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Holiday Companies / Re: Small Planet Airlines

« on: July 30, 2013, 08:41:56 PM »

For me, the Olympic service died along with the Monarch relationship. No matter what you think of the Monarch in flight service, seating etc. they are dependable. Olympic now seem to be seeking the cheapest flights, with predictable results.

They lost me when our first post Monarch holiday included day flights, for which I paid a premium, had them changed to night flights but refused a refund of the premium charge - read the small print! I will never use Olympic again and feel sorry for those whose financial position leaves them little choice but to use them.

Mike

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Gossip / Re: Bail out of greek economy?

« on: July 19, 2013, 09:29:58 PM »

Two reasons:

Most of Detroit's debts are to employees' unions and pension funds;

A Detroit default will not threaten the financial survival of the Eurozone.

Mike

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Where to stay / Re: Good hotels?

« on: June 20, 2013, 02:59:23 PM »

Hi there,
we are planning a trip to Crete in September and would like to have some suggestions of good medium-budget hotels/rooms for two people.

We do not need luxury in the hotel, but would like a good bed and breakfast so to speak...

We havn't been to Plakias in a couple of years, so not wholly up to date, but suggest you look through the reviews under the Articles button, which cover a fair few places.

Have a god holiday.

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PlakChat / Re: Petrol Scam at Heraklion Airport

« on: May 30, 2013, 06:13:07 PM »

What concerns me is that it happened to you in two different stations. I have been going to the Aegean islands since 1972 and one of the most striking things has been the honesty of the locals. Has the Euro crisis compromised this, I wonder?

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PlakChat / Re: Petrol Scam at Heraklion Airport

« on: May 29, 2013, 05:26:41 PM »

Ouch!

Probably best to get out before handing over the keys and look at the pump as the fuel is delivered. I've got an honours degree in hindsight!

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Plakias / Re: Sun Beds

« on: April 30, 2013, 08:12:38 PM »

A Mc Souvlaki? A Mc Stiffado? A Retsina shake?

A Mc fetaburger?

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Gossip / Re: camera info

« on: February 18, 2013, 10:32:50 AM »

I am thinking of getting one of these as my first 'big' camera. Has anyone any experience with this, or recommend others?

                 Barny.

Chris in Manchester is the Nikon man. suggest you PM him.

Mike

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Where to stay / Re: Long term rentals

« on: January 26, 2013, 10:51:53 AM »

I would think there must be. A good place to start would be to contact Anso Travel and see what they can offer.

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Gossip / Re: Introduction.

« on: December 29, 2012, 09:59:55 PM »

We have been going to Plakias for around ten years and have NEVER been "pushed" to enter a taverna. Have a look into the establishment, if it seems appealing, give it a try; in my experience you will generally be pleased with the result, provided you are not looking for "Pseudo" ethnic food. Everything is Greek based and none the worse for that.

Mike

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Gossip / Re: Introduction.

« on: December 27, 2012, 04:16:12 PM »

Welcome to the Forum.

Although Plakias is a town which relies on tourism, it is not really a tourist resort and is very Greek, so child friendly, and has a very long beach with plenty of room for children to play without imposing on other people.

I hope you enjoy your holiday.

Mike

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Gossip / Re: The 'C' word

« on: December 13, 2012, 02:36:08 PM »

and to you Barny, have a good one!

Mike

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Holiday Companies / Re: Bristol - easyJet

« on: December 09, 2012, 07:58:58 PM »

Thanks for info..........got our second holiday booked now for Plakias 2013....wonder if we could squeeze another one in!!!!!!!Hope to meet some Forum members while we are there...May 7th - 4 weeks & Aug 21st - 4 weeks....

Dave&Les

I'm glad you are getting extended time in Plakias, but have you checked your household insurance for any limitation on period(s) of unoccupancy? If not, you may find you need to make some special arrangement with your insurer.

Mike (a retired insurance professional!)

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Minoiko

« on: October 05, 2012, 04:32:44 PM »

Just had a quick look on Google. Tripadviser seems to have assimilated or seen off the others. Are they now a monopoly?

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Minoiko

« on: October 05, 2012, 02:49:12 PM »

Perhaps it would help them if some forum participants put up comments on a few of the review sites. I havn't eaten there for 3 years or so, so my comments would look stale.

It would be a pity to see a good taverna close for a second time.

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Where to eat...or not! / Re: Red wine?

« on: September 19, 2012, 11:47:15 PM »

The only awful red I have been served in Plakias was at the Manoussos - I only wish it had tasted as desirable as bad sherry!

That was 6 years ago and no guide to today, however.

Hope your holiday meets all your expectations.

Mike