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Title: exchange rates
Post by: babs on May 05, 2009, 01:48:17 PM

 do anyone know what the exchane rate is in corfu at the moment

thanks

babs

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Janis on May 05, 2009, 01:56:18 PM

No, but we've bought our currency online from International Currency Exchange and got 1.085 last week, ready for visiting this Friday. Think that was pretty reasonable!

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: martin-w on May 05, 2009, 02:12:20 PM

Hi Janis!
Got my dosh from the local 'Thomson' travel shop. Rate as yours, but with a 'guarantee' buy back price at the same rate. Also got Euro American Express Travelers Cheques for the first time this year. The rep said there was less hassle with the exchange, as you get 'face value'. We'll see!
Yammas,
Martin.

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Janis on May 05, 2009, 03:35:19 PM

Hi Martin - I'm soo looking forward to going back to Arillas I don't think we'll need the buy-back feature!   lol

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: martin-w on May 05, 2009, 05:44:01 PM

Hi Janis!
It's only money and a great place to spend it! Getting excited/and a bit nervous at the moment. I'll be ok once I'm on that plane, but the traveling alone bit always 'kicks in' just before my holls. Three days to go!
Yammas,
Martin.

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Janis on May 05, 2009, 06:02:17 PM

Hi Martin - I'm a queer bird when it comes to travelling - I absolutely hate the flying bit, and don't usually settle until we've actually arrived and are sitting down having our first (alocoholic) drink! Nothing to do with the booze, really - I'm just not happy with the travel bit. I use to be absolutely terrified on a plane, but now I manage to control it OK. 
Also, I generally like to get everything unpacked and put away before I venture out, although we're arriving at Kaloudis just before midnight, so I think the unpacking will have to wait until the next morning! I'll send Barry down to the shop for some fresh fruit and juice while I get sorted

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Corfusoon on May 05, 2009, 06:55:05 PM

You will get around 1.10 Euro to the pound in resort at the moment.

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: babs on May 05, 2009, 07:18:16 PM

thanks for that it is a great help as we will be going on 18th may

barbs

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: kes on May 05, 2009, 08:12:33 PM

Thanks for the updates  1.10 aint bad considering.....and I`m sure  can cope with 2 euros for a beer......

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Sandy x on May 05, 2009, 08:14:31 PM

Just got my Nationwide bank statement today.....I got 1.127 from the Arillas ATM last week......with no bank charges.

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 06, 2009, 09:42:46 AM

Crown Currency ecxhange quoted me 1.14 a couple of weeks ago, comission free.  seriously considering it.

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Janis on May 06, 2009, 11:07:04 AM

Hi, Jo - Crown Currency Exchange quoted us a better rate than the one we got from International Currency Exchange, but we may not have got it in time as we fly in two days. Didn't want to risk it, but next time will order a couple of weeks in advance...
I'd go for it if I were you!

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2009, 05:32:13 PM

e1.116 in Arillas today Folks.
Negg

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: kes on May 06, 2009, 05:54:47 PM

better news Eggy..Creeping along ,,,,,Hows the beach today .?   sure we will see you next week

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2009, 05:59:17 PM

Hi Kes
Beach jogging along as well as the exchange rate. ( See Arillas Today )
Good Wishes to you both
Negg

Title: Re: exchange rates
Post by: kes on May 06, 2009, 06:04:30 PM

Noticed the JCB on the beach yesterday on the webcam...looks like all hands to the deck.....Roll on