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[quote=Bosuncat;491515]Jonathan was our TM when I went to Tuscany last year.  He is a really nice guy, very knowledgeable and easy to get on with.  I think he is the kind of guy who stands back a bit and lets you get on with it but is there when you need him.  I couldn't cope with his quiz though.

I really liked the hotel, the owners and staff are so lovely.  Yes it is a bit basic in parts, but spotlessly clean and there is everything in the room that you need.  I was quite comfortable, and felt very much at home.  It is a small hotel and JY nearly take it over when the tour is full I think.

The restaurant is separate from the hotel and across the front on the beach, more or less.  Lovely friendly restaurant staff and they do produce good food.  I found plenty of things to keep me full.  :thumbup:  They even got apple juice for me because I have a problem with citrus.  The only thing I wasn't keen on was having to sit at the same place for evening meal as for breakfast but that is because the main course is ordered in the morning.  They produced for us a really nice special meal for the last evening and there was a disco afterwards.  Drinks measures at the bar are " cough" large, and prices are pretty good.

I think the tour is really good for a taster of Tuscany and does represent good value for money.  I did do one optional tour, the one to Elba, and loved the ferry ride across.

I hope you enjoy and get better weather than we did![/quote]

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Hello Jean,

I wondered if you would like to arrange to meet at the airport for coffee/bite to eat prior to our flight.

I am staying overnight at a hotel in the Manchester area on the Wednesday night due to the early flight. I've never flown from Manchester before.

I would be happy for Julia to give you my e-mail address.

Kind regards

Sharon

Hi Sharon, yes that would be good. I'm happy for Julia to pass on my email address to you too. How does that work? I'm staying with family nearby so hoping for a lift to the airport! I was thinking of checking in about 6. I like to be early!!

Jean

Hello Jean,

I've read that the average temperatures for mid-September are mid-20s and the forecast seems to be heading that way, although there have been several days with 30/31 this last week! I hope it will be a little cooler than that!

Sharon

'Timaru' wrote:
Thank you everyone for your input on this, it's much appreciated.
Jean, I look forward to meeting you in a fortnight :-)
Sharon

You too! It's come round fairly quickly! Assume temperatures will be mid 20s. Is that correct she asks hopefully?

Jean

'JeanK' wrote:
Thank you for all the input re Tuscany. I'm also going 11 Sept, flying from Manchester and I've booked both optional tours on the basis that whilst I'm there, I might as well see as much as I can! No one has said anything bad about either tour, so hoping all will be well.
Jean

Hello Jean,

I wondered if you would like to arrange to meet at the airport for coffee/bite to eat prior to our flight.

I am staying overnight at a hotel in the Manchester area on the Wednesday night due to the early flight. I've never flown from Manchester before.

I would be happy for Julia to give you my e-mail address.

Kind regards

Sharon

Thank you everyone for your input on this, it's much appreciated.

Jean, I look forward to meeting you in a fortnight 🙂

Sharon

Thank you for all the input re Tuscany. I'm also going 11 Sept, flying from Manchester and I've booked both optional tours on the basis that whilst I'm there, I might as well see as much as I can! No one has said anything bad about either tour, so hoping all will be well.

Jean

'Timaru' wrote:
Thank you both for sharing your experiences.
I have booked both the Elba and Lucca tours to make the most of the time there. I am sorry to hear that you had bad weather Bosuncat, I'm hoping the weather won't be TOO hot like Cindy experienced. I'll be packing my Factor 50 as I'm very fair skinned.
Please can I ask you about the ease of changing 50 Euro notes; I got my currency when the exchange rates were most favourable and have some 50 Euro notes. I am thinking the hotel will accept them for the bar bill but how flexible are shops?

Hi, Timaru

I would agree with what has been said before. Jonathan Clarke is a superb Tour Manager.

I would also highly recommend both the optional excursions to Lucca and the Island of Elba.

I have given you the url below to my review of the tour last September.

http://www.justyou.co.uk/forum/thread-58227.html

Enjoy Tuscany.

Douglas.

I changed a 50 Euro in the resort okay and the hotel is always amenable! :thumbup:

I don't think the €50 will be to much of a problem, I am sure the hotel would be able to break a few down for you,

Cindy

Thank you both for sharing your experiences.

I have booked both the Elba and Lucca tours to make the most of the time there. I am sorry to hear that you had bad weather Bosuncat, I'm hoping the weather won't be TOO hot like Cindy experienced. I'll be packing my Factor 50 as I'm very fair skinned.

Please can I ask you about the ease of changing 50 Euro notes; I got my currency when the exchange rates were most favourable and have some 50 Euro notes. I am thinking the hotel will accept them for the bar bill but how flexible are shops?

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