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Title: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Lindypops on January 20, 2008, 05:21:46 PM

Any ideas for 2008?

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Eggy on January 20, 2008, 06:18:10 PM

Lindy P
No answer here on Taxi sharing but, I'm told prices are due to rise by about 2/3 euros one way this year. Our local Taxis here at Kavvadades are now quoting 43/44 euros pick up from the Airport.
Negg

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 20, 2008, 11:38:19 PM

I was told by Dorita it would be 50 eu. each way but it could go up I suppose by September.  The taxis are going to make a fortune this year I think with more people booking independent with EJ.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: justphil on January 21, 2008, 02:12:33 AM

We have this self-destructive idea that we don't bring hold luggage, rush out of the airport and get the first taxi willing to get us to Arillas. Always costs 10 euros more, but somehow it works for us. Maybe when we grow up we'll get the best deal.

Mine's a black russian....
phil

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Lindypops on January 21, 2008, 10:39:27 AM

We do hand luggage only, and it`s great.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Lindypops on January 21, 2008, 10:46:13 AM

Thanks for the info Eggy. I could opt for a white knuckle ride !?!

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 21, 2008, 11:37:07 AM

I dont think I could ever  go with hand luggage only.    Unless I lose a dramatic amount of weight and get to size 0 I might manage it, with the clothes being so tiny I think I could fit it all in. :-)

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Lindypops on January 21, 2008, 11:40:20 AM

It`s good bg. Breeze out of the airport.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Sandy x on January 21, 2008, 12:14:50 PM

I don't think Joyce could manage with hand luggage only!! Don't know how she'll cope with easyjet this year as we've booked one piece of luggage each in and she always has two....lol

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 21, 2008, 12:21:44 PM

I would like to have the confidence to do that.  My friends who are in their 60's go with just a back pack each, they island hop.. and whizz in and out of the airport.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 21, 2008, 12:23:20 PM

We have booked with EJ as well. we booked one bag hold as I understand it.. does that mean one bag each in the hold  and mall bag (like hand bag) hand luggage

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Lindypops on January 21, 2008, 12:33:21 PM

Double check on their site bg. Also, have a look at the "liquids".

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 21, 2008, 01:07:44 PM

ok will do.. we dont go until September so things might change yet again.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Lindypops on January 21, 2008, 01:28:36 PM

True enough.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Ang on January 21, 2008, 10:16:07 PM

Lindypops we travel light just one medium case between us,but I really dont think I could get it all into 2x hand luggage,dont get me wrong,Iam all for ease of travel as I have to carry and lift all the baggage.How is it done??
Ang

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 21, 2008, 11:00:43 PM

I dont know how some get away with a "capsule wardrobe".  (Is that the right word?)

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Wendy n Stu on January 21, 2008, 11:34:41 PM

I am useless.  Always end up with overweight luggage.  Last year I was determined so I weighed all the cases in the shop and bought the lightest ones.  Trouble was they were so big I filled them and ended up over again.  I wish I could be more organised, I don't know where I am going wrong except my clothes are big too!  I actually think that I take too many toiletries.  That's my excuse anyway!  Really impressed with anyone who has just hand luggage, unless they have a house there full of summer clothes as that's cheating.  BG - We should get someone to do a list, basic contents of a suitcase and we will try to stick to it : o )

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 22, 2008, 11:28:40 AM

Last year Smiffy had a list... I had far too much, so much more than she did.

I do think its the toiletries... it might be a good idea to buy them out there.  I have started already stocking up on SSS with the offers from Avon.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Cheryl2307 on January 22, 2008, 12:39:56 PM

Don't forget, you can always take enough clothes for a week then use the laundry service!  I found it fantastic last year and didn't have the usual 14 loads of washing to do when I got home.  Was really good value but would not recommend you let them wash anything too delicate.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: kriopigi girl on January 22, 2008, 12:51:40 PM

Lindypops please let us know how you do it. I hate packing and always take far too much.

 I always have a panic on when checking in.

So any advice would be greatly appreciated   Pauline X

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Lindypops on January 22, 2008, 01:02:10 PM

Well ang,kg,bg, Basically I decided that enough was enough at the airport. It was one  of the worst days there that I had seen, and my old man was absolutely done it. Now, don`t get me wrong, I don`t usually feel sympathy for men, but I did that day! Himself being so organised, takes a little steam iron, I do the bits on the rocks, and it`s not really a problem. I buy stuff whilst away too, leave some and put any remaining bits in the man`s bag, when he`s not looking, of course! I buy a lot of my toiletries there etc, so it`s all ok. Bfn.

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Smiffypink on January 22, 2008, 02:26:05 PM

Love the new piccie Wendy!!

Yep i make a list each time i go away and i stick to it, every year i panic im going to be over (just a natural feeling i suppose) but every time ive been under by about 4-5kgs!!

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 22, 2008, 02:58:04 PM

I did try your list Smiffy - will try again this year!

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Smiffypink on January 22, 2008, 03:09:02 PM

Go on Sue, you can do it!!!!!

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: blondegirl on January 22, 2008, 03:17:59 PM

Ha ha ha!!  If I took everything then not even Mike could share a taxi with me...:-)

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Wendy n Stu on January 23, 2008, 12:48:25 AM

Smiffy, do me a list and I'll borrow that gorgeous new suitcase of yours!  I have got to cut down.  I am noting all the tips and planning already!  W. x

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: Paul & Denise on January 23, 2008, 02:15:01 AM

Denise is so organised that she has a list for everything that we need, then when we come home she changes the list to reflect what we really needed so that when yours trully drags the cases out for the next visit,  we have the new list to work to.Got it about right now, if anything it is me who thinks I need to take more!  Weighed them on the scales in the pub toilet  to make sure last year!!

Title: Re: Taxi sharing.
Post by: vivian on January 23, 2008, 09:56:12 AM

Arrive in Corfu 1615 on Monday May 5th anybody fancy sharing a taxi, we will only have one case each and a little hand luggage. Im detemind to get it right this time.lol. Viv