Tesco supermarket has reported a 97% increase in camping equipment sales, partly due to the onset of the festival season, and partly due to people wanting to spend as much time away from the office as possible.
It is undeniable that camping is a cheap holiday, but the perfect anti-dote to city stress? Perhaps not. Weather fluctuations aside, camping requires a lot of kit, a lot of scrabbling in the mud, and a lot of patience.
For holidaymakers looking for a more immediate sort of relaxation, the vast number of cheap package holidays on offer are a very appealing alternative, and all you need to pack is your swimming costume and a good book!
