Holiday in Spain villa, location Tenerife, Hotel or Package Holiday? You Decide.
When planning your holiday to Tenerife you may have stopped and thought should I try a self-catering holiday in Spain villa for a change? Many tourists are realising that they don't have to book a package deal, now that it is so easy to book Spanish apartments to rent directly with private owners. With the 'credit-crunch' biting into our holiday budgets it is worth considering which type of holiday is best for you. You may also want to think about car rentals in Tenerife Spain - if you intend to rent a car you may be able to snag a bargain luxury villa which is slightly further out of town!
A self catering holiday apartment in Spain or a holiday in Spain villa rental can be less expensive especially if you book your accommodation direct with the private owners. You will also have more than one room and the flexibility to come and go as you please. However You will have to do your own cooking, possibly not a big deal for some holidaymakers, however if you choose Spanish apartments to rent in Tenerife within easy commuting distance of restaurants why not have the whole week off and eat out! Children can have their own rooms and you will usually have satellite television or a DVD player for your entertainment. If you rent a holiday in Spain villa in Tenerife with a pool, you'll normally have it all to yourself so you can relax without being disturbed by other families but at the same time very young children miss out on socialising with other children, great for parents though.
Some holidaymakers prefer package deals as they are happy to let a travel agent book their accommodation and flights, airport transfers or even car rentals in Tenerife Spain etc. However you are at the mercy of the travel company when it comes to flight times and you may find the times they have as part of the package somewhat inconvenient. There will usually be ready-made entertainment and trips available, although these usually cost extra. Package holidays tend to be very structured, for example hotel mealtimes, so are not recommended if you want flexibility and freedom on holiday.
No matter what sort of accommodation you choose, be it a hotel or a holiday in Spain villa, families will love the island of Tenerife which features the lowest temperature difference between summer and winter for anywhere in the world. Temperatures average 15°C - 21°C in the winter and 24°C-28°C in the summer with the coastal areas having the least cloud and the highest temperatures. Playa de Las Americas is a popular area with tourists and you can find many small beaches with great scenery and plenty of water sports on offer such as jet-skiing, kite-boarding, wind-surfing and scuba diving.
If you choose a holiday in Spain villa in Tenerife you will have the freedom to try the typical cuisine of the Canary Islands which combines traditional Spanish recipes with African and Latin American influences. All of the main resorts have an excellent choice of restaurants and being an island Tenerife has many restaurants specialising in seafood. A popular local dish is 'Samu' which is a type of fish traditionally baked on a bed of salt and served with jacket potatoes and mojo picon, a spicy sauce. Even if you do book package holidays rather than self catering Spanish apartments to rent, it's worth trying a 'Samu'!
If you decide on a holiday in Spain villa rental, you may find that you want to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain especially if you are based outside the main resorts. If this is the case I would urge you to book your car rental before you go as hire companies often give a discount for advance bookings.
Holiday in Tenerife - can't decide on a self-catering holiday in Spain villa rental or a hotel?. Spanish apartments to rent can be really good value if you book direct with the property owners. If you want to explore the island don't forget to book your car rentals in Tenerife Spain before you go!
