Self-catering holidays have become tremendously popular in recent years particularly for families who would like to getaway without breaking the bank. Package holidays to many places have declined in quality as well as value over the past several years and added to that are concerns about tour operator firms themselves. This year 3 major UK tour operators have gone bust in the uk leaving 1000s of holiday makers stuck abroad and a lot more with no holiday and absolutely no hope of a refund. Self catering holidays in england or in Europe are a wonderful choice for the modern family who would like to get away and do their very own thing. The very first reason behind opting for self catering holidays is the fact that it makes great financial sense and it is always going to be cheaper than vacationing in expensive hotel rooms. Another advantage is the independence to create your own schedule which means you never need to worry about getting up for breakfast again. Other benefits which choosing self catering holidays supply include much less noise, you select who you are staying with and more privacy. "Staycationing" is a new trend in the uk this year with thousands more tourists opting to have a holiday in locations around England. However because there are so many fantastic holiday destinations in britain to choose from it’s not a tough decision. Dorset cottages, holiday cottages in Cornwall as well as Dorset cottages have all proved to be hugely popular with tourists this year. Devon self catering holidays and Cornwall holidays are a great family destination with great weather and lots to discover and do. If you are searching for self catering accommodation about the south coast you have a fantastic selection to pick from with Devon cottages, Cornwall cottages and Newquay cottages being the stand out destinations. For those who have never tried Devon holidays in beautiful holiday cottages Devon just be sure you do. Of course there are plenty of brilliant self-catering destinations abroad to visit as well this season. A villa in a beach front location is many folk’s idea of heaven and there are some terrific destinations to choose from throughout Europe. This year Lanzarote villas, Algarve villas, Ibiza villas, Corfu villas together with villas in Greece have proven to be some of the most sought after holiday destinations around the Med. With so many fantastic destinations it is usually hard to choose where to go! If you want to be guaranteed a little sun or your holidays you may also consider Algarve apartments, Lanzarote apartments, villas in Portugal, villas in Tenerife, Portugal apartments and not forgetting apartments in Tenerife. If you’re looking for something just a little different for the family mauritius holidays are well worth considering.