Article: CARRY ON CAMPING! Caravan bookings soar as thousands plan stay-at-home summer holidays.

Byline: Sarah Miloudi

"STAYCATION" fever is hitting South Wales - with budget holiday parks reporting a rise of more than 30% in advance summer sales.

Holidaymakers keen to beat the recession are heading to the region in their droves, as the combination of cheap deals and clear sky forecasts appeal to bargain-hunting British visitors.

Popular caravan park Trecco Bay yesterday reported that its bookings had soared 35% year-on-year. The Porthcawl site said around 13,000 bookings had been taken so far, equating to around 55,000 visitors - 13,000 more ...

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