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photo: Craig Little arbutusrv.ca
D AY T R I P S
THIS SUMMER, we are all being asked to find new ways to “travel” while staying close to home, and in that spirit, Daytrips & Overnighters is pivoting once again. So, how do we manage to travel close to home, see the sights, enjoy some fresh air and soak up that summer sun while also staying safe in our bubble? Why, we just take our bubble on the road in a recreational vehicle (RV) of course! As we travel to other communities on Vancouver Island, we must continue to be mindful and practice social distancing and the other COVID-19 protocols we have come to know so well these last few months, but we are fortunate to live in a place that others flock to for their own vacation travel experiences. So, let’s see what RV travel is about, and what Vancouver Island has to offer.
& OVERNIGHTERS
The RV TRAVEL
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ccording to a recent national survey by Abacus Data, Canadians are taking a fresh look at the idea of an RV vacation. While 81% of us feel that flying on an airplane for a vacation would be somewhat or too risky, 63% believe there is little or no risk in renting an RV, motorhome, or trailer, and 78% believe RVing would allow them to distance from other people safely. An RV can be much like a private travelling motel—or luxury hotel— room… a place to hide away from the rest of the world. And having your own travelling bubble can be a safe and enjoyable option especially given the current global situation. To kick things off, spend some time considering what style of RVing you want to do. Are you an off-road into the wilderness kind of traveller? Or do you like the comforts of home with power and water hookups, and a reliable WiFi signal for your evening Netflix? Do you want to buy your own rig, or dip your toe into the RV experience with a rental first? Your answers will dictate the choices you make in both the type of RV you purchase or rent, and your final Vancouver Island destination. Whether you buy your own RV, or perhaps rent one to give the whole idea a test run, there are many styles and options available. From cute as a bug teardrop trailers that can be pulled by smaller model vehicles, and pop-up trailers that give you a mix between tent camping and RVing, to a 30-ft-plus travel trailer with slide outs, or perhaps a Class A motor coach with a 13 PASSIONS | SUMMER 2020
