Villa Holidays – A New Trend In Late Booking Holidays
Forget about the great staycation, an increasing number of Brits are now seeking group bookings and a home from home holidays to help keep costs down this year.
Although the travel market has experienced a recent surge in late holiday bookings due to Britains wetter weather, an estimated 12 million people opting to holiday at home this year
one company has revealed a real change in holiday makers opting to stay in and cook meals to save on the expense of eating out each night.
Holidays used to be a time for over indulgence, however Villa Parade, is seeing more and more Brits opting for villa holidays which provide families and friends alike the option to enjoy an affordable break away without comprising on style and quality. At a time when many tour operators have seen sales dip, the villa specialist reports a 32 per cent increase in sales compared to 2008, and in particular more than 35 % of bookings are for larger villas ” a 10 per cent increase from previous years.
Some villas on offer can hold upwards of 10+ adults which gives you the option of taking large groups of friends or family to the sunshine this year all sharing the cost of accommodation and cooking.
Nick Bartholet, Operations Director at Villa Parade said: Many tour operators have been hit hard by the recession, however were genuinely finding that more and more people are turning to villa holidays because they can be much more affordable than self-catering apartments or half board hotel options. This is thanks to the high quality accommodation and convenience of the facilities. Plus many groups are looking to split the cost of a holiday, making a villa much more affordable when the cost is split.
Shopping for local produce to cook on the BBQ can be a great way to experiment with local foods and a fun way to make an occasion out of meal times with all the family. This is one of the major benefits of a villa holiday having all the cooking facilities you need in your home from home with out the expense of eating out.
Villa Parade has had more requests for its added extras. Requests for bicycle hire is up by 60 per cent and bookings for the companys Nintendo Wii are up by 100 per cent.
Were seeing more and more of our customers choosing from a full range of items from table tennis and outdoor hot-tubs at no extra charge.
A family of four can spend a day at a waterpark for around 45 and a Nintendo Wii hire for the entire holiday costs just 75.
Were still seeing Britons looking for that sense of staycation but doing so in sunnier climes and more picturesque locations than the UK allowing people to still enjoy the company of friends and family in their own environment-
For more information, visit http://www.villaparade.co.uk
