| Have you visited a UK camp site recently? In | | | | complaining. If you don't do so, then it may be |
| many senses, such sites seem to be rather stuck | | | | that the campsite owner will never be aware that |
| in the past. This is a real shame, particularly when | | | | customers aren't happy. If this is the case, they |
| you compare standards to those found in other | | | | may never make improvements. |
| European countries. Campsite owners might argue | | | | Such complaints will not always received a positive |
| that you can't expect much more when prices | | | | response. So what should you do if you're not |
| are so cheap. | | | | happy with the response that you receive? You |
| But is this necessarily the case? Indeed, we may | | | | should certainly avoid that site in future and should |
| even question whether prices really are cheap. | | | | tell all of your friends and family to do the same. |
| Pitching a tent is still likely to cost you considerably | | | | This is a classic case of where we can make a |
| less money than staying in a quality hotel. There's | | | | difference by voting with our feet. Sometimes, |
| no doubt about that, but it's equally clear that | | | | you'll find that you're intending to stay at a site |
| campsite prices have been increasing over the | | | | that you may have relatively little previous |
| past few years. | | | | knowledge of. As a result, you may not know |
| Given this picture, it doesn't seem unreasonable to | | | | what to expect in terms of the toilet facilities. |
| expect that the quality of facilities should also be | | | | In such situations, it makes sense to take your |
| improving. In particular, is it really too much to ask | | | | own portable camping toilet. By doing so, you can |
| that we should be able to have a warm shower | | | | make sure that you don't have to rely on the |
| and to make use of hygienic toilet facilities? It | | | | facilities that would otherwise be provided. |
| certainly seems as though far too few campsite | | | | Fortunately, modern portable toilets are often |
| proprietors are prepared to provide such basic | | | | considerably more compact than older models. |
| amenities. | | | | You can also buy toilets that avoid the use of |
| What can be done about this situation? If you're | | | | chemicals. Don't settle for poor quality toilet |
| staying out of sight where the facilities simply | | | | facilities. Take the necessary steps to help the |
| aren't up to scratch, then it's certainly worth while | | | | situation improve. |