"Giant cat litter trays on wheels" - Anne Robinson on caravans

Our agony aunt doesn't mince her words when it comes to her thoughts on caravan life.

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By Anne Robinson | Published - 2 Jan 2025
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A reader asks

I had what I thought was a great idea to buy a caravan so that my wife and I can travel in our retirement, but she says they are terribly naff.

Do you think a tactical withdrawal is the way to go on this one?

Saga Magazine agony aunt Anne Robinson
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Anne Robinson replies

I must confess to having zero knowledge of holidaying in a caravan. Except – and I’ll say this and run – to secretly agree with the idea that caravans are like giant cat litter trays on wheels.

Why not rent a vehicle and after a week of living in a space that is a fraction of the size of your home, decide whether you too have joined Team Naff?

Saga Magazine agony aunt Anne Robinson

Written by: Anne Robinson

Anne Robinson is a journalist, radio and television presenter best known as host of BBC's The Weakest Link for 12 years. A former assistant editor of the Daily Mirror, she has also presented Watchdog, Countdown and has a regular Radio 2 slot.
Anne has written columns for the UK biggest national newspapers and is Saga Magazine's no-nonsense agony aunt.

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