Ik vertrek - I depart

Dutch TV hit show 'I depart' has been following Dutch families for 20 seasons (since 2005) who go abroad to realize their dream (a campground, a BenB or hotel). More than 130 families mainly left for France, Sweden, Spain, Italy and Central Europe. A large number started or took over a campground and stayed. They enjoy their adventure every day and give you a warm welcome. In this blog an overview of the I Depart Camping Hosts!

Finca KaYu is a 30-minute drive from Malaga Airport. This rustic finca is a place where tranquility, togetherness, and hospitality are paramount. Start your day with a fresh and healthy breakfast in the communal area or on the adjacent terrace, with its stunning views. After a day of relaxing by the pool, hiking or cycling in the mountains, or visiting Coín, end the day with a drink at the honesty bar. Finca KaYu offers campervan pitches and delightfully bright B&B rooms for rent.

Camping Sensazione is nestled in the beautiful hills of the Marche region. The agriturismo offers guests a place to unwind surrounded by nature. The estate is dotted with olive and fruit trees, interspersed with charming glamping safari tents. A key feature of the agriturismo is the alpaca farm. Alpacas are friendly animals and allow children (and adults!) to connect with nature and farm life in a playful way.

Domaine Les Voisins is located in Montaigu-le-Blin (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). The child-friendly campground has beautiful, spacious camping spots, luxury safari tents, cozy gîtes and an atmospheric bell tent. For the children there are animals, playground equipment and of course the swimming pool. Want to soak up some culture? The city of Vichy is about 20 minutes from the campground.

Domaine les Voisins in Montaigu-le-Blin (France)

Agriturismo Vista San Vicino is located on the edge of Frontale, a small village near the picturesque town of Apiro in the Marche. Here you can camp among the olive trees and enjoy a magnificent view of the imposing Monte San Vicino and the beautiful Lake Cingoli. Due to its central location, Vista San Vicino is a perfect base for a vacation full of nature and culture. The campground rents out safari tents, glamping tents and apartments. Special packages can be booked for gravel bikers.

Camping Vista San Vicino in Frazione Frontale (Apiro, Italy)

Skiing on old volcanoes through a beautiful landscape in the Massif Central and relaxing in a cozy wooden chalet in the evening? This is possible at Camping la Santoire. After a renovation, Dennis and Jelle's campground with pub and supermarket is a nice place for a sporting vacation. For walkers: on the Puy Mary you will find 34 short walking routes.

Camping La Santoire in Saint-Bonnet-de-Condat (France)

Mike and Maayke van Houtum have bought a finca in Triana, Spain, far away from civilization. The 1-hectare mango plantation is located approximately 13 km from the sea and is a wonderful place to watch their daughters Linne and Jolien grow up. The goal is to live self-sufficiently, and renting out apartments and a RV will of course help

Finca el Mundo Verde in Triana (Spain)

Wijnand Lemmers and Nienke Olligschläger have really moved everything to Spain. Of course, daughter Eisa and son Lucas came along. But in addition, 2 dogs, an iguana, 2 chinchillas, two goats, two horses and two pigs also went on a journey of almost 2000 kilometers to Arenas de San Pedro. This small village is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Madrid. Here the family has transformed an olive grove of approximately 3.5 hectares into an ecological vacation resort with wooden houses (self-built), a mini campground and its own vegetable garden.

Casa Verde in Arenas de San Pedro (Spain)

Friends Jana de Vries and Trudy Van Der Helm are living their dream: transforming a former hunting castle into a B&B and mini-campground. At the simple, but very attractive orchard campground you will find picnic tables, a swing, a sandbox and a fire bowl to make the evening extra cozy. Something more luxurious? There is also a gite and in the main house there are several renovated rooms.

Reveries a l'Authie in Auxi-le-Château (France)

Fancy a round of golf & glamping? Casa dos Namorados is a converted farmhouse offering 2 apartments and a deluxe safari lodgetent. This charming hotspot is surrounded by orange groves and only 3km from the 18-holes Amendoeira O'Connor Jnr. golfcourse in Morgado da Lameira. Relax while walking to the beach or enrich yourself by immersing yourself in the culture of the Algarve. With a 10-minute drive you are in the oldest city of Portugal Silves, the paradise Barragem Do Arade and on the beach Armação de Pêra. And with 15 driving minutes you are in Albufeira. 

Casa dos Namorados in Alcantarilha (Portugal)

Ruud & Linda Moerman run a great campground that feels like coming home. Their camping offers spacious campsites (110m2) and beautiful glamping tents. The beautifully clear river The Lot is at walking distance and the surroundings are perfect for biking trips and hikes. Nearby Figeac is a thriving medieval town, visit on Saturday to buy wine and cheese on the weekly market.

Camping Pittoresque in Saint-Parthem (France)

La Chiave is located in the Apennines and is a place to meet, according to Dominique & Maarten. A mix of peace, nature, views, delicious food, good drinks and fun. The beautiful cities of Bologna and Florence are very close by and in the area you will find numerous walking and cycling routes, including the famous 'Via degli Dei'. La Chiave is a converted 19th century farmhouse offering 3 guest rooms and 2 beautiful glamping bell tents. After the delicious breakfast in the Cantina you can splash into the pool and 3 times a week you can sit down at a long table for dinner.

Villa Double Dot in San Benedetto Val di Sambro

(Italy)

The campground has yet to open, due to corona it is a bit disappointing, but the outdoor laser game park is already open.

Camping Nova Olesna in Nova Olesna (Czech Republic)

This agriglamping in the Marche is a real mini paradise. An idyllic spot with lots of greenery, a few animals, a nice swimming pool and places for the children to play. You sleep in a beautiful safari or bell tent.

Camping Suasa in Castelleone di Suasa (Italy)

Cuesta Blanca together with the hamlet of Los Llanos de Perín is a beautiful location for John & Saskia's small RV place. You are (yes) on the old tennis court with a great view of the Murcia nature. In the neighborhood you can enjoy hiking and cycling!

SenS Sleep RV Parking in Cuesta Blanca (Spain)

Everything for a great vacation with children, that's Um Bierg! Play areas with a trampoline, table tennis and a soccer table and when it is warm you can cool off in the sun-heated swimming pool after playing volleyball or soccer.

Um Bierg campground in Tarchamps (Luxembourg)

Sempreverde (which means "always green") is located in beautiful Le Marche in Italy. With its spacious camping campsites and luxury safari tents, the kids-friendly campground offers peace, space and cosiness for everyone.

Camping Sempreverde in San Lorenzo in Campo (Italy)

Only 20min from Malaga, a great destination for a weekend, midweek or longer vacation. Did you know that Malaga has a Picasso Museum? Beautiful Safari tents (from Outstanding), lovely swimming pool, hot tub and joint pizza evenings.

Glamping Mariposa Libre in Cartama (Spain)

This is the "I'm Departing" adventure of Don and Brigitte and their daughters Iris, Maran and Kira. Nieuw-Beijerland is exchanged for the village of Ramonjavel in the French Lot-et-Garonne region. Domaine Ramonjavel, as the farm campground is called, is being transformed into a luxury campground and an adjacent abbey is now being restored and will soon be offered as a guesthouse.

Domaine Ramonjavel in Ramonjavel (France)

Michael and Fijtje have transformed Tenuta Il Castelletto into a wonderful place where guests can enjoy 'la dolce vita' and relax in one of the luxurious tents or beautiful apartments.

Tenuta Il Castelletto in Nizza Monferrato (Italy)

Enjoy beautiful surroundings in Northern Denmark. Camping in a lovely area with coniferous and deciduous forest, heather, meadows and even a private beach and sea within walking distance of the campground.

Nature Ferie in Hals (Denmark)

Dogglywood is located in the beautiful Thüringer Wald, the green heart of Germany. It is a real dog vacation resort, an area of more than 15,000 m2 completely fenced with 12 wooden bungalows in chalet style.

Vacation resort Dogglywood in Trusetal (Germany)

Glamping Place de la Famille has a rural location in the beautiful rolling countryside of the French department of Dordogne (also called Perigord). The safari tents and bungalows are surrounded by woods, walnut plantations and meadows. Close to Sarlat, Montignac and Brive.

Camping Place de la Famille in Jayac (France)

Trendy gypsy wagons, retro caravans, and long extension tables at this naturist campground near a cozy farm.

Camping Dobra Luka in Zajezová (Slovakia)

Renske has now handed over the baton to Hans. Motor campground in the Dordogne with a lovely swimming pool, nice cabins and chalets and motorcyclists from all countries.

Camping Moto Dordogne in Saint-Aubin-de-Nabirat (France)

The adventure of Alwin & Bionda started in Montefiore dell 'Aso with a lovely B&B. Not long afterwards they added a glamping and managed their Villa Alwin (now Villa La Diva) for more than 10 years. Their kids grew up and recently the Boerkamp family settled in Cupra Marittima, a lively seaside resort on the Adriatic Sea in the Marche. Their new glamorous campground with 55 luxury tents right by the sea is again called Villa Alwin!

Villa Alwin Beach Resort in Cupra Marittima (Italy)