Laura Elizabeth A family holiday is about having time for relaxation and making memories that last a lifetime. However, if you have a lot of family members it can be difficult to please everyone. Not every member of the family is going to want the same thing from the holiday.
When you choose to stay in a hotel, your schedule is very much set around what’s happening at the hotel. The entertainment, dining times, and more are all planned out by the hotel. Staying in a villa gives you far more freedom and control over your holiday. Here are some more reasons to choose a villa over a hotel.
Privacy
Privacy is one of the main reasons people opt for a villa over a hotel. If you hate the thought of sharing a pool or strangers watching you as you sunbathe, a villa is definitely for you. You can also eat alone, wander around in your PJs at night and not worry about others listening in on your conversations.
When you rent a villa, you have exclusive use of the property so you don’t have to worry about any unexpected visitors. Many villas are detached properties too so you’ll have plenty of space from the nearest neighbors.
Explore At Your Leisure
Staying in a villa means you can create your own time schedule. You can get up and have breakfast whenever you wish and come and go as you please. You’re often in the heart of the locality too which means you’re more likely to get an authentic experience of the country you’re visiting.
For example, luxury holiday villas to rent in Sicily are usually close to local amenities, like bakeries and butchers. You can buy your own local produce and cook a meal for yourself at your villa. It can help if you know how to speak some of the local language while you shop locally.
Choose Your Location
Before visiting a different country, many people know what they want to see and do. If you already know the attractions you want to visit, you can search for a villa close by. This means you won’t have to do much traveling to and from attractions and you’ll have more time to relax in between.
You may also want to think about the location of your airport and how long it will take to reach your villa. If you’ve had a long flight, the last thing you want to do is spend another few hours on a crowded bus headed to several different hotels.
Personalise Your Stay
Perhaps you want to have a BBQ in the backyard one evening and head to a local restaurant the next. Maybe you prefer to do your own cleaning because you don’t trust the cleanliness of hotels. Whatever you picture as the perfect holiday, you can create in your very own space. Instead of being confined to one hotel room, the whole villa is yours for the taking.
