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Coronavirus may have temporarily put your villa holiday plans on hold. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still indulge your love of exploring the world. Here are 5 travel-related activities you and the family can enjoy at home during this period: 1. ...

Has the winter series of Love Island got you glued to the TV watching them get up to their cheeky antics in the sun? If the show’s got you dreaming of a villa holiday with your group of friends, then now is the perfect time to start planning one! ...

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Now the school holidays are over, why not book a trip away for just the two of you? By jetting away off-peak, you’ll skip the crowds and save money on accommodation and air fares. Here are four small but fabulous villas that are just the ticket for ...

7 easy ways to go green (and save money) on holiday   Climate change. Plastic pollution. Food waste. These are all hot topics right now, and with good reason. But how can you care for the planet when you’re miles away from home? Well, it’s not ...

Have you booked your holiday? How did you decide where you were going? Did you spend hours thumbing through Instagram, checking out your friends’ pictures of sun-kissed legs set against the backdrop of an azure sea, or envying those influencers ...

With temperatures this week due to reach a scorching 38°C, we’ve put together a list of handy tips to keep you and your family safe in the sun 1 Make sure you always carry water with you – carrying water or something cool to drink not only keeps ...

To celebrate our 33rd birthday, we’ve chosen 33 reasons why customers love holidaying with Villa Plus! 1.       You’ll have your own very own private pool. 2.       We have villa in 18 European destinations, so you have plenty of choice..     ...

We’re dedicated to making sure our customers have a fantastic time on holiday, so it’s no surprise that some unusual requests and complaints are sent our way every now and again. From inflatable animal treatment practices to shop ...

Here at Villa Plus, we love Spanish food. The various scents and tastes which are now synonymous with the country’s cuisine are renowned worldwide and draw so many holidaymakers to its beautiful coastlines year upon year. To help you learn how to ...

 Few sports are as easily accessible as table tennis. You don’t need lightning-quick reflexes or the hand-eye coordination of Andy Murray to enjoy the rush of a good ping pong rally – just a little perseverance and the right facilities. Luckily, ...

Holiday travel games are an essential for any self-catering getaway, particularly if you have young kids. Be a savvy holidaymaker, load up the suitcase with a few portable games and bring some extra fun to your rental accommodation. These five� ...

After something a little different to lounging about by the swimming pool? Satisfy your inner adventurer and plan a cycling holiday in Europe instead! Kids will love the active aspect to it, and you’ll get to see some of your favourite destinations ...

Want to take your cycle rides up a gear, beyond the daily commute and weekend trips? Then do so with a cycling holiday! The mix of exhilaration and tranquillity this kind of activity getaway delivers is nothing short of fantastic for your mind, ...

One of a holiday’s simplest, yet most rewarding pleasures is receiving the keys to your luxury villa. Upon entering, you realise you’ve not only unlocked the front door, but a whole realm of possibilities to enjoy your time away from home. From ...

One of the best things about going abroad is getting stuck into that first evening meal under the setting sun. Imagine the orange light illuminating off the plates, or the sound of clinking glasses mixed with the crash of waves on a nearby beach. ...

Travelling alone can be a daunting prospect, but with adventures waiting wherever you go, and interesting people to meet in every destination, it’s well worth taking the plunge. If you’re trying to decide on the best accommodation for solo ...

For many of us, going on holiday means a few weeks of indulgence – sunning ourselves by the beach or pool between delicious meals. Once you’re settled, there’s no reason why your stay in a luxury villa won’t leave you as pampered as a weekend in an ...

Holidays might involve spending money, but that doesn’t mean you have to fork out a fortune if you want to enjoy a sunny getaway. There are countless ways to keep costs down when you travel, and choosing self-catering accommodation is a great way ...

Come February and the grim winter weather still feels like it’s never going to leave. What better time to wave the dreary skies cheerio for a few days and appreciate a slice of sun instead? And that’s without even mentioning that Valentine’s Day is ...

Knowing where you want to go on holiday is always a good start when it comes to finding a self-catering villa or holiday let. But if you don’t have your heart set on a destination, the things you need to consider are how many people are going and ...

Whether holiday high season is approaching or you’re in the depths of winter, hiring a private villa on a sunny European coastline is a tempting option at any time of year. But it can be especially enticing to rent one for a Christmas with a ...

Choosing a self-catering holiday in a villa lets you do as you please. You can come and go, and eat and drink, whenever and whatever you like. This unbeatable flexibility, combined with the cost-effectiveness of being able to live like a local, is ...

To celebrate 30 incredible years of sunshine holidays, we are giving away a host of prizes from chocolates and wine to holiday vouchers! Click on the image below for details on how to enter. Competition terms and conditions: The closing period for ...

It’s a hat-trick!  We are extremely happy to announce that we have won a top award at the prestigious British Travel Awards for a third straight year. Villa Plus won the BTA 2015 award for the Best Villa/Self Catering Holiday Booking Company – ...

At Villa Plus we endeavour to provide you with the perfect holiday.  Until recently when booking a package holiday with us, we would automatically include one suitcase per person in your price.  Due to public demand we have now changed this and now ...

Shaun has found his place in the nation’s hearts as a TV and movie favourite, and is now adorning the streets of our capital city in statue form. Those of you who are Wallace and Gromit fans may have taken part in the Gromit across Bristol ...

Villa Plus is delighted to announce that we will be one of the sponsors of a ewe-nique new art trail coming to London very soon. LONDON’S BLEATING: From Saturday 28th March, a flock of 50 five-foot tall sculptures of Shaun the Sheep will be ...

It’s World Book Day! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a playlist for this month which is entirely made up of songs which have works of literature as their main inspiration. Have a listen to the playlist and see if you can guess the books that go with ...

We’re delighted to share with you a sneak peak of the stunning Chinese themed sculptures, which will form part of the Shaun in the City trail. We hope you agree that they look baa-rilliant! “Jingtai”, designed by Simon Farrell, is inspired by ...

Hi everyone, meet Shaun the Sheep. We are very excited to be an official sponsor of Shaun In The City raising money for Wallace & Gromit’s Children Charity, an extremely special and worthwhile cause. With Shaun In The City and a host of ...

When adding flights to your Villa Plus booking, why not choose Thomas Cook?  You can take advantage of their new, refurbished and refreshed fleet.  Once you have your ideal villa selected and added Thomas Cook flights, you can then start picking ...

As full ABTA members, we wanted to share the latest promotion from the UKs largest travel association and let everyone know about the benefits of booking your holiday early! Booking early, particularly in January and February has many advantages: & ...

We are guessing that many of you would have seen our latest TV advert over the past week or so.  If you haven’t, then your TV must be broken! You can view our latest advert below, please let us know what you think of the advert and make sure ...

We have added Norwegian Air to our list of flight providers and thought we would give you a bit of information on our latest carrier. Did you know Norwegian is now the third largest low-cost airline in Europe? It is the second largest airline in ...

Travel documents Make sure you have your travel documents.  At Villa Plus we send out the information 10-14 days before you travel.  Taking your documents will ensure that when you arrive, you can start your holiday as smoothly as possible, ...