Rent self catering villa in Marbella and luxury apartments in Malaga.
The credit crunch is undoubtedly having some impact on everyone but despite everyone feeling the pinch experts don't anticipate a major downturn in the number of British tourists taking an annual holiday abroad. As people face increased stress in their everyday life as a result of the economic downturn it's not surprising that we won't be putting on hold the week or two we get every year to put all worries and work to one side to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the sun. The Costa del Sol on the south coast of Spain is a favourite with British holiday makers and although the Euro exchange rate it the worst it's ever been thousands of British tourists are expected to touch down at Malaga Airport for their annual summer holiday.
One thing that is expected to change is the number of holiday makers looking to reduce the cost of their holiday wherever possible. This might mean taking a budget scheduled flight rather than a charter flight, or maybe renting a small car. Another increasingly popular trend is to us rent a holiday home directly from the owner, often giving a better rate than those available through a travel agency. Luxury villas, apartments and townhouses are advertised on the internet and potential holiday makers can contact the owner directly to arrange there stay. The option of staying in a self-catering holiday home itself offer the chance to make a saving. Holiday makers can use local supermarkets and shops to buy food rather than be committed to eating prepaid hotel meals.
Renting a private villa also gives the holiday maker total privacy and the chance to enjoy a private swimming pool and terrace - perfect for BBQ's and evenings with family and friends. There a are numerous apartments and villas available to rent directly from the owner throughout the Costa del Sol in popular towns such as Marbella, Punta Lara, Benalmadena and Nerja.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- How to Find Your Cheap Holidays Online
- A Beginners Guide to Cheap Holidays
- Cheap Holiday Travel Insurance: Save your Money and Enjoy
- Finding Those All Important Cheap Holidays
- Finding Cheap Holiday Packages to Spend your Vacations
- Cheap Holidays in Europe
- Cheap Holidays Can be Fun
- Cheap Holiday Tips That Work




Hamilton vrbo
By: JOHN VARNEDORE | 19/12/2009Hamilton Lake is one of the most exciting places to visit in hot springs, and hence Hamilton vrbo has gained in prominence. Owing to the regions rich past, which dates backs to the time when the Europeans landed in the Americas, and ever further back, Arkansas has always been a special place to be, starting from the time of it’s exciting discovery
Arkansas vrbo
By: JOHN VARNEDORE | 19/12/2009Hot springs was the home to the Native American Indians before the Europeans came to the Americas for the first time and believed the land holds some healing powers due to the presence of natural hot springs. It was explored by Father Marquette and Joliet in 1673; He claimed the region on behalf of France immediately after discovery
Colorado Vacation houses- Value for money stay
By: Christy Morgan | 19/12/2009Colorado is one among the popular tourist destinations as being situated in Rocky Mountains of the United States. The state is known for its flawless natural beauty surrounded with beautiful rivers, magnificent mountains, soothing plains and spell bounded lakes
How and where to save during inescapable Orlando vacations?
By: Alisha | 19/12/2009An Orlando vacations can give you great pleasure and savings in moving particularly if you are planning to flying and even in Orlando resorts and attractions too. Some of the theme parks and other renowned spots can be pretty expensive however they are inescapable.
BELLA MAYA RESORT-Planned Communities in Belize - Your Dream Home is Awaiting!
By: Winston Dejesus | 19/12/2009By Phillip Aguirre Belize , as a travel destination is no longer the 'best kept secret' in the tourism sector. When Mother Nature was making the world she didn't outsource Belize - she made it herself. All manner of people have been captivated by Belize ; from newlywed couples on their honeymoon to whole families on vacation, from adventure seekers to nature conservationists. What most people find attractive about Belize is the ease of accessibility by air, land and sea. One o...
Think Sicily’s 2010-2011 villa brochure is hot off the press!
By: Max Lane | 18/12/2009The Thinking Traveller is delighted to announce the arrival of its Think Sicily 2010-2011 villa brochure.
How can you get Cost Effective Car rental Services for Travel in India???
By: Avdhesh Mahajan | 18/12/2009Car Rental 2 India – Get Car Hire India – Rent a Gujarat with Options of Medium Budget Car, Luxury Car or SUV/MUV to know about India and its famous monuments; Like Taj Mahal, Golden Temple, Kutub Minar, Pink Palace, Mount Abu, and many more…
Proper Maintenance and Care Tips for Your Vacation Rental
By: Mark Ferrer | 17/12/2009Maintenance and repairs are part of owning any real estate property, especially an investment property like a vacation rental. There are several areas that you can omit in order to cut expenses. But a penny-pinching on the repairs and maintenance can only mean trouble in the future. And if you're looking for multiple options in making sure that your investment property is always in tip-top shape, here are some helpful ways.
Malaga Airport
By: John Thompson | 04/07/2009 | FlightsAfter the recent changes, Malaga Airport has experienced great improvement. There is now a new parking area in addition to the free parking area that was there before. We advise you to use the fee parking area as it is monitored and much safer for you, your car and luggage.
Puerto Banus – The Costa del Sol’s Finest Marina
By: John Thompson | 14/06/2009 | TravelPuerto Banus is one of the worlds finest yacht marinas that was originally a small town consisting of a few roads and a small port that has developed in the last few years to its current status as an international yacht marina and resort, it is now one of the favorite destinations for the rich and famous.
Attractions on the Costa del Sol
By: John Thompson | 07/04/2009 | DestinationsCosta del Sol is a must visit place in Spain. It is a popular destination for tourists and holiday makers. The city has so many major attractions, so we’ve taken a look at some of the best of what the area has to offer.
Holidaying on the Costa del Sol
By: John Thompson | 07/04/2009 | DestinationsOften people want to just want to take a holiday to have a break from their monotonous work life and their mundane day to day living. Holidays are indeed one of the best ways to rejuvenate the body both physically and mentally. One of the key ingredients to a good holiday is good accommodation, people need places to stay for a few hours, days or even weeks. These places can be apartments, hotels or a friends’ place. Everyone people want their place of stay to be just right.
Advantages of renting a villa directly from the owner
By: John Thompson | 01/04/2009 | Vacation RentalsTo enjoy a private break, it is imperative that you have a villa or rent out a villa directly from the owner rather than going through agencies. If you know the owner, then things become more relaxed and in fact the prices can actually reduce. The main benefit is that the fee you pay an agent and even taxes cab be eliminated. If you chose to book a villa directly from the owner, you can expect an excellent service.
Malaga - the capital of the Costa del Sol
By: John Thompson | 29/03/2009 | DestinationsYou have probably heard of many port cities around the world, you may have heard of Malaga, it is a port city and can be found in Andalusia, in the South of Spain. The Costa del Sol is the coast where this city is located, hence it is a part of the Mediterranean Sea. Looking at the census of 2007, the population recorded was around 575,000. This city is enveloped within mountains with Malaga’s central city located at the back of the port.
Save With A Self Catering Apartment Or Villa
By: John Thompson | 04/03/2009 | Vacation RentalsThe credit crunch is undoubtedly having some impact on everyone but despite everyone feeling the pinch experts don't anticipate a major downturn in the number of British tourists taking an annual holiday abroad. As people face increased stress in their everyday life as a result of the economic downturn it's not surprising that we won't be putting on hold the week or two we get every year to put all worries and work to one side to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the sun.