The Popularity Of Staycations

Extravagant spending was strongly curbed when the recession hit. People who never thought twice about spending a few thousand dollars on an overseas vacation suddenly turned to their own back yard to book vacations and save money. The staycation, or vacation that revolves around sticking close to home has helped the travel economy but has also helped travelers save money through discount lodging accommodations.

Because new RVs can cost upwards of $100,000.00, the RV industry has been cited as a sign of whether or not the economy is getting back on track. When January 2010 saw sales starting to pick up, the rest of the country heaved a sigh of relief. While all parties are cautiously optimistic, sales have continued to increase and have stayed strong through the summer months. When people start spending money on expensive items such as RV, it's a sign that they feel secure about their finances and about the general state of the economy.

Persuadable Research Group recently conducted a survey that found about 70% of people were planning on driving to their vacations destinations as opposed to flying. Those interviewed were looking for deals on the road and RV campgrounds offer exactly that. By taking a family to an RV campground, even staying in Park Models will run a lot less than staying in a hotel five star hotel for the night. Family savings can be huge with RV Travel.

Today's RV campgrounds are nothing like the simple lodging stops in the past. They are now often equipped with family activities like fishing, movies, miniature golf, swimming pools, hot tubs, wellness centers and more.

There is a level of luxury for every RV traveler. The most extravagant accommodations are the Class A RVs, which can run hundreds of thousands of dollars. Class C RVs are cheaper than Class A RVs, but not quite as cheap as pop-up campers and travel trailers, which provide more basic accommodations.

Travel trailers, campers and pop-up tents can cost as little as a few hundred dollars used or several thousand dollars new. One of the benefits of these lightweight pull-alongs is they can be hauled by SUVs or mid-weight vehicles. The accommodations may be more basic, but they still provide shelter and allow for a great family trip into the outdoors.

Once the initial investment is made in RVs, the pay-off lasts for years and years of vacations. Each trip saves additional money on hotels and airfare. As campground reservations are maxing out, it may be time to book your next recreational vehicle vacation.

Americans seem to be re-discovering the beauty in their own backyard. We're just happy that people are returning to RV travel. RVing has been a way of life for a lot of Americans for a century now. When times are tough, the simple pleasures become more valued, like family bonding and exploring the places close to home. It's what RVing has always stood for.

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