We're off to the Mirage again this year and this time we're bringing 2 Arillas virgin's !
There are 3 of us (wife & son) but our 2 friend's couldnt get into the Mirage as apparently there has to be 3 to an apartment. Anyway got them into the Akti round the corner so not too far away !
Booked to fly from Leed's /Bradford like last year but a couple of week's later got a letter saying change of airport to E/Midland's.
Bit of a bugger but as long as we get there who care's !
Can't wait !!!
From what I've read on here, the Mirage apartments are lovely! Am sure the 'virgins' will love it, most people seem to. When do you go? We go on Monday for two weeks - just can't wait now!!
Barry
You could be an ambassador here and,tactfully explain,that they cannot advertise free sunbeds,jacuzzi and pool and then get upset if no-one buys a drink.
Or........ You could just chill out,accept the fact they assume you will have a drink regardless and have a good holiday.
They are very proud of the rooms there. George @ Malibu is very bullish about them.
Negg
We are off to the Mirage on the 24th of Aug.
Last year we were the ground floor but dunno if we are up or down this time.
Lovely apartment's.
I think it's only fair if you use the pool and facilities that you buy a few drink's and a snack.
Nicos and Angela turned out to be the perfect host's last year after we'd read a few adverse comment's on here.
Each to their own I suppose.
Could't find a thing to complain about and it was one of our best hol's ever !
Was sad to see how Sidari has turned out as we passed through.
We were there a few year's ago and it was great but we hardly recognised the place this time and were glad we weren't staying there.
Theme pub's and burger bar's !!
Aaaagghh ! We go away to get away from that stuff.
Is it just me or am I turning into an Arillas snob ?!
No you are not a snob - well at least I hope you're not cos I'm just the same!! Would rather stay at home than stay anywhere like that - not a proper holiday to me!!
I don't think disliking Sidari makes us snobs...we just know what we like - or more importantly, what we don't like in a holiday!
Barry
You're only an "Arillas Snob" if you're caught drinking neat Ouzo from a dry martini glass complete with 2 cherries on a stick and plastic umbrella depicting British Flag.
As you say, each to their own. My elder sister, yes I have an elder sister!!, and husband quite often go to Sidari for a holiday. They love it.
I'd love to persuade them to come to Arillas but early moring zimmer frame jogging doesn't appeal to me.
--- I Hope she doesn't access this website --- No offence "Sis"
( She's actually much.much fitter than I am )
Regards
Negg
Hi Barry, not sure why your friends could not get Mirage, we are just 2 , (checks wife is not hiding anyone) and we booked Mirage ok, guess it depends on tour operator or agent
anyway you will enjoy yourself there, we always have,
Regards
Yeah funny that!
Anyway our mates are just round the corner and they get BREAKFAST thrown in !
We are looking forward to Angela's sausage and egg butty's anyway !
Cheer's Bruce !!
barry/ my only concern with mirage,was that when driving past in the mornings on my scooter the water they used to water the grass around the pool area didnt smell to good ,hope its not recycled water if you know what i mean?
Eeeek !
Maybe it wasn't the river causing the funny smell around there lately. Maybe it was whatever they were watering the grass with.
Does it really honk?
It was ok last year but the river was a bit whiffy when you crossed the bridge.
Good point Maggie. It could well be.
I was there yesterday, stood on the bridge, took a few deep breaths and, nothing......
Didn't make a point of doing that especially but, it was "Gridlocked", by the Horizon,with a parked coach ,cars trying to get past either way and cars parked just about anywhere. No where to go so parked up and took in the view and air for 5 minutes.
The Mirage was quite busy, and the grass looked very green!
Negg
Hello Eggy.
Can't imagine load's of people and traffic there as it was very quiet last year and there was very little on the road's.Round the pool was quiet at the Mirage too.Wonder if I need more deodorant !
It's busy Barry
About 2.30 pm this afternoon and I just about found a place to park.
Negg
This is our second time to the mirage for 2 weeks in sept great place. treble the price from last year, still worth it!
I'm staying at Mirage this year with my family, five weeks to go and I can't wait. It's about the fifth time we've been to Arillas.
hi fireblade and micK-G . Welcome to the madhouse that is the Arillas forum. We all have this in common - you become a mellowed, chilled and better person when you get there. It transforms you into something worth knowing. Enjoy your time there - you know what I mean.
Phil
got back 27/06/08 from the mirage (3rd visit) fantastic time again booking now for 2009
We're at Mirage this year and I must say that the welcome that you recieve there is excellent as ever. the food in the restaurant is great and the only problem is that the pool is so good that we can't get the kids to go to the beach.
We have never stayed at Mirage, but regularly use their pool. I love it because you'e just across from the beach, you can just chill there all day, billy can go off in the car or scooter, and leave me to my book and sunbathing. We'll have some lunch there (chicken salad is delicious) and usually have a "sunset" drink there. Angela is great.
Sharon x
Agreed Sharon. In July we spent two or three long afternoons at Mirage (we don't do mornings......) Nikos and Angela are lovely people, and made us feel like part of the family. We must try the food in September.
For a family on holiday with young kids it must be the perfect place to go. The pool is special and Jen spent several hours in there. But with Grazella nearly next door, the beach 10 seconds away, and all of Arillas close at hand, it is ideal.
Phil