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Title: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: bazza on August 04, 2010, 01:19:01 AM
Well not literally,got home 5.00 am this morning hmm can't beat queuing at Corfu airport at 12.30am!!!!!!!!!!!apart from that another supurb holiday in San Stef.
This was our second year in San Stef and as last year we stayed at the Athina Hotel and once again we were made to feel completly at home-cannot fault the hotel at all,the staff are brilliant and can't do enough for you,food is pretty good overall,and of course the swimming pool is first class.
Did'nt venture to far,mainly The Aquarius Bar where Glenn will cater for your every need [almost]ie:-food,Drink and any kind of music you desire[his Cheesy chips and bacon well worth a try].also frequented the all new Bar 38 which is very nice although a bit modern in decor.
Thats it basically without going on for ages about how as soon as you step off the coach it seems like you have never been away etc etc etc etc-roll on next year  ;)

 
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: Jules on August 04, 2010, 01:22:15 AM
Glad you had a superb time bazza. The cheesy chips and bacon are they just at lunchtime? Have heard them mentioned before.
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: bazza on August 04, 2010, 01:41:17 AM
yes just lunchtime-we usually popped over about13.30-14.00 just for a break from the sunbathing,but could'nt resist a bite to eat to go with a nice cold Mythos!!!!!! :)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: Sandra W on August 04, 2010, 01:46:49 AM
Glad you enjoyed it Bazza. So when are you booking Athina (part 3) 2011?   ;)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: lilly on August 04, 2010, 01:53:37 AM
So glad that you had a great holiday Bazza.
We stayed at Athina in 2008, just wondering if Spiros is still working at the bar, we had a right laugh with him. We are going to SS [Not Athina this time] on 20th August so if he is still there we will go and say hello.
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: injebreck99 on August 04, 2010, 11:03:23 PM
Thanks for the info Bazza.we are off to the Athina and SS for the first time on 1stOctober for 2 weeks, anything we need to know , as you have been there you may have extra knowledge you don't get from Thomsons. ;)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: Jules on August 04, 2010, 11:52:07 PM
You just hit the nail on the head there injebreck99 - More knowledge on here than any tour operator.
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: bazza on August 05, 2010, 12:06:28 AM
hi all, sorry not  replied to your questions yet,just recovering from first day at work post San Stef.
Sandra W-Think we will be back at the Travel Agents pretty soon as my partner has put her request in for next years two weeks visit today at work. :)
Lilly-yes Spiros is still there keeping his customers amused[especially the ladies] ;)
injebreck99-Nice :)-we went for two weeks last year but just the one this year as my youngest daughter gets married in a couple of weeks[more expense].
As far as info is concerned i would advise you not to use Thompsons for any excursion's as they are quite expensive,we used San Stef travel who are a lot cheaper,seems that the rep that visits the Hotel can only sell trips etc,any questions other than that its a case of 'i'll have to ask my manager' :D
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: tonyco1 on August 05, 2010, 02:29:09 AM
Another nice holiday it seems, bazza! It really does seem like an extension of your holiday when you return - we know that feeling.

Injebreck99, I can back bazza's comments re excursions, see San Stef Travel, all fully insured as well, also car hire opposite the Condor or via S S Travel is best.

The Athina pool bar is pretty good for lunch, but give Glen & Maria a try as well, just outside the Athina in Aquarios Bar.
Make sure you picture the wonderful Sunset over the Athina Pool in the evening!
Our advice - take a walk around the village and try what ever takes your fancy.
All the Bars are for all ages and nowhere is it 18-30.
Take in a show at the condor bar, have a meal out one evening - lots of suggestions posted within the forum.
Basically - they are all good places to eat out.
Bar wise - you will find busy, noisy, music, quiet, cocktails, quiz-nights, Bingo, Karaoke, live music - it's all there - you will find something you like!
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: lilly on August 05, 2010, 12:24:29 PM
Thanks for  your reply Bazza. Will pop in to see Spiros, yes he does seem to attract the ladies, a little eye candy does no harm. ;) ;)
Although I hear that our very own 'Tonyco' is rather pleasing to the eye. ;) ;)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: Jules on August 05, 2010, 04:40:20 PM
Thanks for  your reply Bazza. Will pop in to see Spiros, yes he does seem to attract the ladies, a little eye candy does no harm. ;) ;)
Although I hear that our very own 'Tonyco' is rather pleasing to the eye. ;) ;)
Wow Tony - wait until she meets you  ;) 8)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: injebreck99 on August 05, 2010, 10:07:09 PM
I have been checking this forum for a while, seems like we will get our wish of a relaxing break, we virtually never take the tour operators trips, always too expensive,we prefer to do our own thing, but will have to try a few bars and restaurants , despite going half board to the Athina.
We are great believers in spending our hard earned at local outlets, let them know their efforts are appreciated in this climate, roll on Oct 1st !! ;D
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: tonyco1 on August 06, 2010, 04:34:36 AM
Thanks for  your reply Bazza. Will pop in to see Spiros, yes he does seem to attract the ladies, a little eye candy does no harm. 
Although I hear that our very own 'Tonyco' is rather pleasing to the eye. 
 
Wow Tony - wait until she meets you  ;) 8)
She should'a gone to Specsavers!! LOL
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: Jules on August 06, 2010, 10:30:09 AM
She should'a gone to Specsavers!! LOL
lol!!!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: CHRIS R on August 19, 2010, 12:17:48 PM
Hi Bazza
I know i have asked this before on the forum but seen a report on another site in which a lady says there was a kettle in room at athina can you tell me if this is so
Regards Chris
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: cdavies86 on August 19, 2010, 12:21:03 PM
Hi Bazza,

there is definately a kettle in the room, and a mini fridge too!

Thanks
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: CHRIS R on August 19, 2010, 02:34:53 PM
Hi cddavies
thanks for your answer on kettle :), space in case now for yet another pair of her shoes
thanks Chris
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: cdavies86 on August 19, 2010, 02:46:37 PM
Should always make room for extra pairs of shoes!!

Have a good 'un, we'll be at the Athina next Friday for a fortnight.
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: CHRIS R on August 19, 2010, 05:36:55 PM
Thanks have a good one yourself we will be there on monday 30th for a fortnight
Chris :)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: tonyco1 on August 20, 2010, 05:09:19 PM
Kettle or shoes - - LOL - - - shows just how tight the baggage allowances are these days!!
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: lufcsahb on August 28, 2010, 08:07:13 PM
No kettle in room but George will make you a coffee first thing.  Spiros still in the bar.  Costas ("Grumpy Man" - who is not grumpy at all but does a good impression) still in poolside bar.  Have joked with him about making the best coffee and am going to get a photo of myself outside a Costa Coffee bar and send it to him.  He had no idea what I was talking about! Got back yesterday and have already booked for same time next year.  49 weeks and 6 days to go ...................
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: tonyco1 on August 29, 2010, 07:55:44 PM
You can usually get room service drinks if you ask!
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: deelightful44 on August 31, 2010, 06:08:40 PM
we are going to the athina on the 19th aug 2011,there will be 15 of us,thats 5 families of 3,mainly with 15 yr old boys,this will be our 4th holiday away like this and every year just gets better,mite see some of you there hopefully
regards
debs
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: sunshine on September 04, 2010, 08:40:33 PM
We arrived back yesterday after a wonderful time staying at sunset apts.Someone mentioned Glens
cheesy chips and bacon anybody there should go and try, it was so delicious.
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: don on September 04, 2010, 11:00:58 PM
Sunshine - Glad you and Dave had a good time. Wish we could have been there and met up again. Always next year.
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: sunshine on September 04, 2010, 11:35:12 PM
Hi Don and Sandra. Yes had a great time once again, met up with Tonyco and a few others at Glens.
Hopefully we get to go again next year all being well.
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: tonyco1 on September 06, 2010, 08:58:58 PM
I've got to say it was a pleasure to meet up with such a nice crowd of people!
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: cdavies86 on September 11, 2010, 06:55:41 PM
Thanks to those who recommended Glens' cheesy chips and bacon....me and the other half had them quite a few times (was on a bit of a budget so very cheap choice!)

Hope you all had good holidays....came home yesterday, just uploaded my photos and have got the holiday blues big time already  :(
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: Jules on September 12, 2010, 01:30:11 AM
I've got to say it was a pleasure to meet up with such a nice crowd of people!
I second that Tony  :)
Title: Re: JUST GOT BACK
Post by: tonyco1 on September 15, 2010, 02:45:10 AM
Met some more after as well, inc. Johnny Rebel - all great people!!