A piece of history
Camping International is run by the Vermeulen family, primarily Sasja, Emmy, and Marleen. Marleen is the aunt of Sasja and Emmy, and Monique, the mother of Sasja and Emmy, as well as Marleen’s sister, Mirjam, can also be found at the reception. It’s a true family business.
The recreation industry runs in our blood, as we all have a background in the family business Camping de Pekelinge. Marleen’s parents (and consequently Sasja and Emmy’s grandparents) started their life adventure in 1983. They moved from Brabant to Oostkapelle and transformed an old farmhouse into a campsite: Camping de Pekelinge. The (grand)parents laid the foundation, but their children, Twan and Mirjam, along with their partners, developed de Pekelinge into one of the leading recreation companies in Zeeland. However, as de Pekelinge became increasingly professional, large-scale, and successful, the pressure to organize everything well became overwhelming. So, everyone in the family accepted the decision to sell de Pekelinge in 2020.
Meanwhile, Marleen (the youngest in the family) had already started her own campsite in Zeeuws Vlaanderen in 2006, called Camping International. Initially with her then-partner, who left in 2011. From 2011 to 2023, Marleen managed Camping International on her own, causing occasional stress and workload. Since Januari 1, 2024, Marleen has received assistance, and her nieces Sasja and Emmy are now actively involved in the family business.
Innovations at the campsite
Times change, and so do the preferences of guests. Over the years, we have expanded camping pitches , created new pitches with private sanitary facilities, ensured reliable Wi-Fi, and added new rental accommodations.
Looking to the future
Together, we have plans to take the quality of Camping International to an even higher level.
Currently (winter 2024/2025), we are working on several major renovations. The Play Farm Pierewiet is being expanded into a recreational area. The children's pool is being replaced with a brand-new water playground for the terrace of Pierewiet, so you can keep an eye on your splashing children from the terrace. Additionally, a pancake restaurant, a larger indoor space, and a bigger terrace are being built.
We are also renovating the main building at the front of the campsite so that we can accommodate more services (bakery/laundry) in this building. Our camping pitches with private sanitary facilities are popular and have very good occupancy. Therefore, we are also working on providing more camping pitches with sanitary cabins to meet the demand of guests who want to camp with private facilities.
Finally, we also want to contribute to the environment and sustainability, so we are installing solar panels and electric charging stations.
Do you want to book for a period longer than 3 weeks? Contact in that case the camping itself directly by phone or email.