Stella's

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.

Ryan Air

I know people may have mixed views of Ryanair, but we've found them OK in the past. If only they flew to Crete. Just sorting out a trip to northern Italy next month and I'm inundated with offers of 1p + taxes each way daytime flights with Ryanair from Doncaster to Pisa and back. Total cost for two return flights incl. all taxes less than £50! Can cope with an extra £5 each way per hold bag if required.

How can you fly to Italy and back for £25 all in? The travel world does seem to have gone mad in some respects, not that we're complaining.

Flights/car hire

Hi,

New members. My wife Sue and I have been regular visitors to Plakias most years since the early '90s and view it like visiting an old friend too. Always go October Half term week and have stayed every year bar two (when at the Myrtis) at wonderful Stella's.

We too are victims of First Choice's decision to pull out and, as we hope to go again this year and stay at Stella's booking it directly via their son, I'm exploring flights/car hire. Got a few potential flights via the web, but any tips from anyone? Also, any tips on car hire? Have a reasonable quote already via Expedia.

Thanks

Graham