Michaelos - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P           

This is one of the best restaurants to eat in if you go to Kalamaki.

I was a rep in Kalamaki and ate in this place about 4 times per week.
 
All of the staff were fantastic (Dennis, Theo, Tarzan and Alberto).  Also there are other waiters who work there in the height of summer, they are all brill.
 
Defo a place worth visiting when you visit Kalamaki, and hello to everyone!!
 
Dave Kosmar Rep.
 

Dias - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P           

Fantastic restaurant and fantastic people who own it too..

Food is excellent and very good value for money!!!!!
 
Take a trip to this place if you are visiting on holiday!!
 
See you all soon.
 

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P           

I was the Rep here at the start and end of season and you will love the place...

The owners Labros, Joanna and Aghiris and brilliant people, even Trev (Nikos) behind the bar!!!
 
Miss you all and see you next year!
 
Dave
 

Acapulco Marinos Apts - (Accommodation in Laganas)

David P           

What can I say, other than bloody marvellous!

This family are one of the nicest you will ever meet, and to people who have slagged them off, get a grip!!!

The rooms are spot on, and I was the rep here for the season and never had one complaint at all!

To Nancy, Marinos, Trev and Adonis, you are brill and will see you next year.

Take Care

Dave, Rep!

 

Alykanas Beach Hotel - (Accommodation in Alykanas)

Dave P           

Hi.

Just regarding the comment about the 2 bedroom apartment.
All of the 2 bedrooms are at the back of the complex facing onto gardens or the bar itself.
If you look at the Kosmar brochure, where the photo is taken from, this is where all of the apartments are.
Hope this helps you and have a fantastic time!

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P           

Just spoken to Labros this morning and he has launched his own website with some photo's and some info on there.

The address is www.dias-zante.gr
 
Check it out with all of the photographs, its wicked!
 

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P           

Hi,

 
I know some people have had difficulties with the e-mail side of things, but I think it has now more or less all been sorted out so you should be able to e-mail Labros now no problems.
 
Just regarding the camp bed, the third bed is always a camp bed, but I think they have stands on them so you can bring them upto bed level rather than sleeping on the floor! 
 
Hope this is useful and have a wicked holiday.
 

May - (Best Time to Visit)

David P           

To all the people worried about these earthquakes and tremors..

 
I noted a comment by Pinny, who seems to be looking at the weather forecast every day even though she is not travelling to Zante anymore, about the operators charging people to get home and people being for-warned about them..
 
Working in the travel industry myself, I can explain to you why you do not need to be advised of these types of things.
 
I worked out there for two summer seasons, and obviously I was there at the same time when all of the quakes were happening in October.  I had nearly 200 guests on the island then, and not one person left early to catch a flight home as they knew it was out of our control.. If the place was about to be taken down by the quakes, we would have been informed by our head office and also the people that look after the weather in Greece.  At no point was the island on a high alert for the 'Big One' which did happen in 1953 when most of the island was destroyed by it.  Of course everyone was a bit on edge, and I also slept with all of my clothes on, but why tell people when the quakes have now stopped and people are out there enjoying their holidays.  At the end of the day, it is purely an ACT OF GOD and no-one can foresee it happening at any time. 
 
I have been in constant contact with some of my friends who live out there over the winter, and yes they were having a few tremors/quakes every day, but why tell people cos it is only going to stop people from going to this fantastic island.  Pinny, for god sakes, get a grip and go and bother some other website and find out which other places all over the world is having earthquakes!!!
 

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P           

Well, nothing changes at this place.

Still without a shadow of a doubt, the best people ever!!
 
Labros, Joanna, Aghris and the rest of the staff, you are all very special people, even Nikos the barman who dislocated his knee when he was dancing like an idiot in a Greek nightclub!!
 
So I was working behind the bar for nearly a week but thoroughly enjoyed it!  Thanks to all of the other people i.e Lesley, Andrew, Mark, Bryan, Theresa and Ryan to name a few, it was wicked speaking with you and spending the nights drinking, and no doubt we will meet again soon.
 
Anyone who is due to be staying at the hotel will have a fantastic time, nothing short of brilliant.
 
See you all soon
 
David.
 

Michaelos - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P           

The food in this place gets better and better every time I go to the place!!

Thanks to all the waiters who remembered me from last year, and this is something, they remembered my order!!! ha ha.
 
Anyways, I will defo back to visit you the next time I am in Zakynthos.
 
Kalo Kalokeri to you all.
 
Regards Dave.
Ex Rep!
 

Dias - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P           

Fantastic food again at very good prices!!

Staff and service second to none, chefs do a brill job (Thanks Yiannis and the other guy, can't remember his name!!).
Try the Kalamari, it is to die for.
 
See you all soon.
 
Dave.
 

Acapulco Marinos Apts - (Accommodation in Laganas)

David P           

The place doesn't change at all!!!

All still a brill family who will do anything for you.. A must is to go to the BBQ night for the quiz and party games etc!!
 
See you all soon.
 
Dave.
 

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P           

Just to let you all know that Labros is going to be using Kosmar Holidays again next year for his bookings.

They are on sale now!

Thomson now TUI - (Tour Operators in Zante)

David P           

About the Airport.  How the hell are the reps meant to get a Greek person working for a different company to sit behind a desk to check people in if they don't want to do it!

 
Would you expect an Operator at an Airport in the UK to say to the checkin staff to 'Get behind your desk and check in'.  It doesn't happen and every is done in their own pace.  If you can't handle it, then don't go back abroad because it happens everywhere.
  

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P           

Claire,

Unfortunately, Labros' e-mail does not work yet.
If you log onto www.dias-zante.gr send an e-mail and I will forward it on for you.
 
Regards
 
David.
 

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P           

Hi all,

Again, nothing changes at this place.  Still the best accomodation in Kalamaki.
Having repped in the past at the Dias, it was very different staying on holiday, but still fantastic.
 
The Koltukis family are excellent and friendly (Our Greek Family) and would recommend this Dias to anyone.
 
See you all next year.
 
Trev, Sue, John, Kevin and 'Chico'!!!
 

Dias - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P           

Attached to the Hotel Dias, this is the best restaurant on the Island.

We ate here four out of seven times, and I have never ever had a bad or good meal, the food has always been fantastic or excellent.
 
Make sure you eat here, you definately won't be disappointed, by both the food and the service you receive at Restaurant Dias.
 
Enjoy!!
 

Olive Tree Restaurant - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P           

We ate here twice during our stay.

The first times was brilliant, not a bad thing to report.
 
However...
 
On our second visit, it was possibly the worst meal I have ever ever had.  I had Chicken A La Creme, the chicken was not cooked properly, and it was barely warm.  That same evening, I was extremely sick and I am sure it was from the food.  Another person from our party had the chicken and she too was ill aswell.
On arriving at the Olive Tree, the waiter said 'We are very short staffed tonight' and it is a shame that the chefs had to rush our food.
 
It is a shame as I ate here a lot over the last few years, but I will not be returning.
 
 

Michaelos - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P           

Directions to Mikaelos!!

If you are on the Kalamaki Road, heading down towards the Cave Bar, you need to turn left passed the Taxi Rank..  You carry on walking for about 10 minutes, it looks like you are heading into the middle of no-where, but on the left handside, just passed the small junction, you will find Mikaelos.. 
 
It is a way out of the Centre, but it is definately worth the visit!!!
 
(It depends on where in the resort you are staying for your directions!!)
 
Dave.
 

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P          10/10

Hi All,

Just wanted to wish you all the very best for summer 2007.
 
Hope it is successful for all of you.
 
Also good luck to the new bar tenders, Linzi and Howard, as well as their two kids Blake and Kalan who have just moved over there permanently, wishing you all the luck in the world, you all deserve it!
 
See you all in 4 weeks time, YES PLEASE!!!
 
From Dave and Family.
 

Acapulco Marinos Apts - (Accommodation in Laganas)

David P

Hi all,

Just a quick note to wish you all the very best for summer 2007.
 
I still cannot believe that not a single tour operator has snapped you up to have the fantastic apartments and studios, not to mention the hospitality you receive.  Kosmar should be ashamed for dropping one of their most successful properties, but I am sure you will go to bigger and better things, and leave them in the past.
 
We will all definately to come see my 'Greek Family' in June and very much look forward to it.
 
All our Love
 
Dave and Family.
 

Dias - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P

  Miss Gill  i dont usually comment in this website but i feel compelled to do so ass its not the food that you judging but my employees attidude my restaurant me personaly and in extension my familly that run this establishment for the last sixteen years.

Our restaurant has the biggest cappacity of seats in kalamaki therefore apart for the obvious reason THAT we respect everybody that desides to exchange his hard earned money for food and services and pay our bills we have NEVER rushed anybody out of the table even on buisy nights with other people waiting for a table .
 And that for me is of paramount importance, thats how i like to be treated as a customer and thats how i treat others.

Think to yourself what has higher percentage of profit a plate of fruits, a botlle of water ,a cup of coffee
 or a main course that takes five people in the kitcen and a waitor until it comes to your table ? and there is your answer.

Miss sarah didnt we welcome you in?didnt we reply to any of your queries? didnt we served your food ?didnt we clear your table or brought you your bill when we were asked to and ONLY THEN? didnt we gave coplimentary drinks with your bill and wished you goodnight?
 did anyone sweared at your party did anyone made any rude comments or obscene gestures to you or to anyone .

I trully fail to understand where you coming from.

as for categorising people in a criteria of social ,economic or ethnic background is an action that i despise
my criteria on people is nice people and bad people.

in any case i apologise for not meeting your expectation but unfortunely nobody informed me of them.

feel free to contact me in first person next time you visit our island or through e-mail lakolt@yahoo.com  for anything else

 Koltoukis Labros

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P

Hi everyone,

 
There is some truth behind Kosmar cancelling the rooms, although I believe it is not the full amount.
 
There was a group of 24 of us booked into go last week of August, first in September, and I received a call and letter from my agents to confirm that they have changed the allocation at the Dias and presumably not contracting the full hotel rooms.
 
I have been in contact with Labros and he has told me he will let me know as soon as he gets things resolved, but would advise you to contact Kosmar or your travel agents to see if your booking has been changed!
 
I hope this helps.
 
Regards
 
David.
 

Dias - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

David P          10/10

I am absolutely gob-smacked at the comments from Sarah and Gill.

It is a total and utter insult to imply that this restaurant is 'not for the normal every day people' but for the higher class.  This is total c**p.
 
I have known Labros and his family for four years now and I have never ever heard a complaint about the restaurant, its staff or its service.  If there was a ever a problem, you will see from the outside there is a sign saying 'Service Manager Labros Koltukis'.
 
If you were in England and not happy with the service or food, would you not ask to speak to a Manager?  It works exactly the same way in Greece, albeit, you will get a much nicer and more pleasant response and Labros would try to fix the problem or profusely apologise..
 
To anyone who reads them ridiculous comments, please ignore them, it is two people opinions only, and make sure you take a visit to the Dias Restaurant, I am sure you will not be dis-appointed!!!
 
P.S It was Labros who posted the previous comments, and this is to back his comments up..
 

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P

hi everybody

i have been very disappointed with kosmar and their way of conducting business
for the last 8 months (since august 07) there was nobody to inform me about what is happening for the upcoming season and when I would get paid for the previous season ....
After a lot of pressure I got a check yesterday after 8 months and presented with a new contract.
Most of you that you know me would imagine what I would suggest to them to do with the new contract.
The only reason that DIAS is available this season through kosmar is because I respect your bookings and
your wish to have me as your host on your planed and hard earned holidays owners me.
Concerning the change of bookings is a matter of the tour operator and unfortunelly I can¢t do anything about it.
I would also like to inform you that for the next season (may-October 09) I am seriously thinking of going private.

Ian give my regards to your beautiful girls
Jackie give my regards to your beautifu
l hubby and lots of kisses to Cassandra

wish you all a nice trip over and looking forward to see you all ....new and old friends

for anything else feel free to contact me here labkolt@yahoo.com

Dias Studios - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

David P

hi everybody

i have been very disappointed with kosmar and their way of conducting business
for the last 8 months (since august 07) there was nobody to inform me about what is happening for the upcoming season and when I would get paid for the previous season ....
After a lot of pressure I got a check yesterday after 8 months and presented with a new contract.
Most of you that you know me would imagine what I would suggest to them to do with the new contract.
The only reason that DIAS is available this season through kosmar is because I respect your bookings and
your wish to have me as your host on your planed and hard earned holidays owners me.
Concerning the change of bookings is a matter of the tour operator and unfortunelly I can¢t do anything about it.
I would also like to inform you that for the next season (may-October 09) I am seriously thinking of going private.

Ian give my regards to your beautiful girls
Jackie give my regards to your beautiful huby