HOME IS WHERE YOU PARK IT – THE 10 BEST FAMILY CAMPSITES FOR 2025

Posted on September 16, 2024 at 2:55 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Camping holidays with the kids aren’t the easiest to plan; all campsites are different, and all families are different. Do you need Wi-Fi? Is there a curfew? Do you need activities on site and attractions nearby, or are your children happy building dams and climbing trees? This is before you’ve even started to think about […]

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Less Is S’More – Camping Essentials Checklist

Posted on August 28, 2024 at 10:19 am by The Insurance Emporium

Camping checklist with various camp equipment. List of things for outdoors recreation and travel in nature - tent, first aid kit, cosmetics, accessories, equipment, clothes, trekking shoes

Packing for a camping trip is not easy; if you’re new to camping, trying to work out what to pack can be daunting, and until you’ve done that first trip you won’t know what you’ll need. And even if you’re a seasoned pro, you’re always on a quest to cut out any excess and make […]

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Pitch Perfect – 5 Of The Best UK Campsites Near The Sea

Posted on April 4, 2024 at 4:53 pm by The Insurance Emporium

One of the many joys of owning a touring caravan is having the freedom to head off to the coast with your very own holiday home in tow, packed with all your home comforts. There’s nothing nicer than pitching up near the sea and sitting outside your caravan with a cup of tea, watching the […]

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Caravan Snaking – Tips And Advice On How To Prevent It

Posted on July 13, 2023 at 4:43 pm by The Insurance Emporium

A snaking caravan is something that all caravan owners hope to avoid as it can be terrifying and potentially very dangerous. Most cases can be prevented, but accidents can happen to even the most careful driver, so we’ve put together a short guide to avoid it happening, with advice on what to do if it […]

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Cracking The Code – CRiS Numbers Explained

Posted on April 17, 2023 at 12:03 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Caravan ownership is on the rise in the UK, particularly after the pandemic when domestic holidays and ‘staycations’ became increasingly popular; NCC figures show that there are currently more than a million caravans and motorhomes in the UK. If you’re one of the many people looking to buy a caravan, then you’ve probably heard of […]

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Pimp Up My Van – Why Millennials are Choosing Caravans for UK Adventures

Posted on April 5, 2023 at 10:44 am by The Insurance Emporium

New research from our data team here at The Insurance Emporium of caravan policies has revealed that ‘millennials’ are our biggest growing demographic, now accounting for 23% of all touring caravan policies in 2022, an increase of 5% since 2019. This demographic has shown growth of 85% (2022) since 2019. The surge behind this is […]

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Easy DIY Caravan Refurbishment

Posted on February 23, 2023 at 5:11 pm by The Insurance Emporium

a touring caravan set outside and ready for camping

Here in the UK, we love our caravan holidays; the freedom of being able to head off whenever we want to, without having to stick to a strict schedule or worry about having to leave our beloved furry friends behind. After the pandemic put the brakes on international travel, staycation holidays suddenly became very popular, […]

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Do You Need to Take a B+E Test to Tow a Caravan?

Posted on February 5, 2021 at 5:43 pm by The Insurance Emporium

If you’re a keen caravanner, or if you’re thinking about buying your first caravan, you might have heard about the B+E test! At The Insurance Emporium, we know how confusing the different licenses and requirements for towing a caravan can get confusing. That’s why we’ve put together our guide to the B+E licence, and whether […]

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Insuring Your Touring Caravan While Out of Use

Posted on January 20, 2021 at 11:56 am by The Insurance Emporium

We’re well into the winter months now. Chances are, you won’t be taking your caravan out in the colder season! Even though you might not be using your caravan, it could still be a good idea to think about taking out insurance for your caravan. Here are a few ways insurance could cover you and […]

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What Do Tiered Lockdown Rules Mean for Your Staycation?

Posted on December 18, 2020 at 6:03 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As you’re probably aware, the government has introduced a system of Local COVID Alerts. It’s a three-tier system, with different restrictions based on where you are in the UK. You can find all the information available on the government advice page. At The Insurance Emporium, we want you to stay safe whilst also enjoying yourself! […]

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