Practical Caravan

A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDES

‘Although we were surrounded by mountains, we sensibly stuck to the lower pastures and woodland’

PICKING THE PERFECT campsite and holiday destination for a group of family and friends aged from two to 74 could be fraught with pitfalls.

There are so many things to think about, ranging from suitable leisure facilities and interesting activities to keep the youngsters happy, to gentle strolls and sightseeing for the seniors – not to mention the needs of two very lively dogs.

When we plan a half-term break with our wider family group, we tend to head off to trusted and loved destinations such as the Lake District, but this time we fancied a change. North Wales was always a favourite choice for holidays during my childhood, and is only a

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