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Title: Olympic rep saga
Post by: TonyH on July 10, 2016, 03:14:38 PM
This topic get more interesting as the season unfolds.  We were in Plakias for the first week of the season and met Dominik the replacement for dear departed Les ,  we both said then that we did not expect him to last, nice lad but unsuited for here.
We came back on 28th June to find Dom still here, surprise surprise, but he told us that he was leaving he could not stand it??? so he put in for a transfer, OK, next thing Dave had arrived and Dom was showing him round, this was Monday this week.  Fast forward to Friday, we bumped into Dom with a new face, we were introduced to Tom, it turns out that Dave had done a runner, resigning from Olympic and leaving immediately.  So Tom is the latest in the hot seat.  Those of you coming next week, we go home on Tuesday 12th will have to look out and see who the rep will be.  It's just like a soap opera but less exciting???
Oh yes, the wind is very strong, but it's nice and hot been between 30 and 35 most days.

Enjoy
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: JBMouse on July 10, 2016, 05:26:29 PM
OK somebody - own up - who is frightening them off? let's check the calendar, who's out there now? One step forward the guilty party!
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Voloudakis on July 10, 2016, 10:57:09 PM
Dominick is a really nice chap. He told us that he found Plakias too quiet and felt lonely as the only Rep in the area and does not drive.
We took him out to dinner to a rural Taverna with fantastic food and regailed him with tales of Plakias and Crete in the Hippy days. So probably our fault.
Moving on to Kefalonia tomorrow. If he found Plakias quiet he may be in for a shock and Kefalonia has an extremely limited Bus service for getting about. Hopefully he will be in the more bucket and spade resorts of Lassi or Skala which are the busiest.
We really wish him the best, a lovely approachable and helpful Rep.

So on to Tom. Where was he before or is he new to Olympic?


Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: phillip on July 12, 2016, 11:59:17 PM
Let's start a campaign to bring back Les....
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Peter G on August 25, 2016, 11:22:54 PM
Hi all, after many years of reading your enlightening info as a guest I've now joined up, whoopee-doo! Seriously though, if we find proof that some idiotic new manager displaced Les then we will be starting our own campaign. Ive been waiting for a reply from Les as once again we will be spending a few weeks in September at Kostas C. and have only just found out the bad news. Still looking forward as always to the "Plakias magic" BUT as somebody above aptly stated, if it aint broke dont fix it!
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Arnaki on August 27, 2016, 03:02:58 PM
Actually, Les is currently the rep for Plakias on an emergency, part-time basis, as yet another rep has been and gone. He is doing this along with his main job in Agia Marina. There have been some communication problems between Olympic and the accommodation providers. Kostas was told a couple were here for a week, so allocated us their room. When we arrived, there was great concern that they had gone off for the day without vacating the room. However, when they returned it turned out they were here for two weeks. I have also heard that this week people turned up at Dora only to find that Olympic hadn't told Dora that they were coming! I assume this communication problem is to do with main office, rather than Les, but it all feels very shambolic.

If you have any specific accommodation requests, I'd advise you to contact Kosta Chryssoula direct. They have a website.

So the saga continues....
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Peter G on August 27, 2016, 07:44:05 PM
Thanks for the extra info,we usually mail Kostas a week or so before arrival to remind him and based on the above fiasco it appears that this is more important than ever. The Les thingy may be just coincidence but it looks as though accommodation owners have been let down.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: teignkall on August 29, 2016, 08:38:15 PM
As it is now late in the season what are the odds that Olympic will not replace the rep for Plakias but will carry on with occasional cover.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: phillip on August 29, 2016, 09:27:23 PM
100% guaranteed he will not be replaced.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: teignkall on September 21, 2016, 04:24:38 PM
Arrived yesterday to be met by Elspeth, not seen her about since.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: John R on September 22, 2016, 08:14:10 AM
Saw her yesterday afternoon walking past Livikon - smartly dressed in Olympic uniform and carrying lots of brochures or something. Would have been very impressed but we come here independently :))
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Dave&Les on September 22, 2016, 05:11:39 PM
We travel independently but Elspeth is doing a very good job & looking after people.
Les could never be replaced as everyone is different & he was exceptional & is sadly missed but if Elpeth is here next year I think she will be her very best.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: JackieatUrbanAgenda on September 29, 2016, 11:06:52 AM
OK.....Les is going to be very difficult to replace and this year Olympic have had problems allocating a rep but we got to know Elspeth quite well and she is doing her best....so give her a chance. She has had to pick up a difficult situation so please don't be too hard on her....much of the hassle is not her fault !!!!!
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Yvonne on September 30, 2016, 09:56:01 AM
OK. We met Elspeth on our first day which was her first day. Lovely lady and so helpful.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: phillip on October 02, 2016, 10:47:36 AM
Les is joining the real world in two weeks and getting a proper job in Glasgow permanently. His Mum has put her foot down. We will miss you Les.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: JackieatUrbanAgenda on October 02, 2016, 02:36:20 PM
Watch out Scotland........!
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Colin on October 02, 2016, 07:25:03 PM
We visited Plakias mid June again when Dom was there, nice lad but to young for Plakias. He told us he was off round the world next year on one of those work/sight seeing schemes.  Sorry to hear we wont be getting Les back, quiz night at Kostas was always a good laugh.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: robludlow on October 14, 2016, 09:40:12 AM
Came back last week after a fortnight in Plakias. No Olympic welcome as we arrived late at night at Sofia. Next day  Reception told us where to find Elspeth. We went along and introduced ourselves. We had a bit of a problem at Sofia (more later in another post) which we sorted ourselves, but Elspeth was helpful and sympathetic. She seems very capable.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Andrew on May 14, 2017, 11:58:59 AM
So, who is the Olympic rep for 2017, is it still Elspeth or has she moved on and a new replacement in place now? I was in Plakias last June/July and Dom was there while handing over to his replacement. I now understand his replacement has moved on and was replaced by Elspeth (or did Dom return for a while)? Who is there now, as I go in four weeks time (yippee)!
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Arnaki on June 15, 2017, 08:23:54 PM
I've not been to Plakias yet this summer, so no first-hand information. However I've been told that Elspeth is still the Olympic rep. Looking forward to meeting her in August.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Andrew on June 18, 2017, 10:56:58 AM
Just returned on early Saturday morning (the washing has been done and the routine is slowly getting back to normal).

Yes, Elspeth was the rep and very pleasant she was, and very helpful too.

The weather was sunny every day except one partly beckoning cloudy day, though I only felt a few specks of a shower and stayed on the beach. The next day had a few light wispy clouds but nothing serious. Water still a bit cool though warming up by the end of the week. Overall a good week with lots of our German neighbours present and not so many British.

Stopped at Kostas and Chrysoulla, both Kostas and Angelo there as normal. Food great at some places though had a few dry dishes from the so-called specials board at some other places. Probably on the specials board because it was all pre-cooked (e.g. Pastitsio/and Gyros).
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: daza on June 20, 2017, 02:21:58 PM
"Overall a good week with lots of our German neighbours present and not so many British".
I am wondering why so few British. Brexit/Price - or is it simply cos Olympic aren't doing transfers to Plakias (et al) from anywhere except for Gatwick and Manchester.
Shot themselves in the foot there! (at least from my perspective). Oh well - there's always next year I suppose. Fingers crossed.
(Hi Arnaki!!)
Daza
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Andrew on June 20, 2017, 08:13:02 PM
"Overall a good week with lots of our German neighbours present and not so many British".
I am wondering why so few British. Brexit/Price - or is it simply cos Olympic aren't doing transfers to Plakias (et al) from anywhere except for Gatwick and Manchester.
Shot themselves in the foot there! (at least from my perspective). Oh well - there's always next year I suppose. Fingers crossed.
(Hi Arnaki!!)
Daza

Agree on the transfers, though our return transfer was certainly full of adventure. The coach driver got stuck down a tiny street in Rethymnon and only just got out of, and then had to boot it back to the airport. I think he received some complaints as there were less than 2 hours left before take-off.

There has to be something to be said for hiring a car from the airport and saving on the transfer. The South of the Island has so much to offer and personal transport would be helpful. Maybe that is the way it will be for most who want to get to the South with the package companies/Olympic?

 :)

Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Arnaki on June 20, 2017, 11:18:38 PM
If it wasn't for the transfers, I'd probably travel independently, although a package gives ABTA  protection. Having said that, I couldn't get anything much cheaper independently for the high season. Next year we'll no longer be tied to school holidays so hope to get a bargain one way or another (may catch up with you then Daza!!)



Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Mike G on June 28, 2017, 09:38:08 AM
There is a body of opinion that the 80 odd mile distance from the airports has prevented Plakias from changing for the worse over the years. I think there is truth in this.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: Barny on July 02, 2017, 11:52:54 AM
Agreed Mike.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: knownort on July 02, 2017, 03:04:22 PM
Except for the jet ski's !!.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: bwian on July 04, 2017, 06:00:18 PM
Yes- those were a bit pesky this year.  Like having a team of next door neighbours mowing their lawns the whole day!
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: knownort on July 04, 2017, 06:57:20 PM
I'm afraid they put a big doubt into whether we return to plakias again. How can one business be allowed to ruin such a lovely place.
Title: Re: Olympic rep saga
Post by: JackieatUrbanAgenda on July 05, 2017, 01:39:18 PM
I thought they'd been banned from the bay because of the noise intrusion and the thin film of pollution they leave on the water.....hey ho...cant win everything. I can cope with the kite surfers and windsurfers but the jet skis are a real annoyance.