Whilst most people are happy to get away for a weekend or a week at the most a few times a year, others prefer to travel for weeks or even months at a time. This can work out to be highly expensive, especially if you need to fly interstate or even overseas to enjoy your extended getaway. If you are a person who enjoys long term holidays, you really should consider buying a caravan in Melbourne, and here's why:

• Save money on accommodation
  Even though you will need to pay a considerable sum to purchase a caravan in Melbourne, over the years you will save a considerable amount of money on accommodation, as you won't have to pay for hotel rooms or rental properties. If you plan on only stopping over for a night or two in each place, you will find yourself saving even more.
• Guaranteed accommodation
  During busier times of the year (such as summer and school holidays), many types of accommodation are known to book out fast. Whilst you may find it a little difficult to find a spot in a caravan park during the peak season, there are plenty of other places that you can park your van for the night if worst comes to worst.
• Save money on food
  When most people go away, they tend to blow out their budgets when it comes to eating out. Even living off takeaway can quickly become expensive, especially when passing through tiny towns that offer you little choice. A caravan in Melbourne, on the other hand, will allow you to cook your own food from scratch.
• Leave when you want
  One of the biggest pet peeves surrounding hotel accommodation is that check out is usually around 10 or 11am. For those travelers who like to sleep in, this puts a real wrench in their plans. When travelling in a caravan, however, you will be able to sleep in as long as you like before hitting the open road once more.
• Freedom whilst travelling
  It is much easier to take diversions when travelling with a caravan in Melbourne than it is if you have pre-booked accommodation. As you're driving, you may come across an event or an attraction that you would love to stop and experience. This could mean you end up spending the night somewhere different to where you planned.

It really is impossible to beat the convenience of travelling in a caravan – whilst you may enjoy the luxury and decadence involved with staying in a hotel, these sorts of getaways can quickly start to add up. If you are a person who would prefer to spend weeks on your holiday instead of a few nights, a caravan in Melbourne is definitely the way to go.