Like almost all industries the travel industry has been affected by the global credit crunch. With news of the recession dominating the headlines during the popular holiday booking months of January and February, many Brits took an early decision to cut back on leisure spending by either staying in the UK or not taking a holiday at all.
However the British weather has not exactly been appealing and after the wettest July since 1914 many Brits who initially planned to stay at home have had a sudden urge to escape the drizzle and head off in search of some much needed sunshine.
Last minute holidays are the answer for many Brits who want to get away at the back end of the peak holiday season. However the rise in demand may lead to prices increasing beyond those that last minute holiday makers are expecting to pay. Therefore sun seekers are looking at other ways to cut costs including avoiding package holidays in favour of booking accommodation, flights and car hire or transfers separately.
Holiday makers looking for a late deal in the Costa del Sol, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, can rent holiday villas and apartments directly from the owner. Websites such as costadelvillas.co.uk offer potential customers the opportunity to interact directly with the property owner avoiding excess charges that are incurred when dealing with a travel agent.
The number of enquiries for late deals has increased according to Steve Jones of costadelvillas “We’ve noticed a rise in the number of enquiries being sent to our owners during September and the beginning of October, we’ve actually seen similar levels to those that we had in May and June. This supports the argument that holiday makers who planned to have a ‘staycation’
Renting directly from the owner also gives holiday makers the chance to take advantage of the owners flexible pricing. Unlike tour operators who buy hotel rooms at the beginning of each season and have rigid margins that need to be met, holiday home owners are able to offer true discounted rates for last minute availability.
Costadelvillas offer luxury villas, apartments and townhouses across the Costa del Sol region of Spain directly from owner. For more information or to enquire about rental properties visit http://www.costadelvillas.co.uk
