A simple family holiday to Clarks Beach is much improved when you travel in a comfortable glamavan, finds Alexia Santamaria
In our family, holidays often mean trying to see as much of our destination as possible - this includes trying to cram as many local activities in as we can. But there's something to be said for doing not much at all and holidaying like we used to when we were kids in the 70s.
Given the chance to road test the new Oxford 65 caravan from Motek we jumped at the opportunity to relive our lost youth and take our kids on a simple holiday. Well, almost. The theory was the same, but the equipment certainly wasn't as basic. If Glamping is glamorous camping, this was certainly Glamavaning.
Forget old-style formica tables and velour upholstery, this baby was super-chic and minimalist. Think neutral suede and brown tones for the interior, flat screen TV, built-in sound system, double bedroom, a shower as nice as our one at home and a pretty toilet and basin area. The fridge, oven and microwave were all ultra-modern as well.
We towed this mini-apartment on wheels down to Clarks Beach, an appropriate place for an old-school holiday. It was just as we remembered, aside from revamped toilet and kitchen blocks and some newer looking cabins. This was the real deal, complete with the original games and TV room from when it opened 25 years ago (only difference being a couple of internet terminals on the desk in the corner).
