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Message posted by stevie f on 15 April 2006 at 1:09pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
stevie f
My tip is to get the best deal in the first place.I get the cheapest flight out and the best deal on an apartment with a pool,then i don't have to worry about saving when i'm away.Of course we all have to budget at some stage but if you get good (deals) you can spend more on your (meals)!!,Stevie.

              

Message posted by Trace (Profile Location Assistant) on 15 April 2006 at 1:44pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
Trace
Corfu

A fair few years ago my best friend split up with her long term boyfriend, but they had a holiday booked for a few weeks time. Her ex changed the name on his ticket to mine and at less than a weeks notice I took two weeks sick from work (naughty I know) and went to Lanzarote for a fortnight with nothing more than one weeks wage in my pocket.

If I remember correctly I managed two weeks on only £170 spends.....I survived by drinking beer only (not spirits as I would usually do) and eating at restaurants that did "set menu" type deals.

It wasn't the best of holidays because my friend was obviously very depressed after splitting up with her boyfriend, but we still enjoyed the sun and made the most of it!!


Message posted by mich&hel on 15 April 2006 at 2:25pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer
mich&hel
Corfu

Been there and done all that - can totally agree with Stuart:  have always had to budget for my holidays, especially when the kids were younger.  Only now have a half decent wage and don't have to worry as much but still will try and cut some corners to release money for meals out etc.  I think you are very fortunate indeed if you've never had to do so.

Hellen

p.s.  If you are still on line Trace - we've been experimenting for hours and just finally managed to change our avatar!  Turns out our pics were too big and needed resizing. We are very late starters on the techno scene!


Message posted by Trace (Profile Location Assistant) on 15 April 2006 at 2:30pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
Trace
Corfu

Quote: Originally posted by mich&hel on 15 April 2006


 Turns out our pics were too big and needed resizing.

Ah, hadn't thought of that one.......glad you got it sorted though



Message posted by ecotrails on 15 April 2006 at 2:52pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
ecotrails
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Quote: Originally posted by mich&hel on 15 April 2006

  "I think you are very fortunate indeed if you've never had to do so."

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I don't think so, I would have most sympathy for those that have it all, if you do not ever experience the dark-low-empty,  then how can you ever hope to appreciate  the light-high-full....

OK, it's also nice to work hard all year to be able to splash out if that is possible or it that is your way, each to their own circumstances..

Ian



Message posted by mich&hel on 15 April 2006 at 3:17pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer
mich&hel
Corfu
That is so true, ecotrails.  A couple of years ago we managed to squeeze in an extra unexpected week in Kalami.  It was a real struggle to pay for it as we'd not budgeted for it at all.  I remember us both wondering if we'd done the right thing when we were broke for weeks before and couldn't afford to go out.  I also remember distinctly, though, arriving in Kalami, making our way to Thomas's, ordering a jug of wine and sitting there looking around us and both agreeing it was worth every bit of sacrifice. 

Message posted by Pegasus on 16 April 2006 at 6:31pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
Pegasus
Corfu

Hi,

You do realise that they sell all those food items everywhere you go in the world!  I have never gone anywhere and not been able to find bacon, cheese and cereals.  What I am trying to say is don't waste luggage space, buy it while you are there and take the time to find a larger supermarket unlike the ones that are very small and do charge alot more for their products.

Regards, Pegasus.

Quote: Originally posted by taylor family on 14 April 2006


We always take a cooler bag with bacon and cheese and ham in. We also take asdas own noodles(9p a packet) we take cereal    




Message posted by purrypuss (Moderator) on 16 April 2006 at 6:36pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
purrypuss
Corfu

I know they sell these in the local supermarkets, but they can be a lot more expensive than at home, and if you have them in the cupboards already, even better!

Money vanishes so quickly in the first few days, heaven knows where it goes!

 

Anyhow, as I leant on this site, a great saying "horses for courses"


Message posted by jumpup'njive on 17 April 2006 at 6:10pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer
jumpup'njive
Corfu

We take a cooler bag with just a small bit of chedder and some bacon to start off with then just buy the bits we need out there. I do take tea and coffee too.   You can get a bit bored with Laughing Cow cheeses, but try some of the local cheese, you dont need a lot for lunches.  You can get wonderful tomatoes etc and whip up an omelette in next to no time for lunch or some local sardines, glass of wine, olives and bread -  on the balcony fantastic!  Some times we just have a banana and some crisps on the beach and head back for snacks and local wine after a dip in the pool & then have dinner later on.  Other times we have just had pasta at the accommodation and then gone out for drinks and desert later.  Depends on what your taste in food is really and what you cannot live without for 2 weeks.

Last year we went on an extremely long walk and even though we had water we had no food.  We popped into a tiny shop in a village bought a lump of very tasty local cheese which was cut up into strips for us for convenience, a banana and some chocolate and we were set up for the long walk back and then had a welcome ice cream..  good memories!

I have heard there is a Lidl just outside Corfu town too, not that I have seen it.



              

Message posted by armesy on 17 April 2006 at 6:17pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer Corfu Photos
armesy
Corfu
Quote: Originally posted by purrypuss on 16 April 2006

Anyhow, as I leant on this site, a great saying "horses for courses"


hehe Purrypuss, if I remember rightly it was me that introduced that "little gem" to you some time last year, glad to see its still coming in handy!

Dean





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