Hi Every1! I'm Chris (15), I'll b commin' 2 the hotel 13th August 2003. Can't wait! Just wanted 2 know how many other people my age were goin the same time! C U All Soon!

I am Ash Tutt my brother is Chris Tutt. I am 9 and going to the Beach Village on 13/8/03.I would like to know if anyone my age or there abouts is going at the same time. I am really looking forward to it.

We have just returned from Alykanas Beach Village (hubby, son 15, son 9 and me). We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Zante. Apartments are ideally situated right on the beach and close enough to the town to be able to walk for evening meals and entertainment. Just a couple of things we feel could have improved our enjoyment. The enterainment within the village was poor (especially Mr No Personality who did the disco and Quiz/Bingo Night). There are very little activites for the younger children no playground/area just two pool tables (2 euros per game via tokens from reception) Kids club is for Panorama children only. We also were unfortunate to experience two complete power failures, one of which also took out the water supply. One day without the main pool (due to health risks, as it was not cleaned at all during our stay and the pool man had a habit of turning off the filters and dumping large quantities of chlorine into the pool at one end). AirTours rep was very good and ensured that the pool was properly cleaned before we were allowed to use it again. We also had the joy of experiencing an earthquake on our first morning (but my husband found this very exciting and thought the pool had a wave machine at first).

Eating out was really easy and we found numeruous restaurants which deserve a mention:
The Greedy Greek - horse and cart from outside appartments - Kleftico comes to table on fire and is delivered by a waiter who bears an uncanny resemblance to David Blaine - Children receive a free icecream - You must try the Baileys icecream (Yum Yum)
Mantalena - No cart but worth the walk - Free ouzo on arrival - friendly service if a little slow when busy - Also do take away
La Caretta - Lovely meal - but avoid if you don't like cats
OUR FAVOURITE : Paradosiako Taverna (on the road towards Alykes)- Excellent service and food, really friendly people nice location overlooking the river - did not feel so hemmed in or rushed here.

BEST NIGHT OUT - Mill Bar - Greek Night - Book to avoid disappointment. Mill Bar is just along the beach and up a gravel path but worth every step. Really friendly people who made the who evening excellent. BBQ, Greek Dancing, Fire Dancing, Plate Smashing and much more (ladies beware don't wear a short skirt - all will become apparant !!!!!!!)

Blue Caves trip is worth. doing we printed off a discount voucher for "Golden Dolphin" ( the only boat to go right into the caves) Booking on the beach at Alkyes really nice guy (Alan) and his son (Jordan). We were really lucky as we saw a group of dolphins playing in the sea on our way to the caves.

Para Gliding from Alkyes beach : Double 50 Euros Single 35 Euros expensive but worth every cent !!!!!!!

Only down point of whole holiday was return journey, we had been warned about the airport but warnings were not enough to prepare us for a 7 hour stay at Zante Airport. Make sure that you take water and food with you as water is 1 Euro for 500ml bottle and food is extortionate and not really that appetizing.AirTours reps at airport were less than helpful, and nearly had a riot on their hands.

Anyone who wants any further tips or guidance or would like to see photos of the village please feel free to contact me email address tutt@blueyonder.co.uk