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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.
Villa Parade unlike other tour operators who have seen a dip in sales are 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.
Large property villas are on sale besides smaller villas with can cater for large groups of people with all modern luxury’s such as TV’s playstation 3, WII along with private pools and large outdoor space with a private pool.
Many tour operators have been hit hard by the recession however Villa Parade are finding people are turning to villa holidays because they can be much more affordable than self-catering apartments.
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.
Nick continues: We pride ourselves on thinking of all those finishing touches that can really make a holiday perfect and we offer a full range of items from table tennis and outdoor hot-tubs at no extra charge, to English speaking resort representatives offering advice and assistance. Were seeing more and more of our customers choosing these, which suggests theyre steering clear of days out and attractions in favour of spending quality time together and making the most of their villa.
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.
For us, this shows a real change in what people want out of their holiday. Were still seeing Britons looking for that sense of staycation – where people enjoy the company of friends and family in their own environment- but doing so in sunnier climes and more picturesque locations! Nick continued.
For more information, visit http://www.villaparade.co.uk
Villa Parade specialises in holiday villa rentals across the Mediterranean. With 450 exclusive villa holiday retreats at some of Europes most desirable destinations such as Mallorca, cyprus and Ibiza, its the perfect choice for families, couples and friends looking for an affordable but memorable holiday.