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Feel like I’ve been mugged

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pigcon1 · 31/07/2022 05:33

Arrived last evening with family for our first holiday in a very very long time, which I have spent over 10k on with an reputable company and it is not remotely what I was expecting 50 meters from A road on one side, no soundproofing, shabby exterior. I understand it’s busy and high summer but I feel cheated.

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Theimpossiblegirl · 03/08/2022 00:19

pigcon1 · 02/08/2022 09:53

They have a changeover day tomorrow and I’ve asked that we are moved at that point (that I need to see the accommodation beforehand so that I know it’s worth moving).

I will complain to the holding company - with photos etc - on return, I will copy in the CEO. And will ask for a proportion of our money to be refunded. One more bit of admin drag. But it is outrageous that this seems so pervasive - what a joke.

Please complain while you are there. Don't wait until you get home.

leccybill · 03/08/2022 04:17

Which island are you on?

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pigcon1 · 03/08/2022 04:46

Thanks. I have complained twice, the first time with fury. I spoke to the management again yesterday and reconfirmed I would like to move.

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bevelino · 03/08/2022 07:31

Dartmoorcheffy · 31/07/2022 16:28

Sorry but I think you've paid ridiculous money to stay on a complex with a shared bathroom.. we stayed in a 5 bed villa in corfu for much less.

This

I am struggling to understand how anyone would pay £2,250 per person for a week’s holiday with shared bathroom facilities. It makes no sense and something is not quite right.

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pigcon1 · 03/08/2022 08:22

Yes. The shared toilet is in the reception of the main complex not in our room.

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firefly123 · 03/08/2022 08:29

Fingers crossed you move today. How exhausting and stressful having to deal with this on holiday

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pigcon1 · 03/08/2022 08:29

The update is there is a family room in the same annex or a small twin which we could have use of during the day (not big enough to fit us at night).

So no change, but I have much appreciated all the thoughts and encouragement here. I will pick up with the customer services on return. And be much more aware of what I pay for as and when I book a holiday again.

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firefly123 · 03/08/2022 08:32

So annoyed on your behalf. What a way to treat people. Hope you can enjoy the final days in spite of this

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pigcon1 · 03/08/2022 08:35

Thank you @firefly123 and everyone else who has been so supportive.

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NellesVilla · 03/08/2022 08:38

£10k for a hol to Greece- flipping heck, OP! Are you trying to get rid of some dirty money or something?! 😉 That’d be a great deposit for a flat up north- hint hint!

I can only dream of that kind of money to spunk up the wall. Then again, I’m saving for a rhinoplasty so you could say I’m just as crazy!!

LittlePickleHead · 03/08/2022 09:05

I think a lot of people haven't been on an AI holiday for a while - the prices have gone up loads! We paid £8k in Greece over May half term for 4 - that's was IKOS though so was outstanding. But that holiday would be more like £15k in the summer!

CombatBarbie · 03/08/2022 09:14

10k for 4 people in Greece! I'd be expecting alot for that kind of money!!!

mycatisannoying · 03/08/2022 09:18

Oh, fuck off with annoying people commenting meaninglessly on the price. How in any way does that help the OP?

leccybill · 03/08/2022 11:53

£10k though 😮

We stayed a week in August at Stella Palace last year, 3 of us, all inclusive. Thought to be one of the best quality hotels in Greece in terms of service, food, facilities (I would agree, it's brilliant).
That was £2700!

WallaceinAnderland · 03/08/2022 12:23

mycatisannoying · 03/08/2022 09:18

Oh, fuck off with annoying people commenting meaninglessly on the price. How in any way does that help the OP?

It's literally the title of the thread 😂

OP felt like she was mugged and posters are confirming and encouraging her to to steps to claim some of it back.

StorieAnna · 03/08/2022 17:14

leccybill · 03/08/2022 11:53

£10k though 😮

We stayed a week in August at Stella Palace last year, 3 of us, all inclusive. Thought to be one of the best quality hotels in Greece in terms of service, food, facilities (I would agree, it's brilliant).
That was £2700!

Have you checked out the same holiday this year tho @leccybill

Holidays have increased significantly.

We usually go to Croatia. Very smart hotel, B&B - as I prefer to eat out at night - price increased from £2,900 for a week for two in 2019 to £5,200 this year. We didn’t go!

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 03/08/2022 18:24

I've just checked a holiday to Crete I went on four years ago and it was the same

Johnnysgirl · 03/08/2022 18:36

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 03/08/2022 18:24

I've just checked a holiday to Crete I went on four years ago and it was the same

The same price as four years ago or the same as op is paying?

leccybill · 03/08/2022 19:01

StorieAnna · 03/08/2022 17:14

Have you checked out the same holiday this year tho @leccybill

Holidays have increased significantly.

We usually go to Croatia. Very smart hotel, B&B - as I prefer to eat out at night - price increased from £2,900 for a week for two in 2019 to £5,200 this year. We didn’t go!

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They have added a huge new aquapark and people have got wind of how good it is so I'm not surprised!
We love Croatia too, had a few bargain holidays there.

Midliffey · 03/08/2022 22:03

Yes please to holiday recommendations x

shinynewapple22 · 03/08/2022 22:35

CousinGregg · 31/07/2022 14:51

Why do people insist on commenting on what people spend? You can spend 1k or 100k on a holiday, get over it and stick to the point!

This is one of the silliest responses I've seen.

It's pretty relevant if you are unhappy where you are staying!! If it's a cheap and cheerful last minute deal you will forgive a lot more than if it's cost a fortune once in a lifetime holiday.

shinynewapple22 · 03/08/2022 22:41

Sorry to hear all this OP - it must be awful to spend out this sort of money and end up with somewhere mediocre.

Johnnysgirl · 03/08/2022 22:46

Of course op is pissed off dropping £10k for a week she's not particularly enjoying, who wouldn't be?

prepared101 · 04/08/2022 06:19

I'm guessing this is Santorini for that price.

Sorry you're disappointed OP but £2.5k each for a week is extortion and there are other, clearly luxurious, options out there for that price. Did you book on a whim!?

whynotwhatknot · 15/08/2022 19:06

whe4re is this place did you get anywhere with themop

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