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Reasons to Holiday in a villa rather than a hotel

by Alan Horton

While travelling can be a great way to relax and see the world, the process of trying to find the right accommodations can oftentimes leave you exhausted. There are numerous factors that should be taken into consideration when finding the right accommodation, including convenience, availability, comfort and cost. While many people first opt to stay in a hotel, if you are looking for more flexibility as well as affordability, an alternative option to consider is renting a villa for your next holiday.

Villa holidays offer the ideal home away from home while allowing you the benefit of being able to enjoy more facilities and privacy while at the same time saving money. Regardless of where it is that you would like to travel there is a very good chance you will be able to find an excellent selection of holiday accommodation options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a location on the beach, a rustic hideaway in the mountains or an accommodation that is near all of the action in the city, holiday villas for rent are often widely available in practically every part of the world.

One of the great benefits of renting a holiday villa is that you are able to take full advantage of a number of conveniences including spacious open floor plans, gorgeous private swimming pools and all of the modern conveniences and amenities you could desire. Furthermore, you are able to benefit from being able to enjoy your own schedule. There are no concerns about listening to traffic in the hallway at all hours of the night or hearing the elevator. You can come and go in your own private holiday villa as you wish. For the maximum amount of flexibility, a holiday villa truly does provide the most options possible.

 

An example of a luxury villa. This one costs from £1,800 per week and is located in Cala d’Or, East Mallorca. There are 5 bedrooms and the villa sleeps 10 people.

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Renting a holiday villa is often a perfect solution if you plan to travel with a larger group. In terms of travelling with a group, a villa is typically far more cost-effective than renting a hotel. In addition, a villa will provide you with far more opportunities for interacting and relaxing with your fellow travellers. At the same time, you can also enjoy the advantage of privacy and seclusion, if you so desire. It is for this precise reason that many people prefer the idea of renting a holiday villa for special occasions, including honeymoons and romantic getaways.

Holiday villas are also usually conveniently located within easy reach of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and other amenities. In fact, you might be quite surprised at how easy it is to feel as though you are in your own private home while at the same time retaining the benefit of being near all of the most popular attractions in the local area. In this regard, you can truly have the best of both worlds.

If you are on a budget, but still wish to get away and enjoy the best of a particular holiday destination, a villa is also an excellent option to consider. Villas are typically far less expensive to rent long-term than hotels. This is why many people choose to rent their own private villa when planning an extended holiday or a sabbatical away from work. Not only are you able to benefit from a lower price on the cost of your accommodations, but you can also save money by preparing your own meals and snacks in the fully equipped villa kitchen. Everything you need is ready and waiting for you upon your arrival in your holiday villa.

 

Villa holidays offer not only an affordable price, but numerous other benefits that a hotel simply cannot provide.

This article was authored by Alan Horton in December, 2011.