There’s something rather lovely about having your next holiday in the diary. But when it comes to a villa holiday, booking early isn’t just about having something to look forward to - it can make a real difference to the holiday you end up having.
From securing the villa you really want to giving the whole family more time to plan, here are five very good reasons why it pays to book your villa holiday early.
You’ll have the best choice of villas
The biggest advantage of booking early is simple: more choice.
The most sought-after villas can be booked months in advance, particularly during the school summer holidays, May half term, October half term and Easter.
Booking ahead gives you a much better chance of finding a villa that ticks every box, whether that means walking distance to the beach, a large private pool, spectacular sea views or enough bedrooms for the whole extended family.
It also means you’re less likely to have to compromise. When you’ve waited all year for your holiday, getting the right villa matters.
You can secure the dates that work for everyone
Coordinating a holiday can be surprisingly complicated, particularly when several families or generations are travelling together.
There are school holidays, annual leave, flights and everyone's diaries to consider before you've even started discussing where to go.
Booking your villa early allows you to secure your preferred dates before availability becomes more limited. It's particularly worthwhile if you’re tied to specific travel dates or planning a larger group holiday where flexibility can be difficult.
Once the villa is booked, everything else can start falling into place.
There’s more time to find your perfect villa
Choosing a villa should be part of the enjoyment of planning your holiday.
Do you want to be able to walk into Vale do Lobo's Praça in the evening? Would you rather wake up surrounded by the peace and privacy of the Quinta do Lago resort? Perhaps you're dreaming of a villa overlooking the Mediterranean in Majorca, or a beautiful countryside retreat in Tuscany.
Booking early gives you time to think about what really matters to you rather than simply choosing from what's left.
And you don't have to find it alone.
Our experienced Villa Specialists know our destinations and properties exceptionally well. Tell us who's travelling, what you love doing on holiday and the little things that would make your stay special, and we'll help you narrow down the options.
You have longer to look forward to it
Never underestimate the pleasure of knowing there's a holiday on the horizon.
Once your villa is secured, you can start planning the details - the restaurants you want to try, beaches you want to discover and places you want to visit.
And with Sun-hat, we can help with those details too.
Our complimentary Concierge service can assist with everything from airport transfers and car hire to private chefs, golf, activities and more - helping you create a holiday that's about far more than simply finding somewhere to stay.
The earlier you book, the longer you have to make plans and to enjoy the anticipation.
The best villas really do get booked
There's a reason we recommend booking early - our most popular villas don't stay available forever.
Many of our guests return to the same destinations, and sometimes the same villas, year after year. Properties with particularly desirable locations, exceptional facilities or space for larger groups can therefore fill their calendars surprisingly quickly.
If you've already spotted a villa you love, waiting could mean losing your preferred week.
Booking early gives you the best opportunity to secure the villa you actually want, rather than having to choose an alternative later.
Start planning your next villa holiday
At Sun-hat Villas & Resorts, we've been helping guests find exceptional villa holidays for more than 25 years.
Our collection includes hand-picked villas and apartments across the Algarve, Balearic Islands, Italy, Croatia and Barbados, with our Villa Specialists on hand to help you find the right property for your holiday.
Whether you're planning next summer's family escape, a milestone celebration or simply another week in your favourite corner of the Algarve, there's no such thing as being too early to start looking.
Start your search today or speak to one of our Villa Specialists and let us find the perfect villa for your next holiday.
