Cheap Greek Weekend Beach Holiday

[Ricochet J]

With the current Greek Euro crisis under way, are weekend breaks to Greece cheaper than usual?

I understand the risks - and I'm willing to risk it.

Looking to leave on a Friday and return on a Monday - anywhere in Greece that has a beach.

I'm flexible on dates, and two people are going (me and the wife).

Do you have any recommendations or suggestions?

 

[Maccapacca]

What risks?

 

[Ricochet J]

The risk that Greek ATMs may restrict the amount of Euro's you're allowed to withdraw per day to something like 50 Euro/day.

Or the Euro no longer being the official currency of Greece.

 

[Maccapacca]

So take enough cash for a few days.

 

[Cosimo]

At the weekend they said that tour operators had slashed prices by up to 50%. It's a way to go for a weekend, book yourself a bargain week. Mind you the bargains will disappear if they come to an agreement today.

 

[Ricochet J]

So take enough cash for a few days.

I will.

 

[peterwalkley]

Read here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33205269. Nothing to panic about.

 

[Rotty]

Read here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33205269. Nothing to panic about.

Andrew Brown, from Post Office Travel Money, says couples spend an average of around £500 in cash on a fortnight's holiday




WTF !!!!!!

 

[PapaLazaru]

Guy from work just got back from Skiathos. Booked late. One week, flights and SC accommodation and transfers. £129.00.

 

[Cosimo]

Andrew Brown, from Post Office Travel Money, says couples spend an average of around £500 in cash on a fortnight's holiday


WTF !!!!!!

If you cut out your gourmet kebabs and vintage retsina it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Rotty]

If you cut out your gourmet kebabs and vintage retsina it shouldn't be a problem.

500 quid would be near impossible

 

[Lopéz]

You won't get many package weekend deals for Greece because the majority of charter operators will fly island destinations once a week from any given airport.

 

[Rotty]

ah, makes more sense