Tips for first time DIY holiday

[DonnaD]

Originally Posted by sunseeker

I don't see a 6 - 7 hour drive with young kids a problem, I used to drive south coast to Dundee with my little one every year, no problems at all. I also dont see it any different to a 9 hour flight. But every child is different and only the op will know if it is doable.

Dave

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Mine were always much better with flying because they can usually move around better.

I just don't see the point in the long boring drive when an indirect flight via Atlanta is cheaper in my experience anyway.

[paul,sal&boys]

We always book diy, just better value for us either as family of 4 or just the 2 of us plus like the space and flexability of a villa as don’t always want to be eating out. We’ve just booked for next June - flights with Thomas cook and villa from tripadvisors holiday rental section. I have usually booked a Dibb villa in the past but needed to put on credit card this time which will pay off in spring. I too was worrying about Airbnb or HomeAway, but feel more secure with tripadvisor - direct and great contact with owner, fab value and security of booking and paying via tripadvisor, not direct.