Even though it's real winter outside, it feels a bit like spring when we check our email inbox. There are more and more press releases about camping or summer holidays in Sweden. This week's news is about camping, Gotland ferries, the Dead Sea marathon and about 2019's major travel trends. Among other things.
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Nordic Camping and First Camp merge
A new and record-breaking camping chain is formed when Nordic Camping & Resort and First Camp merge. The camping industry in Sweden is doing well, while there is a great need for investment, development and digitalisation. The aim is to create a new first-class camping chain, and the deal is expected to be finalised in February. The newly formed camping group will have 700 employees and 40 sites in Sweden and Denmark.
More ferries to Gotland
Destination Gotland has opened bookings for summer travel to and from Gotland. New for this year is that three large ships will be in operation at the same time, two of them on the line between Visby and Nynäshamn. The new ship M / S Visborg looks a little different from previous ships, and has, among other things, a separate children's lounge and numbered reclining chairs in direct proximity to the restaurant area.
Dometic launches new portable battery
The Dometic PLB4o has been developed to meet the tough demands of outdoor use. The use of lithium iron phosphate makes the battery both lightweight and compact, says Dometic in a press release. The battery is designed to power weekend coolers, 12 V consumers and USB accessories and can be charged via 12 V, solar panel or 230 volts.
World premiere of the Dead Sea marathon!
A new marathon is being launched, the Dead Sea Marathon, which is unique because it is run on beaches and desert landscapes and is located at the lowest point on earth, 430.5 metres below sea level. The race will be held on 1 February 2019 in Israel and will be accompanied by three other races in the same area, with different distances.
2019's major travel trends
Ticket lists the top travel trends of 2019:
- Experiences and adventures – resor som varierar sol och bad (Miami, Cape Town), kryssningar i Karibien och Medelhavet och möten med landets kultur och det lokala köket
- Secondary cities - slightly smaller cities instead of capitals (Valencia instead of Barcelona)
- Nature and the outdoors - hiking, cycling, safari, countryside
- Digital detox - switch off your phones, relax and enjoy
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Ruth i Virginia says:
I cry for Gotland. The beautiful little island filled with cars
and caravans - and people, of course. 🙁
28 January 2019 - 12:43
Biggeros says:
It's good that they are investing in new ferries. Camping is not really for me, but it's nice that there is an increase among campers. However, I like outdoor life and hiking.
Valencia to me has always sounded like an interesting city and also Cape Town. However, running a marathon at the Dead Sea sounds very sweaty. Israel is also an interesting destination. Thanks for the tips?
28 January 2019 - 14:29
Nils-Åke Hansson says:
Nordic Camping & Resort and First Camp are two that I avoid.
28 January 2019 - 18:10
Ditte says:
It's funny because Valencia is a really nice city. There are many in Spain. Cape Town is still on my list as well as South Africa. much to see and experience there with great variety. We are focusing on experiences and adventures now when we will go south along the coast of Chile, round Cape Horn and then north along Argentina. But swimming does not feel so appealing. More glaciers, animals and nature. But real experiences of various kinds.
Nature and outdoor activities are also fun.
28 January 2019 - 19:30
BP says:
Here I am most excited about the popularity of Valencia, because it is well worth a visit. Also, I think the Dead Sea Marathon sounds really cool (not literally). Gotland needs the tourists during the summer, as otherwise the industry would not survive. I guess boat traffic is more environmentally friendly than air travel, so it's okay to have another ferry.
28 January 2019 - 20:39
JoY says:
Every year we say we're going to go over with the campervan, but it hasn't happened. Maybe now it will happen when there are more ferries.
I think we'll settle for having done the NY Marathon.
28 January 2019 - 21:46
Lena - gott för själen says:
There is probably a great need for digital detox in many places!
Hug Lena
29 January 2019 - 5:53
Anna / boihusbil.se says:
Valencia has a lot to offer! In addition, a good parking lot a few miles outside with trains right into the city, which we took the bikes on. Good cycle paths in that city too.
29 January 2019 - 8:49
Anette says:
I will try to capitalise on the nature and outdoors trend.
It sounds healthy and comfortable. Could be due to my five years in a multi-million dollar city. The longing for nature is now strong.
01 February 2019 - 11:44