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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Bureau de Change
« on: July 29, 2010, 07:54:28 PM »
Yes Mikee, I would agree with you there.
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Bureau de Change
« on: July 29, 2010, 04:20:46 PM »
Mikee, I think you're wrong there, I was there the same 2 weeks as you and whilst you are correct in saying that the best was 1.20ish (as I also found) when you take off their 2% commission in comes to approx 1.176.
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Bureau de Change
« on: July 29, 2010, 01:41:20 AM »
Travellers cheques can be exchanged at most places in SS, all charge 2% commission but still a bit better rate than the UK.
The use of debit cards are best avoided as there is nearly always a "loading charge" imposed by your UK bank.
The following credit cards are the best as none of them impose "loading charges" if you pay off your balance in full to avoid any interest. Halifax “Reward Clarity”, Nationwide, Post Office, Saga, Santander Zero. Use only as payment and not for drawing money via a cash-point, if you do loading charges will apply.
On my last visit to SS in early July 2010 my Nationwide credit card gave me 1.21 to 1.22 Euros to the GBP, much better than the 1.17 Euros to the GBP exchanged in SS.
The use of debit cards are best avoided as there is nearly always a "loading charge" imposed by your UK bank.
The following credit cards are the best as none of them impose "loading charges" if you pay off your balance in full to avoid any interest. Halifax “Reward Clarity”, Nationwide, Post Office, Saga, Santander Zero. Use only as payment and not for drawing money via a cash-point, if you do loading charges will apply.
On my last visit to SS in early July 2010 my Nationwide credit card gave me 1.21 to 1.22 Euros to the GBP, much better than the 1.17 Euros to the GBP exchanged in SS.
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 29, 2010, 12:45:00 AM »Certainly Don, I'm pleased to be of help, (Note two commas and one apostrophe so far)
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 28, 2010, 05:49:54 PM »
Hey Yiannis,
I (and Nitsa) have never doubted my likeability factor (there I'm not afraid to say it) hence the 3 jars of her Kumquat Jam (note the correct spelling), if you can't spell her jam correctly then your P.R. post is in great jeopardy (especially as I got 3 jars), perhaps I should take your place!!
I (and Nitsa) have never doubted my likeability factor (there I'm not afraid to say it) hence the 3 jars of her Kumquat Jam (note the correct spelling), if you can't spell her jam correctly then your P.R. post is in great jeopardy (especially as I got 3 jars), perhaps I should take your place!!
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Where to stay / Re: Info on Tereza apartments needed
« on: July 28, 2010, 01:52:58 AM »
But not Kumquat Jam, I guess
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 23, 2010, 02:20:43 AM »
Thankfully, it seems common sense has prevailed.
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 22, 2010, 09:36:57 PM »
If people are put off booking because of suggestions they may not be liked or they don't get jam, then it’s a sad day.
I wish Yiannis hadn’t mentioned the jam now.
I wish Yiannis hadn’t mentioned the jam now.
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 22, 2010, 09:21:07 PM »
Camlan
As a newbie, you're talking a lot of sense.
As a newbie, you're talking a lot of sense.
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 22, 2010, 09:16:54 PM »
Lilly
If you've never visited The Romanza you would probably find it difficult to understand where Yiannis and I are coming from. The Romanza Hotel has two owners who, for want of a better word, franchise the restaurant and bar to a management team. This is the team who provide the breakfasts, and all other meals.
The jars of jam are gifts from the owners, not the restaurant management (which is a completely separate entity) and have no bearing whatsoever on the standard, quality or quantity of breakfasts served to guests, all guests are treated the same by the superb management team.
Both Yiannis and I have been great friends with these owners for several years, so maybe it’s not so petty and childish as you may think.
Hope that clears the matter up for you!!
If you've never visited The Romanza you would probably find it difficult to understand where Yiannis and I are coming from. The Romanza Hotel has two owners who, for want of a better word, franchise the restaurant and bar to a management team. This is the team who provide the breakfasts, and all other meals.
The jars of jam are gifts from the owners, not the restaurant management (which is a completely separate entity) and have no bearing whatsoever on the standard, quality or quantity of breakfasts served to guests, all guests are treated the same by the superb management team.
Both Yiannis and I have been great friends with these owners for several years, so maybe it’s not so petty and childish as you may think.
Hope that clears the matter up for you!!
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 22, 2010, 08:37:00 PM »
Plenty of other guests are given the jam, but as I said it depends on your likeability. If you didn’t get one (or three) perhaps it’s because of your outspoken attitude towards the adequate (in my opinion), continental breakfasts!!!
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 22, 2010, 07:10:08 PM »Strange Mikee, when I was there (at the same time as you and Yiannis) I only saw leftovers on yours and Gerry’s plates. And as I remember Gerry didn’t get much support in “his special breakfast campaign”
When you’re on the continent, expect a continental breakfast, if you get more than that (i.e. at The Teresa), it’s a bonus.
As for the jars of jam, it doesn’t depend on your number of visits, it depends on your likeability factor, hence I got three.
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Out and About / Re: San stef travel boat trips
« on: July 21, 2010, 10:42:56 PM »
W"hat exactly do you do "over the side of the boat" Jimbo, I shudder to think!!!!
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San Stefanos news and views / Re: Romanza breakfast
« on: July 21, 2010, 05:13:38 PM »
I saved my 3 jars for eating at home
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Out and About / Re: San stef travel boat trips
« on: July 21, 2010, 05:12:31 PM »
My wife wouldn't agree with "the nice loos" Jimbo
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