{"id":6805,"date":"2014-06-17T18:37:08","date_gmt":"2014-06-17T18:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.imbookingsecure.com\/?p=6805"},"modified":"2023-03-28T16:30:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T16:30:45","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-when-booking-your-holiday-villa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-when-booking-your-holiday-villa\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know when booking your holiday villa: 5 tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mountains or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/rentals\/holidays-rentals-rentals-d0\/\">beach<\/a>? Pool or no pool? Are pets allowed? There is much to consider when searching for and reserving your next holiday rental villa for you and your loved ones. Let us help you sort out the details with these handy tips for your Catalonian escape in Spain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Allow plenty of time to peruse and prepare.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Not only are villas reserved quickly, but when booking with a big group it is wise to ensure that all members of your party have adequate time to make travel arrangements and discuss the logistics with their families. Depending on the season, you should allow at least a few months to complete research, contact agencies, and compile an agenda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.kigobook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/914\/2018\/10\/Pic1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-926\" src=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.kigobook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/914\/2018\/10\/Pic1-300x109.jpg\" alt=\"Pic1\" width=\"300\" height=\"109\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>One villa&#8230;or two?<\/strong> <\/em>The size of Catalunya Casas\u00b4 vacation villas range from quaint oceanfront condos to luxurious countryside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/rentals\/allrentals\/mansion-costa-brava-outdoor-pool-467\/\">mansions<\/a>. But if your group needs more space than even one of our largest villas can provide, you can spread out your guests into two separate homes to allow for space, serenity, and the opportunity to explore two of our stunning properties.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Know your details.<\/strong> <\/em>When contacting an agency about that coveted villa that you espied on the internet, be\u00a0prepared with the appropriate information. Know how many people will be in your group as well as your other preferences such as the number of bedrooms, location, distance from the beach, and anything else you know you\u00b4ll need during your holiday in Spain. Have specific questions? Jot them down and have them on hand when contacting potential agents.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Budget wisely.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Family and group budgets are helpful necessities from the early planning stages through the end of your vacation. You will need to factor in rent, air conditioning, extra fees, groceries, transportation, and any other activities in which you wish to partake. When inquiring about a property, always ask about additional or hidden fees, as well as any possible down payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.kigobook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/914\/2018\/10\/services4horsae.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-149\" src=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.kigobook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/914\/2018\/10\/services4horsae.jpg\" alt=\"services4horsae\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Plan activities.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Speaking of activities, there is a multitude of ways to spend your days while staying at one of our pristine Spanish villas. 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