Owners Direct hosts holiday homes with personality in top 2010 destinations
June 2010
Despite fears that the Euro would force holidaymakers to stay away from top European destinations this summer, leading travel website Owners Direct has reported a bumper year so far in 2010 with enquiries up 94% on 2008 and 44% on 2009. Firm favourites such as Lanzarote, Tenerife and Mallorca are making repeat appearances in their list of top European destinations.
The simple holiday home rentals site offering all kinds of villas, apartments, chalets, farmhouses and cottage, makes booking a property easy by putting the traveller in direct contact with the owner. As we approach prime holiday season, the company has revealed that their top European destinations remain as popular as ever among UK holidaymakers in 2010. The weakness of the pound against the Euro has not put off people’s thirst for hotspots like the Balearics and the Canaries, it seems.
Some canny families wanting to seek out sunnier climes, yet stick to a tight budget, have managed to find great deals on holiday properties in The Canaries including Los Cristianos in Tenerife, Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, as well as the Cala D’Or area in Mallorca, which are the company’s top three choices for this summer.
Outside of the Euro zone, Bulgaria and Turkey are both much sought after destinations for those intent on keeping a close eye on the coffers. Following the swine flu outbreak, Mexico is finally set to put itself back on the map. And finally, the website has seen a rise in bookings to properties in South Africa for the World Cup.
Offering holiday homes with personality to the holidaymaker, Owners Direct puts people directly in touch with a holiday home unique to their needs – there’s no such thing as one size fits all here. Finding that dream holiday is easy – from the ideal location and price bracket, to the right facilities and attractions.
With over 30,000 properties on the site, and contact details of each owner available at the touch of a button, Owners Direct have made booking the perfect break simple, quick and stress free. They’ve combined the ease of browsing online, with friendly, personal help from property owners, taking the strain out of finding the right destination.
Whether you are looking for a family holiday – the big villa with pool and necessary accessories for a relaxing and fun break, or a romantic retreat, somewhere tranquil and tucked away, Owners Direct caters for all avenues.
For the holidaymaker looking for something special, Lake Como offers some truly stunning properties. Just half an hour away from vibrant, bustling Milan, this is a magical place where life long memories are created.
For those looking to stay closer to home, and maybe those opting for a smaller carbon footprint, enchanting Edinburgh continues to be a popular choice, and with the stunning festival taking place at the end of August, this could be the perfectly cultured and revitalizing trip. With its beautiful views, the surrounding coast and countryside is not to be missed.
Other top UK destinations this summer include Padstow, The Cotswolds and Swanage. As a traditional seaside resort that many people remember with nostalgia, Swanage in Dorset is seeing something of a revival with its stunning sandy beaches and picturesque villages.
Owners Direct pride themselves on helping holidaymakers to find their perfect property across the world quickly and easily – there’s no need to build a bespoke trip when the perfect property is out there to suit just about any kind of personality.
Notes to editors: Owners Direct specialises in advertising privately owned holiday accommodation direct from the owner. We have advertised holiday properties since 1997 and on our web site you will find over 33,000 villas, apartments, chalets, farmhouses and cottages. From Fincas in Spain to traditional Riads in Morocco and beach villas in Koh Samui, Owners Direct offer all types of holiday accommodation in a diverse selection countries throughout the world. We have seen enormous growth in recent years and are delighted to report that, we were voted Runner Up in the Best Villa Rental Companies category in the Conde Nast Readers Travel Awards 2009. In August 2007 Owners Direct became part of HomeAway Inc. which owns the largest holiday website in the US and Europe. We continue to operate as a separate brand from our offices in Epsom, UK. www.ownersdirect.co.uk
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