Weekenders
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SeasideBill replied on 16/02/2022 14:59
Tinwheeler replied on 16/02/2022 15:11
Posted on 16/02/2022 15:11
Probably because weekends are the only chance some folk have to get out in their vans.
The answer is to maybe book earlier but the change of booking system with the introduction of deposits may possibly change things in future. We'll see.
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Kasspa replied on 16/02/2022 19:46
Posted on 16/02/2022 14:48 by roandmoWhy is it when trying to book certain sites all the weekends are full !!!
Posted on 16/02/2022 19:46
Yes, found this myself a few days ago but a few days later managed to find availability..... it was for 18 - 21st March...
I then realised a lot of sites only open the week before so was probably due to many folk eager to get away..... & have booked pre new system.....
Keep checking, I'm sure something will turn up...
JVB66 replied on 16/02/2022 20:44
Posted on 16/02/2022 14:48 by roandmoWhy is it when trying to book certain sites all the weekends are full !!!
DavidKlyne replied on 16/02/2022 20:53
Posted on 16/02/2022 20:53
I suppose some sites are more popular as weekend destinations? For example I don't suppose many people would travel from the mainland to visit Southlands for a weekend because of the cost of the ferry. Somewhere like Chatsworth would be popular as its relatively near to a large area of population. There will be people that, whilst maybe having a couple of longer holidays in the year will in the main use weeks as their main time away, especially if working. As mentioned the new booking system may well ease the pressure?
David
flatcoat replied on 17/02/2022 07:51
Posted on 17/02/2022 07:51
Maybe it is something to do with the fact most people work Monday to Friday and find weekends the only time they can go away? Is this going to be another ‘it’s not fair…..’ thread…..? Yes, it is annoying when the location you want on the weekend you are free is booked however there are other sites outside the club network, try one, you might be pleasantly surprised!
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cyberyacht replied on 17/02/2022 08:37
JVB66 replied on 17/02/2022 09:34
Posted on 17/02/2022 08:37 by cyberyachtI found that availability for a three night mid-week break was a bit lacking, so it isn't just weekends.
replied on 17/02/2022 10:35
Posted on 17/02/2022 07:51 by flatcoatMaybe it is something to do with the fact most people work Monday to Friday and find weekends the only time they can go away? Is this going to be another ‘it’s not fair…..’ thread…..? Yes, it is annoying when the location you want on the weekend you are free is booked however there are other sites outside the club network, try one, you might be pleasantly surprised!
JVB66 replied on 17/02/2022 10:46
Posted on 17/02/2022 10:35 byI would question "most people work Monday to Friday" I certainly didn't and we now live in a much more 24 7 society. I suspect a lot of the weekenders do it because they want not need. However it was never an issue for us as my late wife on whom most preparation fell thought it was much trouble as a fortnight hence we rarely did it even when I got the chance.
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