Holiday in Spain villa for Self-catering or a Hotel Package holiday? We Look at Tenerife.

If you wanted to book a holiday to Tenerife, for your family, what sort of holiday accommodation should you choose - Spanish apartments to rent, a holiday in Spain villa for self-catering or a package holiday in a hotel? In these cash-strapped times many people are on a tight budget but don't want to miss out on their holiday in the sun. All types of holiday bookings especially in Tenerife have their advantages and disadvantages which you need to consider and don't forget you may need to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain if you are planning on getting out and about!

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.

Although a package holiday can be a more expensive way of booking your holiday a lot of people with young families like it because of the convenience it gives. Travel companies that offer package holidays to Tenerife are usually knowledgeable about the needs of families with young children, and should provide all the facilities you need. Meals and entertainment are usually provided and some packages also include drinks, ice-creams, snacks etc. However many people find a package holiday restrictive and don't want to be organised on sightseeing trips etc and would prefer to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain and explore on their own.

Regardless of where you decide to stay, you will be enchanted by the island of Tenerife. You may be staying in a luxury holiday in Spain villa or a budget hotel but you will find plenty to entertain you on this island even if it is just lazing on the beach, taking advantage of the fabulous climate! For those who are feeling more energetic water sports such as surfing, kite surfing, parascending, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and jet scooters are widely available for booking. Tenerife has always attracted golf tourists and the recent addition of the Abama Golf and Spa Resort has also made this a popular golf destination.

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'!

It is worth mentioning here that whether you decide on renting a holiday in Spain villa (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/) or plump for a package holiday you may need car rentals in Tenerife Spain. If you do, it is worth comparing prices before you go as you can often get a good deal if you book in advance.

A fabulous holiday awaits you if you book a holiday in Spain villa (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/) on the island of Tenerife. Spanish apartments to rent (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/spain/) here can be a real bargain if you book direct. It is advisable to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/spain/ canary-islands-tenerife/) before you go to get the best deal. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of www.holiday-villa-select.com (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com), a website offering cost effective holiday villa rentals in Spain booked direct with owners who advertise their holiday villas and apartment on this website no commission charged.