Staycations Here To Stay
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Staycations are still popular despite the waning recession. A staycation is a when a family chooses to take time off and spend it closer to home rather than hop on a plane and travel to some exotic locale. When the recession hit, many Americans looking to save money started planning trips that focused on fuel economy and bargain lodging. RV owners still traveled, but stayed closer to home.
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 conducted a survey on travelers to see what the trend would be for the summer of 2010. The majority of those interviewed confirmed they would travel by car instead of airplane. As well, those traveling by car were keeping their eye out for discounted rates on hotels and campgrounds. When a group of four or six people travel together by RV, over 60% savings can be realized on an RV staycation over a trip that includes airfare and lodging. Campground reservations have been on the rise since the recession hit and those campgrounds are filling up.
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.
RVing offers a level of style and comfort for every family. Class A RVs are the top-of-the-line luxury vehicles with many costing a lot more than the average American home. Class B RVs and Class C motorhomes are less expensive, yet still offer luxury. Class C Motorhomes most often accommodate a couple of people while Class A RVs and Class B models can accommodate up six to ten people comfortably.
The less expensive camping options like travel trailers, campers and pop-up tents can be had for hundreds of dollar instead of thousands. They are easy to tow and store. While the interiors aren't as plush as Class A RVs, they are great for families that are only interested in the basics.
After the RV or camper has been paid for, it's all return on the investment. Each trip you take will save you more money. Think of all the cash you can save by not paying expensive airfare or staying at out-of-town hotels. Plus there's more mobility and possibility of changing plans on a whim. With campgrounds so popular, it might be time to book ahead for your reservation.
One of the few benefits of the passing recession is that Americans have gained a new respect for what their own country has to offer in terms of landmarks, national parks and interesting towns and people. Traveling by RV embodies all-American values including, family bonding and exploration.
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