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  1. battybilly avatar

    RE: Help Us Find a Holiday Destination!

    by battybilly 23 May 2012

    An old - but trusted solution (sometimes - 'Just' sometimes), is lastminute.com If you're not fussed where to go - then just type in a…

  2. Jetgirly avatar

    RE: Cheaper?

    by Jetgirly 21 May 2012

    What happens if Greece does leave the eurozone? I am flying into Corfu on July 1st and plan to take the ferry to Albania on the 5th.…

  3. battybilly avatar

    RE: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by battybilly 21 May 2012

    I've taken the ferry from Corfu to Saranda. Great trip - and not an expensive option, at all. A fair ol' way from Saranda to Tirana -…

  4. easteuropeangateway avatar

    Re: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by easteuropeangateway 21 May 2012

    BA fly there from London 3 or 4 times a week. Cost about £150. If you have got any lenght of travel to London look at flying to Corfu.…

  5. neckervd avatar

    RE: Ferry from Kotor to Durres?

    by neckervd 19 May 2012

    "Albania doesnt have much of ferry connections in the Adriatic or Ionian seas." There are nevertheless several daily ferries and catamara…

  6. Jeroen avatar

    RE: Corfu vs Hvar please shed much needed wisdom

    by Jeroen 18 May 2012

    Corfu has the Pink Palace, the ultimate beach hostel (though it's really up a steep hill from the beach). Hvar is more stylish but good…

  7. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: Corfu vs Hvar please shed much needed wisdom

    by daveelmstrom 18 May 2012

    Not sure if you are aware, but most beaches in Croatia are rocky/pebbly rather than sandy. There is a somewhat remote sandy beach on Hvar,…

  8. saikunger avatar

    RE: Planning ahead trip to Greece

    by saikunger 18 May 2012

    Thorn Tree is a resource mainly for independent travellers, so you won't find many opinions on tours - except that that people don't think…

  9. ewittkop48 avatar

    Corfu vs Hvar please shed much needed wisdom

    by ewittkop48 17 May 2012

    Hey I was curious, I'm looking for a fun social backpacker atmosphere with some pretty beaches n water...What do you think would be better…

  10. battybilly avatar

    RE: This gave me chill's

    by battybilly 17 May 2012

    I adore Albania. It was purely by chance that I got there. I'd always wanted to go, but never really put much effort into organising anythi…

  11. watsonworld avatar

    RE: where is the full people islands

    by watsonworld 17 May 2012

    The busiest islands will be the ones which the major European tour companies fly into - In my experience this will be - Corfu / Crete…

  12. Joannebaby avatar

    First time to Greece. 18-20 days.

    by Joannebaby 15 May 2012

    HI. We will be visiting Greece for about 18-20 days in mid/late August. We want to travel with a rather loose itinerary although we have…

  13. neckervd avatar

    RE: Help Needed to Plan Upcoming One Month Trip To Greece

    by neckervd 15 May 2012

    So, you may check: 20th-22nd May: Athens and surroundings (Cape Sounion, Dafni, etc.) 23rd May: day trip to Hydra 24th May: bus to Delphi…

  14. travelbuggd avatar

    Re: Help Needed to Plan Upcoming One Month Trip To Greece

    by travelbuggd 15 May 2012

    We have already downloaded the Lonely Planet Greece guidebook. We are also searching online. To make our request for help with planning…

  15. Jetgirly avatar

    RE: Corfu Accommodation - Then To Albania

    by Jetgirly 08 May 2012

    I think a ferry leaves the main town on Corfu daily at 9:00 am. I've seen mention of more service in high season but I'm not counting…

  16. cottie11 avatar

    travel on arrival in albania and other advice

    by cottie11 05 May 2012

    My wife and I (OAPs) plan to visit Albania in Sept arriving approx on the 5th Sept via Turkish Airlines. We will spend about ten days…

  17. easteuropeangateway avatar

    Re: A very rough Albanian Itinerary - 1 Month

    by easteuropeangateway 04 May 2012

    Your intinery doesn't sound too ambitious. That said I haven't done much travel in Northern Albania. What I would say is you need to fine…

  18. fikalady avatar

    2 months for experiencing a laid back island life

    by fikalady 03 May 2012

    Hi there, My boyfriend and I (24 and 25) will be heading to Paxos (Glyfada beach) for ten days at the start of June but after that we…

  19. VinnyD avatar

    RE: where the queen's been

    by VinnyD 03 May 2012

    I said that Greece was "practically" her husband's homeland. I should have left out "practically". He was born at Mon Repos on Corfu.…

  20. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: Places near Corfu

    by Fieldgate 01 May 2012

    There are busses in Corfu, one or two per hour depending on time of the day. Outside Corfu your option is Sarande. It's an easy trip…

  21. battybilly avatar

    RE: Places near Corfu

    by battybilly 01 May 2012

    Hi again.... Sounds like you're really gearing up nicely for this trip. There is a ferry from Corfu Town across to Saranda (Albania).…

  22. Themorsefamily avatar

    RE: Corfu Accommodation - Then To Albania

    by Themorsefamily 01 May 2012

    Sorry not an answer-- but a question! So far my family and I have only planned our arrival in Corfu but have interest in going to Albania.…

  23. Themorsefamily avatar

    Places near Corfu

    by Themorsefamily 01 May 2012

    Just wondering if anyone recommended any town/island/ANYTHING around Corfu that is worth seeing! My family and I are planning on going…

  24. Quailia avatar

    RE: 당신의 주말 계획은 무엇인가?

    by Quailia 28 April 2012

    You called? I was sailing yesterday. I will be sailing (once there's wind) today, but the fun ends tonight as we'll be back in the home…

  25. Jeroen avatar

    RE: Tranports info in Albania

    by Jeroen 26 April 2012

    vladjack - Corfu is wonderful, but it seems the OP only has one day to spend there. hence my recommendation to come back and see it on…

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