Kalamaki - (Exchange Rates in Zante)

Tim W

We're going to Kalamaki on 1st July - Can anyone tell me if it is better to take Sterling or Euro Travellers cheques?
Also, anyone stayed at the Bitzaro Palace recently, any tips?

Muchos Gracias

Bitzaro Palace Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Tim W

We're travelling to the Bitzaro Palace on 1 July 04 - anyone been recently, any tips?

Apart from the pool is there much to keep 3yr old occupied throughout the day?

Muchos Gracias

Bitzaro Palace Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Tim W           

We went to the Bitzaro palace from 1st - 15th July this year.
The hotel is fanastic. The pool area is good no problems in getting a sun lounger, a word of caution for kids the pool is quite deep even at the shallow end.
The hotel staff are fantastic, from the receptionist to the cleaners they always have a smile on their faces. Special mention has to go to Nikos and wife in the restuarant and Panos in the bar.
The food throughout the day is good, although for evening meals they don't really cater for kids.
The reports of this hotel said "some aircraft noise", i thought thats nothing as i live under the Manchester Airport flight path, but the airport runway is approx 2 miles away from the hotel and the planes descend right over the hotel. This can be loud! Although there isn't a lot of planes landing each day.
I'd highly recommend this hotel.
I wasn't impressed with Kalamaki as a resort, it's too much of a purpose built resort, along the main strip all you pass is bars, restuarants, supermarkets and tourist shops, although there may be the odd car rental or jewellery shop. There is no culture to the place. Although we really enjoyed our holiday i wouldn't go back to Kalamaki - If only the hotel was in a different location.