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Plakias / Re: Ok, 2021, lets go !!

« on: August 24, 2021, 02:40:03 PM »

Has anyone flown into Greece with Ryanair recently? There seems to be some uncertainty on the Tripadvisor site as to whether Ryanair require EVERY passenger to fill in a passenger locator form. Like last year the Greek gov form lets/tells you to fill in one form for yourself and any family members. I've done this again without a problem, although was a bit puzzled when it only asked for my covid status and not my partners. But at least it asked for her details and like me she has proof of her two vaccinations.
Maybe people are just worried about Ryanairs idiosyncrasies,  have you Jet2 people just filled in the one PLF form?

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Plakias / Re: Ok, 2021, lets go !!

« on: August 16, 2021, 07:55:46 PM »

We thought exactly the same thing re the day2 tests and I would probably have tried to sort this while l was in Plakias. It was a fellow traveller who told us that when you fill in your return UK forms they will ask for proof that you have booked your day2 tests. The only proof of this are the serial numbers on the actual test kits. Apparently the next UK govt travel update is 25th August, you could wait to see if there are any changes but as we also travel on 7/9 I thought it was cutting it a bit fine. We now have our super duper do it yourself day2 travel kits at home ready for when we return, and have the serial numbers to take with us.
If anyone knows a way round this then please let others know so they wont need to do what we have done.

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Plakias / Re: Ok, 2021, lets go !!

« on: August 12, 2021, 10:39:47 PM »

Yes Ian, its all a bit nerve wracking. Last September it was more straight forward, just had the pre departure and return forms to fill in. We all know Plakias is worth the extra hassle but cant relax till we are on the plane, its not good having to keep checking things, I'm getting a bit old for this extra stress. Yamas!

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Plakias / Re: Ok, 2021, lets go !!

« on: August 12, 2021, 10:28:25 AM »

We too are hoping to return on 7th September staying with Kostas and Chrysoulla. If things stay the same, in amber, if my understanding is correct, as we are double vaccinated we dont need to have a pre-departure covid test to enter Greece? Have already ordered our day 2 tests on return ( to get the serial numbers) and understand that the Plakias medical centre will do our covid tests for return to UK.  Does anyone know if all this is correct?
Good luck and good health to all when trying to return to our beloved Plakias. Kalo taxidi.

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Plakias / Re: Oct 2020 - a few general impressions

« on: October 15, 2020, 10:27:55 PM »

Must concur with C&S. Gorgona is definitely still owned by Kostas. When we arrived on 8th September Georgios had already left with his sweetheart and Demetrius was head waiter assisted by Victoria, a Polish girl who used to work in one of the dive centres. Demetrius is doing his best but perhaps lacks the charisma that enabled Georgios to interact with customers. But its too early to tell cos the shortage of UK tourists meant that Gorgona was much quieter than usual. Not sure about the chef, but we thought the choice of dishes was less this year. But we eat in quite a few places and as I remarked before all the tavernas were open up to 6th October when we sadly departed.
We were told that the new hotel might be an all inclusive. Hope not, that wont help the local economy one jot.
Must add that all our Cretan friends were as friendly as ever even though some are under heavy financial pressures to make ends meet. Lets hope that we can all get to support them next year in our beloved Plakias.

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Plakias / Re: Full time report ?

« on: September 28, 2020, 10:02:27 AM »

We have always stayed in Aghia Efimia and are worried about our friends there. Not been for a couple of years but it was heartbreaking to see the online footage. Let's hope Micky that everybody is safe and well.

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Plakias / Re: Full time report ?

« on: September 28, 2020, 08:17:50 AM »

ps  The worst thing that has happened to us on this holiday is not related to Plakias but may be of interest to all lovers of Greece. We were very sad to see that some of our favourite resorts in Kefallonia were decimated by medicane, particularly beautiful little Assos which was largely destroyed. We donated to the relief fund which is being led by the  the author Sharon Taylor who, along with many other volunteers are doing sterling work there.

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Plakias / Re: Full time report ?

« on: September 27, 2020, 09:23:04 AM »

Weve been here since 8th September and apart from less people Plakias is pretty normal.  Other than wearing a mask when shopping it seems to be pretty safe here, I always keep abreast of happenings elsewhere and this is like being on another planet compared to back home. The only inconvenience we've had is that no sooner had we arrived Jet2 said they wouldn't be taking us home on 6th October. So, we booked a return with Ryanair on the same date from Chania. Mr O' Leary will be running his hands with glee. All the taverna are open as usual but their takings must be well down, in Sifis last night only ten people, not good for Saturday.  Its perhaps too soon to say we are glad we took the plunge cos we could still catch something nasty on the home,  but Georgia in Livikon has just said she doesn't think there's much chance of that when returning from Crete. In Kostas X there are now only six English people, a couple who've been here a while and two friends who've just joined us joined us after spending a couple of weeks in Paleochora. Plenty of German people who apparently have less restrictions.

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Plakias / Re: October ?

« on: September 07, 2020, 08:32:10 PM »

We are still geared up to fly tomorrow afternoon and will be happy to do so, according to people who are there Plakias sounds a lot safer than UK. Obviously everyone's particulars will vary but now we are retired we have no problem re quarantining. In fact, l half wish that Greece had been put on "the list" much sooner, it might have prevented some of the younger travellers from spreading the virus throughout the islands.
Hope you can return to Plakias next year.

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Plakias / Re: Still hoping to make it this year!

« on: September 01, 2020, 07:31:17 PM »

Kalo taxidi to all. Yamas!

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Plakias / Re: Still hoping to make it this year!

« on: August 29, 2020, 02:26:21 PM »

Good to hear your thoughts Richard, we are still geared up to arrive on 8th September in Chania. Did you have a good and uneventful journey?

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Plakias / Re: Still hoping to make it this year!

« on: August 22, 2020, 07:23:32 PM »

Have sent you a personal mail Ian

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Plakias / Re: Plakias Far end, what's there now (summer 2020)?

« on: August 15, 2020, 12:31:18 PM »

Thanks for all your help Arnaki. You say people can take off their masks for food and drink, but doesnt this negate the whole idea of protection cos we keep reading that masks dont protect the wearer from incoming germs, but they prevent the wearer from spreading them. Suppose we all have to  hope that anybody eating and drinking for long periods doesnt have the virus. Doh!
Also, is the return travel form also online?

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Plakias / Re: Plakias Far end, what's there now (summer 2020)?

« on: August 14, 2020, 01:17:29 PM »

Every traveller to Greece has to fill in an online form stating things like date of travel and where you will be staying. Apparently once this is accepted by the Greek authorities they send you a personal code at midnight on the date of travel. It sounds as though each family member or partner needs a code. This code must be shown at all airports including our own.
I havent actually seen the form yet as we dont travel till the 8th September but I was wondering when to fill this in.

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Plakias / Re: Plakias Far end, what's there now (summer 2020)?

« on: August 13, 2020, 03:25:33 PM »

Hi arnaki, pleased you had a nice relaxing week. We are still hoping to make it on 8th September,  Manchester to Chania jet2. In a way we wish we could have travelled earlier before the second wave but we decided to stick with our usual dates. How soon did you fill in your Greek travel form before your date of travel, and did they only send the code after midnight on the actual day, seems to be cutting it a bit fine? We aren't looking forward to travelling so far in our facemasks but know our beloved Plakias is well worth it. Any tips re the airports, flights etc? Yamas!