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Beating the fear factor- simplycreteholidays
Written by Steve Moorman   
Saturday, 25 November 2006
Agios Nikolaos, Crete -- ( Nov 25th, 2006) -- One in every four people (27%) are now booking their holidays on the internet and turning away from traditional high street travel agents and tour companies, according to a recent trends report by switch/maestro.

The "fear factor" often limits other travellers from taking the independent option. What if there is a problem with the accommodation ?, what if my plane is delayed?, what if I have an accident, or my car breaks down?

The reality is, that if you book your accommodation with a holiday home owner or via an accommodation provider, you will be left high and dry. What to do then, to take advantage of the flexibility of independent travel but have the reassurance of someone to turn to if there is a problem.
Simplycreteholidays, an independent U.K company, appear to have found the solution. Providing holiday accommodation on the island of Crete, they supply full support during the stay, from the moment you arrive at the airport to the moment you pass through the check-in on your way home, with a traditional holiday rep service and 24 hour help line for emergencies. Every accommodation has been personally inspected by directors Steve Moorman and Viki Kuhlke and every property manager or owner is known to them personally. "With the increasing consolidation of tour operators, corporate takeovers and streamlining, service was becoming a thing of the past. People want to talk one to one with someone who knows the property and the area, not call centre staff who often don't know the first thing about Crete", says Steve. "We not only understand the culture and way of life of the island, we also speak the language which can often make all the difference if a problem arises".
 


The company offers accommodation ranging from extravagant luxury villas for 10 guests to simple traditional cottages and apartments for couples. "We find that our clients appreciate our prescence, although we rarely get called out" said Viki Kuhlke. "It is a great comfort to know that there is someone on the end of the telephone who can be with you in less than an hour if there is anything you need. We supply driving instructions, or escort the clients to the property. We also provide area information, a welcome pack and contact numbers. We don't do welcome meetings because we don't sell trips. If the clients ask us to organise something like an excursion, we will be pleased to advise or supply details, but there is no hard sell".

Potential visitors are positively encouraged to telephone the office in Crete to discuss their holiday plans because this enables the sales department to profile accurately the individual requirements of the client. It doesn't even cost an international call - a free telephone service is available via the contact page on the website http://www.simplycreteholidays.co.uk.

With the ability to arrange low cost travel insurance, book the cheapest flights and choose departure dates and times to suit your timetable, simplycreteholidays ltd is providing the perfect compromise for "wanabee" independent travellers who want to feel that they will not be alone in a foreign country.

 

notes for editors:

further information on the company is available via the website www.simplycreteholidays.co.uk. For personal correspondence/interviews please use This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 0030 28410 28880.

 

 
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