I'm off to the White House Apartments (Alykanas) with my girlfriend for two weeks starting 31st August. Anyone know what they are like?

Is there enough for two mid-twenty(ish) people to do? I can't be bothered for clubbing every night but need some bars to stay sane!! No offence to families either but is the place over-run with screaming children? And what exactly is air conditioning that you 'pay for locally'? Do we get to hire temps with fans?

Thanks,
James

Myself and my girlfriend went to Aliakanas for the first two weeks of September (near the Letsos Hotel for the person who enquired - it looked alright, but avoid their supermarket which is very expensive). The weather was very nice with the odd shower but in general it was just very hot with a slight breeze.

The tavernas are all excellent, the beach is fantastic and the bars are quiet but friendly. I suggest to anyone going to take the odd horse and cart ride but always ask if there is a charge for it, to NOT go to Smugglers Cove (the sea is very choppy nearby with most people being sick around us, with no guarentee of getting onto the beach - which is a bit naff anyway) and to use plenty of mosquito repelant. Oh, and watch out for mad drivers if you're going for a walk at any time. They don't just drive on the right you know...

We have just come back from this place and, whilst the room was fairly basic in what it actually had we didn't really need much more.

The cooking area wasn't that big but if you eat out a lot that doesn't matter. The only criticism would be that the sheets and towels were only cleaned a couple of times a week. The cleaners were friendly though and or course Pavlos and his wife were excellent hosts throughout.

The bar was quiet (music and Sky but no pumping dance music all day and night) which was nice and devoid of screaming kids until the last few days. as for the area it is only a minute away from either the beach or the village area (which includes cash facilities), or 10 seconds away from the horse and carts that whisk you away to the restaurants that you really should be walking to!!

I fully recommend it to anyone who wants to go for a quiet week or two without nightclubs, hordes of all-male or female parties looking for a fight, and for a chance to re-charge your batteries.