Pros:

• Privacy & Space
Enjoy your own private space, away from crowds.
Have the swimming pool all to yourself or stay near the sea and choose when to visit and where.
• Tailored Experience
Customize your holiday: eat out, cook, order your meals, and explore at your own pace. Ordering meals has become a breeze with apps serving most locations!
• Unique Locations
Stay in picturesque locations as near or as far from the airport as you wish.
• More Freedom
No schedule—enjoy the flexibility of coming and going as you please.
• Mingle with the locals.
Immerse yourself in local culture and community, often outside the tourist bubble.
• More Cost-Effective
For families or groups, villa holidays can be significantly cheaper, often offering savings of up to 30-40% compared to resort stays.
• Avoid inappropriate scenes and choose where you want to be.
For families who prefer a more conservative environment, a private villa provides the
Seclusion they desire.

Cons:

• Less On-Site Entertainment
No organized activities or large-scale entertainment options.
• Self-Catering
You’ll be eating out, cooking, or ordering meals.
• No All-Inclusive Option
You’ll need to pay for everything individually.

RESORT HOLIDAYS

Pros:

• Convenience & All-Inclusive
Meals, activities, and entertainment are included.
• On-Site Amenities
Pools, gyms, spas, and more, are all right at your doorstep.
• Social Atmosphere
Great for meeting people and making friends.
• Organized Activities
Excursions, kids’ clubs, entertainment shows, and sports are usually available for you.

Cons:

• Less Privacy
You’ll be around many other guests, which can feel crowded at times.
• Noise Levels Can Be High
The pool areas, in particular, can be quite noisy, with loud music playing, leaving guests with little choice but to endure the noise, whether they enjoy it or not.
• Limited Local Interaction
Resorts can feel like self-contained islands, with less immersion into the local culture. Also, they are often in isolated locations with limited local transport choices.
• Higher Costs
Activities, excursions, and meals inside the resort may be overpriced. Payment is on a room basis and can end up costing several thousand for a family.
• Rigid Schedule
Meals and activities are often on a fixed timetable
• Challenging for Health-Conscious Eaters
With an abundance of food options, it’s easy to overindulge, making it difficult for those trying to maintain a balanced diet.