As windsurfers we’re already aware of the benefits of a ‘car-cation’ or more than likely for most of us a ‘van-cation’. Yup, you thought right, that’s a vacation in your car or van. And whilst the rest of the population are just catching up windsurfers have been travelling in their vehicles with all of their windsurfing equipment for years.

Stena Line invite you to take a ‘car-cation’ this summer and win some great prizes in their ‘pack it in and win’ competition, now all you need to do is choose as your favourite travel item, get Dom Joly to pack it in his car and you could win! Easy!

Now we just need to get Stena to add a windsurf board to the items and get Dom Joly on the water too! Full details below…

LEADING ferry company, Stena Line, is gearing up for another busy summer as the trend for car-cations continues to grow in popularity and with great fares starting at just *£79 single there has never been a better time to fill your boots, pack it in and book a car-cation.

A recent survey carried out by Stena Line revealed that 79% of customers said they could see themselves taking another car-cation in the future. When asked about their main reasons for taking the car on holiday the survey also revealed that, 79% said it was due to the ‘freedom and flexibility’ car-cations offered.

As part of their car-cation campaign Stena Line has launched a ‘Pack it in and Win’ Facebook competition, which runs until 7 August, inviting people to help Dom Joly fill his boot with their favourite travel items which they can then win as prizes. The prizes will include everything from surf boards to barbeques and golf clubs to iPads as well as ‘The Big Bumper Car-Cation Pack’ which includes all of the items in Dom’s boot, plus return car travel for four people – find out more at www.facebook.com/StenaLineUKIE.

With no baggage restrictions and hassle-free travelling it looks like a busy summer ahead for Stena Line as Diane Poole OBE, Stena Line’s Head of PR and Communications explains: “Car-cations are getting even more popular as people realise they don’t have to compromise on comfort or leave behind items they really want to take on holiday with them from home. With Stena Line you really can pack it all in!”

“Funny man and award-winning travel writer, Dom Joly will be heading up our car-cation marketing campaign this year again as more and more holiday makers build their itineraries around the flexibility and freedom of having the car with them.”, said Diane.

Diane continued: “Ferry travel is one of the most fun, relaxing and unique ways to holiday plus there is no hanging around at check-in and plenty of leg room and places to explore once onboard, means there is more time to enjoy your trip. The ships offer maximum passenger comfort with indulgent lounge areas to unwind in; delicious dining options to choose from; free movies and kids play areas. Furthermore, the free WiFi allows people to plan their car-cation in a relaxed, stress-free way as they cross the Irish Sea.”, said Diane

She concluded: “Stena Line has no baggage restrictions so people have the luxury of bringing as many of their home comforts as they want plus loads of luggage; including the kids favourite toys, a barbeque for alfresco dining, you can even bring bikes, golf clubs, surf boards or camping equipment.”

To make a booking log onto www.stenaline.co.uk, call 08447 70 70 70 or visit your local travel office or agent. Start packing – your car-cation awaits!

*Fare based on a car and driver and supplement applies for travel in July and August.