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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Oct 29, 2000
Pros: Very inexpensive, still secluded island with fewer tourists
Cons: Fewer travel options (a turboprop or a ferry is it)
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Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsThis is a very special Epinion for me. I’ll mix in some history, some Greek Orthodox Church teachings and a little Ionian legend to share with you a story about an extraordinary church ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 21, 2005
Pros: Fantastic weather, good food, great beaches, beautiful sunsets
Cons: A lot of hassling by locals for you to spend in their bars/restaurants
Summary: My boyfriend and I were desperately looking to go on holiday together this summer at an affordable price. As a young couple we were looking for somewhere where we could both relax but have a good time and have the option to have a bit of a party as well. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 2, 2005
Pros: Good weather, cheap food and drink.
Cons: Mozzies!!
Summary: If it’s going to be your first visit to this popular Ionian Island, let me give you an insight into why so many tourists return year after year making it the most visited of all the Greek Islands! If you are lucky enough to arrive during day light ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 1, 2001
Pros: Beautiful beaches,beautiful people,beautiful weather
Cons: customer service is not always #1
Summary: Spelled Kefalonia or Cephallonia or Kephalonia - all in regards to same island. The island is home to some great beaches and has Myrtos which is ranked third in the world and first in Europe. If you are looking to party Makris Gialos is your answer for ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 12, 2001
Pros: A fantastic place to get away from it all
Cons: The Captain Corelli effect ??
Summary: When the island of Kefallonia was first suggested to me, I probably knew less about it than I would about package tours to Mars. Thanks to Captain Corelli it is now one of the best known destinations in Europe.
Whether this will spoil the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2000
Pros: Incredible variety of activities and terrain; you won't believe the island is as small as it is.
Cons: Depending on the season, could be crowded.
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Review Topic: Practical InformationI spent perhaps five days on the island of Corfu (also called Kerkyra), and it still stands out in my mind as my favorite vacation, ever. Sure, that probably has something to do with the fact ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 12, 2000
Pros: Weather, people
Cons: Toilets
Summary: Well my holiday to Corfu was not my most enjoyable holiday, but that was because I was with my parents, not because of the place.
I stayed at the North end of the island, in Kassiopi. I liked the place we were at mostly. The people were friendly, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 24, 2000
Pros: a real flavour of real Greece
Cons: you've got to come home
Summary: I've been to five or six Greek islands but Kos is still my favourite. Kardamena, in particular, was fantastic. The price we got for our 'last minute holiday' was really reasonable and effectively decided where we went but boy did we get lucky. After a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 15, 2000
Pros: Ghost town, views to Albania and mainland
Cons: ferry ride, accomodations
Summary: At Brindisi, the port from Italy to Greece, I found myself in one of Europe's least appealing points, a flytrap for backpackers of misinformation, widely variable prices, and threatening stares. After checking the prices at 3 of the 50 or so travel ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 4, 2000
Pros: Stress buster, reasonable costs, weather, a great getaway.
Cons: None that I found.
Summary: If you've never been to Greece, then you are missing something. Corfu, Greece is what I call the "Jewel of Greece". It's been a few years since I've been there, but I am sure it remains as it was when I spent 6 days there. It's white beaches, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 2, 2000
Pros: Good for 18-30s looking for fun
Cons: Not really for families
Summary: THIS IS A REPOST OF MY OPINION I POSTED EARLIER IN THE MONTH....I HAD INTERMITTANT PROBLEMS AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO VIEW IT...
I have traveled quite extensively and visited many European Countries. Corfu is an island off the main land of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 8, 2000
Pros: beautiful, relaxing and friendly
Cons: need to know how to drive stick shift
Summary: Kefalonia is a lush and rocky island found in the Ionian Sea on the west part of Greece. It is part of a group of 7 islands that can be reached via airplane or ferry. Other than offering its unique beauty to the world it also features some of the best ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
May 8, 2000
Pros: Good for partying youngsters!
Cons: Not suiatable for families!
Summary: PLEASE IGNORE THIS OPINION...I REPOSTED IT AS I HAD PROBLEMS READING THIS ONE AFTER POSTING IT!!
THANKS
I have traveled quite extensively and visited many European Countries. Corfu is an island off the main ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 25, 2000
Pros: Nice beaches, Great nightlife.
Cons: Many tourist during the summer.
Summary: I'm in the U.S. Navy. During my 1995 and 1997 Summer Mediterranean Deployments I had the chance to go ashore in Corfu, Greece. What I found there was a wonderful vacation spot that offered a bit of everything.
The island is a place full of ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2000
Pros: great scenery, fun for everyone, beautiful beaches
Cons: can get very hot and sticky
Summary: I've gone to this island twice, and let me tell you its heaven on earth. Both times I've gone here i went during the summer. The weather was great, it never rained, but it was real hot. Most days the temperature was above 100 degrees. The best thing ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 2, 2000
Pros: Cheap, good phone services, currency exchange, english speaking/american loving staff
Cons: crappy food, "organization", too much booze
Summary: Corfu is a beautiful Island that is so different from the Cyclades. I found my way to this island via ferry from Brindisi, Italy...easily the sleaziest city in Italy. After a couple weeks of packing it all on my back, Corfu was a nice vacation from my ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 14, 2004
Pros: Fantastic place, yammie Greek food,beach location,free pick up,free internet,laundry,very clean,safe,travel information,beautiful mountain surroundings
Cons: I cannot think of any, i loved the Pink Palace
Summary: I was told to go to the pink palace by 3 Swidish girls i met in Rome. That place is fantastic. From the moment you step inn they treat you as if you are a family member. Very clean, great food, lots of activities, a great place to relax and meet other
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