Camping holidays
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A study suggests camping improves sleep. I’m not surprised as going back to basics in the Slovakian mountains ended months of crippling insomnia for me
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Campers fell asleep about two hours earlier than usual when denied access to their gadgets and electrical lighting, study showed
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With great restaurants, beautiful locations and lots of activities and entertainment, these sites offer all the fun but none of the hassle of traditional camping
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Italy’s coast, lakes and mountains are popular among Guardian readers for family camping holidays, but sites in France, Portugal and Switzerland get a look-in too
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A tea plantation bungalow, surfer hostel, cottage near the beach and off-grid lodge are among our picks of great new places to stay in Sri Lanka
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Immerse yourself in the outdoors but stay toasty warm at our pick of rustic stays inspired by accommodation in Finland, Lapland and even the Iranian highlands
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How can Kirsty Pope persuade her mud-averse husband to go on a forest activity break in winter? By staying in a luxury Forestry Commission cabin where you can observe the nature from your sofa
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We spent a mind-bending amount of time just playing. It was like being an incredibly spoilt womanchild with a doll’s house, says Zoe Williams
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From isolated mountain ranges to a pitch under a road bridge, our readers share their most enjoyable wild camping experiences
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As Scotland weighs up its wild camping presumption, we want to hear about your remote camping adventures
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Plant yourself in the midst of glorious English countryside in our pick of rustic accommodation, including hostels, cosy cottages and glampsites
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To mark the US National Park Service turning 100 this week, Mary Caperton Morton picks the best places to stay, from hotels and cabins to campsites, in the country’s favourite parks
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I spent six days cycling around the Norfolk coast with my husband. It was such a change from my usual trips, where I’d get on a flight to drink beer in another city
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The August bank holiday is on the horizon, but don’t just pitch up expecting to nab a camping spot. James Warner Smith, an author at the website Cool Camping, has tips for sites with great views and family-friendly fun – and you can still book
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Our food writer and our gadget inspector get to grips with outdoor living. Could anyone stomach the breakfast in a bag?
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With Hobbity hideaways, remote farms and friendly guesthouses, Slovenia offers a wealth of accommodation from which to explore its mountains, lakes and villages
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Holiday adventure playgrounds can keep the children occupied during the long school holidays – and many of them are affordable and offer discounts
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6 July 1960: There are fresh problems arising from an increasing amount of water skiing on Lake Windermere
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A new network of architect-designed shelters from £3 a night is the perfect springboard for an idyllic kayaking, cycling and walking trip around the islands of Denmark’s South Funen archipelago
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This year people woke up in a field to find themselves set adrift from the EU. It was hard to talk about anything else ...
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It’s not just for kids anymore: summer camps tailored for adults looking to relive some of their childhood have become a million-dollar industry in the US
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Urban landscapes may have different sights and sounds than traditional ‘wilderness’ camping, but still can provide an unparalleled intimacy with nature
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Loch Lomond’s wild camping ban is a backwards and short-sighted step