Where do i start??

[pepsi]

I would definitely recommend booking the flight first. Weekend flights and that includes Friday are more expensive because of the added weekend supplement, so if you can go on a weekday this is obviously going to be cheaper. Once you have confirmed your flights or you could place them on hold for a couple of days, look for your villa. You will have a great choice on these sites, so am sure you will find something.

[heathercobbett]

If you are flexible with dates,I would still advise taking an option on your villa first.I know that some owners (like ourselves)only take bookings starting certain days of the week,except nearer the dates.This allows us to back-to-back bookings and therefore keep our prices as low as possible (not cheap,I dont think any O.V. owners are cheap as we all have great houses with lots of extras kept in fantastic condition)
We often suggest 2 or 3 possible dates and hold them for 24 hours so the guest can look for the cheapest possible time.
We also make no charge for adding extra guests after the booking has been made

[UK Jane]

Hi Molly

Obviously I have no idea when in Feb. you are thinking of travelling, but I am sure you have already realised that half term falls somewhere in the middle of the month ... my kids dates are the 12th. - 21st.

You may well find flights and accommodation harder to get, around that time, so don't delay in getting things sorted.

And most importantly ... Have a great holiday.

[hadrian]

If you have fixed holiday dates then I'd book the flights first. There are so many villas available that it shouldn't be a problem booking a villa second, finally car hir & attraction tickets.

Hadrian

[blott]

I know this doesn't apply in this case but if anyone is looking to book for Easter, school summer holidays, Christmas, etc always get an option on a villa first before booking your flights as these are really busy periods and you may find yourself with very little choice of available homes, particularly if you're booking later than a year to six months in advance.

If you're longing to stay in a particular area or in a particular home, most home owners will hold an option open for you for 24 hours whilst you get your flights sorted out if you explain that to them (not something that most travel agents will do!).