Holiday in Spain villa, in Tenerife, Self-catering or Hotel? We look at the Pros and Cons.

Thinking of booking a self-catering holiday in Spain villa (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/)in Tenerife for your holidays? Haven't decided whether it would be better to book a hotel package holiday? Many people are facing this dilemma and are trying to get the best deal for their hard-earned holiday money. All types of accommodation from Spanish apartments to rent to luxury hotels have their good points and bad points. There is also the quandry of whether you need to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain or do you want to leave the stress of driving at home?

A holiday in Spain villa rental or a self catering holiday apartment in Spain does have certain advantages over a hotel package holiday. It usually works out cheaper as you can book a privately owned holiday home directly with the owners so you avoid paying commission to the travel agent. This may mean that you could afford a holiday in Spain villa with extras such as a private pool! Even if you are only looking for a base, Spanish apartments to rent have their advantages eg. more than one room so children can have their own space, a kitchen so that you can stick to the kids' routines with mealtimes and facilities for washing clothes, beach towels etc. Nevertheless, the downside for some people would be having to do their own cooking and organise their own entertainment and trips which package holidays are particularly good at.

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.

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.

Think of any style of food and you can more than likely find one or more restaurants which can provide it in Tenerife. If you are self-catering in Spanish apartments to rent or a holiday in Spain villa in Tenerife you will be able to take advantage the excellent choice of restaurants which cater for all tastes and budgets. Fresh fish and seafood are particularly popular and a recommended local speciality is called 'Samu' a local fish baked on a bed of salt and served with mojo, a spicy sauce. Desserts usually consist of a wide choice of tropical fruits, like mangoes and paw paw.

Lastly, it is important to mention that if you decide on a self-catering holiday in Spain villarental you will probably need to organise your own car rentals in Tenerife Spain. There are many good deals to be had if you shop around and compare prices but above all book early!

If you want a lovely family holiday choose a holiday in Spain villa (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/) on the island of Tenerife. Car rentals in Tenerife Spain (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/spain/) can be a real bargain, but book in advance! You can book Spanish apartments to rent (http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/spain/ canary-islands-tenerife/) on Tenerife direct with the private owners. 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.