Laura and Ignacio went from being at home watching Thelma & Louise to becoming the same protagonists touring USA in a van . Now, they are the proof that dreams come true and yes, let's say it, they are also the object of our envy. Its history began with Route 66 and ends at Hoz de Anero , a town in Cantabria in which awaits us The Caravan , his particular American souvenir in which we can now stay.
“In March 2016 and on the occasion of our 30th birthday, we decided that for that special year we were not going to give ourselves anything material, anything conventional,” says Laura. And they took it literally: staying at an old American trailer park in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado It is anything but conventional.
Sleeping in a van is not the same as sleeping in The Caravan.
And on that long journey, little by little, as true love stories are forged, that of Laura and Ignacio began through the caravans. The first crush occurred when they ran into an eight meter long aluminum Airstream at the campsite. “Icon of lovers of asphalt and adventure, these caravans have been the queens of the road ”, describes Laura.
From that moment on, the rest of the trip revolved around these four wheels that are making so much of a dent in today's forms of travel. The Caravan came into his hands in the last few days , in California, when one of the hosts made them an offer they couldn't refuse.
We want to stay and live on this porch.
CROSS THE PUDDLE
Before their eyes they had a Vagabond from the year 1948 . "It was a jewel that could well have been exhibited in a museum," says Laura with palpable enthusiasm in her words. One night's lodging was enough for them to buy it and transport it to Spain , who is going to take a magnet as a souvenir being able to take a caravan!
And what could have been a well-deserved personal whim, became in an act of generosity which, let's be honest, we greatly appreciate. In October 2017 they decided to offer The Caravan (the commercial name they chose) on the platform of airbnb And, of course, immediate success.
After following the trail in American and European antique dealers any element of decoration that transported to the 50s , Laura and Ignacio managed to make a simple accommodation, a trip to the past. Not only are most of the objects original, but the interior of The Caravan is clad in birch wood that survives in perfect condition to 70 years of life.
A birch interior that has been behind its back for 70 years.
WHERE IS IT
Although the experience seems to be taken from an American movie, we are in luck, because The Caravan is the protagonist of a Spanish one. Sickle of Anero It is the town that the couple chose to park their precious caravan. There, stay among indigenous trees and cacti who collaborate to create a movie set.
Protected under a wooden deck, at its doors rests a porch which refuses to play second fiddle, with its small table and hammocks to lie on. 350 meters available to guests for the private use of the porch, garden and parking.
the beaches of we are and Langre They are within walking distance for a visit if we go in the summer. To eat, delicious restaurants 15 minutes by car. And for those who do not stop still or on vacation, riding, surfing or golf schools just 10 minutes by car.
As a family, as a couple, with friends... You choose the company. Laura and Ignacio take care of the stage and the time! The Caravan is an American dream that rests in the incredible nature of Cantabria.
This year, we have very clear holidays.