Self-catering Jamaica villas and Jamaica apartments are witnessing a surge in bookings, driven indirectly by the increase in the Air Passenger Duty (APD), which has further been increased by the United Kingdom.

Jamaica has witnessed a huge growth in the number of visitors from Britain who flock here for the winter getaways. Staying in self-catering villas not only gives them a sense of privacy and independence but also helps to bring down the costs dramatically.

Says Prem Chadeesingh, Director Mysilversands: “Take the case of the three bedrooms Beach Haven Villa at Silver Sands Jamaica, which will cost US $1200 for a seven night stay for four adults. The cost for food per day per person could be as little as US $25 dollars. This is incredible value for money compared to hotels and other accommodations on the island. In fact, we offer the best price guarantee for all our Jamaica villas and Jamaica apartments so should you find a same accommodation at a lower cost than ours, we will refund the difference.”

It is not just the cost that makes the private Jamaica villas, cottages and apartments popular with the tourists, though of course that is indeed a major governing factor. With a private villa, you can get food from the supermarket and stock up wines and drinks in a quantity that is within your budget, which means you can plan your holiday budget wisely.

Equally appealing is the type of experience a stay in this type of Jamaica accommodation provides. With a villa, you get all the privacy, space and freedom you could ever require to spend quality time with your loved ones. Most villas are located in beautiful garden settings so you can have BBQs and entertain your family and friends. If a beach holiday is what you wish, you can literally walk out of your Jamaica villas and head right into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.