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San Stefanos news and views / Re: San Stefanos Today
« on: June 11, 2012, 11:45:29 PM »
Katy's supermarket has not been open for two years, owner gone to America.
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Where to stay / Re: New to SS - Staying at the Thomas Bay
« on: March 16, 2012, 10:39:57 AM »
Think the stream is on the right as you face the hotel from the road?
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: euros
« on: June 02, 2011, 11:38:59 PM »
Hi Yiannis26
I also use my Post Office card, which charges no fee on 'outside UK' transactions. I also inform them of my travel schedule to avoid potential problems! (They are pleasant to deal with, and you speak to real poeple quickly when you contact them).
I understand that there now other credit cards offering zero mark-up on overseas use - eg Halifax and Saga. I agree that the P.O. card seems to offer the best rate. You can also use it to buy at these rates in the UK, and have the money delivered to your home or local Post Office.(No charge)
I also use my Post Office card, which charges no fee on 'outside UK' transactions. I also inform them of my travel schedule to avoid potential problems! (They are pleasant to deal with, and you speak to real poeple quickly when you contact them).
I understand that there now other credit cards offering zero mark-up on overseas use - eg Halifax and Saga. I agree that the P.O. card seems to offer the best rate. You can also use it to buy at these rates in the UK, and have the money delivered to your home or local Post Office.(No charge)
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: euros
« on: June 02, 2011, 10:26:08 PM »
Doesen't your credit card company define the rate? Taverna charges and gets E50.00, credit card company charges you in Sterling?
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Teresa - new policy
« on: January 06, 2011, 01:43:50 AM »
Waspman, I have no doubt that you are doing the right thing for you!
Re horses and courses, Johnny Rebel is looking good as well?
Once again, enjoy your holiday and Mythos!
Re horses and courses, Johnny Rebel is looking good as well?
Once again, enjoy your holiday and Mythos!
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Teresa - new policy
« on: January 04, 2011, 11:03:03 PM »
Wow Waspman, I have no doubt that what you have is correct, but:
1.Your comparison is a little unfair, three weeks at two different hotels is not what Thomson is normally about, and you have not taken into account the flight reduction. Clearly if you had five weeks at different hotels you could demonstrate that Thomson is not the vehicle for you. It's a question of horses for courses
2.You say that you could not do two weeks at either hotel for the price you are paying - but I suspect the difference is not too great? I am paying a tad more, mid year, popular hotel with breakfast, 20Kg baggage, daytime flights, coach transfers, ABTA protection etc. etc.
Conclusion. You are absolutely correct to 'do it your way.' Enjoy your holiday!
1.Your comparison is a little unfair, three weeks at two different hotels is not what Thomson is normally about, and you have not taken into account the flight reduction. Clearly if you had five weeks at different hotels you could demonstrate that Thomson is not the vehicle for you. It's a question of horses for courses
2.You say that you could not do two weeks at either hotel for the price you are paying - but I suspect the difference is not too great? I am paying a tad more, mid year, popular hotel with breakfast, 20Kg baggage, daytime flights, coach transfers, ABTA protection etc. etc.
Conclusion. You are absolutely correct to 'do it your way.' Enjoy your holiday!
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Teresa - new policy
« on: January 04, 2011, 06:30:21 PM »
Good info Loftyscot. I am sure that if you factor in ALL the costs - cost of time spent organising/booking - cost of travel to/from resort - cost of 'like for like' cover included with package there is little difference. What is interesting is the apparent difference in the price per room the owner gets from the independent booker Vs the price paid by package company? Is there NO advantage to the owner by using Thomson/Thomas Cook et al? Of course there is, or none would do it!
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Teresa - new policy
« on: December 24, 2010, 09:56:59 PM »
Remember that companies exist to make a profit, not for any other reason. Thomson prices have risen, so have costs. Teresa's is a business, and clearly the owners consider that the business will benefit from 'going independent'. What this means is that they consider they will make more money doing this. Will they succeed? Only Mystic Meg and perhaps Don can answer this.
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Thomson's new pricing Strategy
« on: December 24, 2010, 09:45:32 PM »
We have booked, with Thomson, for June 2011. Prices higher, but I suspect they will rise as we are into some inflation, and fuel is certainly increasing in cost,and there are changes to airport taxes?
Currently quaffing some Pedigree, thinking about sun and Ouzo on a sunny balcony, and preparing for an early start on Boxing day to drive to Birmingham airport to fly to Spain - weather permitting!
Now, about breakfast at the Romanza - - - -?
Currently quaffing some Pedigree, thinking about sun and Ouzo on a sunny balcony, and preparing for an early start on Boxing day to drive to Birmingham airport to fly to Spain - weather permitting!
Now, about breakfast at the Romanza - - - -?
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Where to stay / Re: Teresa - again 2011
« on: September 27, 2010, 11:50:11 PM »
You may find that there are compensation issues when you book flights and accommodation separately and something goes wrong - eg volcanic ash cloud. I do not know what advantages the apartment owners get from being with Thomson, but clearly Thomson will squeeze prices to get best deals for its clients. I personally doubt that there are enough 'loyal' clients to fill all rooms for the season, but the extra received per room by going independent may enable them to have empty rooms but still make money. I personally prefer the 'one stop' shop to book in SS. Anything goes wrong and they are responsible. Good luck to Teresa's though, and hopefully I will still be able to have a drink there?
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 27, 2010, 10:38:25 PM »
Thanks for that, Sellsy. We stayed at the Romanza twice last year after many visits to Voulas. We found the staff to be fine (as they are at Voulas), but as you say, the views are stunning at the Romanza. I only raised the point about breakfast because there were rumours that 'things are going to change and etc etc', and it's not good now that - - have and gone to a place in the village. All I can say is that it suits us, and we are looking forward to our visit. An Ouzo on the balcony before wandering off for dinner (village or Hotel) is a wonderful way to start the evening. Can't wait!!
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 21, 2010, 10:27:54 PM »
Thanks for the info - still seems pretty good value to me?
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San Stefanos news and views / Romanza breakfast
« on: July 21, 2010, 02:29:51 PM »
New to site, but been visiting SS since Stelios (Olympic) wore a blond ponytail. What are the opinions on the new style breakfast at the Romanza?
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