I am planning a holiday to Spain and have been browsing the internet for villas and have found a few that i like. However, most of these are run by Solmar Villas who i found that (after a little research) have a pretty bad reputation and i was just wondering if anyone could offer any further insight into this firm?
Any insight, be it positive or negative is welcome 
Thanks.
Britte
ng to rent an Orlando vacation home means you will be right in the heart of all the action Orlando has to offer.
From the point you arrive a short 20-30 minute drive from the airport will take you to your home from home for the duration of your stay. Hundreds of vacation rental villas are well within a 30-minute drive to all the main Walt Disney World attractions. Furthermore many of these can actually be found situated a mere 15-20 minute drive away. On the days you wish to explore other Orlando attractions e.g. Universal Studios or Sea World again your vacation villa will have you centrally and conveniently based to access these locations easily.
So close to shopping…
No one can visit Orlando and be able to resist the temptation of visiting some fabulous shopping malls. Again, less than half an hour’s drive away you can find yourself at Belz or the Premium Outlets or the Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlets or the Florida Mall. Let us not forget the more recently built Mall at Millenia for slightly more discerning tastes.
Sometimes you will want to take in the true value of your vacation rental villa and have a leisurely day at your holiday home relaxing by the pool, sunbathing, catching up with other members of your party who may have been indulging in different activities to you. Wouldn’t it be lovely at the end of such a relaxing day to go out with your party to a dinner show?
Evening entertainment is only minutes away…
In Orlando you are truly spoilt for choice and the variety of themes for the dinner show is endless to cater for everyone’s needs and tastes. To sample the Wild West there is Dixie Stampede or for those who enjoy cowboy movies then a trip to the Kissimmee Rodeo is for you. Step back in time to Medieval Times or a Pirate’s Adventure. Watch breathtaking horses at Arabian nights Adventure Dinner Show.
With everything SO close at hand an Orlando vacation villa will allow you to “mix and match “your holiday to everyone’s delight - often combining several varied activities in the same day. Where else could you have breakfast by your own poolside, tour a shopping mall in the afternoon then eat dinner with Mickey and Friends at one of the wonderful themed character restaurants in the Walt Disney World theme parks before stepping out to watch one of the magical night time laser/firework displays only to return to the comfort and privacy of your holiday home to plan more activities for the following day?
Surely it cannot get any better than this?
Peter Kenny has been travelling to Florida for the last 20 years and runs two vacation rental sites Reunion Resort and Orlando Vacation Rentals Please visit for more articles on vacation rentals and ownership.
Problems
I would like somewhere that includes:
Villa with a private pool which is walking distance to the centre
Clean and tidy place
Nice beach
Good nightlife
Suitable for families and late teens
Great weather lots of sun
Activites to do like watersports etc…
Waterpark driving distance or close by
Thank you for your help!
The late teens are 18 they want to be able to drink which they can’t in america
Costas
I saw this one about a vacation home in mexico, probably on the pacific. They were these little huts/villas, probably made of palm tree. They are very open and there are probably eight of them. They are all connected mainly by stepping stones in the pool. Please help!
Kingsley
me and my family are going to disney in late july and we want to rent a villa can anyone suggest a villa and also has anyone been in the last year we want to get a price range for a family of four total 7 day vacation
Azmeena
I’m going away with my mum in october half term, im 15 and we want tot go somewhere where shee could go to a spa and i could meet some new people in a club/ meeting place but we dont want somewhere really close to everyone maybe a villa where we could go to the resort in the day that type of thing also not to expensive but not chavvy etc?
Lezlie
Hi there. I’m planning a family vacation (9-10 people, 3 kids under 4) and was looking at full service villa rentals in Jamaica (i.e. www.jamaicavillas.com). But, one family member is not in great health and travelling out of the country is out of the question.
So, I’m looking for the same type of vacation, but in Florida.
We would go in Feb, March or April.
Would like the following:
* large house at least 5-6 bedrooms and many bathrooms
* pool and/or close to or on beach
* maid service
* cook on staff for all meals
* safe, private area
* easily accessable from airports
Are there sites that list these types of rentals, or can you recommend any?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Kettie
i was planning on a family holiday to Orlando Florida over chrismas but this plan wasnt sucessfull seeing as the available flights would mean school being missed.
Where is hot this time of year that i could rent a villa with a pool?
3 bedrooms
thanks
and merry christmas
Rhoda
Hello out there! Anyone ready for a super vacation in a tropical paradise close to home? volcanos, mountains, beaches, ecological cloud forests, ziplining, rafting, etc, etc.
Within 2 1/2 hours flying time from Houston or Miami and sometimes at fares below $100 is our paradise of Costa Rica in Central America.
Safe, inexpensive, welcoming people, great bus service, and some of the healthiest food in the world. Unlike Mexico where you must be very careful of drinking the water and eating the food because of Montezumas revenge, you can eat or drink in any soda you find along the roadways and never have problems.
Surfers come for the amazing surf found particularly along the Nicoya Peninsula and Central coast, beach lovers come because of the warm tropical waters, nature lovers come because of the many ecological type surroundings found, volcanists come because of the many volcanos both active and inactive, and retirees come because of the great property values, inexpensive living, and wonderful climates.
Whether you just want to sit on the terrace of a vacation villa in Costa Rica relaxing with the views of the ocean, mountains, and valleys, climbing up a mountainside looking for exotic foliage, birds, and animals, ziplining in the cloud forests, surfing the waves, or lying on the beach, Costa Rica has something for everyone.
One of the things that always intrigues vacationers, are the different climates and great weather found in Costa Rica. You can often travel only a few kilometers, and find a completely different climate. At the coastal level it is always very warm to hot and humid, but at the 2,000 meter level you often need a sweater, particularly in the evenings.
The elevation that many choose to vacation in, is around 1,000 meters where the average mean temperature year round is 72 to 74 degrees, and this is also the elevation around San Ramon de Alajuela that most retirees choose to live in because there is no need for heat or air conditioning. I say this because many who come to Costa Rica for the first time, often come back realizing not only what a great place it is for their vacation, but also their retirement.
Traveling in Costa Rica is easy but care must be exercised in driving as many "Tico" men as Costa Ricans refer to themselves, are macho when they are behind the wheel of a vehicle. Passing on double yellow lines, curves, grades, etc. Spanish is spoken but there are very few language problems because English is taught in the school system and many Costa Ricans speak some English.
Finding a country that can offer as much diversity as Costa Rica that is safe, inexpensive, close to the U.S. and with great climates, is almost impossible. Why not plan for a vacation in Costa Rica to check out the many diverse activities that are offered here. I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
Sidney
Spain – the name conjures up images of wild beauty of Andalucía, the excitement of bull fighting and the sunny beaches of Ibiza. It has always been and still is one of the favourite tourist destinations. If you are planning to visit this wonderful country, it is better that you go for rented holiday villas rather than booking a hotel room.
Why holiday villas are better than a hotel
If you are planning to stay for a long time, and you are with a group of friends/family members, then there are reasons galore as to why you should go for villas in Spain. A rented villa will give you more freedom and privacy while charging almost half of what a decent hotel charges exclusively for accommodation.
But that does not mean that you go and hire the first holiday villa that comes to your notice, whether online or in Spain itself. There are some guidelines and tips that will help you avoid a disastrous holiday.
Keep these 5 factors in mind while choosing holiday villas in Spain.
First and foremost, verify the location of the villa. Thanks to ‘Google Map’, it is now possible to see a whole city, its roads and main attraction without even setting foot in the place! So if you have narrowed down your choice to some select villas in Spain, look up ‘Google Map’ with their addresses. See where they are situated and what amenities and attractions are nearby. If you are visiting any of the fabulous beaches of Spain, find out how far the villas are from the nearest beach.
There are many instances of fraud where people have rented villas in Spain only to find that the villa does not exist at all! So to avoid that, it is better that you go through reputed sites that list holiday villas. Look up the website to attain physical addresses and telephone numbers of the villa owners and avoid those that do not provide one. Remember, going cheap is not always a good idea. So beware of sites that offer unbelievably low rates and do not ask for security deposits, even if you are a foreign tourist!
Be clear from the very beginning of what is included and what is not in the contract while you are hiring villas in Spain. Will there be a change of towels? Are the applications in kitchen free-of-charge? Is once-in-a-while housekeeping-on-demand included in the additional charges? - these are the questions that you should ask before hiring a villa in Spain.
Also be clear about the mode of payment. Any genuine owner of villas in Spain will insist on bank transfer or credit card payment. In both cases, the sellers are identifiable and so if there is any problem, you will know who to contact.
Lastly, while you are looking for villas in Spain, ask if the owner or the site that has the listed properties is offering a contact person on location or not. Despite perfect planning, things may get out of hand and in such cases, it is always better to know a local professional or individual to seek help from.
Spain has so many things to offer to her visitors that it is better that you go for a long holiday instead of a short trip. And in such a scenario, nothing is better than a rented holiday villa as a residential option in Spain.
Octavia
