IF you want the camping live but with a bit of glam, then there’s one in Europe that is rated five stars.
Union Lido Mare sits on the outskirts of Venice and families call it ‘the best campsite ever’.
It is the first five-star campsite in Italy with capacity for 12,000 guests.
It’s a popular spot for families as there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained, it has swimming pools and more relaxing infinity pools.
The campsite also has two enormous waterparks called Aqua Park Laguna and Speedy Island.
Aqua Park Laguna has a swimming pool surrounded by white sand, a non-stop wave pool, and lots of different slides – some of which are 10 metres high.
There are also water massage beds, waterfalls and Jacuzzis.
Speedy Island has fast slide towers, a lazy river, and it has a play castle with slides, fountains, and water games.
There are play areas too and multiple entertainment venues – including an outdoor theatre and activity spaces.
Funny World is the campsite’s theme park which has a games arena, a drop tower, rollercoasters, mini-golf and go-karts.
There’s a fully-equipped spa as well as around two dozen shops on the site – including two supermarkets – and a dozen cafes, bars and restaurants.
Guests can get competitive with the daily program full of sports, fitness and entertainment – like football, beach volleyball and archery.
There’s a special program for the youngsters too so no one is left out with activities for those from 18 months to 12 years old.
Each day ends with a Speedy Disco in the Amphitheatre.
One visitor wrote called it the “best campsite ever” and on their review wrote: “The aqua park is the best pool area I have ever visited.
“The beach area is great and I could go on all day. If your thinking about booking this place don’t hesitate.”
Another added: “A great place for families with kids. The water park on site keeps them entertained all day.”
Of course there’s a beach too which private, Blue Flag and stretches for just under a mile.
There’s a deckchair and umbrella rental on offer and free playgrounds on the sands too.
For anyone wanting to head there on holiday there are plenty of accommodation options from camping with pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
There’s also lodging options and even a 4-star hotel on-site.
The Art & Park Hotel 78 double rooms – the most basic rooms called Park Suite which sleep four people start from €160 (£138.71).
Opposite the hotel building, are the five Garden Suites with private pool, and four Pool Suites.
There are 24 Family Homes too which are two-story apartments which can sleep up to seven people.
Those staying in either the Art & Park Hotel and Family Homes get use the beach with umbrellas, reserved sun loungers and changing rooms.
The Union Lido Mare just celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, having first opened in 1955.
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