Self-catering vacations are rapidly becoming the holiday of choice for families during these financially turbulent and unstable times as they offer the chance to getaway without having the need to spend a bundle of money . Package vacations to a lot of destinations have dropped in quality and value over the previous few years and added to that are worries regarding tour operator companies themselves. Lately in the uk three big tour operators have gone broke leaving thousands of hoildaymakers stuck abroad as well as many more with no vacation as well as little hope of getting any of their cash back.

Opting for a self-catering holiday break either in britain or even overseas provides several added benefits which make it a good choice for families and groups of friends. To start with a self-catering trip is almost always going to be more affordable than staying in expensive hotels or getting a package deal. Another advantage is that you have the independence to pick and choose when and where you have your meals as well as if you want to eat in or eat out. Other plus points towards self-catering include things like less noise, more privacy and you get to determine who you’re sharing with. This season there has been a trend for "staycationing" in the uk as a result of the weakness of the pound against foreign currencies as well as the consequences of the credit crunch on peoples’ spending power . Nevertheless because of so many excellent places in england to see and explore along with a superb range of holiday rentals Cornwall, Dorset cottages and holiday cottages in Dorset to pick from it is really an straightforward decision to make. Devon self catering holidays and Cornwall holidays are a perfect family holiday location with great weather as well as lots to see and do. If you want to go abroad for your holidays there are numerous wonderful self-catering destinations available to you. Holiday rentals Algarve and Ibiza villas remain very popular as do Lanzarote apartments and holiday apartments Greece with some outstanding Cape Town Accommodation available too.