When you're on vacation, do you prefer staying in a hotel or in a holiday villa? Nowadays, many companies and private parties offer holiday homes for rental by tourists. I have always been under the impression that such accommodation like villas in Florida or villas in Mallorca are costly and way beyond my budget. After all, you'd be enjoying an entire place that is not only huge and furnished but offers you all the comforts and security of a normal home as well.
So I looked it up online and was quite surprised to see the going rates for such luxury accommodation. This apartment near Champions Gate in Orlando, Florida for example comes with a shared pool and is available for rental from as low as £52 a night for a minimum 3-days stay!
So I looked it up online and was quite surprised to see the going rates for such luxury accommodation. This apartment near Champions Gate in Orlando, Florida for example comes with a shared pool and is available for rental from as low as £52 a night for a minimum 3-days stay!
InvitingI can't swim so swimming pools are not topmost on my list. But location is and this beautiful apartment is located only 2 miles South of Disney World Resort, which is a plus! You will undoubtedly have your own set of criteria for the holiday home or villa you're considering; it all depends on what you seek and desire from your vacation.
Spacious and fully equipped
Cooking and DiningOn our recent vacation in London, B and I opted for hotels. I think we are so used to booking hotels as opposed to holiday homes or villa that we never even considered the latter. But after looking at the rates and pictures of the many available holiday homes for rental, we might just choose a gorgeous cosy villa the next time we go away on another exciting vacation!
Speaking of vacations, I've already posted my shopping spree complete with pictures for your viewing pleasure over at my perfume blog. So drop by if you'd like to read more on the fun day I had shopping in Bicester Village. My next European Escapade post here will feature the "authentic" Malaysian cuisine B and I had at Suka Restaurant in the 5-star Sanderson Hotel, London!
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i prefer staying in a hotel :) :)
:-$ :-$ :-$ :-$
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Olla :-D :-D
loving that kitchen GP!
I actually like whatever is cheaper..ahahhaha
ohh that villa looks gorgeous!! I 'd love to stay there someday :-D :-D :-P :-P
Ehh Rizal tak pernah Villa, tapi pernah la apartment. Okay jugak.. tapi yang tak syiok kalau tak ramai orang agak sunyi.. mula la terasa seram :)
Betul tu LJ, cheaper and comfy tuuu yang penting.. hehehehe
Hmmm...hotel feels better for me. :D
Nothing too fancy for me. I'll minimize on lodgings as much as I could. After all, I'll be spending most of my time outdoor. Only to go back for shower and sleep.
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GP! :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
am late again! :( :( :( :( :(
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! i prefer hotels! :-D :-D :-D :-D
it's more convenient! :* :* :* :* :*
and more relaxing! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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I prefer a Villa myself. I think you get more room that way but if the hotel room is big enough and on the ground floor i could go for that. 8-)
Those are pretty places to stay. if its hotel or villas I would go for it :)
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i will choose villa for honeymoon!! :-P :-P :-P but only if my hubby dat time willing to spend dat lots of money!! :-$ :-$ :-$
if not, then hotel pun boleh jadi lah! mwahahaha =-X =-X
me too cant swim! :'( :'( tak syok one.
woweee! waiting for ur next post!! 8-) 8-) 8-)
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Phewitt Rizal FC3! 8-) 8-)
Thanks for the chop guys, love ya! :* :*
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Some how me too prefer hotels so far but then again tak pernah try holiday home/villa so still can change mind later he he! :-D :-D
:-$ :-$ :-$ :-$ SR PB dis one sweetie, no more edi... what to do... :'( :'( :-P :-P
Yeah this one is superb and so cheap if u ask me, so if I had to stay here I wouldn't mind, I'd love it in fact! 8-) 8-)
Ha ha me too dearie, now when can we get this beauty of a kitchen in our homes right? :-$ :-$ O:-) O:-)
This one is actually cheaper than my first London hotel that I posted LJ! But this one kat US la not UK... 8-) 8-)
Cheap is one thing but I also need comfort, security and LOCATION top most, always location is the most important factor for me.. :* :* :*
Seram?? huhuhu u cakap seram je I terus fikir bukan2 ha ha! Actually me too tak pernah duduk villai, tu yang teringin kut lol! :-D :-D
Hotel is currently my choice too Tekkaus, senang habis cerita! :* :*
Oh that is a good point of course Birthmark! We don't spend a lot of time inside the hotel when on vacay but I don't mind a little comfort and serenity when I do eventually return to my hotel room/villa! :* :* :*
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GG crying all da time lol! :'( :'(
LOL just like Tito B said, GG always late here huhuhu! :'( :'( :-D :-D
Hotels for me too at the mo GG! :* :*
Hotels I like cause I don't have to worry abt security especially and usually the hotels we choose are located near the city centre, which is what we always look for when travelling! :* :*
Relaxing? Villa or holiday home can be equally relaxing too! :-D :-D
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Yes! That is definitely something to consider Bill, da space! I need something spacious nothing too small unless there is really no choice know what I mean? I hope to stay in a villa too one day... perhaps next vacay? *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* :-D :-D :-D
Hey Shy, thanks and welcome to Mariuca's blog! I love hotels but am curious abt villas as well! :) :)
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Muahahah good idea! Ha ha honeymoon def calls for a luxury romantic villa! I'm sure ur hubby dat time will be happy to spend on ur honeymoon ahem! :* :* :* ;) ;) ;)
Ha ha eh plenty of hotels are just as luxurious and romantic, so hotel for honeymoon would also be awesome! :* :*
U oso cannot swim Caroline? Yahoooooo I feel better now abt this ha ha! Me scared drown! >:o >:o :'( :'( *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*
Yay, hope to post later tonight sweetie, come chop if ur around! :* :* :*
while in Europe, we went on a coachsurfing home stay program. it's a website that links travelers looking for a great night sleep and free places to stay with willing locals. i know most people might be skeptical about sleeping on a stranger's house but i think it's actually a great way of saving money when traveling. when looking for a good host, i look for the profiles based on only good testimonials written by other travelers on the website. we had a great coachsurfing experience in Athens, Vienna and Moscow.
hey marzie, miss you dearie! :* :* :* :*
it has not crossed my mind to stay in villas while on vacation but it's a good option to consider. like you, i'm so used to booking hotels.
well, i think i'd prefer villas too if they cost much cheaper than hotels. :-D :-D :-D :-D
have a wonderful week dearie.
also, because there is a kitchen where you can cook. even if i dunno how to coook. hehehehe
the swimming pool is inviting indeed. woot! i wanna take a swim! :-D :-D :-D :-D
looking forward for your next post!!! :* :* :* :*
happy wednesday dear :* :* :* :*
Eh u can't swim also? Like me? Haha! Join the gang LOL!!
Looking forward to your next EE post!! :)
Oh I prefer Home Villas! Because it was very spacious! ;)
Oh and service apartment is a good choice too :)
I can! but not really well. LOL
whatta lovely place
i love soo much
it feels like heaven to spend even a night on that place
gheeeh but i guess its expenssive
ilove the pool
I prefer hotels too but now that we have a little one maybe I can look into vllas, a good lawn space can be good for some running stretch.
Hi Marzie! :D:D
Wah, banyaknya vacation postings edi... i am so late, but better late than never... hehe
Since im not rich (LOL), i think i'd settle for the Bed n Breakfast type... as long as got bed n shower. But if i really hv to choose, of cos i nak stay kat villa!! 8-) 8-)
kesian we all kenot swim... but can still wear bikini right... no need to swim-swim la, just duduk2 tepi kolam minum2 and cuci mata... :* :*
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