Although there can be a great appeal in the idea of an all-inclusive package or a luxury hotel at your destination, sometimes the point of a holiday is to focus on relaxing with friends and family. Often this can be done best in a more private environment, where you can chose your own mealtimes and know that you can have as little or as much contact with the outside world as suits you and your party.
This is where the idea of a villa based holiday comes in. It used to be the preserve of those who could afford a higher-end getaway but, if you are planning a trip with a group of friends or if you have joint plans with relatives and children to consider, then the convenience and flexibility of this type of holiday might just be what you’re looking for.
Choice
Virtually any type of holiday destination now has a great selection of self-catering options, and some of the best deals can be found in the most popular locations. Villas in Majorca, for example offer a particularly good range of choice, allowing you to choose a base near the kind of recreations that you want desire; whether your priorities lie in easy and quick access to the fantastic beaches or making sure you are closer to the more cosmopolitan and sophisticated style on offer in the city of Palma.
Affordability
Cheap villa holidays don’t carry the stigma that the description ‘self-catering’ used to bring to mind – instead of holiday camp style accommodation, the modern choice of villas ranges from traditional local styles to ultra-modern buildings. Extras can include anything from infinity pools to spas and games rooms, depending on the needs of your party.
Of course, it isn’t just the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera that are popular choices for this type of holiday, much of mainland Spain offers similar opportunities, as do many other destinations.
For instance, villas in Turkey are currently proving to be one of the top choices for travellers. These self-catering villas are available in numerous forms, offering everything from basic comfort to more extravagant private accommodation.
Whatever you situation, however big or small your travelling party is and wherever you might be thinking of visiting, a villa holiday is well worth considering if you like the idea of taking things at your own pace and enjoying your time away with the people closest to you.
