UK Holidays could happen if the R rate stays low

UK Holidays makers could take staycations by Easter View Our Motorhomes Ministers are considering UK holidays by April Pressure is building for Boris Johnson to lift the restrictions once the most vulnerable people in the UK have been vaccinated.  This should be by April 2020. Its been said that ministers are considering to allow people who are from the same household to go on holidays together by Easter, a report has stated. According to the Times newspaper, although the Primeminister has stated that pandemic remained a constant threat and that the government will be cautious in releasing restrictions, that there is hope that UK staycations will happen. What does this mean for campervan hire holidays? Well, pubs, restaurants and cafes are likely to be the last to open as restrictions lift. Mr Johnson stated that he wanted this lockdown to be the last which is why he is being so cautious. With regards to your campervan hire holidays, its likely that camp sites which allow for perfect social distancing will reopen at roughly the same time as other hospitality venues such as hotels. Mr Johnson has pledged to inform the public in late February 2020 and to wait until then for more information to be released before booking UK Staycations. It is likely that it will be advised against going abroad until later in the year and whilst vaccine passports are still under discussion the uncertainty means it would be better for people to look at booking a staycation. The Times newspaper has quoted a source claiming that ministers are looking to consider allowing staycations as part of the road map out of lockdown. According to the source it was said They said: “There’s an active discussion about how soon we can do it and we’ll be guided by the data,” a government source said. “There’s talk of April at the earliest, but a lot of things have to go right. It’s unlikely but it is being talked about as a possibility.” Book a motorhome holiday with confidence Here at Luna motorhome hire we have put in place a Covid Guarantee which allows our customers to book with confidence that once booked, they can use their deposit to change their holiday up to 5 years later.  Some of our customers have already taken advantage of this and have moved their break with zero hassle to 2022 to coincide with events they were looking to attend this year, some being Glastonbury and Airshows. The Benefit of Staycations With over 15 million people now vaccinated and that number rising and the death toll of the virus falling for which we are all grateful for, officials on Friday the 12th of February 2020 confirmed that the R rate was under 1 for the first time since last summer. If you are an avid social media follower, you will have seen a number of influencers in Dubai over the last few months which they all declared their trips to be for work purposes and encouraged public debate.  Since the crackdown on travel and the 10 day quarantine from the red list countries these appeared to have slowed. Holidays in the UK will help support the UK economy and help businesses that have been on their knees since the pandemic started.  As a UK business we have seen numbers fall over a period of time and with very little help from the government its been a case of keep going and hope for the best whilst very much so tightening the belt to ensure we get through to this year in which we hope we can bounce back. The same goes for many businesses in the hospitality sector.  Hiring a motorhome or campervan allows you to help businesses in many different areas. Campsites, local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. We urge you to support local business and enjoy a perfect holiday in the UK. For more information on booking campsites we absolutely recommend using this website. Pitchup.com

Hire a motorhome and visit North Devon

Hire a motorhome and drive to Devon Whether it is an afternoon cream tea you are after, a fantastic Devon beach or watching the horses roam through the countryside, Devon has everything you could wish for when taking a motorhome break through the country. Devon has such a variety of things to do, and the top 4 things are listed below; Grab the cycle off the back of your vehicle and take a ride along the Tarka Trail which is a 180 mile figure of eight route around Barnstable. Or cycle down the Devon coastal route from Ilfracombe to Plymouth Visit the ‘Big Sheep’ in North Devon. This is great for all the family, activities include Sheep sheering, horse whispering and sheep racing! Take your motorhome and visit the South Devon Vineyards and try out some of the award winning local wines. Various films were made in the region, including War Horse, so why not go check out some of the locations.  Also ‘we bought a zoo’ was a true story on Dartmoor Zoo, however was not filmed there. When is good to visit May sees the start of most events in Devon, starting with the Devon County Show, followed in June by the Goldcoast Oceanfest and the Lord Mayors day in Plymouth.  Your find more things later in the year including the Balloon and Music Festival, the Ocean city Festival in Plymouth and the International Agatha Cristie festival in Torquay. More about Devon in your motorhome Devon is definitely one of the better motorhome friendly counties in the UK. There are a few cheap nightstops namely The Castle Inn, Lydford, Okehampton, EX20 4BH The Highwayman’s Haunt, The Highwayman’s Haunt, Exeter Road, Chudleigh, TQ13 0DE The Thelbridge Cross Inn, Thelbridge, Near Witheridge, Crediton, EX17 4SQ  

General notes and tips for going through Europe

>On the off chance that conceivable be resilient on your takeoff date, so you can check the climate to get crosswise over France. Book the intersection ultimately and get an open return ticket. It’s far back to be focused on an intersection you can’t change or brings about a strong premium. >Check costs routinely for every one of the administrators, they frequently change and there can be huge contrasts between one intersection and the following. >Purchase a duplicate of Camperstop Europe, now accessible in English, or the books which list areas in France and Spain. Accessible through Vicarious Books. >Purchase an ACSI low season premium card for reducing winter campground costs. >Campgrounds recorded in guides as open all year may in any case close if there is no request. Indeed, even those in the ACSI conspire have been shut on our landing. >Try not to remain overnight on motorway rest areas or lorry parks which are not spare. Motorhome and RV areas are completely isolated and generally near town or town focuses. >Keep in mind it gets dull early. In case you’re not comfortable with the overnight goal at that point design your day to touch base in light. >Utilize a Mastercard for bigger installments, especially fuel, you will show signs of improvement conversion scale than money. Mastermind the Visa record to be paid by coordinate charge so you don’t default on paying it off. >Check your home protection for the time span the house can be left abandoned, 30 days is normal, which won’t be sufficiently long. Likewise check your movement protection, vehicle protection and breakdown cover for any abroad trek length restriction. >In winter the water supply on areas might be shut. Convey enough water for a couple of days. Squander offices including can tape channels are constantly accessible.

Motorhomes: Simple to pick, simple to drive and simple to appreciate

Luna Motorhome Hire  is for those  who like being in the outdoors in style and fortune our familiar luxuries – culminate in the event that you need an extravagance RV to pick up. The campervans drive as radiantly as they look. The plan joins the key elements of room, solace and style – basically giving you the “space to live”  Luna Motorhome Hire comprehend that for the individuals who need to rent out a motorhome, there is a considerable measure of decision in the market, that is why we have made a basic scope of extravagance motorhomes for charter. Regardless of what you require they’re straightforward, protected and above all else fun. All our motorhomes are completely outfitted with safety belts, air con, cruise control, guaranteeing a protected and energizing road trip and the ultra fuel-proficient diesel motors giving astonishing execution and economy whichever motorhome or campervan you pick and rent.

Hire a Motorhome in Milton Keynes

Hiring a campervan in Milton Keynes can be tricky if you are not using a company that is professional and willing to ensure that the safety of the vehicles being hired are up to scratch.  Luckily Luna Motorhome Hire is the perfect choice for hiring a motorhome.  The company ensures that all Habitation checks are completed, the vehicles are serviced to the highest of standards and all gas safety checks are completed.  There is nothing better than feeling happy about driving off in a well kept motorhome and Luna Motorhome Hire will certainly provide this for you. To book a motorhome in Milton Keynes, call Luna Motorhome Hire on 0333 577 1177.  They are based just off the A41 close to Tring with perfect access to the M25 for your onward journey. Alternatively book online by clicking HERE.

Hire a motorhome to take to Ireland

Heading over to Ireland this summer? If you are hiring one of our motorhomes why not visit Lough Arrow Touring Caravan Park. An award winning site ideally situated in the north west of Ireland. The site has great views over the close by lake and is in a fantastic rural setting. Excellent facilities are on site. This site can be booked via Pitchup.com  

Motorhome Your way to a Ski resort

Why not go skiing in one of our fantastic motorhomes? Head to the Alps and stay at Bourg Saint Maurice which can be found on Pitchup.com. This fantastic site has several ski options available as the site is close to the Paradiski resort and Les Arcs which is just 2 kilometres away, best of all there is a free shuttle bus that runs from the site!!