Vacation villas in Spain, booked direct have become very popular in the last year since the credit-squeeze took hold.
Many people are looking at different ways to book their vacation villas in Spain and are finding that booking direct with the holiday property owner saves them money.
Self catering apartments to rent in Spain direct from the owners in places like Menorca can also have other advantages apart from just cash savings.
Vacation villas in Spain to rent can be a great choice for families with young children as you are not restricted to one hotel room and you get privacy and plenty of space to move around.
You can also come and go as you please and eat when you feel like it.
Villas generally have outdoor dining areas and barbeque facilities, and you sometimes get a private swimming pool which means that you won't be crowded by other people and you will always get a sunbed! There can be many benefits when you choose self catering apartments to rent in Spain direct or vacation villas in Spain.
Holiday home owners who rent out their property usually know a lot about the resort where the property is located.
You can ask them to recommend places to eat out or local family-friendly tourist attractions.
They will be able to advise you as to whether you need to rent a car or how to get about on local transport.
They often provide extra amenities like high chairs, children's car seats or even a starter pack of food to make you feel welcome during your villa or apartment holiday in Spain.
Many people look for a good quality apartment holiday in Spain or a luxury villa rental in Spain that is close to family-friendly amenities when travelling with children which can make a holiday a lot less stressful.
Menorca has lots of great vacation villas in Spain to rent direct from the owners that are close to sandy beaches and calm seas, making them perfect for families.
Es Grau is a fabulous sandy beach in a wide bay with very shallow water which is a five-minute drive from the port at Mahon.
It is ideal for young children and there are places to get a meal or a snack nearby.
When you visit Menorca you will find that inexpensive Self catering apartments to rent in Spain here are a marvelous base from which to explore this charming place.
Menorca has an interesting past and the Museu de Menorca is well worth a visit as you can see a fascinating collection of Roman, Byzantine, Arabic and Talayotic artifacts as well as prehistoric remains.
You must pay a visit to Mahon, Menorca's capital, which provides the ideal cure to an excess of sun and sand.
It has pedestrianised streets with stylish shops, cafes and restaurants, local markets and fascinating historic buildings.
No matter whether you decide on vacation villas in Spain or an apartment holiday in Spain you must make sure that you book holiday travel insurance.
You want to relax and enjoy your family holiday, so for 'peace of mind' buy travel insurance that is suitable for you and your family and not just the cheapest.
We recommend that you consult a reputable insurance company to get advice on the type of cover you need, then shop around to see who can give you the best deal.