One of our key requirements for Summer holidays is the availability of air-conditioning. In previous years we have made the mistake of booking a Villa that ticked all the boxes location and price-wise but where we sadly failed to double check the all important presence of a means of cooling the Mediterranean heat.
This year proved to be a text book example of not looking closely enough at the small print. The Villa had the requisite number of rooms as well as a nice pool area, BBQ etc. However, whilst confirming there was a/c it then added a caveat (later in the description) that this was only for the lounge area.
When we arrived in the early evening, all the windows were open and there was a cooling breeze wafting through the apartment. However, it soon became clear that the close proximity to the main road into Lixouri precluded the windows being open through the night and the Aircon in the lounge area struggled to permeate the rest of the living area.
Sadly it later also became clear that the main reason why we were in Lixouri - for my Sister’s family to do the sailing course was also stymied when the yacht broke down. It did however mean we had plenty of time to explore what is the most sensationally beautiful island and I have downloaded some examples below - including a shot of V and I having a swim with the mountains across the water in the background. Whilst it was a lovely holiday, we will definitely be checking the small print next time around!
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