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Title: 2012 Season
Post by: Colin & Sandra on September 29, 2011, 12:05:58 PM
Anyone else booked for next year yet?
We booked with Olympic last July for 2 weeks at Kostas next June at £392 a head, It would have been rude not to at that price  
Title: 2012 Season
Post by: kosh218 on September 29, 2011, 08:22:31 PM
Quote from: Colin & Sandra
Anyone else booked for next year yet?
We booked with Olympic last July for 2 weeks at Kostas next June at £392 a head, It would have been rude not to at that price  
Hi,
Yes we have booked for next year also with olympic, staying at Dora £385 first two weeks in September.
It would also have been rude for us not to book. .
Will have to do with bottled Mythos for now from the supermarket.

Not sure were to place this request (I'm a newbie) but I am trying to find the emails of Jon Haddock (Captain Haddock) from Birmingham and also Alan Houston from Glasgow (the nice Rangers and Chelsea fan).
They are regulars to Plakias every September but sadly I have lost thier email addresses.
I would be very grateful if anyone reading this can email kosh218@hotmail.com if they have the two guys email addresses.
My apol's to the site for posting my address (if it is required).

Enjoy Plakias. the only place to be.

Kevin
Title: 2012 Season
Post by: Mike G on October 12, 2011, 02:19:03 PM
I booked back in August and after 2 years of going in Sept/Oct I'm reverting to May when it is quieter. Mousses, Lysseos, and Medusa were all full every night I think.

On the trip I have just returned from the place was very crowded and English is very much a minority language IMHO among the tourists. Eastern Europeans much in evidence.

The new development by Palegremnos seems finished (for now?) and seemed virtually deserted. I was wrong in thinking it would "do a Damnoni" to the far end I am glad to say.

Sat noon (8/10) until late Monday was probably the worst spell of weather I have seen in Plakias with mountainous seas and I ate in Mousses in a torrential downpour going on outside 3 evenings in a row.

Mike
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: John R on October 27, 2011, 12:15:19 PM
We have also now decided to return in 2012 - Mid September / early October as always. We are independent travellers who always stay at Stella (where else !!). This year with a difference though. I discovered that booking a package holiday via our airport (Newcastle) was cheaper than booking flights plus taxi transfer. They use the same daylight jet2.com flights as well which we enjoyed so much this year. Normally we hire a car for the transfers and have it available during the whole of our stay but rarely use it more than about 6 days in the two weeks. So we will also save money by hiring a car as needed if at all in Plakias for a much shorter period. We will also have the advantages of abta cover etc. We don't mind long transfers in daylight. Not using our package rooms but paying to stay at Stella is certainly an endorsement of that establishment.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: kosh218 on October 30, 2011, 10:24:40 PM
Interesting comments.
Have not tried independant but have had a quick look. Also listened to some of the folks who we meet when in Plakias.
Should olympic pull out as many others have then we need site tour person to tells us lazy people how to do it...LOL
I did try to book may but it was booked up for were we wanted to stay. First two weeks seems to be the best for us and the winds have dropped by then although it has rained twice for a short time. Not bad in 6 years.
Hope everyone already booked has a great time. Enjoy.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: syd1138 on November 03, 2011, 10:28:13 PM
just booked for 2 weeks in June, 2nd visit to Plakias, first visit was last year and couldn't wait to get back :-D

registered just to say ta very much to the forum for all the useful advice i've received by lurking around, i also put together a video of my holiday snaps of last year if anyone wants a quick fix, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7IrpOzCjlk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7IrpOzCjlk#ws) - see if you can guess what excursions i went on ;-)

it's over 10 mins long so I don't mind if you fast forward!

cheers
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Ploppy on November 04, 2011, 06:54:01 AM

registered just to say ta very much to the forum for all the useful advice i've received by lurking around


Welcome to the forum, and thanks for the video, never get sick of looking at Plakias :-)

I only edited the post to fix up the YouTube link
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: John R on November 04, 2011, 02:14:44 PM
just booked for 2 weeks in June, 2nd visit to Plakias, first visit was last year and couldn't wait to get back :-D



That was a wonderful well presented set of photos. You certainly caught the flavour of the place very well indeed on your first visit.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Barny on November 04, 2011, 05:04:42 PM
Brilliant! Makes me want to be there now instead of being here in the rain!!

                          Barny.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Tony and Sandra Smith on November 05, 2011, 10:34:03 AM
Wonderful set of photos that reminds me of why I love the area so much. Thanks

Tony ;)
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: nora on November 05, 2011, 11:01:09 AM
Great photos. It will be my first visit to Plakias next year. We are staying with Olympic Holidays at The Irida the last week in Sept and first week in October. Also got a great deal using their double discount £647.14p for the 2 of us!!! It s still a long time to wait but i'll be logging on quite reguarly now - when I need my greek fix.
Best wishes Nora  :)
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: George on November 07, 2011, 01:29:38 PM
Excellant set of pics syd1138, and so well put together. I've had a couple of years off from Plakias but I'm determined that next year will see my return. Your post helped bring back so many memories. Welcome to the forum BTW!!
george...
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Davos on December 10, 2011, 04:35:37 PM
Hi.
WE will be there last week in June first in July. can not wait. WE stayed away last year, and missed it bad.
Hope they sorted out the beach and the far end. is there any news on the return of Freddy?
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Peter&Dawn on December 10, 2011, 08:03:32 PM
Hi everyone,
Fredy is not working on the beach anymore. (had an email from Emma confirming it)  :( :(
He can still be found working in Vrisi restaurant, and of course at the Livicon after he has finished work.

We hope everyone planning to go to Plakias in 2012 will have a great time, unfortunately we will not be there again, as we are emigrating 'down under'.

Plakias holds a very special place in our hearts, and its George we must thank for that.
We will be back, don't know when, but our heart felt thanks to all our friends in Plakias who have made our stays over the years so enjoyable. (To Ali, Dave, Emma, Fredy, Dionysis & Georgia goes our special thanks, and appreciation for their friendship)

To everyone we met at the Forum dinners, please raise a glass (or 2) to absent friends in 2012.

Wishing everyone a great Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2012.  :)

Peter&Dawn

P.S. We will still keep an eye on the forum, so we can still feel part of the community.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Barny on December 11, 2011, 04:53:50 PM
Are we taking Drachmas next year?

                  Barny.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Mike from Sussex on December 12, 2011, 11:58:43 AM
Hi everyone,
Fredy is not working on the beach anymore. (had an email from Emma confirming it)  :( :(
He can still be found working in Vrisi restaurant, and of course at the Livicon after he has finished work.

We hope everyone planning to go to Plakias in 2012 will have a great time, unfortunately we will not be there again, as we are emigrating 'down under'.

Plakias holds a very special place in our hearts, and its George we must thank for that.
We will be back, don't know when, but our heart felt thanks to all our friends in Plakias who have made our stays over the years so enjoyable. (To Ali, Dave, Emma, Fredy, Dionysis & Georgia goes our special thanks, and appreciation for their friendship)

To everyone we met at the Forum dinners, please raise a glass (or 2) to absent friends in 2012.

Wishing everyone a great Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2012.  :)

Peter&Dawn

P.S. We will still keep an eye on the forum, so we can still feel part of the community.

Hi Peter & Dawn,

Just a quick line to wish you all the best in Oz. I've visited quite a few times and am very envious.

Where you you settle?

Regards,

Mike
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Peter&Dawn on December 12, 2011, 12:42:02 PM
Hi Mike,

Thanks for you comments,
We are moving to the Central Coast, NSW, somewhere around Gosford, about a hour or so North of Sydney, as close to the sea as we can get.
A location similar to the Livicon would suit us fine  ;D

Peter&Dawn
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Mike G on December 12, 2011, 02:26:58 PM
Hi everyone,
Fredy is not working on the beach anymore. (had an email from Emma confirming it)  :( :(
He can still be found working in Vrisi restaurant, and of course at the Livicon after he has finished work.

We hope everyone planning to go to Plakias in 2012 will have a great time, unfortunately we will not be there again, as we are emigrating 'down under'.

Plakias holds a very special place in our hearts, and its George we must thank for that.
We will be back, don't know when, but our heart felt thanks to all our friends in Plakias who have made our stays over the years so enjoyable. (To Ali, Dave, Emma, Fredy, Dionysis & Georgia goes our special thanks, and appreciation for their friendship)

To everyone we met at the Forum dinners, please raise a glass (or 2) to absent friends in 2012.

Wishing everyone a great Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous 2012.  :)

Peter&Dawn

P.S. We will still keep an eye on the forum, so we can still feel part of the community.

It's a long way to go to get away from George!

I hope it works out for you.

Mike
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: George on December 12, 2011, 04:28:58 PM
Bl**dy good riddance I say!!  ;) ;D

george...
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Peter&Dawn on December 12, 2011, 05:18:25 PM
Bl**dy good riddance I say!!  ;) ;D

george...


Nice to know who your mates are...... ::)
He'll miss us really...... :'( :'(
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Mike from Sussex on December 13, 2011, 01:04:56 AM
Hi Mike,

Thanks for you comments,
We are moving to the Central Coast, NSW, somewhere around Gosford, about a hour or so North of Sydney, as close to the sea as we can get.
A location similar to the Livicon would suit us fine  ;D

Peter&Dawn

Don't know it. I've done Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

My wife's late uncle used to live in Ocean Grove about an hour out of Melbourne, but he wasn't placed as well as the Livicon!

Mike
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Davos on December 15, 2011, 09:11:17 PM
Hi
I used to live in Lithgow in the Blue Mountains NSW when I was younger. I should go back one day to take a look.
Daveos.

PS
Is any one else there in June / July
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: syd1138 on January 05, 2012, 06:46:44 PM
booked for 2012, 2 weeks in June, staying at the Irida :D can't wait to get back for a cold Mythos!

only problem is, what with this being a leap year, got a whole extra day to wait! ;)
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Arnaki on January 14, 2012, 06:32:13 PM

To everyone we met at the Forum dinners, please raise a glass (or 2) to absent friends in 2012.

Peter&Dawn

P.S. We will still keep an eye on the forum, so we can still feel part of the community.

Hi,

We have booked today for 10 July (a change from our usual August slot).  We look forward to meeting new forum friends, and will certainly raise a glass to you, Peter and Dawn.  We missed you in the Livicon last year, and now will have to continue to miss you... Good luck in your new life in Australia.

Arnaki
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on January 14, 2012, 10:00:30 PM
just booked for 2 weeks in June, 2nd visit to Plakias, first visit was last year and couldn't wait to get back :-D

registered just to say ta very much to the forum for all the useful advice i've received by lurking around, i also put together a video of my holiday snaps of last year if anyone wants a quick fix, - see if you can guess what excursions i went on ;-)

it's over 10 mins long so I don't mind if you fast forward!

cheers
Just watched your video: great photos and a great way of presenting them. I recognised a few places - you certainly made the most of your trip.  :)
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: draper10 on January 20, 2012, 04:53:59 PM
Hi all We're going in June for the first time in about 25 years. done it independently and staying in Alianthos Studios. Can't wait.......particularly as it's pouring down outside!
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: daza on January 27, 2012, 10:08:19 AM
Finally - The boss said ok and were comming to Plakias 22 May for 2 weeks- counting the days :) :) :) - Anyone else there then or is the beach all ours? Daza
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: George on January 30, 2012, 09:11:35 AM
Hi Mike,

Thanks for you comments,
We are moving to the Central Coast, NSW, somewhere around Gosford, about a hour or so North of Sydney, as close to the sea as we can get.
A location similar to the Livicon would suit us fine  ;D

Peter&Dawn

Don't know it. I've done Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

My wife's late uncle used to live in Ocean Grove about an hour out of Melbourne, but he wasn't placed as well as the Livicon!

Mike

Just a quick message to Pete and Dawn. Their leaving the UK this evening for their new life in Aus.
Kali Taxidi guys and best wishes for the next four years and beyond. You'll be missed in Plakias by your numerous new friends and hopefully you'll remember us all and the fact that I introduced Plakias to you. Keep in touch OK?

george...XX
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Ploppy on January 30, 2012, 11:19:19 AM
Just a quick message to Pete and Dawn. Their leaving the UK this evening for their new life in Aus.
Kali Taxidi guys and best wishes for the next four years and beyond. You'll be missed in Plakias by your numerous new friends and hopefully you'll remember us all and the fact that I introduced Plakias to you. Keep in touch OK?

george...XX

All the best, don't forget to drop in now and then and let us know how it is all going.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Barny on January 30, 2012, 12:03:18 PM
Yes, all the best and don't forget us!

          Barny.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Noopsy on January 31, 2012, 11:52:45 AM
Ditto to all the foregoing!   :D
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Voloudakis on February 06, 2012, 10:31:47 PM
Hello another New member of the Forum here. I am not new to Plakias....it has been a while however. Has much changed since 1976?
Booked at the Dora (because I am impoverished) for the 26th of June.
Looking forward to the little fishing village with no proper roads to it :-).
John.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Davos on February 11, 2012, 10:41:23 AM
Hi John.
It may not be quite as you remember, but still very nice.

Davos
Title: 2012 Season
Post by: Voloudakis on February 16, 2012, 08:12:50 AM
Hi John.
It may not be quite as you remember, but still very nice.

Davos
That is good to know :-).
Keeping everything crossed that the Hospital will have finished with me.
Booked end of June until July 10th.
Really looking forward as I was not sure I would get another Holiday.
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: Mike G on October 13, 2012, 02:27:37 PM
Did the "festival" take place in Plakias at the end of September? It was on Sept 27 in 2011, the evening I arrived. I have never seen anything like it. It took the coach over 5 mins to manoeuvre into the parking area by the bus stop because of all the cars and every seafront taverna was full. There was a small stage set up in the area in front of Harakas taverna with rows of tables in front.

As it was 10pm I quickly unpacked and went and had a meal but afterwards (well after 11 pm) I went and watched some of the Greek dancing. There had been copious food and drink (apparently provided by the generous folk of Plakias). Seemed a wonderful atmosphere and experience.

I would have liked to have been there for all of it.

Mike
Title: Re: 2012 Season
Post by: John R on October 13, 2012, 04:57:04 PM
Yes the festival took place and was excellent as usual - exactly as you described. A real tribute to their hospitality in these hard times