Arrived back from Alykanas Beach Studios on 13.7.03 - just had the lovliest holiday there. The apartments are spotless - clean towels every other day and clean sheets twice a week. Staff really friendly and helpful! Sunbeds a real nightmare around the pool! People are putting their towels on them at 6.30 and then going back to bed til 11.00! There are warnings that towels will be removed but they are not! Sun beds on the beach cost 7 euros a day for 2 beds and unbrella! Our studio faced the mountains but we still had a sea view! Try Zorba's and Relax for lovely food in Alykes. Get a horse and cart for the ride home - a bit pricey at 10 euros but worth it! Loved every minute of the holiday and would go back tomorrow. Warning : Zante airport is a complete shambles! Be Prepared for a long wait for luggage when you arrive and in the sun when you go home!

The airport is a nightmare - arrivals was a joke with 4 flights all arriving within minutes of each other and all the luggage on one belt! Departures even worse - we arrived at the airport at 8.30 for a 12.35 flight!!! Just queued endlessly in the sun. One woman overcome by the heat and had to be rushed inside! BUT having said all that, Zakynthos is a lovely Island and we had one of the best holidays we have ever had there. So grit your teeth and just tell yourself that it is a small price to payu for such great holiday!!