The beach is back! Get Arrival before you depart
Millions of Brits love the UK’s beaches and will be heading for the coast this year. If you’re joining them, a little forward planning will ensure nothing spoils your holiday
Are you itching to point your motorhome in the direction of the coast now that lockdown restrictions are being lifted and we can start travelling again? If so, then you’re definitely not alone! With staycations on everyone’s mind for 2021, more Brits than ever are likely to be holidaying at the UK’s beaches this year. Which means there’s hardly been a better time to be a motorhomer, where you have the freedom to head off to a campsite near the seaside at the drop of a summer hat. But where to go? The choice is not only endless but fantastic, as millions of Brits rate the UK’s beaches among the best in the world, with Bournemouth beach in Dorset recently voted the nation’s number one. The survey of 2,000 adults also saw three Cornish beaches – St Ives, Bude and Newquay – named in the UK’s top 10, and Devon having seven in the top 50, including Woolacombe, Dawlish and Torquay. Other popular coastal spots included Blackpool, Whitby and Brighton, according to the study carried out by OnePoll on behalf of Sky Ocean Rescue and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). So if you're planning a trip to the beach, have you thought about the journey? And how do you ensure you have a relaxed time when you get there? Increased traffic is likely to be an issue with so many people expected to head to the seaside at the same time, so planning your route is crucial to ensuring as efficient and stress-free a journey as possible. Being prepared for the unexpected is key, so that if something does go wrong, it won’t ruin your holiday. You can get complete peace of mind with Arrival from the RAC, the best breakdown cover* in the market designed for caravans, motorhomes, campervans and trailers. This unique product was developed in partnership with The Camping and Caravanning Club, whose members were asked what they wanted and needed from roadside assistance. Their answers helped to develop Arrival Breakdown Cover, which offers a range of specialised benefits, over and above what would be provided on a standard breakdown package (see panel below). The benefits of Personal Based Membership include cover for your car, even if you’re not with your camping unit, and travel to the campsite – and home again – if your vehicle can’t be repaired. Arrival also gives you tyre and leisure battery support. And what’s more, there are no restrictions on weight or size – not something you’ll find with all standard breakdown products. Ben Quemby, RAC Patrol, said: "We know campers are eager to get back out on the road and how awful it can be if something disrupts your long-awaited travel plans. "The RAC fixes 4 out of 5 breakdowns at the side of the road - so you'll soon be on your way again. "If your vehicle can’t be fixed, we can still make sure your holiday goes ahead. We can take you to your destination – and home again if needed."