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PlakChat / Your last chance...

« on: May 29, 2003, 09:39:15 PM »

 Unfortunately that's the way of the world.  10 years from now the whole of Plakias beach could very well be overlooked by big hotels catering to hoards of package tourists.  I hope not but the best places inevitably come under the most pressure by developers and most often that which people travelled there for in the first place is destroyed.  What can you do ? We all want to discover somewhere special !
I just hope some places are preserved. For example if Plakias is developed alot more then at least keep development away from Souda Bay.  But it's up to the local population to decide. I hope they avoid the mistakes made in so many other places.

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Plakias / To rent or not to rent.....

« on: May 29, 2003, 07:18:31 PM »

 

I know this is too late for you Stella but maybe it helps others.

The other option is to book a car over the internet using one of the companys which find the cheapest offers around from the major car hire companys. I took my family to Plakias in May and we got a group D car (Peugeot 307, Opel Astra) for 400 Euros for 2 weeks everything included through Sixt. You can pick up and drop back at the airport so no transfer hassles. We used  http://www.FASTCarhire.co.uk  but it is always best to compare proces and shop around.  They provided a very good service but as ususal with Car Hire Companys be very careful to check every detail of the booking. I have to hire cars quite frequently and I have lost count of the number of times I have been asked to pay extra for something that has been pre-paid, the most common being child seats.

Of course it is always good to support the local businesses and it may be possible to get a better deal after you arrive. Pay your money and take your choice !        

Good luck and hope you are having a great holiday.