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Where to go / Resorts similar to Plakias

« on: April 22, 2010, 04:56:15 PM »

I also visited Paleohora 2 years ago and did'nt like it one bit, it is a lot bigger and busier than plakias, mind you I went in August which was a greek holiday. I arrived at 7.30 pm and did not find a room until 10.15, it was the only room available, so you can imagine what it was like, we were supposed to stay 3 days the following morning I was at the quay waiting for the first boat to take me back to Plakias and the lovely Stella, having said that if it had been June when I normally go it might have been different altogether............Alex

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Where to stay / Stella's

« on: April 10, 2010, 04:43:12 PM »

Thanks for that. Fingers crossed for him. I guess the road to recovery will be long.

I spoke to Marcus Last night he said his Dad is OK now.......Alex

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Plakias / Snakes

« on: April 10, 2010, 04:17:31 PM »

spotted on the road to Shinaria

Ther was a large snake caught/ killed outside Kyma about 2006, it was posted on here..........Alex

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Where to stay / Stella's

« on: January 13, 2010, 06:44:37 AM »

Does anyone have an update on how poor Yannis' recovery is going? It was heartening to at least see a smile on his face in September.

I got an email from Markos this morning, he is a little better.....Alex

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Holiday Companies / Flights

« on: January 10, 2010, 03:29:08 PM »

Have a safe journey Heather, I,m not long back from New Zealand, What a trip I'm still getting over it ,it took 40 hours in all to get where I was going, I could only go for a fortnight and lost 4 days travelling, Im still wide awake at about 2.0am with time difference.  Best Regards    Alex

We were in New Zealand 3 years ago and still haven't got over it!  What a superb country.
Yvonne

You might'nt believe this Yvonne, but I did'nt like it, our son and daughter in law are over there, so it was for a visit, but I would'nt rush back......Alex

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Holiday Companies / Flights

« on: January 10, 2010, 12:48:01 PM »

Have a safe journey Heather, I,m not long back from New Zealand, What a trip I'm still getting over it ,it took 40 hours in all to get where I was going, I could only go for a fortnight and lost 4 days travelling, Im still wide awake at about 2.0am with time difference.  Best Regards    Alex

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Holiday Companies / Flights

« on: January 09, 2010, 04:18:09 PM »

Hi Everyone Ive been so busy I have not had a chance to check out whats happening, How are we all? Im probably going to Stella in June whats new on the flight situation any bargains, I have only just got my money back from XL for the flight I should had to florida in December, Regards  Alex

Hi Alex, not much choice from Scotland this year as far as I can see.  Best I can see is Tuesday 2nd June for around 280 each.  We're out on the 4th but the price for this seems to have gone up to over 500 each.

If i find anything else i'll give you a shout.

Hi Ian, I have just booked a charter flight with Thomson for the 16th june £259 each about the best I could find without going to Manchester.  Alex

Hi All, that time of year again ive not been posting had a busy year  been Usa, and not long back from New Zealand, sitting in over a foot of snow its time to think of Plakias, anyone know of any good flight deals, up to now I have found Thomas Cook, from Glasgow, for £210 each.Regards   Alex

Hello Everyone,

Guess I was lucky in booking very early. I booked last August through travel republic and an easyjet flight for 3 weeks starting 18th May. Cost   £123.

I have to travel from my nemesis though- Gatwick. Quite an expedition from here !.

Travellingran

Hi Travellingran, Didnt do as good as you but I got Glasgow,to crete 2 weeks in June for £199, So between us we have saved over a £100 on last year, more money for Raki......Alex

That is indeed well done Alex. Is that for 2 people ?  Mine is just for one so maybe not as good a bargain as I thought. Still jolly satisfied with the price though.

Heather.

No Heather  your still better of that is each, but its still £100 less than I paid last year.

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Holiday Companies / Flights

« on: January 09, 2010, 03:13:07 PM »

Hi Everyone Ive been so busy I have not had a chance to check out whats happening, How are we all? Im probably going to Stella in June whats new on the flight situation any bargains, I have only just got my money back from XL for the flight I should had to florida in December, Regards  Alex

Hi Alex, not much choice from Scotland this year as far as I can see.  Best I can see is Tuesday 2nd June for around 280 each.  We're out on the 4th but the price for this seems to have gone up to over 500 each.

If i find anything else i'll give you a shout.

Hi Ian, I have just booked a charter flight with Thomson for the 16th june £259 each about the best I could find without going to Manchester.  Alex

Hi All, that time of year again ive not been posting had a busy year  been Usa, and not long back from New Zealand, sitting in over a foot of snow its time to think of Plakias, anyone know of any good flight deals, up to now I have found Thomas Cook, from Glasgow, for £210 each.Regards   Alex

Hello Everyone,

Guess I was lucky in booking very early. I booked last August through travel republic and an easyjet flight for 3 weeks starting 18th May. Cost   £123.

I have to travel from my nemesis though- Gatwick. Quite an expedition from here !.

Travellingran

Hi Travellingran, Didnt do as good as you but I got Glasgow,to crete 2 weeks in June for £199, So between us we have saved over a £100 on last year, more money for Raki......Alex

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Holiday Companies / Flights

« on: January 07, 2010, 04:41:17 PM »

Hi Everyone Ive been so busy I have not had a chance to check out whats happening, How are we all? Im probably going to Stella in June whats new on the flight situation any bargains, I have only just got my money back from XL for the flight I should had to florida in December, Regards  Alex

Hi Alex, not much choice from Scotland this year as far as I can see.  Best I can see is Tuesday 2nd June for around 280 each.  We're out on the 4th but the price for this seems to have gone up to over 500 each.

If i find anything else i'll give you a shout.

Hi Ian, I have just booked a charter flight with Thomson for the 16th june £259 each about the best I could find without going to Manchester.  Alex

Hi All, that time of year again ive not been posting had a busy year  been Usa, and not long back from New Zealand, sitting in over a foot of snow its time to think of Plakias, anyone know of any good flight deals, up to now I have found Thomas Cook, from Glasgow, for £210 each.Regards   Alex

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Plakias / Stella Studios

« on: July 02, 2009, 03:03:53 PM »

Just back from another brilliant 2 weeks at P, a few days of some cloud but no rain, We stayed, as usual at Stella Pensions unfortunately Yannis has recently had a stroke, so Stella is taking care of him and Marcus is running Stella as well as his evening job, they all look worn out, hopefully things will sort themselves out soon.  Alex

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PlakChat / Early Warning

« on: May 25, 2009, 03:26:23 PM »

Our friend Margaret Stewart Will be loose behind the wheel of a hire car from the 3rd of June for 2 weeks, Please let the nice people of Plakias know to be on their guard!!!!!  Alex    

Its that time of year again she will be back in 10 days, This time for 3 weeks.    

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Where to go / The old phoenix hotel

« on: May 18, 2009, 09:52:06 AM »

That looks really nice for a couple of days of peace and quiet. Only thing I'm not keen on is the lack of privacy on the balcony.

I noticed that Susan, it does'nt bother me put it might put the wife off, Best not tell her till we arrive.   Alex    

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Where to go / The old phoenix hotel

« on: May 14, 2009, 06:07:39 PM »

well i t must be west from loutro, i can't think of a hotel to the east, IIRC it's quite a rough track, i would be tempted to take the boat especially if you have luggage

Its    www.old-phoenix.com/  I found it by accident looks great though maybe a bit to quiet.  Alex

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Where to go / Plaka

« on: May 13, 2009, 06:43:36 PM »

We visited in 2007. 2 hrs 45 mins from Plakias going towards Rethymnon, then right (rather than travelling East via Spilli, then north - that was over 3 hrs). We liked the place and the boat trip to Spinalonga (I've reported on it in another, old post).

Thanks I'll see if I can find it.  Alex

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Where to go / The old phoenix hotel

« on: May 13, 2009, 04:12:05 PM »

an easy walk from where??

Sorry Loutro, Alex

Loutro to The Old Phoenix,   Alex