So before you even start to plan a holiday you must think of what you want from your holiday and in this case your accommodation. Hotel or Villa?
Hotels
In European resorts or those [resorts] frequented by Europeans it if extremely important to be up at the crack of dawn to sneak down and place your towel on the desired sun lounger around the pool before the hoards of eager beavers usually Germans, although the Dutch are not far behind in the scrum, get there and cordon off the best places leaving the hapless late risers in the shade.
Perhaps if you are having a late night on the town, stumble across to the pool with your towel or your tee shirt to book the prized lounger for the following day. This course of action is fraught with danger (depending on the night’s consumption of alcohol) as you flit -or stagger from shadow to shadow and lay claim your trophy for the morning while trying to avoid the hotel security. You may have the misfortune of banging a shin the dark or even falling into the pool. Also you may not be in a fit state in the morning to face the glare of the sun on your tender bloodshot eyes and may not even see the sun bed that day.
My experience in American resorts leads me to a different conclusion on the predatory nature of the sun bed fiends. Perhaps it is because my experiences are mainly in the greater Orlando and Kissimmee area that have so many attractions’ other that the sun, that the pressure on the sun loungers are less. Or is it that the American holidaymaker is far more polite than his European counterpart?
Points on the plus side there are the services, daily maid service, possibly concierge services, breakfast room and possibly a reasonable restaurant hanging around the pool you can see some really attractive people and for a guy that’s not always a negative.
Points on the negative side, Hotels are crammed with people- too many of them, a noisy pool that you can’t get a swim in for the amount of splashing (ever notice that its fun when one of your party does the splashing but a declaration of war when a stranger of someone else’s kid splashes you?). And of course there is the lack of privacy. Too close to the bed beside you, and you are forced to look at other people just by their proximity even though you try not to. Let’s face it, most other people are just not nice to watch and even worse is when you are the object of other people scrutiny! Give me a break!
Villa
On the other hand there is the [Villa holiday], self catering in the sun, the ideal holiday or is it?
The points of absolute pleasure are, privacy, private pool, nobody watching you as you try (and fail) to do your impersonation of an Olympic swimmer. Swim without an audience, splashing, or awkward conversation. There is nobody else’s sun bed practically top of yours, or strangers listening to your intimate whispers to you nearest and dearest, nobody to invade you living space when you go to have lunch or hop to the conveniences. That alone is worth the villa cost.
If you're trying to holiday on a budget nothing beats a holiday villa-rental. In terms of value, personal space, and overall comfort, holiday villa rentals are even more attractive.
Cost, for a single family it makes economic sense, for two families double sense. It’s a bit harder to justify for one couple, cost wise. However the actual value placed on privacy is in my opinion immeasurable.
Plus points; Have your breakfast or your coffee when you want, on your patio overlooking your pool or your garden, relaxed. Mosey over to your pool when you want to, not because you have to “get a good spot”.
When on holidays sometimes you just don’t want to go out for a meal, “lets stay in” you have your own kitchen, go to the supermarket buy what you like, cook it how and when you like. Everybody knows it’s cheaper to buy your beers, wines and spirits in the supermarket than a bar, so stock up and leave it in the fridge cooling for when you desire the ultimate pleasure on a really hot day, a cold one.
Fed up in the sun? Hop inside to cool down, hop in and out as often as you like nobody I going to nick your spot. In the evening play games with the kids in the garden, dine under the stars alfresco, have a midnight swim.
In a holiday villa you get to use all the amenities without the unwanted company. That means you don't have to deal with anyone other than your own gang. If your party likes to be loud and rambunctious, go ahead, there is no one else to bother.
Some holiday villas rentals have pools, spas, pool tables, air hockey, and enough board games to drive your family crazy, others don’t so check out the facilities before you book.
Some holiday villa owners have affiliations to car rental, flight and attraction ticket websites. Contact the owner and try to get a package that includes the services you need all together at one price.
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Tuesday 23 February 2010
Are you Looking for Steps to Ensure that you Travel in Comfort?
Sometimes traveling can be a bit of a drag but if you know what to carry and where to go and exactly what to do, traveling can be fun. It brings a lot of challenges with itself. You will want to look stylish in transit and wear transporting clothes when you reach your destination. Only the seasoned travelers know the fine art of traveling - starting from choosing the right clothes to wear and pack, the right ways to pack and the right places to pack in. This helps them in traveling in style, being comfortable during the journey and reaching and leaving the destination looking fresh and rested. Here we shall divulge to you some of the secrets of the stylish and passionate travelers.
o Always dress up comfortably for a long flight or long distances by car. Wearing layers of natural fabric is the best as you can add or remove them according to the temperature. To keep yourself warm in the cold weather, you can do with Cashmere socks and Pashima. Try to avoid clothes that crease easily and if you are planning on a long journey in a plane or train, wear tracksuit bottoms or pyjamas and slippers during the journey to make yourself feel comfortable.
o Never forget to carry a few essential items like underwear, clean t-shirt, washing stuff and tooth brush in your hand luggage in case your journeys are delayed or luggage getting lost.
o Remember to check on the weather forecast before you leave your house. This helps you to pack raincoats, boots, etc in case of a heavy shower or snowfall.
o Pack clothes of all kinds when going for a vacation. Carry some that you can wear on the beach, for sightseeing and some evening dresses. This also aids in cutting down the weight of your luggage and at the same time, you won't run out of clothes. Wash them sometimes to remove the creases, if any.
o When you reach your destination, unpack your clothes and hang them so that the creases are minimized.
o On your arrival at the destination, use candles and aroma therapy oils to relax and feel comfortable. This will make you feel at home and at ease.
o Body con dresses are great for traveling as you even scrunch them up but the creases won't show when you wear them.
o When traveling for a short time and distance, keep all your belongings in your hand bag. This reduces the risk of your luggage getting lost. Also you won't have to stand in the queue to claim your baggage. Get hold of a sturdy bag but don't forget to check the dimensions and weight restrictions with the carrier.
o Drink plenty of water in order to avoid dehydration.
Stay calm and relaxed during the journey so that your journey is comfortable and enjoyable. Also remember that a flight delay gives you the opportunity of airport shopping. You can read your favorite novel or listen to your favorite music band to pass the time. This way you can relish the break and come back home fresh and full of life.
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o Always dress up comfortably for a long flight or long distances by car. Wearing layers of natural fabric is the best as you can add or remove them according to the temperature. To keep yourself warm in the cold weather, you can do with Cashmere socks and Pashima. Try to avoid clothes that crease easily and if you are planning on a long journey in a plane or train, wear tracksuit bottoms or pyjamas and slippers during the journey to make yourself feel comfortable.
o Never forget to carry a few essential items like underwear, clean t-shirt, washing stuff and tooth brush in your hand luggage in case your journeys are delayed or luggage getting lost.
o Remember to check on the weather forecast before you leave your house. This helps you to pack raincoats, boots, etc in case of a heavy shower or snowfall.
o Pack clothes of all kinds when going for a vacation. Carry some that you can wear on the beach, for sightseeing and some evening dresses. This also aids in cutting down the weight of your luggage and at the same time, you won't run out of clothes. Wash them sometimes to remove the creases, if any.
o When you reach your destination, unpack your clothes and hang them so that the creases are minimized.
o On your arrival at the destination, use candles and aroma therapy oils to relax and feel comfortable. This will make you feel at home and at ease.
o Body con dresses are great for traveling as you even scrunch them up but the creases won't show when you wear them.
o When traveling for a short time and distance, keep all your belongings in your hand bag. This reduces the risk of your luggage getting lost. Also you won't have to stand in the queue to claim your baggage. Get hold of a sturdy bag but don't forget to check the dimensions and weight restrictions with the carrier.
o Drink plenty of water in order to avoid dehydration.
Stay calm and relaxed during the journey so that your journey is comfortable and enjoyable. Also remember that a flight delay gives you the opportunity of airport shopping. You can read your favorite novel or listen to your favorite music band to pass the time. This way you can relish the break and come back home fresh and full of life.
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