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by Tavira Garden Complex

Most tourists who come to the Algarve on holiday obviously place the sun and beaches at the top of their priority list, but many have varying requirements when  it comes to the accommodation they choose. Lets see the different details of what each has to  offer:-                                                      

The Hotel Package

1) You can go to a high street or online (or even TV) travel agent and book the whole package including flights in one go.
2) Usually if you have an average family of four this can be quite expensive.
3) Normally packages are made through reputable  companies and complaints and guarantees should be quickly handled. 

                                      
4) Hotels are usually crowded and noisy in peak season but some clients prefer this atmosphere on holiday.
5) Breakfast and at least dinner are usually included in the booking so there is no necessity to make meals.
6) Hotels are usually in areas where there are other hotels and bars nearby for varied evening entertainment and many can be found very close to the beach.   
7) Visits to attractions and tours plus car hire can usually be easily booked from the hotel reception.
It can sometimes be difficult to find pool beds and sun bathing areas because of crowding. 
9) Problems such as accidents or loss of credit cards etc can be handled with help from the hotel reception.
10)Usually shuttle bus from airport to hotel. 

The Private Villa or Apartment Rental .

1) Most bookings are done individually online.  Property, flights, and car hire usually have to be made separately.If lucky many bargains can be found.
2) Usually it can be cheaper for an average family to rent and sometimes if there enough bedrooms it is sometimes possible for two families to share costs. 
3) Many times bookings are made on a private basis owner to renter. Sometimes it may be more difficult to solve a dispute, but most property owners are now becoming more customer service orientated  as they realise they want you to return.
4) If you need peace and quiet a private villa in the country with a private pool is an unbeatable experience.
5) As you are self catering you must buy food and make all meals yourself which could be classed as work on a holiday, or eat out, which could become expensive.
6) Private accommodation is usually out of the way for entertainment, attractions and beaches and most places will need a car trip.
7) All visits to attractions, shows etc must be booked individually or via tourist offices in a town.
Private pool and sunbeds  obviously make it easy to enjoy the sun without stress.
9) All accidents and incidents if any must be handled on your own which sometimes can quite daunting if there is a language problem when dealing with an emergency.
10) A car hire will be a necessity, and usually cars can be collected at or near the airport.

As you can see there are fors and againsts for both types of holiday so we hope we have given you some points to discuss to help you make your perfect Algarve holiday choice.

If you require the best of both worlds visit www.taviragarden.net where you can rent a private villa or apartment and have all the privacy you require, or use our two pools, gym, sports centre and restaurant, with service and booking advice from our reception.

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