Laganas beach.... can get a litle scummy... and a little crowded... Top tip... hire a motor boat £50 for 6 people and take a day on MARITHIONISI ISLAND. checkout my pics on my homepage. http://homepage.mac.com/paulmelville/ This island has the best beaches really clean and the water here is crystal clea and away from the hustle and bustle of the main public beaches. there are pedalo's for hire and many turtle trips... but if you can wait till about 5pm.. when the sun is still really warm and the sea comfortable.. just wade out up to waste / chest depth and the turtles are there for you to see... they are very shy.. and pregnant... so please don't bug or trouble them... and if you fancy a turtle ride beware... they can stick their heads out quite far and take a finger or two... just seen a sub below... MOSSIES... zakynthos like most countries does have a MOSSIE population nothing to get too worried about... but take precautions use a room plugin to keep your appartment clear and when you go out in the evenings use a MOSSIE REPELENT. I used BOOTS REPEL PLUS not one bite in two weeks. and just for peace of mind i sprayed a little around my doors and windows. keeps them away while your out and their not at your door waiting for you to get home from a night out... http://homepage.mac.com/paulmelville/ Any other info E-mail paulmelville@mac.com i'll be pleased to help if i can.

OK SO HOW CAN YOU PUT EXCELLENT FOR ALL..well laganas and its night life are centred around a main strip like most resorts. the pubs clubs bars tavernas shops tobacco shops and booze shops are all along the main strip about 3 miles long.. and loads of side streets have the same.. But just outside the main town the surrounding villages are quiet, very pretty, the locals don't speak much english here so be nice to the children and they'll translate for you.. yes these village restaurants are an extension of the household really familly orientated and it was so nice to see the Greek famillies out late with the children. and the kids are well behaved and wont disturb your meals. these village tavernas are where the islanders go for their nights out. and so the beer is cheaper. the food so much tastier and better presented. this might sound vague but at the time i didnt take notes for posting here... i was enjoying my holiday.. i litterally walked up the road from my studios and into a village. the taxi's are cheap... so worth a trip out.. piccys and mail addy for any one who would like info... http://homepage.mac.com/paulmelville/

This airport is brilliant when you arrive.. ..
OK so its like landing in "BEIRUT" very basic.. .. you
walk down the steps from the plane onto the runway..
your feet have touched the island.. home for one or two
weeks.. if your lucky the whole season.. then onto the
"bus" to go to the terminal.. and wait for your luggage to
catch you up and meet up with your reps.. there is a
duty free shop here..

And the depressing bit.. .. you have to go home
sometime.. ..