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Just another "Loren Special" for y'all!!!! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
It's really hard to keep y'all up to date with all the great bargains out there to be had ... dirty job ... but it's gotta be done! :laughing:
The flavor of the week is a multi-destination Vacation in Greece with airfare AND hotel! It is also my understanding that intercity travel is also included. So ... what is Loren raveing about????
... 12 nights ... 4 cities ... 3 nights at each destination which allows you 2 full days to explore at each city ... transit time from the States to Europe in just one day each way ...
Where are we going? Athens!!! :headbang: Paros Island!!! :headbang: Santorini Island!!! :headbang: AND Heraklion!!! :headbang:
So??? What would 12 nights/ hotel rooms for 2 cost you in Greece??? $1,800? $2,400?? EASILY!!!
So??? What would round trip airfare for 2 cost you from Seattle to Athens only??? $2,000? $2,500?? ACTUALLY IT IS $915/PERSON!!!!
Okay ... what are we looking at so far? $$$4,400! (Not counting inter-city travel.)
So??? What did Loren find?
Departure Flight:
From Seattle, WA, SEA To Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS
Flight: NW #34, North West Airlines
Leave: Thu 19-MAR 1:45 pm
Arrive: Fri 20-MAR 07:40 am
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
From Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS To Athens ATH, Greece, ATH
Flight: KL #1575, KLM Royal Dutch
Leave: Fri 20-MAR 09:25 am
Arrive: Fri 20-MAR 1:40 pm
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
Total time: 14hr 55m
Return Flight:
From Heraklion (Iraklion), GR, HER To Athens ATH, Greece, ATH
Flight: A3 #329, Aegean Airlines
Leave: Wed 01-APR 10:00 pm
Arrive: Wed 01-APR 10:50 pm
Class: S, Cabin: Coach/Economy
From Athens ATH, Greece, ATH To Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS
Flight: KL #1572, KLM Royal Dutch
Leave: Thu 02-APR 05:00 am
Arrive: Thu 02-APR 07:30 am
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
From Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS To Seattle, WA, SEA
Flight: KL #6033, KLM Royal Dutch , Operated by: North West Airlines
Leave: Thu 02-APR 1:05 pm
Arrive: Thu 02-APR 2:15 pm
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
Total time: 26hr 15m
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Athens: Mar 20 - Mar 23 3 nights, BED AND BREAKFAST, DOUBLE STANDARD:
ARION HOTEL: MODERN HOTEL: 3 STARS: NICE HOTEL, CENTRAL LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF, MEDIUM SIZE ROOMS, GOOD BREAKFAST, INTERNET ACCESS, CLOSE FROM MAJOR SIGHTS. Situated in an up and coming area of Psyri, which is very popular among Athenians. The hotel is 2 streets off Monastyraki square in the Plaka area providing the perfect base for a stay in Greece's capital, only 2 minutes walk away from Monastéraki underground station. Nearby are all the major attractions of Athens (Acropolis, Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Parliament, Presidential Palace, National Garden, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Stadium, Cathedral, Monastiraki Flea Market, Museums). It is 30 kms to the nearest airport (Athens). **CUSTOMER RANKING - 21 OUT OF 285 HOTELS IN ATHENS**.
General Facility Description
The excellent location, well decorated and maintained rooms and the splendid view of the Acropolis from the roof garden make this hotel an excellent base for any stay in Athens. The medium sized lobby is light and airy. A typical modern, central Athens hotel. The restaurant offers a variety of Greek and international cuisine.
Room Facility and Description:
The rooms have been refurbished using a contemporary design. Each one enjoys luxury marble bathrooms with bath or shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, mini fridge, safety deposit box, hairdryer and telephone.
Category and Room Types:
Facilities: Property: 1 Lift, Baby-Sitting, Car Rental, Earliest Check in at 12:00, Laundry,
Porterage 09:00 am to 03:00 pm, Room Service, Small sized lobby.
Room: 220v Electric Current, Air-Conditioning, Direct Dial Phone, Hair Dryer, In-house Movie, Radio, Satellite TV, Television, Wake-Up Call,
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Paros Island: Mar 23 - Mar 26 3 nights, Bed and Breakfast, Double:
APOLLON HOTEL: TRADITIONAL HOTEL: 3 STARS: The hotel is located in Parikia, the capital town of Paros (left as you come out of the port). It is a 500 mins walk from the port to the hotel. On the port are many shops, cafeterias, ouzeri and taverns (traditional restaurants). The hotel is situated on a quiet street just 50 mins from Livadia beach. Centrally located, 9 kms to the nearest airport, a 5 min. walk to the nearest bus stop and close to the beach. **CUSTOMER RANKING - 23 OUT OF 41 HOTELS IN PARIKIA**.
General Facility Description:
This is a family run property with a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is ideally located for getting around the Parikia and to the beach. Great for a relaxing holiday. The lobby is small to medium and has some seating. This is a 3 story building painted white with balconies all around it and flowers growing up the side. The breakfast room is pleasantly decorated in keeping with the traditional style of the hotel. There is also a bar. BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Room Facility and Description:
Rooms are medium in size, decorated in traditional Greek style. Facilities include: A/C, satellite TV, refrigerator, direct-dial phone, balcony, bathroom with bath or shower and central heating.
Category and Room Types: Standard room. Rooms are medium in size, decorated in traditional Greek style. Facilities include: A/C, satellite TV, refrigerator, direct-dial phone, balcony, bathroom with bath or shower and central heating.
Facilities: Property: Car Rental, Earliest Check in at 12:00, Fitness Facilities, Medium sized lobby, Porterage 09:00 am to 03:00 pm, Room Service.
Room: 220v Electric Current, Air-Conditioning, Connection for laptop, Direct Dial Phone, Hair Dryer, Satellite TV, Television, Wake-Up Call.
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Santorini Island: Mar 26 - Mar 29 3 nights, BED AND BREAKFAST, DOUBLE STANDARD:
HOTEL THERA MARE: 3 STARS: It is 14 kms to the aiport and 1 km to the city.
General Facility Description
Renovated in 2003, this hotel comprises a total of 35 rooms spread over 3 different parts of the building. Facilities include a foyer with a cosy TV corner, a pleasing café and a breakfast room. A continental breakfast is available to guests each morning. American Express, MasterCard and VISA cards are all accepted as methods of payment.
Room Facility and Description:
The tasteful rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a hair dryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV with radio function, a small fridge and a hire safe. Air conditioning and heating are centrally regulated. Each room also features either a balcony or terrace, some enjoying views of the Aegean Sea.
Category and Room Types: Standard room. The tasteful rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a hair dryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV with radio function, a small fridge and a hire safe. Air conditioning and heating are centrally regulated. Each room also features either a balcony or terrace, some enjoying views of the Aegean Sea.
Facilities: Property: Air-conditioned in common areas, Bar(s), Central Heating, Fresh Water Pool, Tennis Court(s).
Room: Air-Conditioning, Balcony, Bathroom, Direct Dial Phone, Fridge, Hair Dryer.
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Heraklion: Mar 29 - Apr 1 3 nights, Bed and Breakfast, Double:
HOTEL IRINI: MODERN HOTEL: 3 STARS: The hotel is located near the center of the town, within easy walking distance of all the bars and restaurants. It is 7 kms to the nearest airport (Crete-Heraklion), 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop. **CUSTOMER RANKING 64 OUT OF 121 HOTELS IN HERAKLION**. **CUSTOMER RANKING - 592 OUT OF 1583 HOTELS IN CRETE**.
General Facility Description
This hotel offers a reasonably simple level of accommodation in a very central location. The lobby is medium in size, furnished with brightly coloured furniture. There are also a few comfortable sofas. It is a modern block. The restaurant is medium in size and pleasently decorated. It serves a rich buffet for breakfast, also there is a main bar which serves snacks and drinks throughout the day. BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Room Facility and Description:
The rooms are medium in size and are simply decorated. All rooms have their own balcony, air-conditioning, radio, direct dial telephone, satelite tv, private safe box and refrigerator.
Category and Room Types: Standard room. The rooms are medium in size and are simply decorated. All rooms have their own balcony, air-conditioning, radio, direct dial telephone, satelite tv, private safe box and refrigerator.
Facilities: Property: 1 Lift, Earliest Check in at 12:00, Medium sized lobby, Parking, Room Service.
Room: 220v Electric Current, Air-Conditioning, Connection for laptop, Direct Dial Phone, Radio, Television.
SO, NOW, WHAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE?????
opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn:
(Beat that if you can!!!!!!!! If so, the Raki is on me!)
It's really hard to keep y'all up to date with all the great bargains out there to be had ... dirty job ... but it's gotta be done! :laughing:
The flavor of the week is a multi-destination Vacation in Greece with airfare AND hotel! It is also my understanding that intercity travel is also included. So ... what is Loren raveing about????
... 12 nights ... 4 cities ... 3 nights at each destination which allows you 2 full days to explore at each city ... transit time from the States to Europe in just one day each way ...
Where are we going? Athens!!! :headbang: Paros Island!!! :headbang: Santorini Island!!! :headbang: AND Heraklion!!! :headbang:
So??? What would 12 nights/ hotel rooms for 2 cost you in Greece??? $1,800? $2,400?? EASILY!!!
So??? What would round trip airfare for 2 cost you from Seattle to Athens only??? $2,000? $2,500?? ACTUALLY IT IS $915/PERSON!!!!
Okay ... what are we looking at so far? $$$4,400! (Not counting inter-city travel.)
So??? What did Loren find?
Departure Flight:
From Seattle, WA, SEA To Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS
Flight: NW #34, North West Airlines
Leave: Thu 19-MAR 1:45 pm
Arrive: Fri 20-MAR 07:40 am
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
From Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS To Athens ATH, Greece, ATH
Flight: KL #1575, KLM Royal Dutch
Leave: Fri 20-MAR 09:25 am
Arrive: Fri 20-MAR 1:40 pm
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
Total time: 14hr 55m
Return Flight:
From Heraklion (Iraklion), GR, HER To Athens ATH, Greece, ATH
Flight: A3 #329, Aegean Airlines
Leave: Wed 01-APR 10:00 pm
Arrive: Wed 01-APR 10:50 pm
Class: S, Cabin: Coach/Economy
From Athens ATH, Greece, ATH To Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS
Flight: KL #1572, KLM Royal Dutch
Leave: Thu 02-APR 05:00 am
Arrive: Thu 02-APR 07:30 am
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
From Amsterdam AMS, NL, AMS To Seattle, WA, SEA
Flight: KL #6033, KLM Royal Dutch , Operated by: North West Airlines
Leave: Thu 02-APR 1:05 pm
Arrive: Thu 02-APR 2:15 pm
Class: V, Cabin: Coach/Economy
Total time: 26hr 15m
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Athens: Mar 20 - Mar 23 3 nights, BED AND BREAKFAST, DOUBLE STANDARD:
ARION HOTEL: MODERN HOTEL: 3 STARS: NICE HOTEL, CENTRAL LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF, MEDIUM SIZE ROOMS, GOOD BREAKFAST, INTERNET ACCESS, CLOSE FROM MAJOR SIGHTS. Situated in an up and coming area of Psyri, which is very popular among Athenians. The hotel is 2 streets off Monastyraki square in the Plaka area providing the perfect base for a stay in Greece's capital, only 2 minutes walk away from Monastéraki underground station. Nearby are all the major attractions of Athens (Acropolis, Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Parliament, Presidential Palace, National Garden, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Stadium, Cathedral, Monastiraki Flea Market, Museums). It is 30 kms to the nearest airport (Athens). **CUSTOMER RANKING - 21 OUT OF 285 HOTELS IN ATHENS**.
General Facility Description
The excellent location, well decorated and maintained rooms and the splendid view of the Acropolis from the roof garden make this hotel an excellent base for any stay in Athens. The medium sized lobby is light and airy. A typical modern, central Athens hotel. The restaurant offers a variety of Greek and international cuisine.
Room Facility and Description:
The rooms have been refurbished using a contemporary design. Each one enjoys luxury marble bathrooms with bath or shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, mini fridge, safety deposit box, hairdryer and telephone.
Category and Room Types:
Facilities: Property: 1 Lift, Baby-Sitting, Car Rental, Earliest Check in at 12:00, Laundry,
Porterage 09:00 am to 03:00 pm, Room Service, Small sized lobby.
Room: 220v Electric Current, Air-Conditioning, Direct Dial Phone, Hair Dryer, In-house Movie, Radio, Satellite TV, Television, Wake-Up Call,
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Paros Island: Mar 23 - Mar 26 3 nights, Bed and Breakfast, Double:
APOLLON HOTEL: TRADITIONAL HOTEL: 3 STARS: The hotel is located in Parikia, the capital town of Paros (left as you come out of the port). It is a 500 mins walk from the port to the hotel. On the port are many shops, cafeterias, ouzeri and taverns (traditional restaurants). The hotel is situated on a quiet street just 50 mins from Livadia beach. Centrally located, 9 kms to the nearest airport, a 5 min. walk to the nearest bus stop and close to the beach. **CUSTOMER RANKING - 23 OUT OF 41 HOTELS IN PARIKIA**.
General Facility Description:
This is a family run property with a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is ideally located for getting around the Parikia and to the beach. Great for a relaxing holiday. The lobby is small to medium and has some seating. This is a 3 story building painted white with balconies all around it and flowers growing up the side. The breakfast room is pleasantly decorated in keeping with the traditional style of the hotel. There is also a bar. BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Room Facility and Description:
Rooms are medium in size, decorated in traditional Greek style. Facilities include: A/C, satellite TV, refrigerator, direct-dial phone, balcony, bathroom with bath or shower and central heating.
Category and Room Types: Standard room. Rooms are medium in size, decorated in traditional Greek style. Facilities include: A/C, satellite TV, refrigerator, direct-dial phone, balcony, bathroom with bath or shower and central heating.
Facilities: Property: Car Rental, Earliest Check in at 12:00, Fitness Facilities, Medium sized lobby, Porterage 09:00 am to 03:00 pm, Room Service.
Room: 220v Electric Current, Air-Conditioning, Connection for laptop, Direct Dial Phone, Hair Dryer, Satellite TV, Television, Wake-Up Call.
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Santorini Island: Mar 26 - Mar 29 3 nights, BED AND BREAKFAST, DOUBLE STANDARD:
HOTEL THERA MARE: 3 STARS: It is 14 kms to the aiport and 1 km to the city.
General Facility Description
Renovated in 2003, this hotel comprises a total of 35 rooms spread over 3 different parts of the building. Facilities include a foyer with a cosy TV corner, a pleasing café and a breakfast room. A continental breakfast is available to guests each morning. American Express, MasterCard and VISA cards are all accepted as methods of payment.
Room Facility and Description:
The tasteful rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a hair dryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV with radio function, a small fridge and a hire safe. Air conditioning and heating are centrally regulated. Each room also features either a balcony or terrace, some enjoying views of the Aegean Sea.
Category and Room Types: Standard room. The tasteful rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a hair dryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV with radio function, a small fridge and a hire safe. Air conditioning and heating are centrally regulated. Each room also features either a balcony or terrace, some enjoying views of the Aegean Sea.
Facilities: Property: Air-conditioned in common areas, Bar(s), Central Heating, Fresh Water Pool, Tennis Court(s).
Room: Air-Conditioning, Balcony, Bathroom, Direct Dial Phone, Fridge, Hair Dryer.
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Heraklion: Mar 29 - Apr 1 3 nights, Bed and Breakfast, Double:
HOTEL IRINI: MODERN HOTEL: 3 STARS: The hotel is located near the center of the town, within easy walking distance of all the bars and restaurants. It is 7 kms to the nearest airport (Crete-Heraklion), 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop. **CUSTOMER RANKING 64 OUT OF 121 HOTELS IN HERAKLION**. **CUSTOMER RANKING - 592 OUT OF 1583 HOTELS IN CRETE**.
General Facility Description
This hotel offers a reasonably simple level of accommodation in a very central location. The lobby is medium in size, furnished with brightly coloured furniture. There are also a few comfortable sofas. It is a modern block. The restaurant is medium in size and pleasently decorated. It serves a rich buffet for breakfast, also there is a main bar which serves snacks and drinks throughout the day. BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Room Facility and Description:
The rooms are medium in size and are simply decorated. All rooms have their own balcony, air-conditioning, radio, direct dial telephone, satelite tv, private safe box and refrigerator.
Category and Room Types: Standard room. The rooms are medium in size and are simply decorated. All rooms have their own balcony, air-conditioning, radio, direct dial telephone, satelite tv, private safe box and refrigerator.
Facilities: Property: 1 Lift, Earliest Check in at 12:00, Medium sized lobby, Parking, Room Service.
Room: 220v Electric Current, Air-Conditioning, Connection for laptop, Direct Dial Phone, Radio, Television.
SO, NOW, WHAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE?????
Package Price
[size=14pt]Price per person (USD):
$1,174.93
+ Tax $156.02
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Price for all travellers (USD):
$2,661.89
2 Adult(s), 0 Child(ren)
[including all taxes]
(of course, less from East Coast)
[size=14pt]Price per person (USD):
$1,174.93
+ Tax $156.02
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Price for all travellers (USD):
$2,661.89
2 Adult(s), 0 Child(ren)
[including all taxes]
(of course, less from East Coast)
opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn:(Beat that if you can!!!!!!!! If so, the Raki is on me!)
