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Booking holidays in Paxos & general information

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How to book your holiday

Telephone our UK office on 01373 814200 to discuss your exact requirements and to check the availability of accommodation. Alternatively e-mail us at planosholidays@planos.co.uk Once you have made a telephone booking then send in the completed and signed booking form together with your deposits and any travel insurance premiums. A confirmation invoice will be sent out to you within 14 working days of receipt of the booking form. This will give full details of your holiday reservation together with the cost. It will also advise you when full payment must be made. Please ensure that you check all details carefully. We are normally happy to give options of up to 48 hours to allow you more time to make your decision.

How to pay

Most people prefer to pay by cheque drawn on an British bank but we are able to accept payment by credit card issued by Visa, Access or Mastercard. Credit card payments will incur a 2% surcharge. We can also take payment by Maestro or debit card for which there is no surcharge.

The journey to Paxos

From the UK we shall be operating Monday morning flights from Gatwick with First Choice Air and Excel Airways, and from Manchester with Thomsonfly. The Manchester flight supplement will be a minimum of £50 per person. These flights are scheduled to arrive at Corfu between 1100 and 1300.

From Corfu Airport

You will be met by our experienced British staff and will be taken by coach or taxi to our privately chartered ferry which will be waiting at the New Port in Corfu Town. Your luggage will be loaded on board by the crew and the expected departure time for Paxos, allowing for the arrival of all incoming aircraft from the UK, will be around 1400. Once your bags are on board the ferry they will be supervised by the crew so you are free to wander off to local cafes or tavernas rather than wait on the boat. On the way to the port you will be advised by our staff at what time to be back on board in readiness for the two-hour trip to Paxos.

On the journey down to Paxos you can sit in the open on deck or in the saloon where there is a small bar serving drinks and nibbles. The ferry will call at both Lakka and Loggos and, on arrival, you will be met by more of our staff who will accompany you to your accommodation. Your baggage will be delivered separately. If you are arriving in Corfu on a different or later regional flight you will also be met at the airport and transfer arrangements for your onward journey to Paxos will be made for you. This is most likely to be by public hydrofoil to Gaios where you will be met and escorted to your accommodation.

Return from Paxos

On departure day most clients will leave Paxos on the same private charter boat which will arrive back in Corfu Town at about 0930. From there you will be taken by coach to the airport to check in for your return flight to the UK. Other clients, depending on the timing of their return flight, will be transported by earlier or later public hydrofoil.

Flights from regional airports

We are able to arrange flights from some regional airports, subject to availability and the payment of regional flight supplements. In addition to Gatwick and Manchester, we can also offer flight options from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow and Newcastle. Should you choose one of these options we will check availability and will discuss any timing or cost implications with you before booking.

Duration of holiday/occupation of properties

The price list covers one and two week holidays for the number of occupants stated. If you wish to stay for longer periods, or with a different number of occupants please discuss this with us.

Large parties

If you are organising a large party or several families please contact us for suggestions as it is possible to combine different villas or apartments together to form single units for large bookings. Please remember that reservations for large parties should be made as early as possible.

Villa rental only

Clients travelling from other countries direct to Paxos or those wishing to drive or to make their own travel arrangements may, in some circumstances and at our discretion, rent accommodation only without flights and transfers. Please ask us for prices and availability.

Child discounts and over-occupancy

Children under two on the return date will be charged £50 to include the hire of a cot with linen and highchair, if required. Dependent offspring under the age of 21 and in full time education are eligible for discounts as indicated below:

All dependents get 20% discount even in peak season
Second and subsequent children get 50% in low, mid and high seasons subject to a minimum holiday cost of £350
Where extra beds are used to accommodate additional occupants (e.g. a third bed in a twin room) the extra person pays only £350 regardless of location or duration
These discounts are only available for accommodation where indicated on the price list
Discounts may not apply if a house is under-occupied

Brochure prices

The published price for clients buying a full package holiday includes: return day flights from Gatwick to Corfu on our contract flight with Excel Airways, transfers from Corfu to Paxos, airport security charges and baggage handling costs, accommodation costs, hire car where stated, electricity, linen and towels, maid service and representative services. All airport taxes and departure taxes are included in our prices. CLIENTS TRAVELLING FROM ANY OTHER AIRPORT THAN GATWICK OR FROM GATWICK BUT ON A DIFFERENT FLIGHT THAN MENTIONED ABOVE MAY INCUR FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS WHICH WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

On arrival at your accommodation

When you arrive at your accommodation you will find basic tea and coffee making facilities are provided. We do not supply any further provisions as some shops in Lakka and Loggos remain open all day and clients are able to purchase supplies on arrival in Paxos. All our accommodation is either in one of the villages or, at the most, within a 10-minute walk or drive of the nearest shopping facilities. Cafes serving lunches are open all afternoon.

Villa information

In each of our villas, houses and apartments you will find a folder giving a great deal of helpful local information about tavernas, shops, buses, beaches, excursions, churches, banking hours etc.

Hotels and guest houses

Clients may be interested in overnight accommodation near Gatwick airport on the night prior to departure. We keep a small list of hotel accommodation and are happy to make our recommendations to you, or you may like to log on to www.gatwickhotels.co.uk/

One of our favourite B&Bs is the family-run Waterhall Country House, which we have used for many years and offers free Gatwick transfers for guests using their parking facility.

Travel documentation

All travel documents i.e. airline tickets, luggage labels, travel insurance policy, full itinerary and check-in details will be forwarded to you about 2 weeks prior to departure. It is your responsibility to check these to ensure their accuracy.

Passports and visas

British citizens need a full 10-year passport, valid for the duration of the holiday, but there is no visa requirement. It is recommended that the expiry date of the passport should be no less than 6 months from the intended date of return to the UK. Children under 16 (including infants) who are not currently on their parents` passport will require their own passport. If any member of your party is not a British citizen or does not hold a British passport they must satisfy themselves as to any visa requirements by consulting the Greek Embassy or Consulate.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required but you should consult your GP if you have any medical questions about your holiday.

Baggage allowances

The allowance per passenger on our charter flight is 20 kilos (44 pounds) and this will be strictly enforced. There is no allowance for infants under 2 years. Each passenger is allowed one small item of hand luggage weighing up to 5 kilos, which must be able to fit under the seat or in the overhead lockers. No dimension of this luggage should exceed 115 cms (45 inches). In addition, each passenger will be allowed one normal sized carrier bag.

Airport representation

For 2008 we will be represented as usual by our agents SKYTIME. At Gatwick Dave Hilton and Lynne Easton will be checking in our clients on FCA4108 and XLA5000 (First Choice Air and Excel Airways) while at Manchester Sue Aitken will be on duty checking in the TOM1561 (Thomsonfly). Please note however that they can only be of service to you before you go through passport control to international departures.

Books and maps

"Exploring Paxos and Anti-Paxos" and "The Bleasdale Walking Map of Paxos" are two of the most definitive works on the island that exist. Both are recommended.and can be purchased from us here in the UK. Please tick the appropriate box on the booking form.

Friends of the Ionian

(www.foi.org.uk) The F.O.I. is an association dedicated to the protection of the social and natural history of the Ionian Islands. Its aim is to unite efforts to conserve the islands and to reduce the impact of tourism on the environment where it is harmful. F.O.I. is an independent, non-profit making trust and the directors of Planos Holidays are delighted to support the organisation in many ways. Contact us for more information or, alternatively, on booking with us you will automatically receive further details.