Family camping trips can make for great holidays. You may, however, run into problems if some family members aren't quite as enthusiastic as others. So how can you tackle these issues?

One approach is undoubtedly to ensure that any camping trip is as fun, exciting and relaxing as you all might want it to be. But this is by no means the only solution to this particular problem.

It's always good to think ahead and to consider what might happen if things don't go according to plan. This is why it can be particularly useful to plan trips in your local area. That way, if things don't go well, you won't find that you are left with the entire family stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Some people worry that planning a holiday in this manner might lead to a rather boring experience. After all, do you really want to spend a week within a few miles of your own home? Fortunately, many of us are in for a surprise when we do so.

We often find that we discover new places of interest. It's amazing how little many of us know about the area in which we live. As a result, a camping trip of this nature offers the opportunity for us to find out more. It can lead to us enriching our everyday lives.

Children, in particular, are likely to enjoy the discovery of exciting things to do that are relatively close to home. You'll find that it adds a whole new dimension to your camping trip.

If things do go wrong, of course, then you'll also be able to make your way home nice and easily. That's why a camping trip of this sort can be a particularly good option if you are travelling as a family.

Finally, it's worth remembering that many of us do forget to pack pieces of camping equipment when departing for a trip. Once again, this is less of a problem if you are sticking to a location that is close to home.