Practical Motorhome

Practical Motorhome is your definitive guide to motorhome holiday lifestyle. Inside you'll find travel features, product reviews, advice and columns to bring essential information to experienced motorhome owners and potential buyers. We have just the right mix of enthusiasm and true authoritative content, delivering an exciting, aspirational and informative approach to motor caravanning.

WELCOME

WHERE IN THE WORLD? • Finisterre, Galicia, Spain

letter of the month

A coastal connection

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Eco-adventures in the Highlands

FEELING SOCIAL • A look at what you’ve been talking about online!

OUT NOW!

HOTSHOTS • The best of your touring photos

12 WAYS OF A MOTORHOME CHRISTMAS • Family, friends, festive fun… what more could you ask for? John Sootheran has tips for the perfect Yuletide in your ’van

THIS CHRISTMAS WE LOVE • … Perfect presents for motorhomers! Here are a few of our favourite gift ideas, selected to suit all budgets

NIGHTSTOPS • The latest information on all our current destinations in the UK

THE GREAT PRACTICAL MOTORHOME GIVEAWAY • YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ALL OF YJESE FANTASTIC PRIZES!

Puzzle time • Whether you’re on tour or at home, relax with a cup of tea and some brain-teasing puzzles to ponder!

ASK THE EXPERTS • Burning questions about motorcaravanning? Our expert team can help! Simply email one of the addresses below or contact practical.motorhome@futurenet.com, and we’ll do our best to answer it in an upcoming issue

touring • Inspirational travel stories, plus expert advice, hints and tips, to help you get the most out of your motorhome

Festive fun! • News and events to put in your diary

Christmas markets

GUERNSEY ROCKS • The beautiful Channel Island has a way of drawing visitors back for more, as Nick Harding finds on revisiting this old favourite

TOUR ESSENTIALS

A SPOT OF SUNSHINE • Charming seaside resorts and classic countryside scenes make Essex’s Sunshine Coast a perfect getaway for Susan Taylor

TOUR ESSENTIALS

TOURING BY THE BOOK • Wherever you pitch up in the UK, you can find fascinating historical connections to the great writers, says Jo Davies

LAKES to LOCHS • A taste of glorious countryside in two accents offers Sue Taylor plenty of scenic pleasure

TOUR ESSENTIALS

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND • Coated in layers of sparkling frost, the countryside has a truly magical atmosphere at this time of year. So wrap up warm, don your walking boots and head outside for an invigorating adventure!

TO THE LIGHTHOUSE! • Caroline Mills tours the Lighthouse Way on Spain’s north-west coast, to discover a quiet landscape of immense beauty

TOUR ESSENTIALS

GEORGIA ON OUR MINDS • Visiting Georgia in the summer allows Marcus, Kim and the children to discover its remote beauty

tested • The latest news and products from across the motorhome and campervan world

Our tests explained • Here’s what you can expect from our reviews

NEW ’VANS • The latest from the forecourts and the factories

In brief

ADRIA ACTIVE DUO • Based on the Renault Trafic, this well-built, cleverly designed camper is ideal for the great outdoors

LE VOYAGEUR ETERNA 7.0 GJF • If your budget will stretch to it, this lighter-weight four-berth from the premium French brand offers a wealth of luxury, says Peter Baber

up close

IT’S SHOW TIME AGAIN • In case you didn’t make it to the October Motorhome and Caravan Show, we’ve rounded up a selection of highlights!

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 ’VANS • Gentleman Jack takes a global perspective on the leisure vehicle industry. This month,...