placed, quality caravanning experience is a great way to convert those holidaymakers who had never been exposed to a vacation in the great outdoors.
Everything is ready when you arrive and there is even tea, coffee and milk in the fridge.
Campworld are the brains behind this idea and they have identified two flagship caravanning sites in South Africa.