31
Report Broken Link, incorrect information, Forum rules etc / Why can't I see the "Smiley" icons??
« on: May 16, 2011, 02:10:14 AM »
Is it just me?? the icon's do not appear now!
News:
Welcome to San Stefanos in North West Corfu
- We will review/approve new member registrations within 24/48 hrs
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
32
San Stefanos news and views / Donna & Spiros update - Baby is fine now!
« on: April 10, 2011, 08:58:36 PM »
We had this update today from Donna, who say's hello to all her friends!
Donna Halliwell 10 April at 16:58 Report
Hello how are you all? sorry just replying back, dont know if you heard but we have been in hospital with baby for a month in Ianinna, everything is ok now and i will explain more when you come over,nothing to worry about!! say hello too everyone from us, not sure if we are working on beach this year or not but will keep you updated, see you soon take care xx
If anyone wants me to pass on any message to Donna and Spiros - just PM me and I'll pass it on
Tony & Linda
Donna Halliwell 10 April at 16:58 Report
Hello how are you all? sorry just replying back, dont know if you heard but we have been in hospital with baby for a month in Ianinna, everything is ok now and i will explain more when you come over,nothing to worry about!! say hello too everyone from us, not sure if we are working on beach this year or not but will keep you updated, see you soon take care xx
If anyone wants me to pass on any message to Donna and Spiros - just PM me and I'll pass it on
Tony & Linda
33
San Stefanos news and views / Older Pictures of San Stefanos over the years - from 1983
« on: February 05, 2011, 03:39:02 AM »
I have published some newly scanned in photos of San Stefanos 1983-96
See how big the beach used to be - look for backgrounds and missing buildings, yet to be put up!
Enjoy
Tony
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=265507&id=566056451&l=e83d173348
See how big the beach used to be - look for backgrounds and missing buildings, yet to be put up!
Enjoy
Tony
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=265507&id=566056451&l=e83d173348
34
San Stefanos news and views / The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
« on: January 19, 2011, 03:35:44 AM »
I have been in Touch with Kostas, son of Nikos Golden Beach Hotel.
They have done a re-vamp with Kostas now leading the business and have up-graded and re-named the Restaurant "Fantasea"
After some quiet years by the Fedre Mare and close to the Church in the more Chilled end of San Stefanos,
Kostas has up-graded and his Italian styled eaterie, specialising in Corfiot , Greek and Italian dishes, with some International dishes as well.
I can tell you having eaten there last season, it is the hidden gem in San Stefanos and worth a visit, also having an outstanding viewpoint over the bay and beach,
great place for the sunsets as well.
The Hotel has Wifi and lots of hi tech offerings including laptop loan - it's now worth a big consideration, especially for a meal.
If anyone wants contact details just ask!
They have done a re-vamp with Kostas now leading the business and have up-graded and re-named the Restaurant "Fantasea"
After some quiet years by the Fedre Mare and close to the Church in the more Chilled end of San Stefanos,
Kostas has up-graded and his Italian styled eaterie, specialising in Corfiot , Greek and Italian dishes, with some International dishes as well.
I can tell you having eaten there last season, it is the hidden gem in San Stefanos and worth a visit, also having an outstanding viewpoint over the bay and beach,
great place for the sunsets as well.
The Hotel has Wifi and lots of hi tech offerings including laptop loan - it's now worth a big consideration, especially for a meal.
If anyone wants contact details just ask!
35
San Stefanos news and views / Market in Corfu
« on: January 14, 2011, 04:17:34 PM »
I was asked about Markets in Corfu - any local have better info than my information below please?
The only Market I have ever seen is usually held in the road that runs from the harbour (coast) in the one-way system that leads to the new fort. The road runs under/alongside part of the old defences with a big fort wall on your left side as you drive towards to cricket pitch/new fort.
It is really only a farmers market, not tourist bric-a-brac and is usually on a weekend - (sat if I remember correctly) - although some of the greengrocers / fruit stalls are open every morning.
Any further advance on this from anyone?
Thanks
Tony
The only Market I have ever seen is usually held in the road that runs from the harbour (coast) in the one-way system that leads to the new fort. The road runs under/alongside part of the old defences with a big fort wall on your left side as you drive towards to cricket pitch/new fort.
It is really only a farmers market, not tourist bric-a-brac and is usually on a weekend - (sat if I remember correctly) - although some of the greengrocers / fruit stalls are open every morning.
Any further advance on this from anyone?
Thanks
Tony
36
San Stefanos news and views / Thomson's new pricing Strategy
« on: December 23, 2010, 02:02:42 AM »
Having Booked my Holiday - I tend to keep an eye out on the prices.
I re-calculated our holiday today having received the usual Thomson discount voucher for an extra £100 off, plus web discount.
I did the same holiday quote, the same "last-two" rooms etc, - - - everything exactly the same.
The flight has now gone up about £50 each, LUGGAGE HAS DROPPED TO 15Kg,
but you can now pay £15 each extra to get the usual 20Kg or £35 for 25Kg (max weight allowed is 23Kg).
I put in the voucher and the holiday with extra discounts is now £150 extra for 4 adults - - this is the usual annual Marketing joke - Merry Xmas from Thomson!!
(Now waiting to see how the prices fall in the new year Sales) - not much I suspect!!
Thomson Holidays are much dearer this year round, so it will be interesting to see how the pricing strategy works out - I think a lot less people going this summer!
I re-calculated our holiday today having received the usual Thomson discount voucher for an extra £100 off, plus web discount.
I did the same holiday quote, the same "last-two" rooms etc, - - - everything exactly the same.
The flight has now gone up about £50 each, LUGGAGE HAS DROPPED TO 15Kg,
but you can now pay £15 each extra to get the usual 20Kg or £35 for 25Kg (max weight allowed is 23Kg).
I put in the voucher and the holiday with extra discounts is now £150 extra for 4 adults - - this is the usual annual Marketing joke - Merry Xmas from Thomson!!
(Now waiting to see how the prices fall in the new year Sales) - not much I suspect!!
Thomson Holidays are much dearer this year round, so it will be interesting to see how the pricing strategy works out - I think a lot less people going this summer!
37
San Stefanos news and views / Thomsons Clever Marketing Trick to make you book in a Panic
« on: December 13, 2010, 02:05:26 AM »
I noticed when I booked our Family party into the Athina, (and this is across the board when I checked a few others out),
that Thomson's say "Just 1 room left", or "Just 3 rooms left".
Crap! - they actually had 22 rooms left.
I had trouble with the website so I phoned the Thomson's booking line on 0871 231 4691.
I was transferred eventually by the phone system, & answered by a lovely girl based in the North in a First Choice Shop.
Strange I thought so while doing my booking and getting the web-save price still, she told me they had closed all the old call centres (sacked most of the staff)
and now calls were put through to the shop girls, all over the UK.
So when things get busy, expect delays and don't forget they are holding you on a line that costs a lot more than a normal land-line.
Save some money and phone this shop direct on 01744 735 205, or your local shop, if you have a problem booking on the web,
and say you had a website problem to keep the web discount.
I told her that I was worried about only 2 rooms left showing on the net, as I had others in the family wanting to book more rooms, (well I had to find out)!!
she phoned and checked and they actually had 22 rooms left out of 44, for my weeks.
So - - it just proves you should not panic to book when it says one room left!! Another Thomson's sales pressure technique!
that Thomson's say "Just 1 room left", or "Just 3 rooms left".
Crap! - they actually had 22 rooms left.
I had trouble with the website so I phoned the Thomson's booking line on 0871 231 4691.
I was transferred eventually by the phone system, & answered by a lovely girl based in the North in a First Choice Shop.
Strange I thought so while doing my booking and getting the web-save price still, she told me they had closed all the old call centres (sacked most of the staff)
and now calls were put through to the shop girls, all over the UK.
So when things get busy, expect delays and don't forget they are holding you on a line that costs a lot more than a normal land-line.
Save some money and phone this shop direct on 01744 735 205, or your local shop, if you have a problem booking on the web,
and say you had a website problem to keep the web discount.
I told her that I was worried about only 2 rooms left showing on the net, as I had others in the family wanting to book more rooms, (well I had to find out)!!
she phoned and checked and they actually had 22 rooms left out of 44, for my weeks.
So - - it just proves you should not panic to book when it says one room left!! Another Thomson's sales pressure technique!
38
San Stefanos news and views / Forum Members meet up in Aquarios Bar
« on: September 03, 2010, 05:56:46 PM »
Yes folks, 22 of us managed to meet up in Glen's place on Wed 1st Sept'10.
Good conversations all round, great crowd.
Good result and at least 6 others did not make it, so quite a few here that we know about!
Mary and other half also turned up unexpectedly!
Good night - very good night!!
Gavalah1973 - we missed you - what happened?
Good conversations all round, great crowd.
Good result and at least 6 others did not make it, so quite a few here that we know about!
Mary and other half also turned up unexpectedly!
Good night - very good night!!
Gavalah1973 - we missed you - what happened?
39
Out and About / DONNA EXPECTING
« on: September 01, 2010, 07:47:36 PM »
For those of you who know Donna and Spiros on the Beach, this year on the pitch outside Waves,
Donna is around 4 months pregnant, due approaching the end of January.
She has asked me to post this so her friends can share their happiness.
(she is still tossing beach beds around - so we told her to ease up a little- LOL)!
(Sorry, got the date slightly wrong in my excitement, now modified).
Donna is around 4 months pregnant, due approaching the end of January.
She has asked me to post this so her friends can share their happiness.
(she is still tossing beach beds around - so we told her to ease up a little- LOL)!
(Sorry, got the date slightly wrong in my excitement, now modified).
40
San Stefanos news and views / Thomson Flights being condensed via the Credit Crunch
« on: June 26, 2010, 06:28:48 PM »
OUR FLIGHT CANCELLED:
We had a letter this morning and they have cancelled our flight.
Usually this is bad news, but we are very happy!!
The original Monday flight was to be a night flight, which we were not looking forward to to be honest,
as it would have meant arriving at the Thomas Bay at around 5.00 am Tues and being shattered,
but it was £84 each cheaper, so now we have a premium day flight, arriving around 3.pm for some pool time,
and evening meals, nicely refreshed.
I was even refunded £19 late check-out fee.
So now we have the same holiday which was £187 dearer than the one we booked! Bargain!!
So Jules - see you two on the Monday now instead of the Tuesday!
HAPPY DAYS!!
We had a letter this morning and they have cancelled our flight.
Usually this is bad news, but we are very happy!!
The original Monday flight was to be a night flight, which we were not looking forward to to be honest,
as it would have meant arriving at the Thomas Bay at around 5.00 am Tues and being shattered,
but it was £84 each cheaper, so now we have a premium day flight, arriving around 3.pm for some pool time,
and evening meals, nicely refreshed.
I was even refunded £19 late check-out fee.
So now we have the same holiday which was £187 dearer than the one we booked! Bargain!!
So Jules - see you two on the Monday now instead of the Tuesday!
HAPPY DAYS!!
41
San Stefanos news and views / Direct Holidays and Portland in 2011
« on: May 31, 2010, 02:57:55 PM »
I see that Direct Holidays will no longer support San Stefanos in future, only Sidari.
I saw the other posting regarding Portland and that they go straight to Thomson for the booking next year.
TUi is tightening it's belt!!
I saw the other posting regarding Portland and that they go straight to Thomson for the booking next year.
TUi is tightening it's belt!!
42
Where to stay / Who is staying at the Thomas Bay this year - 2010
« on: May 31, 2010, 02:50:05 PM »
We (Tony & Linda) are there from Aug 31st'10 for 2 weeks!
Carole and Alan are also there for 12 nights from Aug 30th'10
Carole and Alan are also there for 12 nights from Aug 30th'10
43
Out and About / The Golden Beach of San Stefanos
« on: May 31, 2010, 11:30:41 AM »
A few reports back are suggesting a degraded more narrow Beach - with lost sand - just how bad is it??
Has anyone walked along to the Nudie section, around the bend - how is it there?
Is there still room for two rows of Sunloungers?
I hear the Kantina is smashed up on the Beach and won't be renewed - is this true? No more Kantina, what does Leon say??
Any further news on this or is that the final decision? Any Water Sports this year?
Has anyone walked along to the Nudie section, around the bend - how is it there?
Is there still room for two rows of Sunloungers?
I hear the Kantina is smashed up on the Beach and won't be renewed - is this true? No more Kantina, what does Leon say??
Any further news on this or is that the final decision? Any Water Sports this year?
44
Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / FORUM MEMBERS MEETING September - October 2010 at Ozzie Oils
« on: May 20, 2010, 12:37:38 PM »
Say say when you are going and arrange to meet
45
Where to eat out in San Stefanos? / FORUM MEMBERS MEETING JULY-AUGUST 2010 at Ozzie Oils
« on: May 20, 2010, 12:35:51 PM »
Just say when you are going and arrange to meet.
|
San Stefanos Where to eat Cafés and Bars Holiday Info Tourist info |
Local Walks Walk to Arillas Walk to AG Georgios Walk to Afionas Walk to Porto Timoni |