It's a new week again, and what does that mean? Well, travel news on FREEDOMtravel of course! This week it's all about award-winning campsites, new LPG control requirements in Germany and what we're worried about when travelling...
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New survey: men less worried than women about travelling
Travel agency Ticket's latest survey shows that 32% worry about getting sick while on holiday. At the same time, it also shows that men are generally more carefree than women. The survey also shows that concerns about terrorist attacks have decreased - from 28% (2017) to 16%. The five most commonly experienced concerns when travelling abroad:
- That I will fall ill either before or during the journey (32 %)
- Luggage to be lost (18 %)
- Bad weather during the journey (17 %)
- Acts of terrorism (16 %)
- Flight delays/cancellation (15 %)
After record year - Finnlines expands onboard experience
Finnlines cargo and passenger vessels Finnsirius and Finncanopus, which offers cruises between Sweden, Åland and mainland Finland, set a new passenger record in 2024. Now the shipping company is launching new culinary experiences and an expanded range of entertainment on board. Among other things, the menu at Micke's à la carte restaurant is being renewed, and during the spring and summer, atmospheric live music will be played on board.
TUI invests in increased accessibility for travellers with NPF
This summer, going on a sun holiday will be a little easier for people with neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPD). TUI is introducing its very first Sensory Room at TUI Blue Village Nausicaa on Cyprus - a secluded sensory room designed to provide guests with NPF and their families with a calm and relaxing environment. The pilot project is one of several initiatives TUI is planning to strengthen its commitment to accessible travel.
Malmö Festival celebrates 40 years with several new features
New stage on Gustav Adolfs Square in Malmö, a series of talks with famous Malmö personalities, a super-local drinks festival, an exhibition of festival history photos and more colour and celebration in the streets and squares. These are some of the new features when the Malmö Festival turns 40 and throws a big party for eight days. Malmö Festival 2025 takes place from 8-15 August.
Caravan Hall becomes new Rent and Travel station
Interest in renting a motorhome is high and Rent and Travel now has seven stations around Sweden. Caravanhallen is one of the country's most established retailers of caravans and motorhomes - and the latest rental station. "We see a huge interest in renting motorhomes, especially among those who have not tried the holiday form before. It feels great to give both new and existing customers that opportunity," says Oskar Lindgren, site manager at Caravanhallen.
New requirement for LPG checks in Germany this year
As of 19 June, a new LPG inspection requirement applies in Germany. This according to a press release from National Association M Sweden. If you are planning a European holiday, it is important to carry out the LPG test, preferably in connection with the inspection of your motorhome or caravan, and to keep the test certificate with you while travelling.
New book: The Ruff Witch's best food tips
On Tuesday 25 March, the book "Ruffhäxans bästa mattips", written by Anki Palerby Hjelmqwist, who is also a new/upcoming guest writer on FREEDOMtravel, will be released. "During a thirteen-month sailing trip on my own boat Lazy Frog, also known as Grodan, I found cooking even more enjoyable than before," says Anki. In the book, which you can find hereYou'll also meet other long-distance sailors, who will share their recipes and adventures.
Entrepreneurs from Stockholm and Öland received the Swedish Camping Prize 2025
The prestigious Swedish Camping Prize is awarded annually to the industry's most outstanding entrepreneurs. The 2025 winners come from Stockholm and Öland. The award Entrepreneur of the year is awarded to Maria Jonasson, Gålö Havsbad. The prize for Sustainability initiative of the year was won by Fredrik Fredriksson, Wikegårds Semesterby and Ställplatscamping. The winners were celebrated on 20 March at Svensk Camping's annual conference at Växjö Concert Hall.
Here are the winners of Camping.se Campers' Choice 2025
This year's winner of Camping.se Campers' Choice has been revealed. The competition is an annual vote on Camping.se, where guests choose the winners by voting for their favourite Swedish campsites. This year, over 7,000 guests voted and Svensk Camping announced the winning campsites at the industry's annual conference in Växjö on 20 March. Here are the winners:
Category: The overall experience
- Dragsö Camping & Stugby, Blekinge
- Gullbrannagården, Halland
Category: Hosting
- Vimmerby Camping, Nossenbaden, Småland
- Daftö Resort, Bohuslän
Category: Most beautiful location
- Ramsvik Stugby & Camping, Bohuslän
- Hafsten Resort, Bohuslän
Category: Family holidays
- Hultsfred Strandcamping, Småland
- Böda Sand Beach Resort, Öland
Category: Peace and quiet
- Överhörnäs Camping, Ångermanland
- GrebbestadFjorden, Bohuslän
Category: Winter camping
- Arctic Camp Jokkmokk, Lapland
- Caravan Club Tandådalen, Dalarna
The favourite of international guests
- Camping Tiveden, Närke
- Getnö - Lake Åsnen Resort, Småland
Reflection of the week
Nice to see the awards for the campsites! We've visited several of them, and the ones we've visited are very nice, so we can understand why they were awarded. Interesting by the way that men are less worried about travelling... is that true in your relationship/family/acquaintances?
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Anna Nilsson Spets says:
Men are more worried....hmmm, my partner's own travelling is not something he worries about at all, but he worries more about my travelling.... And when I mention certain destinations like Mali and Sudan, well then he kicks back....
24 March 2025 - 6:07
Lena - good for the soul says:
Hmm, gas control - Germany. Will have to check it out as it seems to be a holiday trip to Germany among other things.
Have a great start to the week!
Hug Lena
24 March 2025 - 7:33
Eval8 says:
Men in general seem to worry more about such things. I worry more about people around me.
24 March 2025 - 16:39
BP says:
Of course you have visited many of the award-winning campsites, but there are many more that you have not yet visited and are waiting for you. And now you have it in black and white that the places are good:-)
Men are even less "sensitive" than women, or maybe I'm biased. But I don't think so. Men take things more as they come and don't worry unnecessarily, while women, especially if they are travelling with children, see many dangers that in the end don't even exist...
24 March 2025 - 19:19
Monnah says:
But it's great that Dragsö won this prestigious award! That campsite is really beautiful, but they also work hard to keep the area fresh, accessible and up-to-date. I like to bring guests and play miniature golf on the wonderful course built around the world heritage town of Karlskrona.
That men are less anxious than women when travelling should be obvious to anyone who has travelled with the opposite sex. Don't know what to say about that in the name of equality, but there it is.
25 March 2025 - 19:56