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don:
Pembo we've stayed there a few times and can say they are small but comfortable and well cleaned. Tom is brilliant and and soon sorts out any little problems..
Even if not staying there we have to find time for a drink and chat with Tom..

pembo:
Thanks Don
That is re-assuring. looking forward to returning to San Stef again.

tonyco1:
Pembo, We checked out Stamatis and would happily book there as well, just that with flights so cheap (we fell lucky with EJet), it was worth it.
We got a good deal, really, when you deduct the transfer and air-con cost - it stands up well at Athens Bar Apts., for 2 people.
Compared to lots of other deals, where you have to buy Air-con and Transfers on top.

We met Tom (Stamatis), 3 years ago and he showed us around, they look as good as most Apt's do.
Don't worry about it, you will love it there.

Whenever it's a budget issue, or value for money, the whole thing around booking independently always revolves around sourcing cheap flights.
Cheap flights are the deal breaker for us.
Without that option, it can be much more expensive than a Thomsons package, so we would always weigh things up and then decide what to go for.
As most accommodation is of a similar standard, it can be a no brainer at times.

Exceptions are mainly personal preference,  there are an odd few examples of accommodation that is now  up in the luxury bracket,
or sited in a particular place that is worth paying extra for,
however, we look at it this way, we only sleep and wash there & always usually eat out.

When you have been before, and you know the place - most apartments will suit there - as you said no real bad ones anyway!

YANNIS26:
Hi Tony
You are 100% correct when you state that it is the flight price and a sensible journey time to the airport that are the main factors in governing how you book.
I said in an earlier posting on Thomsons summer 2012 flights that you need to shop around.In this posting I  managed to save approx 250 pounds by booking flights from Newcastle in June  as 2 singles with Thomsons against theThomson 14 day return for the same flights.
Encouraged by this success I have now got myself an early season bargain.On Thursday sick and fed up by the atrocious weather in the Northeast I set myself the task of getting some cheap early season sun.
The outcome is we will be arriving in San Stefanos on 7th May  for a week at the Romanza.
Cost breakdown
Flight from East Midlands by Thomas Cook 150 pounds including luggage .The actual flight cost was 60 pounds/person return.
ReturnTaxi transfer via San Stefonas  Travel and 7 days B&B direct booking at the Romanza.
Total cost 200 pounds /head for the two of us.This includes the flight costs.
I must factor in the extra travel costs against my local airports of Newcastle,Leeds & Doncaster.This will add 1 Hr each way to the  journey and an exra fuel charge of 15 pounds total.An extra expense I can happily live with.
An added bonus is the mid 20s temps forecast during my visit.
Yammas
Yiannis

tonyco1:
Spot on Yiannis - we all need to budget, but your extra trip through sourcing a wise budget, means the village will benefit from your trade there,
everyone's a winner then!!

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