European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 25, 1965, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ii i or no and a Bart tar washing willing in dully Spain. Tint Woi when going camping meant a Knap uck in the Back and a hike into the front primeval to Cemment with Ratut. Today la i More Likely to Mon loading up several Hundred pounds of equip mint into a lotion Wagon and fighting heavy Highway traffic to reach a camping til that has a Chrome plated bar and a Uke Box. Be that As it May the popularity of camping has grown steadily in recent years among the americans and europeans alike. One experience of trying to ride Herd on Small children in hotels and restaurants is Likely to convince parents that camping is the Only answer for a family vacation. To attract their growing numbers of Camp Era the owners of the Parks have gone a Long Way toward providing All the comforts of Home. Where camper were once willing to Settle for a hot Shower and a snack bar they now seek works with facilities for car washing Beauty Parlon and even first Aid stations. A favorite area for campers in Europe is the East coast of Spain where Many Fine Parks offer excellent facilities and a magnify Iclene View along with the most sunny climate found on the continent. Camp Salou some 60 Miles South of Barcelona is an example of the deluxe camping Parks that remain open the year round and offer As Many services As most hotels. Meats at the attractive restaurant Are so reasonable that Many campers feel there it no Point in doing their own cooking. Tent site Are separated to provide mor privacy while dancing in the evening provides a social atmosphere for those Young of heart. Use at such Camps is to soft that it make you feel like putting a Knapsack on your Back and head ing for the Wood. More details on european camping in furlough fact Page 14. Wallace Beene local girls help brighten Salou Beach a two minute walk from the Camp. R "-."--. $ rough it Inch surroundings Camp Mart airy bar Complete  us. Box. A ,. ,.,. The Sta a and St Pei. A i iv05 bathers can rinse the Salt of the Mediterranean under open air showers. Page ii in