User talk:Jenbear82

History of FreeWheelerCampers & the rise of local tourism in the UK

FreeWheelerCampers is a budget camper van company based in London, which was inspired by a couple travelling the world in camper vans. Besides being a really fun way to travel, the current recession has meant that people are always looking for cheaper ways to go on holiday, and with the UK tourist board encouraging British nationals to visit their own country first rather than automatically going abroad, it made sense to help promote local tourism by setting up a camper van hire company. From an environmental perspective, it makes much more sense to have four people in the same road vehicle, rather than 4 seats on an aeroplane, which produces considerable carbon emmissions. Trains and accommodation are expensive in the UK, therefore, the option of having a cheaper 'all-in-one' travel method is very appealing. It also gives someone the freedom and flexibility to go wherever they want, whenever they want, without the restrictions of timetables.

Camper vans have always been popular in the UK, with the classic VW, which is now considered to be something of an icon. However, these vans, although very trendy, are fairly unreliable and need regular engine maintenance. Popular with surfers, families and ever more so for festival travel in the UK, are we witnessing an increase in camper van tourism, influenced by the changing nature of the world economy? There are many companies to choose from in the UK and across Europe, all offering different styles of van for every need and preference.

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