Been back a week now, we really enjoyed it. yes, there is some teething problems but nothing major, there was 8 of us and we had 2 ajoining 1 bedroom appartments which actually had 2 bedrooms. One with a double bed and the other with 2 singles.Our kettle didn't work but it was soon replaced and we realised on the last day the grill was part of the microwave! The maid empties the bins and mops the floors everyday, however we only had clean towels and bedding once the whole week. The snack bar on the complex was handy but a bit expensive as were the bar prices. The grounds aren't quite finished, grass is still growing etc. but it will be lovely when it's all matured. the hotel run a bus to Zakynthos town 6 days a week for 4 euros ( 2 for kids)it leaves at 9.30 and comes back at 2. Well worth a visit. We went on a couple of the Airtours trips, the 1 to Laganas to see England play Argentina was great ( obviously that was one off) and the Caretta cruise was good ( take a sweater for the boat we were freezing)but don't go to the reps night out, what a rip off! 30 euros! We were promised an all inclusive bar, cheapest wine and beer we've ever tastied and the entertainment well, words fail me! On the whole we loved the island and the complex and the people and we recomend this to everyone.

Dear Vincent and Julie To answer your question Vincent, the Elpida is probs about 10 minuites walk away from the Beach Village no where is very far at all in Alykanas. Julie, we saw 1 cat the whole time we were in Zante and that was in the Posidon taverna in the resort there were a couple of dogs wandering about the complex tho, but they didn't bother anyone as long as you don't encourage them.

We loved Dionysos, we only ate there once but it was fabulous value for money. apparently the owners mother does all the cooking!The waiters spoke really good English and were able to explain all the meals to us.

Steve, We stayed next door at the beach village and I took some photos of the Kosmar apartments as I am a travel agent and I have a customer going next year. They arrived this morning, I would be quite willing to let you look at acouple as long as you send them back.(unfortunatly we don't have a digital camera so cant e-mail them)the complex looks lovely the garden areas are really well matured and it looks very clean and tidy. If you don't mind putting an address or phone number on the web site i will send you the photos.

We went to The Alykanas Beach Village last June (see last years comments) and loved it. Sorry to hear people are having a problem with Airtours and are thinking of booking with Direct Holidays, they are the same company! Airtours own The Beach Village! I know as I am a travel agent at Going Places who are part of MyTravel who own Airtours! (Confused!) I would not hesitate to send anyone to this accomodation and area as it was the best holiday we have ever had (and I have had a few!)The rep there last year, Elaine, was fabulous and is obviously a hard act to follow, I would recommend that anyone who was disatisfied with any aspect of their holiday should take it up with whoever booked it for them. That is the only way that things will improve. I hope this clears some things up, I hope you enjoy your holiday as much as we did.