Kalamaki, Rainbow Apartments

I have just returned from what has been the most relaxing, friendly and fun holiday I have ever had.

When trying to book for the Rainbow Apartments at the end of August, I found that Thomas Cook was the exclusive travel agent and had no places available. So I emailed the Rainbow direct through their website, and luckily enough, received an email from the manager saying that they had rooms available. I did not hesitate and paid a deposit straight away.

The reception on arrival at the Rainbow lived up to all expectations, with the manager introducing herself and showing us personally to our apartment. Because we booked direct, we didn't have to pay extra for the safe or air con (I don't know if this happens every time though).

Our room was clean and had everything you needed, kettle, hob, tv, shower etc, with a balcony overlooking the pool. Talking of the pool, it was a good size, very clean and had more than enough sun beds for everyone. Later in the day the manager introduced us to her husband, who was just as helpful and friendly.

The Rainbow also has its own taverna, which I can highly recommend. The moussaka is a must!!

Other restaurants I would recommend are Michaelos, for their unbelievable Lamb Kleftiko and Petrinos for their stuffed mushroom starter. Both are located about 200 yards from the Rainbow, but in opposite directions. Another restaurant I'd recommend would be Select, which is on the main strip. The food was very good and the service, especially from the camp but married waiter, was outstanding. Do not eat at Mermaids!! Although it is "World famous" (according to its display) the service was terrible and the food was just as bad.

The main strip with its mass of restaurants and bars is a 5 minute stroll away, with the beach a further 5 minute walk. The beach is sandy and has sunbeds and umbrellas for which you have to pay a daily fee for. There are no watersports, apart from a few pedalos.

The weather was brilliant, with temperatures up into the mid 30's. We only had one bad day, with storms and torrential rain. But we were told that this was the first rain in 4 months!!

Anyway, back to the Rainbow. I cannot recommend it highly enough, with the manager and her husband doing their utmost to make your holiday as relaxing and fun as possible. They would do almost anything for you. She is a jack of all trades, working on the reception, in the kitchen, at the bar and even doing the cleaning. He is the tv expert, making sure that all of the tvs, at least half a dozen, have something interesting showing. If you are a football fan, you will be in heaven, with nearly all premiership, european and international games being shown.

I also have to mention the bar staff, they keep the place tidy and keep the guests talking during the day. And finally the karaoke queen!! She will do her best to get you up to sing on the twice weekly karaoke nights. The friendliness of the hosts seems to extend to the guests, with everyone talking to each other around the pool during the day and around the bar at night.

Sorry for such a long winded review, but there was a lot to mention.

So to summarize, GO TO THE RAINBOW!!! You will not be disappointed.

Finally, I want to say a very big THANK YOU to all the staff for making our holiday such fun!!