http://machpromotions.com/smf/ Fri, 18 May 2012 06:38:06 +0000 MyBB http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=78 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:25:34 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=78
From 2012, the apartments will be "independent"

Bookings can be made direct with the owners via this link or through Travel With Friends via this link

If making a booking we would be grateful if you quoted Mac & Suzanne's website as the place you read about Nireas.]]>
From 2012, the apartments will be "independent"

Bookings can be made direct with the owners via this link or through Travel With Friends via this link

If making a booking we would be grateful if you quoted Mac & Suzanne's website as the place you read about Nireas.]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=77 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:29:25 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=77 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=76 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:55:52 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=76 The main act is Jimmy James and the Vagabonds with 4 supporting acts.

Ticket prices are €20 for adults & €10 for under 13's, and are available locally via Ken & Jan Harrop. A coach will be available - prices to be confirmed.

http://www.agiotfest.co.uk ]]> The main act is Jimmy James and the Vagabonds with 4 supporting acts.

Ticket prices are €20 for adults & €10 for under 13's, and are available locally via Ken & Jan Harrop. A coach will be available - prices to be confirmed.

http://www.agiotfest.co.uk ]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=75 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:28:31 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=75
"MEETING ON AEROSPACE ASSOCIATION OF CORFU THE WINTER
Friday, the 15th April 2011 14:45


Meeting held this morning at City Hall, the Mayor of Corfu, Mr John Trepekli, regional director of the airline by EASY JET Vakirzi and representatives of the tourism operators on the island to examine the possibility of launching the company, winter flights from London Pre Corfu.
Mr. Vakirzis after making a comprehensive reference about the company profile and its intention to launch two weekly flights from London to Corfu, requested support local factors and the Municipality of Corfu, the piece of advertising.
The Mayor, update it, stood on the advantages of Corfu during the winter months and stressed the need to support the market during that period. "These flights are from the English market will be an economic breath of Corfu," he said. In closing, Mr. Trepeklis, assured the representative of the company that immediately after the Easter holidays, the City in cooperation with tour operators in Corfu, will this new partnership with the company and expressed his optimism for a positive outcome of this effort."]]>
"MEETING ON AEROSPACE ASSOCIATION OF CORFU THE WINTER
Friday, the 15th April 2011 14:45


Meeting held this morning at City Hall, the Mayor of Corfu, Mr John Trepekli, regional director of the airline by EASY JET Vakirzi and representatives of the tourism operators on the island to examine the possibility of launching the company, winter flights from London Pre Corfu.
Mr. Vakirzis after making a comprehensive reference about the company profile and its intention to launch two weekly flights from London to Corfu, requested support local factors and the Municipality of Corfu, the piece of advertising.
The Mayor, update it, stood on the advantages of Corfu during the winter months and stressed the need to support the market during that period. "These flights are from the English market will be an economic breath of Corfu," he said. In closing, Mr. Trepeklis, assured the representative of the company that immediately after the Easter holidays, the City in cooperation with tour operators in Corfu, will this new partnership with the company and expressed his optimism for a positive outcome of this effort."]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=74 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:07:47 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=74
It is being held on the beach by Aphrodite Hotel and starts at 6pm.

There will be Greek Music & Dancing, Lamb on the spit etc.

Everyone is welcome.]]>
It is being held on the beach by Aphrodite Hotel and starts at 6pm.

There will be Greek Music & Dancing, Lamb on the spit etc.

Everyone is welcome.]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=73 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:38:16 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=73 We are returning to the Nireas at the end of May. Can you let me know what the current exchange rate is please?
Thanks]]> We are returning to the Nireas at the end of May. Can you let me know what the current exchange rate is please?
Thanks]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=71 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:13:43 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=71
“We are responding to customer demand, providing an even greater choice of city, sun and ski destinations from Edinburgh,” Hugh Aitken, easyJet’s commercial manager for Scotland, said in a statement.

The three times weekly service to Athens commences on September 20.] "end Quote"

Seems EasyJet are still looking at new routes. Although the above is to Athens it is still an alternative for those looking for winter flights back to UK.

Maybe, just maybe, we may see a direct winter flight to Corfu one day??]]>
“We are responding to customer demand, providing an even greater choice of city, sun and ski destinations from Edinburgh,” Hugh Aitken, easyJet’s commercial manager for Scotland, said in a statement.

The three times weekly service to Athens commences on September 20.] "end Quote"

Seems EasyJet are still looking at new routes. Although the above is to Athens it is still an alternative for those looking for winter flights back to UK.

Maybe, just maybe, we may see a direct winter flight to Corfu one day??]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=70 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:15:47 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=70
These are just my thoughts:

It has long been said that holiday companies appear to charge the earth - maybe due to the fact that they have to remember their shareholders.
It is also known that holiday companies try to pay hotel and apartments owners as little as possible yet require said owners to do far more, usually involving more expense for the owners.

This set me thinking about the other side of the coin so to speak.

The majority of holiday makers spend a lot of hard earned cash when on holiday and if they are going somewhere new some will do a fair bit of research about the place they are staying at.

Occassionaly some are dissapointed:-

Maybe due to being advised their chosen place of stay offered something it didn't
Maybe due to the fact that their chosen place of stay wasn't up to the standard they expected ( not everyone's standards/thoughts are the same i.e self catering )

Another factor could be the weather - if the weather is bad throughout a holiday people do complain far more.

So what happens when people do complain to their holiday company? Well usually the holiday company will offer some sort of money off voucher or refund. If the complaint has been about the hotel or apartments, the holiday company deduct that amount of money from what they pay the hotel or apartment owners.

All well and good - but is it.

It has long been known that some people make dubious claims on insurance policies. The more claims insurance companies have to deal with the higher everyone's premiums become.

Listening to some people on holiday and also reading some of the so called holiday review sites makes me wonder if the same is happening with holidays - "oh the weather was awful, spoilt our holiday, let's think of something to complain about to the holiday company and get some money back"

Who suffers? Well I'd like to bet the holiday company doesn't]]>
These are just my thoughts:

It has long been said that holiday companies appear to charge the earth - maybe due to the fact that they have to remember their shareholders.
It is also known that holiday companies try to pay hotel and apartments owners as little as possible yet require said owners to do far more, usually involving more expense for the owners.

This set me thinking about the other side of the coin so to speak.

The majority of holiday makers spend a lot of hard earned cash when on holiday and if they are going somewhere new some will do a fair bit of research about the place they are staying at.

Occassionaly some are dissapointed:-

Maybe due to being advised their chosen place of stay offered something it didn't
Maybe due to the fact that their chosen place of stay wasn't up to the standard they expected ( not everyone's standards/thoughts are the same i.e self catering )

Another factor could be the weather - if the weather is bad throughout a holiday people do complain far more.

So what happens when people do complain to their holiday company? Well usually the holiday company will offer some sort of money off voucher or refund. If the complaint has been about the hotel or apartments, the holiday company deduct that amount of money from what they pay the hotel or apartment owners.

All well and good - but is it.

It has long been known that some people make dubious claims on insurance policies. The more claims insurance companies have to deal with the higher everyone's premiums become.

Listening to some people on holiday and also reading some of the so called holiday review sites makes me wonder if the same is happening with holidays - "oh the weather was awful, spoilt our holiday, let's think of something to complain about to the holiday company and get some money back"

Who suffers? Well I'd like to bet the holiday company doesn't]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=69 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:52:39 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=69 Some of you may notice that the design of our Guest Pages has recently changed.

Due to some security issues we have decided to revamp our Guest Pages. Whilst we have been able to transfer all members & posts to the new version, those of you who used avatars will notice that your avatar is missing. We do apologise for this, but members can upload a new avatar if they so wish.

If any of you notice any other problems or need any help using the new guest pages please feel free to contact us using "contact us" at the bottom of this page.

Mac & Suzanne]]> Some of you may notice that the design of our Guest Pages has recently changed.

Due to some security issues we have decided to revamp our Guest Pages. Whilst we have been able to transfer all members & posts to the new version, those of you who used avatars will notice that your avatar is missing. We do apologise for this, but members can upload a new avatar if they so wish.

If any of you notice any other problems or need any help using the new guest pages please feel free to contact us using "contact us" at the bottom of this page.

Mac & Suzanne]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=68 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:32:47 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=68
A Very Merry Christmas

and a

Prosperous & Happy New Year]]>
A Very Merry Christmas

and a

Prosperous & Happy New Year]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=67 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:27:35 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=67 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=66 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:22:33 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=66
A few days later I visited the office to see if there was any news on our package, only to be informed that it was on it's way back from Athens as it had been refused due to no payment being included (the €12). I was then advised that they would send the package back together with the payment, but I would have to pay another €11, which I refused to pay stating they had made the error as I had originally offered the €12. After a few heated words they reluctantly agreed to resend the package FOC and issued me with a receipt for the €12 for the translation costs. Hey Presto... as soon as the package reached the Roda office it would be returned to Athens for delivery.

Almost 2 weeks later we received a text message from ACS to say our package was at Roda ready for collection, so off I went to pick it up.

Before they would release the parcel to me they wanted a further €39.40!! which I queried in no uncertain terms. Now this is where the Greek/English translations/interpretations go wrong. It appears that the lady in ACS Roda thought I wanted them to deliver the parcel to The Ministry, wait in the queue for the translation to be done then return the translation straight back to Roda. Certainly not what I asked them to do. The €39.40 charge was to cover that service. OK I suppose that charge would seems reasonable for that level of service. However if I had asked for that service I would have expected the package to be back with me the following day.

Reality......
Package originally departed Roda for Athens on 13.10.2010
Package returned to Roda due to being refused 26.10.2010
Package again departed Roda for Athens 27.10.2010
Package arrives back at Roda 3.11.2010
Roda branch send me SMS text to collect 9.11.2010

All the above dates are as per the ACS tracking system and they make very interesting reading.

I telephoned ACS customer service to query charges and apparently the Area Manager for Corfu was supposed to be phoning us back on the 9th Nov..... still waiting!!

My personal conclusion...... I feel as though we have been well ripped off for a service that was extremely lacking, putting it politely. As for Customer Services, well apart from one very nice lady who took all the details all I can say is that ACS certainly have a lot to learn about Customer Service!!  In my opinion the Greeks regularly use a certain word which would describe ACS very well!!]]>
A few days later I visited the office to see if there was any news on our package, only to be informed that it was on it's way back from Athens as it had been refused due to no payment being included (the €12). I was then advised that they would send the package back together with the payment, but I would have to pay another €11, which I refused to pay stating they had made the error as I had originally offered the €12. After a few heated words they reluctantly agreed to resend the package FOC and issued me with a receipt for the €12 for the translation costs. Hey Presto... as soon as the package reached the Roda office it would be returned to Athens for delivery.

Almost 2 weeks later we received a text message from ACS to say our package was at Roda ready for collection, so off I went to pick it up.

Before they would release the parcel to me they wanted a further €39.40!! which I queried in no uncertain terms. Now this is where the Greek/English translations/interpretations go wrong. It appears that the lady in ACS Roda thought I wanted them to deliver the parcel to The Ministry, wait in the queue for the translation to be done then return the translation straight back to Roda. Certainly not what I asked them to do. The €39.40 charge was to cover that service. OK I suppose that charge would seems reasonable for that level of service. However if I had asked for that service I would have expected the package to be back with me the following day.

Reality......
Package originally departed Roda for Athens on 13.10.2010
Package returned to Roda due to being refused 26.10.2010
Package again departed Roda for Athens 27.10.2010
Package arrives back at Roda 3.11.2010
Roda branch send me SMS text to collect 9.11.2010

All the above dates are as per the ACS tracking system and they make very interesting reading.

I telephoned ACS customer service to query charges and apparently the Area Manager for Corfu was supposed to be phoning us back on the 9th Nov..... still waiting!!

My personal conclusion...... I feel as though we have been well ripped off for a service that was extremely lacking, putting it politely. As for Customer Services, well apart from one very nice lady who took all the details all I can say is that ACS certainly have a lot to learn about Customer Service!!  In my opinion the Greeks regularly use a certain word which would describe ACS very well!!]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=65 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:04:25 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=65 Take care. Hope to see you soon.
xx]]> Take care. Hope to see you soon.
xx]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=64 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:37:59 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=64 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=63 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:17:34 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=63 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=62 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:04:57 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=62 .   So I changed it to these apartments, if anyone can give me any information id appreciate it. thank you tracy]]> .   So I changed it to these apartments, if anyone can give me any information id appreciate it. thank you tracy]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=61 Tue, 04 May 2010 16:58:57 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=61
                                                                  thanks phil]]>
                                                                  thanks phil]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=60 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:59:35 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=60
No more work has been done on the new drainage system this year (possibly due to funding) so there are still some black pipes lying around here and there.

As for the the straightening of the road from the crossroads to the beach which was supposed to be completed by 26th April .........  well once again despite what others have said it looks like it is not going to be finished on time. Apparently some kerbstones where laid in the wrong place and are having to be relaid.  There is still a fair amount of work to be done and I can't see it being finished for the start of the season.

Avrio maybe?

The good news is that local business are working hard to ensure that they are ready to once again offer a warm welcome to all.]]>
No more work has been done on the new drainage system this year (possibly due to funding) so there are still some black pipes lying around here and there.

As for the the straightening of the road from the crossroads to the beach which was supposed to be completed by 26th April .........  well once again despite what others have said it looks like it is not going to be finished on time. Apparently some kerbstones where laid in the wrong place and are having to be relaid.  There is still a fair amount of work to be done and I can't see it being finished for the start of the season.

Avrio maybe?

The good news is that local business are working hard to ensure that they are ready to once again offer a warm welcome to all.]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=59 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:07:31 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=59 General Help & Advice.

[iurl]http://www.machpromotions.com/smf/index.php?topic=65.0[/iurl]]]> General Help & Advice.

[iurl]http://www.machpromotions.com/smf/index.php?topic=65.0[/iurl]]]> http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=58 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:36:07 +0000 http://machpromotions.com/smf/showthread.php?tid=58 ]]> ]]>