Hi Tracey
We have been caravanning 3 years now and I can remember our first weekend away. I look forward to every outing in the van and we go every other weekend, we use our van all year and do not put it away for the winter. My hubby didnt want a van and i persuaded him, now he is hooked on it as much as me, we have two young children so they also love it too. We had to change our car for the van and he loved his Mondeo, but, it wasnt big enough to tow our van so we had to change it. He has never looked back since. We have just booked a 3 night break from boxing day, its lovely going away in the winter time. I hopeyou enjoy your first weekend away, I have several friends who have also bought caravans since we bought ours (its catching!) and we went with them on their first trip for a bit of support and help. Its the best hobby ever and a perfect chance to visit lots of different places. The thing I enjoy most about caravanning is opening your blinds in the morning to a different view - its heaven. Have a wonderful trip and I will be thinking of you.