This year I plan to make my second visit to Spain as enjoyable as it was the first time I visited, the difference being I plan to do more sightseeing and maybe a little less sunbathing! My last accommodation was a self-catered apartment, based in the most popular holiday resort of Mallorca. The disadvantage of having your own apartment is that you do not receive the same sort of service as you perhaps would in a normal hotel. However, my apartment did receive a weekly room cleaning service, which was at times frustrating if you plan to have a lie-in!

My plans for this year's holiday will be to opt towards a Spanish property rentals accommodation. There has been a recent growing trend into staying at a privately owned home, with many of these people travelling as a couple or on their own. This option is something that was not very common in the past as the more popular and common option was to book a hotel or hostel. However, hotels are still top on the list for holiday accommodation, but newer options are pointing towards self-catering rented homes.

Booking an accommodation can be a daunting task as it is hard to decide what exactly you will need, but for those looking to have a relaxed and cultural experience will benefit in residing in a privately owned home. There are Spanish property rentals agency, specifically for holidays and short-lets, who can direct you towards choosing an appealing villa/apartment with luxurious facilities and located near an attractive location. However, some agencies tend to charge more as a fee for their services.

The advantage of approaching a Spanish property rentals agency is that you are guaranteed to find a property quickly and will have someone to contact should there be any problems. Renting from a private owner will eliminate the problems of hidden charges and fees, however, there is no guarantee of an immediate point of contact and assistance should any issues arise.

In both cases, you are at peace of mind for having your own privacy whilst residing in the villa, as well as having the freedom to come and go as you choose. There are no curfews and you would have no worry of someone else entering into your space therefore you will have complete independence in your lodging.

More people prefer the prospect of travelling abroad and booking accommodations that allow self-catering. People are not prepared to allow outsiders into their space and this could quite possibly be because of people being more possessive over their belongings. This way they can keep track of everything in the room and not feel tied down to a specified routine. Renting out a property provides all of these options and a feeling of homeliness whilst on holiday at the same time.