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geordieborn:

--- Quote from: Waspman on August 20, 2019, 09:49:07 PM ---Cash is King if you are a local business but a "no commission credit card" is King for the tourists, hands down winner. Read Martin Lewis website.
Why do you think the locals prefer cash, easy answer?

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Yes, I guess we are all only a good an "expert" as the man you find on the net....  :D Others do the same for credit cards, but you also ignore the fact some people don't want to use them abroad, apart from which some places will charge you a lot locally for doing so! Martin Lewis is great at what he does, but is limited with a **** site that needs a bit of a revamp.  There are many others out there with just as good advice, but some people just think they know it all and don't want to learn...

Waspman:

--- Quote from: geordieborn on August 20, 2019, 11:52:21 PM ---Yes, I guess we are all only a good an "expert" as the man you find on the net....  :D Others do the same for credit cards, but you also ignore the fact some people don't want to use them abroad, apart from which some places will charge you a lot locally for doing so! Martin Lewis is great at what he does, but is limited with a **** site that needs a bit of a revamp.  There are many others out there with just as good advice, but some people just think they know it all and don't want to learn...

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All businesses in Greece must, by EU law, accept credit cards and are not allowed to charge extra for their use, although "the machine isn't working" is a  phrase heard occasionally.

maggiesaes:
A few years ago Maria’s (paper shop) machine wasn’t working for 2 days.
She was giving credit to everyone she knew and the machine was fixed soit does happen.
She is always happy to take card payments.

Gavlah1973:
Well we're into the last third of our holiday now.

Having a great time. Weather wise we had a very warm start, followed by a few days of wind before reverting back to the usual warm weather.

The village has been quiet compared to other years. There's definitely a downturn in tourism at the minute

Food wise we've had cracking meals at Zorbas, Both Yiannis restaurants, Barras, Fantasea and Manthos so far.
The new 180 bar is stunning but very expensive. We had 2 cocktails and a mocktail and it was €20!! Probs worth it for the sunset though.

We've also bought some lovely pottery from Hippopots that will take pride of place in our new kitchen.

This is our 2nd stay at Barras. We were originally booked for the Kappy but after staying here in May we changed it for a more central location. It's a great place.... The family are superb and the food is great. They do amazing lunchtime pizza!
The Greek night is superb and I'd urge anyone to give it a go.

The only downside has been the behaviour of some tourists to the resort.
The slow season has meant supply is outstripping demand.
Tui in particular have been offering some very cheap deals, particularly to Little Prince.

This has meant some more, how do I say this sensitively, chavvy visitors!

I know there were reports on Facebook of large groups swearing round the pools and being loud before we came. While we've been here there's been a group kicked out of the resort, also police called to a domestic incident that got out of hand.
I think the cheap prices have attracted people that wouldn't normally come.

Anyway it's onto the last 4 or so days.....we've got Greek night at Manthos tonight and Afionas on Saturday to look forwards to.

Waspman:

--- Quote from: Gavlah1973 on August 22, 2019, 11:46:43 AM ---Well we're into the last third of our holiday now.

Having a great time. Weather wise we had a very warm start, followed by a few days of wind before reverting back to the usual warm weather.

The village has been quiet compared to other years. There's definitely a downturn in tourism at the minute

Food wise we've had cracking meals at Zorbas, Both Yiannis restaurants, Barras, Fantasea and Manthos so far.
The new 180 bar is stunning but very expensive. We had 2 cocktails and a mocktail and it was €20!! Probs worth it for the sunset though.

We've also bought some lovely pottery from Hippopots that will take pride of place in our new kitchen.

This is our 2nd stay at Barras. We were originally booked for the Kappy but after staying here in May we changed it for a more central location. It's a great place.... The family are superb and the food is great. They do amazing lunchtime pizza!
The Greek night is superb and I'd urge anyone to give it a go.

The only downside has been the behaviour of some tourists to the resort.
The slow season has meant supply is outstripping demand.
Tui in particular have been offering some very cheap deals, particularly to Little Prince.

This has meant some more, how do I say this sensitively, chavvy visitors!

I know there were reports on Facebook of large groups swearing round the pools and being loud before we came. While we've been here there's been a group kicked out of the resort, also police called to a domestic incident that got out of hand.
I think the cheap prices have attracted people that wouldn't normally come.

Anyway it's onto the last 4 or so days.....we've got Greek night at Manthos tonight and Afionas on Saturday to look forwards to.

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Enjoy the rest of your holiday Gav

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