Family vacations needs more planning than when going solo or just with friends. This is because you have to think about the needs of everyone. You also spend more on flights and accommodations. Since there are many of you, it could mean getting 2 or more hotel rooms. This means more expense. But if you get a vacation rental you could get the same number of rooms of the same caliber for less. It would even be easier to monitor the kids. Then you have privacy too. Your kids can get dirty and noisy without troubling guests in the next room. You can also wash clothes so you won't have to bring as many clothing. There might be entertainment in the vacation rental as well. So even if you stay indoors, you would still have a great time. You could even have a private pool as well so you can take a dip at any time of day or night without any disturbance. And when you wish to eat after a swim, you may just go to the kitchen to fix something. If you are in a villa, there might be a staff to cater to your needs too. There are many types of vacation rentals. There are the cheaper ones which offer good but basic accommodation. There are those that offer more amenities and there are villas that offer luxury. And so you can choose one depending on your budget and your preference and get value for your money in the end.