Intending to book a self-catering holiday in Spain villa in Tenerife this year? Trying to make up your mind if it would be easier to book a hotel package holiday? Plenty of people are in this predicament and are determined to find the most cost-effective way to spend their holiday budget. Each type of holiday from all-in hotel packages to Spanish apartments to rent has their pros and cons. There is also the question of whether it is necessary to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain or are you planning to take it easy and stay put by the pool?

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.

A hotel package holiday means that a travel company book all your flights, accommodation etc which really does take the work out of separately booking the private rental villa then the flights, but you do pay for this service as part of the price. You usually also have the services of a travel rep., kids clubs and organised trips if you want to pay extra for them or you could book your own car rentals in Tenerife Spain and explore the island on your own. One of the biggest restrictions found by most holiday makers is the limited times that the hotel restaurant is open for meals. As far as living space is concerned you will often have a lot less space than an apartment, sometimes just the one family room so it can feel as if you are on top of each other all the time.

Whether the accommodation you choose is a private holiday in Spain villa or a hotel you won’t be disappointed with the island of Tenerife which is situated about 130 miles off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean and is the largest of the Canary Islands. It has a gorgeous climate with temperatures around 14-20° C in the winter and averaging 21-27°C in the height of the summer. The beaches in Tenerife are small and the sand tends to be dark due to the volcanic base of the island and the seas are warm and clear providing an excellent setting for swimming or just paddling!

If you decide to go self-catering in a holiday in Spain villa or Spanish apartments to rent in Tenerife you will have the opportunity to sample the distinctive Canary Island cuisine which blends authentic Spanish recipes with an African influence. You will find a first-rate choice of restaurants in the larger resorts and being an island Tenerife has many good fish restaurants. A typical regional dish you might try is Caldereta and Sancocho Canario which is salted fish in a Mojo sauce.

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 on the island of Tenerife. Car rentals in Tenerife Spain can be a real bargain, but book in advance! You can book Spanish apartments to rent on Tenerife direct with the private owners. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of 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.

- Clive Long