subject: Advantages Of A Self Catering Holiday [print this page] If you like your holidays to offer complete freedom, the option to come and go as you please, and the choice of where and when you dine every morning, noon and night, a self catering holiday is the answer. After all, having a carefree time, with no time constraints to adhere to is what holidaying is all about.
Dining
With self catering holidays, you have the freedom to choose when and what you eat - be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is especially important for families, as adults and young children may not always eat at the same time.
Self catering presents a great opportunity to experience different types of food and drink available in the area. Dining in local, family owned restaurants is the ultimate way to immerse yourself fully in unfamiliar cultures, while allowing you to try new menus that you wouldnt usually have access to at home.
While eating out is a welcome treat, sometimes nothing beats a stroll around local markets and delis, searching for fresh ingredients that you can take back to your accommodation to prepare yourself. Aside from supporting local businesses, theres every chance youll discover some new ingredients that you can take home with you as a nice reminder of your trip.
Diversity and flexibility
Many holidaymakers are attracted to the self catering option because of the range of accommodation on offer - from the small and modest, to modern and elaborate. This can prove particularly useful when travelling in large groups, as an accommodation can be chosen where everyone can sleep, socialise and eat under one roof. With such a diverse range of self catered accommodation out there, there really is something to suit every party, large or small.
Because many self catered accommodations are privately owned, they often possess a homely feel, and are usually flexible in terms of catering for different sized parties. Its not uncommon to find numerous sofa beds in self catered accommodation, which can prove extremely useful for squeezing in those last minute arrivals.
Independence
When you choose self catering accommodation, you choose freedom. Freedom to come and go as you please, rise and sleep when you want, and above all else, the freedom to spend your holiday exactly as you choose to. Whether you prefer lazy days lounging by the pool followed by a home-cooked meal, or action packed adventures followed by a late nights in restaurants and bars, self catering allows you to do it.
Self catering allows you to get out and explore, and discover things that will linger in the memory forever.
