In the last post of this five part series focusing on Huatulco villa rentals vs. Huatulco resort vacations, we’re going to compare the costs and availability of property and concierge services for both travel options.

Huatulco Villas

The majority of the villas offer private pools and/or shared pools. This luxury has to be one of the absolute best parts about renting a private villa; you get to enjoy the pool all to yourself. At worst, you may have to share the pool with another few guests from a neighboring villa. The best part of private pools is the fact that you don’t have to share the pool with hundreds of other guests…it’s all yours to enjoy!

In addition, many of the villas are very close in proximity to local marinas that offer boat and bay tours as well as other ocean based activities like deep sea fishing. In some cases, you’ll even find that the villas themselves come with additional toys such as sea kayaks and small paddle boats.

If you really feel like you want to enjoy the properties and grounds of a resort, you should know that all resorts offer day-pass rates! That’s right, for about $10 you can use all of the property grounds for the day, including pools, tennis courts, exercise gyms, basketball courts, volleyball nets and more. You can even dine at their restaurants - although this service comes at an additional cost.

It’s kind of a nice thought to imagine having the choice of peace & quiet and privacy but being able to exercise the option to visit the resort for a day here or there throughout your stay…or if you’re really adventurous you can even try out a few different resort properties! THIS INCLUDES THE OPTION TO ACCESS KIDS’ CLUBS IF YOU PARENTS WANT A DAY OFF!

In terms of concierge services, there is a wonderful local service that can arrange any restaurant or tour bookings/reservations you wish to make. There are also various packages available that can all be arranged through online booking companies.

Huatulco Resorts

All of the major resorts definitely offer some great amenities including:

• Several large pools
• Tennis courts
• Volleyball courts
• Exercise and Fitness Gyms
• Spas
• Restaurants and Bars
• Entertainment Centers
• Planned Activities
• Convenience Stores

Since these resorts have all these amenities right on their property it makes it very appealing for the traveler that doesn’t care to leave the resorts grounds. This is likely one of the main reasons why some people tend to prefer to stay at resorts as opposed to private villas. In addition to the resorts’ pools, you can usually stroll down to the beach and find watercraft rentals or use the hotel’s sea kayaks to play around in the ocean.

However, the crowded common areas and overbooked services can sometimes begin to get a little old as your week(s) progresses. But once again, it all depends on what you want to get out of your Huatulco vacation!

Many families gravitate towards resorts in order to entertain their kids since many of the resorts offer kids’ activities/clubs and planned activities as well as more vibrant nightlife. This is a definite plus for many families with kids in different age groups. But most people forget that these resort features are not exclusive just for guests; almost all resorts offer these amenities at a day-pass rate!

One of the other main benefits of staying at any resort is that you have the benefit of full-time concierge services.

Conclusion

With either travel option you really have the opportunity to enjoy the best amenities and property grounds. If you don’t want privacy and and are really just looking for family entertainment without having to travel around, then a resort vacation would be perfect for you! This way you can enjoy everything from daily activities to restaurants and clubs without ever having to leave the resort grounds.

If you want to have some privacy while on your vacation, then there is no better travel option than a Huatulco villa rental. Plus, with any villa rental you also have the opportunity to use any of the resorts’ properties because they all offer day passes! This way you can really get the best of both worlds by having the privacy of your own villa while still being able to enjoy in the social activities and grounds offered by the biggest Huatulco resorts! This combination truly makes for the perfect vacation!

One of the main reasons that people are hesitant when it comes to renting a private villa is because they may be under the perception that booking with a mainstream resort is easier, more secure and cheaper. However, renting a private villa in Huatulco is becoming increasingly easier because of online booking companies and travel agents. The growing trend towards renting a private villa has a lot to do with the fact that renting a private villa is not only easier, it’s more flexible as there are often more amenities, privacy and luxuries. On top of that - 9 times out of 10 - it is CHEAPER!! This might seem hard to believe but there is no hiding the realities of the dollars and cents.

In order to provide value for our readers, we decided that we should just do a side-by-side comparison of what the two experiences have to offer. As a result, we’ll be covering some of the major frequently asked questions, including costs, air travel and the ease of booking either a private villa or a resort/hotel room in Huatulco, Mexico. We’re going to break this up into a five part series since it’ll be a lengthy discussion that should provide some insights to help readers decide whether they would prefer a private villa rental or a resort vacation trip in Huatulco.

The five parts will focus on:

1. The Ease of Booking
2. Costs
3. Air Travel
4. Food and Beverages
5. Property Amenities and Concierge Services

We’re going to kick off the five part series with a look at the ease of booking a private Huatulco villa compared to a resort or hotel rental.

Ease of Booking

Huatulco Villas

Huatulco has a dedicated online booking engine for Villa rentals that will be launching at the end of November 2008. The benefit of this online booking system is that it will quickly allow you to search by price, amenities, number of people, dates, etc. to help narrow your search to a villa that specifically suits your travel needs. The goal of all of this is to make renting private villas as easy as booking a hotel when making travel arrangements to stay in Huatulco.

After you identify your villa of choice, the booking process is very simple. You simply reserve your villa online and then complete the booking via credit card payment with the booking company.

One of the best things about renting a private villa is that you can find private lodging for a group of any size. So, whether you’re a party of two or a party of fifty - there is a villa that will suit your group and we can guarantee the experience will far outperform staying at any of the resorts since you get the privacy and comfort of an authentic and beautiful Huatulco villa.

For more information on renting a private villa in Huatulco for your vacation, you can email the booking company by clicking: My Huatulco Vacation

Huatulco Resorts

One of the biggest problems associated with booking resorts (either online or through travel agents) is that travelers have been forced to rely on a limited amount of pictures and reviews for decades. Even worse, a lot of these pictures and reviews are skewed, and once you fall outside of the traditional one-bedroom booking (if you have more than a family of four or would like two or more rooms) - your process becomes even more complicated since it can be very difficult to book several rooms together.

Another problem is the time it takes to arrange the booking details with your travel agent. Travel agents often represent many different travel providers (cruise companies, hotels, resorts, etc.) so it can take them time to try to accommodate all of your travel needs. Whereas you can book a private villa online as soon as you’ve decided on the the specific villa of your choice.

It’s also not uncommon for joint travelers to be split up in two different areas of the resort or to have to wait around while staff figures out what they have available even though they thought they booked in advance. This occurs because a lot of the time when you book a resort online or through an agent, the actual confirmation details don’t usually get solidly confirmed until you arrive at the property. Oftentimes travelers find themselves disappointed because they arrive very excited for their dream holiday only to find that their travel plans have been altered.

Conclusion

The main difference between booking a villa versus a resort is that you have more control over your travel arrangements when you book a villa privately online. Most travelers know their travel availability as well as what type of lodging and amenities they want, so they can easily choose their villa of choice without having to deal with a travel agent. Another huge advantage of renting villas is that you can accommodate for groups of any size and arrange for group lodging. As previously mentioned, one of the biggest downfalls of booking a resort is the lack of up-to-date information and pictures on the lodging facilities. That’s one of the main reasons for the growing trend of travelers who actually prefer to book their own private villa(s) online.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for part two of this great five part series which will focus on comparing the cost of renting a villa versus a resort or hotel room/condo.

Huatulco Villa is your online resource for tips and information on Huatulco villas and villa rentals. When it comes to renting a villa in Huatulco you need to be properly informed of what you are renting in terms of both the property itself as well as local ammenities and entertainment. Renting a villa in Huatulco is not just about the beautiful white, sandy beaches and the majestic oceans; that’s great during the day, but what about the villa’s proximity to local restaurants and clubs? These are the type of questions that we plan on addressing here at Huatulco villa!

When renting a villa in a foreign country for a vacation it’s absolutely crucial that you do a lot of research so that you make an educated decision on which villa you think will be the best fit for you and your family and/or friends. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether the villa has a pool or not; these are the important factors you will need to consider when making a decision on you Huatulco villa rental. Our goal is to provide you with lots of great unbiased information featuring some of the best villas in all of Huatulco, but also including villas in all the different price ranges.

On average, Huatulco villas can be rented out for anywhere from $900 - $9,000 a week. The wide range includes smaller, quaint villas, and then on the other side of the scale you have your blinged out movie-style gangster Mexico villa as well that will just make your Huatulco experience a perfect vacation. There’s also great nightlife and entertainment in Huatulco as well as great restaurants so we plan on covering all that information as well. Plus we’ll focus in on what certain villa rental companies can offer in terms of discounts, premium properties as well as other amazing luxuries like your own personal cook for just $12 USD a day!

The goal of Huatulco-villa.com is to provide our readers with valuable insight into specific villas which they can privately rent on their own either by contacting the villa owner themselves, or through an online booking company which is usually much easier to do due to the complications in attempting to contact a Huatulco villa owner. We will provide reviews on local Huatulco villas and also make recommendations and tips on how to find the best villa for your specific needs!

Below is some examples of the kind of topics and questions we will be focusing on here at Huatulco Villa:

If you are a large group can you rent several villas in close proximity to each other?

How do you get in contact with villa owners in Huatulco?

Is the villa part of a complex or resort?

If I rent a villa, how can I get access to local resorts and their pools if my villa doesn’t have any?

Can you can get an all inclusive Huatulco vacation through a private villa owner?

And MUCH MORE! Remember, when it comes to making the right decision on renting a Huatulco villa, be sure to check out our great tips and reviews on how to select the best villa for your Huatulco vacation!