What is your travel style? Do you crave luxury or love roughing it? Are you trying to get closer to nature, or to just get away? Do you like sleeping on a comfortable bed every night but get tired of eating in restaurants for every meal? If you answered yes to the last question, then RV travel will be a great fit. A closer look at different travel styles will help you find the perfect rig for your family.

Back to Nature

If your idea of the perfect vacation is getting away from civilization and communing with nature, then RV travel is ideal for you. A foldup trailer is compact enough for most wilderness areas. You achieve the closeness to nature of sleeping in a tent without having to sleep on the hard ground or worry about heavy rain forming a river through the middle of your tent. You will be able to keep your clothing and food sanitary, dry, and out of the elements. With the additional storage your trailer provides, you will be able to extend your vacation or spend less time restocking in the middle. You will also have room for all the fishing, hunting, or hiking equipment you need.

If the great outdoors is not your cup of tea, RV travel is still a great way to travel. Most large cities have suburban RV parks that are no wilder than your own backyard. Your RV becomes your home base for exploring museums, sightseeing, or even just escaping the weather.

Pursuing Your Passions

Are you a bird-watcher? Is square dancing your passion? Are you a big NASCAR fan? Using your RV to combine your vacation and your pursuit of these interests is a perfect fit. An RV will get you close to the action. If that rare species of bird can only be found in the hour before the sun comes up, you will often only have to step out the door to greet nature.

Square dancers are able to merge their love of travel and dance by planning group events, meeting in RV parks that provide places to dance. Many areas of the country have “Camping Squares” square dance clubs that plan outings on a monthly basis, combining an RV getaway with dancing and providing fellowship with others who share your interests. Many privately owned parks have a clubhouse or recreation hall that can accommodate several squares at once. Some groups even own portable dance surfaces that they can transport to events.

Some people who travel a lot for their jobs have found RVs to be the perfect home/office on wheels. Rather than dealing with uncertain comfort and cleanliness of strange motel rooms, they can sleep more comfortably and work more productively.

The Road to Adventure

RVs can take you from the mountaintops to the seashore and almost everywhere between. An RV specially outfitted for cold-weather camping can take you on ski trips to some of the finest ski areas in the country. A smaller truck camper can take you into some of the more remote wilderness areas. Just make sure you have your fishing equipment ready, and be prepared to be awed by the splendor of Mother Nature.

For those who are adventurous — but only up to a point — there are several companies that offer guided RV tours to some exotic locations. These types of tours are great for exploring Mexico, for example. The guide leading each tour will be on hand to keep you safe and, in case of problems, to get any help needed. Breakdowns in a foreign country, especially when you don't speak the language, can be a frustrating and expensive experience. Being part of a group can help prevent problems.

Living in Luxury

The wonderful thing about RV travel is that it can appeal to almost anyone's travel style. If you only want to travel in luxury, you can find RVs that will fit your need. On the high end of price and appointments, there are luxury motorcoaches that give the feel of a fine hotel suite.

These upper-end vehicles can rage from $250,000 to $500,000 and even more. Most are custom-built on a bus platform and feature wood trim and upgraded carpet and tile. Three to four slide-outs provide them with an exceptionally roomy feel. Kitchens are fully equipped for serious cooking, and these rigs come with loads of storage underneath. Many people who own such luxury RVs also pull a trailer that holds an additional vehicle for transportation while they are at their destination.

Some RV parks and campgrounds cater especially to these upscale travelers. They provide resort-style amenities that may include spas and extra-large paved sites. The fees at these resorts are high to encourage the upscale traveler and to discourage families with children.