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Title: Stamatis
Post by: IrisG on July 03, 2013, 11:43:16 AM
Just looking through the Thomson's online brochure for next summer, and spotted that from May 2014, these apartments will be adult only.
I wonder if that's their decision or Thomson's?
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: D@G on July 03, 2013, 04:56:55 PM
They have been adult only for atleast the last 2 years aswell, maybe longer.
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: IrisG on July 03, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
Not according to the brochure. It says they've been part of the Small and Friendly selection until now, and will be adults only from May 2014.
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: D@G on July 03, 2013, 07:25:50 PM
I'm positive they have previously been adults only.

All the searches on thomsons I have done the last couple of years (2 adults 1 child) the stamatis has Never shown up in the results. Also a couple of friends stayed there last May, the reasons being "it won't be full of kids and is cheaper than Thomas Bay". (Not my words) :)
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Georgie2002 on July 03, 2013, 08:04:45 PM
How strange, it was adults only when I've looked in the past too.  I remember 'cause it always bugged me that they had a slide and no children were allowed! 
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: D@G on July 03, 2013, 09:39:48 PM
It wouldn't be the first time that Thomsons have used 'creative' wording in their brochure, would it.
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Karen on July 13, 2013, 05:45:02 PM
Having just returned from our ninth visit to Stamatis, I think they have been adults only since at least 2011.  I believe this is Thomsons decision.  However right next door, are Stamatis privately rented apartments, which allow children, so you will still see children there around the pool!!
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: IrisG on July 13, 2013, 10:37:09 PM
That would explain it then.
Last year we were sitting in the Athens Bar, and saw lots of kids, on the slide,
and in the Stamatis pool.
Looked like our idea of hell, frankly! Which is why we were surprised at it being adults only.
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: D@G on July 14, 2013, 09:58:03 AM
Why did it look like your idea of hell?
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: thejoneses on July 14, 2013, 10:15:54 AM
hell???   haha... my 3 been going since 2001 .. never had anything but fun with them ..they love it ,which makes for a great holiday for me and wifey.  san stef is the most kid friendly resort you will find . hence the appeal !  relax and run with the smiles on their faces everyday ....
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Jules on July 14, 2013, 11:41:34 AM
I suppose if you have gone looking for peace and quiet around the pool then maybe it would be hell if there was lots of kids around. Personally even though we don't have kids they don't bother us but then we do go after the school holidays. Most kids we have seen have been very well behaved anyway.
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: debra on July 14, 2013, 11:48:46 AM
Sometimes I sit at that special time of day (around 6pm+), at the edge of the sea and watch the kids play.  Running in and out of the sea, playing bat and ball, building sandcastles, running up and down.  I hear their laughter as the sea glistens with the lowering sun.  Could there be a more heart lifting sound and sight?  Kids are brilliant life affirmers.
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: D@G on July 14, 2013, 02:04:48 PM
Sometimes I sit at that special time of day (around 6pm+), at the edge of the sea and watch the kids play.  Running in and out of the sea, playing bat and ball, building sandcastles, running up and down.  I hear their laughter as the sea glistens with the lowering sun.  Could there be a more heart lifting sound and sight?  Kids are brilliant life affirmers.


Well said.

Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Gavlah1973 on July 14, 2013, 02:23:43 PM
Brilliant Debra and very very true. My little boy was playinh in tje garden in the sun yesterday jumping in and out of his paddling pool. Loved hearing his screams and seeing his face light up
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Karen on July 14, 2013, 03:18:55 PM
Also, of course, most pools are open to anyone, so you can take your children there to have fun.  We used to have some local children come to swim about 7 in the evening, just have to accept it and close your doors so you can have your nap before going out!!  We are beach people and use the quiet end of the beach, so not affected by children around a pool.  We too hope that some day our 8 granchildren will join us in San Stef.  I will be changing my name from Grandma though!!
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: lizzie on July 14, 2013, 05:08:47 PM

   All kids are great fun when they are enjoying themselves. How dull life would be without the smiles an laughter of kids .  :)
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: D@G on July 14, 2013, 09:45:05 PM
   All kids are great fun when they are enjoying themselves. How dull life would be without the smiles an laughter of kids .  :)

Exactly!

All this talk of 'having to put up with' the noise etc.

There is no better sound than kiddies playing. As long as they are well behaved its certainly not something to be avoided!
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Jules on July 14, 2013, 10:16:58 PM
At the end of the day the village is renowned for Couples and Families and that tag helps to keep most undesirables away like lager louts which we would all absolutely hate. Hearing kids playing and laughing is a tonic to everyone. :)
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: lilly on July 14, 2013, 11:15:47 PM
At the end of the day the village is renowned for Couples and Families and that tag helps to keep most undesirables away like lager louts which we would all absolutely hate. Hearing kids playing and laughing is a tonic to everyone. :)

Hi Jules, I totally agree, it is lovely to hear the laughter of children and see them having fun, after all we were all children once.  :) :)
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Gavlah1973 on July 14, 2013, 11:41:51 PM
Bloody hell Lilly...... that must have been a long time ago!!!

 :P ::) ;D
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: lilly on July 14, 2013, 11:47:21 PM
Bloody hell Lilly...... that must have been a long time ago!!!

 :P ::) ;D

Ha ha ;D ;D but I remember it well, the lovely carefree holidays of my childhood doing what all children should be able to do and that is to be children. :)
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Jules on July 14, 2013, 11:59:40 PM
Sometimes a holiday is the only time they can actually behave like children
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: tonyco1 on July 15, 2013, 03:26:51 AM
Jules was that Gav saying that?  Bloody hell indeed . . . LOL
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: bluenosejock1 on August 04, 2013, 06:41:16 PM
Where about in San Stef are the apartments ? Cant find them on google earth / Maps ? Was thinking about the little prince or stamatis next year hmmmm
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: Gavlah1973 on August 04, 2013, 06:43:18 PM
More or less opp Athens Bar
Title: Re: Stamatis
Post by: bluenosejock1 on August 04, 2013, 06:46:31 PM
Just found a map with it. Cheers .................. For anyone else ( http://www.san-stefano.gr/corfu_map.php )