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Title: members transfers £65
Post by: jfm on June 04, 2008, 20:19:16 PM
hi
does any one know the email adress of the person who does this transfer,the link  which is in CBF special members discount  just takes me back to cbf
thanks
jimmy
Title: members transfers £65
Post by: jfm on June 04, 2008, 20:26:48 PM
hi found it
thanks any way
jimmy
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Post by: number2 on June 04, 2008, 21:05:35 PM
I don't know who it is, but i think £65 is a bit expensive, i transfered with orange last year and it was only £40 return in a mini bus, £45 if you wanted a private transfer, i can't see it going up that much in 12mths. Alan
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Post by: stoop on June 04, 2008, 21:15:27 PM
Orange are £60 for Private transfers this year - about the going rate I think.
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Post by: puma on June 04, 2008, 21:56:31 PM
storks rates are the same £60 return
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Post by: jfm on June 05, 2008, 11:32:54 AM
thanks for replies no reply from sunnyd who say they will do it ,i was after a transfer from dalaman to kalkan if any one knows let us know
thanks
jimmy
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Post by: sunnyd on June 05, 2008, 11:38:16 AM
sorry jfm your email was in my junk box  :-\
return transfer dalaman to kalkan 4 people is £130
 8)
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Post by: jfm on June 05, 2008, 11:55:06 AM
thanks sunnyd let you know
jimmy
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Post by: amanda bullock on June 05, 2008, 13:15:42 PM
[:(!]everything seems to have got a lot more expensive this year.Because of the oil prices i suppose.We noticed the electric in Turkey has gone up a lot.I was stuck in the fuel protest on the m 60 in Manchester this morning.What a knightmare.[:(!]
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Post by: lmaddy on June 05, 2008, 17:43:09 PM
Amanda was it a knightmare in shinning armour? LOL
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Post by: Scunner on June 05, 2008, 17:46:57 PM
Is that armour for the lower leg?
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Post by: stoop on June 05, 2008, 21:34:12 PM
So who's sharing our transfers next Friday morning (13th)? We are using Orange and someone is sharing who is on the same flight from Manchester. Brings the cost down from 60 to 40 return - so quite pleased really. Just hope it's not Garry Carr!

Stoop
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Post by: Scunner on June 05, 2008, 22:05:26 PM
You worried me there, so I phoned Orange on your behalf. It isn't Garry Carr. It's Javacoffee.
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Post by: stoop on June 05, 2008, 22:47:57 PM
I think I prefer the first option ;-)
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Post by: lisac on June 06, 2008, 12:18:35 PM
We have booked with orange for sept we have been told £70 thats private transfers return for 2 adults and 1 child does that sound right x
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Post by: amanda bullock on June 06, 2008, 12:48:21 PM
average is about £60 as far as i know!!!
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Post by: sunnyd on June 06, 2008, 14:25:49 PM
quote:
We have booked with orange for sept we have been told £70 thats private transfers return for 2 adults and 1 child does that sound right  




CBF members private transfer up to 4 people £65  ;)
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Post by: stoop on June 06, 2008, 17:15:56 PM
Correct price from Orange. 3-4 people = £70

http://www.orangerentacar.com/airport_transfer.htm
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Post by: stoop on June 06, 2008, 17:17:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

You worried me there, so I phoned Orange on your behalf. It isn't Garry Carr. It's Javacoffee.



I'd better pack a picture of Ronaldo then - might be the last time he'll see him for a while ;):D
Title: members transfers £65
Post by: julesbob0303 on June 06, 2008, 17:32:43 PM
Is there a cheaper option for a transfer if its only for one person?  :)  (There's a chance our oldest daughter may go a couple of days before us - just need to know she's safely transferred, and not trying to find public transport to get to Calis.)  Thanks.  :)

PS:  Why are we talking about transfers in the "Problems using the Board" Section [?] :)
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Post by: stoop on June 06, 2008, 23:24:15 PM
Julesbob,

Good question. It actually started as a problem but seemed to roll on from there. Is this section the correct one or should it be in flights? Not sure myself.

Anyway - going back to your question. I guess the cost will be the same for 1 person as 2 because the transfer company will still have the same costs.

Maybe someone from CBF could share with her if you think it would be safe enough or you could check with orange to see if they are doing any transfers at the same time. That would drop the cost to £40 return.
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Post by: julesbob0303 on June 06, 2008, 23:30:44 PM
Thanks stoop.  Not happy with her travelling alone, but a share might be okay.  Arriving in the middle of the night is always difficult for a young girl on her own, I guess.  She would have come with us on our original booking but went to Bulgaria to work (supposedly for the summer!) but it all went horribly wrong. She now wants to come to Turkey with us and I think we are going to have an overlap with the dates.  Julie
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Post by: amanda bullock on June 07, 2008, 09:03:25 AM
julie.if you book with onur air you can get a transfer to fethiye/calis for £15 each way.I presume other flight companies do this as well.
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Post by: stoop on June 07, 2008, 09:38:43 AM
Amanda,

Good idea but they tend only to drop off in main resorts. She might still need to get some way to the apartment/house.

For an extra few quid I would go for the transfer that drops her off right outside the door and will carry her case etc,etc.

It's difficult putting details about her arrival etc out on an open forum so it might be better to go direct to the transfer company and ask them if they can arrange a shared transfer (if one is available at that time).

Maggie and are landing early on the 13th if that's any help (pm me if it is)and our friends, Sue and Jim come a week later.
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Post by: farry on June 07, 2008, 12:57:50 PM
Quote
Originally posted by julesbob0303

Is there a cheaper option for a transfer if its only for one person?  :)  

julesbob- Office next to Jimmys soup kitchen advertising £10 pp transfers.  Mr F used yesterday, Picked up from apartment and on time.  I have contact details, if you want details pm me.   :)
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Post by: Scunner on June 07, 2008, 13:05:24 PM
I bet they won't be when the Tursab registered transfer companies read that [:o]
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Post by: storeyd on June 07, 2008, 13:55:10 PM
Hi,
Just booked to come out on Monday. Need to organise a transfer from Dalaman. Do you pre-book with Orange or just turn up at the airport and organise from there ?
Title: members transfers £65
Post by: stoop on June 07, 2008, 14:31:18 PM
storeyd,

You need to pre-book. You can contact them through their profile.

Stu
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Post by: storeyd on June 07, 2008, 17:05:24 PM
Thanks very much for that.
It is sorted and just for the record £40 for a shared return to Dalaman.
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Post by: julesbob0303 on June 07, 2008, 20:43:40 PM
Thanks for all your helpful replies.  Thanks Stoop for your kind offer - unfortunately, it will be early August that we need the transfer.  Will sort out her flights, then the transfers once we've managed to book something.  Julie
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Post by: bikerchickblonde on June 07, 2008, 20:53:07 PM
Have just booked Dalaman to Ovacik for private transfer and they charged me £75!
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Post by: stoop on June 08, 2008, 01:20:49 AM
Who did?
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Post by: mac on June 09, 2008, 17:27:24 PM
booked transfer with orange 2adults 2children aged 9 and 11 and baby aged 2 was charged 80pounds not a happy bunny,i know prices have gone up but i think thats abit steep
Title: members transfers £65
Post by: stoop on June 09, 2008, 19:43:16 PM
Not sure how the holiday companies treat kids but if they charge full price (£15 pp return) then it's cost you an extra fiver and you are getting private transfers and will probably get dropped off right outside the door.

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Post by: julesbob0303 on June 09, 2008, 19:43:45 PM
Was that a return Mac?
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Post by: stoop on June 09, 2008, 19:52:42 PM
julesbob - that is return for 5 people according to their website.
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Post by: mac on June 09, 2008, 19:59:52 PM
yes it was return trip julesbob,last years price for the same group was 60pounds  just thought it was abit of a big increase
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Post by: bikerchickblonde on June 09, 2008, 20:43:01 PM
Sorry Stoop - have only just seen your reply to my comment - it was Orange!  I have since asked for CBF discount but have had no reply!
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Post by: sunnyd on June 10, 2008, 19:50:02 PM
hi bikerchickblonde,
I haven't received an email from you, how many people and where to? (ie Calis) and I will get a quote back to you.
Sunnyd
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Post by: puma on June 10, 2008, 23:15:55 PM
mac we are over in aug 4 adults, one child ,two infants, and have been quoted £80 by stork i thought that is good
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Post by: philrose on June 11, 2008, 08:21:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by farry

Quote
Originally posted by julesbob0303

Is there a cheaper option for a transfer if its only for one person?  :)  

julesbob- Office next to Jimmys soup kitchen advertising £10 pp transfers.  Mr F used yesterday, Picked up from apartment and on time.  I have contact details, if you want details pm me.   :)


I am booking this for my daughter and her friend who are coming out next month. Have to say, this is one of the cheapest offers around at the moment, especially if there are 1 one or 2 people needing a transfer. Thought it worth mentioning that it's being run as a shuttle service so you may have up to an hours wait (but no more than that), while travelers from other flights arrive at Dalaman. Still it's a good price for door to door service.
Title: members transfers £65
Post by: Scunner on June 11, 2008, 08:45:08 AM
I am astounded that while Turkey has understood the need for safe vehicles and adequate insurance in their tourism industry, you haven't. Tursab regulate and ensure that those wanting to do airport transfers have proper insurance and physically check the vehicles being used for safety.

You are booking this for two important cargoes - your daughter and somebody else's daughter - because it is cheap. The car may have no brakes and/or may have no insurance whatsoever; what if something horrendous happens en-route? You only see the price and not the potential consequences - have you any idea whether they are registered officially? I'd bet rather a lot of money that they aren't if they are charging a tenner.
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Post by: sooty on June 11, 2008, 09:08:03 AM
My daughter's friends booked Hamish McTurk and quoted 70 gbp for 4 people return and they picked them up from the airport unfortunately they never picked them up to take them back to the airport, they were waiting at 2.20 a.m. (after they had been in the shop the same day to clarify the time) and the driver never turned up.  They rang the number that had been given to them in case of any problems and it was a wrong number.  After waiting until 3.00 a.m. the Blue Pearl Hotel receptionist organised a transfer which I understand cost them 70 gbp one way.  I received an e:mail at 7.00 a.m. that morning from the transfer driver asking why the 4 people had not been there when the driver turned up for them, I rang Hamish McTurk and was eventually told that the transfer driver had fallen asleep, so why did he lie and say he was there to pick them up when obviously he wasn't, Hamish McTurk also said it was the first time this year this had happened, I said it is only June, so obviously this must happen alot. He said he would compensate them but when I went down he didn't want to know.  I am angry these kids were left in the middle of the night paniking they were going to miss their flight and then ripped of by the Blue Pearl Hotel for 70 GBP one way.  So the moral of this story is DONT BOOK TRANSFERS FROM HAMISH MCTURK.
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Post by: philrose on June 11, 2008, 10:32:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

I am astounded that while Turkey has understood the need for safe vehicles and adequate insurance in their tourism industry, you haven't. Tursab regulate and ensure that those wanting to do airport transfers have proper insurance and physically check the vehicles being used for safety.

You are booking this for two important cargoes - your daughter and somebody else's daughter - because it is cheap. The car may have no brakes and/or may have no insurance whatsoever; what if something horrendous happens en-route? You only see the price and not the potential consequences - have you any idea whether they are registered officially? I'd bet rather a lot of money that they aren't if they are charging a tenner.



I am insulted that you can blithely assume that I would sacrifice my daughters (or anyone else's) safety to save a couple of quid! Unbelievable!
You imply that this is some dodgy illegal operation using clapped out  old vehicles, it is NOT. A short walk from your office to theirs, would soon confirm this.
For your information I personally know one of the partners who run this  business and he has been in the tourism/travel industry for more than twenty years, and ALL of their vehicles are well maintained and reliable. He is even a franchise for Avis for God's sake!.
As I stated previously this is a shuttle service, hence an potential hour of hanging around before you depart the airport, and at the moment he is actually running it at a loss using a VW people carrier, which will carry, I believe, a maximum of 10 passengers. However he does have foresight to see if he can get enough people on seats he is going to earn more than £30 for a one way transfer. Obviously he can't keep running it at a loss for ever so I thought it worth a mention to drum up some interest, and no I'm not on commission!

And, yes, of course they are officially registered, I would personally have a lot  more confidence using his services than some of the other transport businesses that have been mentioned in the past.
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Post by: farry on June 11, 2008, 11:01:35 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

I am astounded that while Turkey has understood the need for safe vehicles and adequate insurance in their tourism industry, you haven't. Tursab regulate and ensure that those wanting to do airport transfers have proper insurance and physically check the vehicles being used for safety.

You are booking this for two important cargoes - your daughter and somebody else's daughter - because it is cheap. The car may have no brakes and/or may have no insurance whatsoever; what if something horrendous happens en-route? You only see the price and not the potential consequences - have you any idea whether they are registered officially? I'd bet rather a lot of money that they aren't if they are charging a tenner.



Their business card states they are Tursab registered, and their cars are new and comfortable. :)
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Post by: Scunner on June 11, 2008, 13:31:23 PM
I'm interested in hearing the name of this Tursab registered company, something you didn't mention in either post. If it is a Tursab registered company then say so, you haven't so far. "ALL of their vehicles are well maintained and reliable" isn't the same as being Tursab registered. Oh, and just because business cards say something it isn't confirmation of anything.

I'm not one for talking down businesses and new enterprise in the area, this website is here to do the opposite (amongst other things) but I have a responsibility to ensure that recommended companies on here meet the legal requirements that were put in place to safeguard everyone.

You appear to have got me wrong. I hope you will come back and confirm all of the above so we can all help publicise their value for money service.
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Post by: farry on June 11, 2008, 14:06:51 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

I'm interested in hearing the name of this Tursab registered company, something you didn't mention in either post. If it is a Tursab registered company then say so, you haven't so far. "ALL of their vehicles are well maintained and reliable" isn't the same as being Tursab registered. Oh, and just because business cards say something it isn't confirmation of anything.

I'm not one for talking down businesses and new enterprise in the area, this website is here to do the opposite (amongst other things) but I have a responsibility to ensure that recommended companies on here meet the legal requirements that were put in place to safeguard everyone.

You appear to have got me wrong. I hope you will come back and confirm all of the above so we can all help publicise their value for money service.



Righto Scun,

Here are the contact details

http://www.tursab.org.tr/content/english/agencies/sorgueng/acenta.asp

 :)
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Post by: Scunner on June 11, 2008, 14:09:59 PM
There is only a header there?

What is the name of the company?
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Post by: farry on June 11, 2008, 14:12:44 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

There is only a header there?

What is the name of the company?



Sorry Scun

PANAMARA TURIZM   A  2493  BARIS MANÇO BULVARI NO:95 Çalis   FETHIYE   MUGLA   0252 613 46 79   0252 613 47 60   info@panamara.com  

 :)
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Post by: Scunner on June 11, 2008, 14:23:33 PM
There we are then, Tursab registered. I'm not having a go at anyone, I'm expressing the importance of using a Tursab registered company for transfers - it is the most important thing you need to find out.

I wish them well with it, it's going to be tough to make a profit doing it this way though.
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Post by: farry on June 11, 2008, 14:25:59 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

There we are then, Tursab registered. I'm not having a go at anyone, I'm expressing the importance of using a Tursab registered company for transfers - it is the most important thing you need to find out.

I wish them well with it, it's going to be tough to make a profit doing it this way though.



No chance of CBF discount then!  ;)
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Post by: philrose on June 11, 2008, 14:55:07 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

I'm interested in hearing the name of this Tursab registered company, something you didn't mention in either post. If it is a Tursab registered company then say so, you haven't so far. "ALL of their vehicles are well maintained and reliable" isn't the same as being Tursab registered. Oh, and just because business cards say something it isn't confirmation of anything.

I'm not one for talking down businesses and new enterprise in the area, this website is here to do the opposite (amongst other things) but I have a responsibility to ensure that recommended companies on here meet the legal requirements that were put in place to safeguard everyone.

You appear to have got me wrong. I hope you will come back and confirm all of the above so we can all help publicise their value for money service.


I see I've been beaten to naming the company!..

If you read my post I think you'll find I did state that they were registered.
I think you have got me wrong if you think I would risk anyones safety to save a couple of quid!
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Post by: Scunner on June 11, 2008, 14:55:09 PM
I doubt it  :)

Phil's 2 posts concentrated on the price and I felt it was important to point out that Tursab registration is a MUST - it isn't enough  to have nice clean vehicles, new vehicles or to work with Avis. I feel it is of paramount importance, so wanted to know if this special offer had Tursab 'backing' - something that certainly wasn't clear earlier. Not so long ago anyone and everyone was offering cheap transfers and the implications if there was an accident were severe, not least with you travel insurance policies in the UK.
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Post by: Scunner on June 11, 2008, 14:57:23 PM
The "I doubt it" was in reply to the question about CBF discounts, not to you Phil  :)

All's well that ends well I guess.
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Post by: stoop on June 11, 2008, 15:21:54 PM
So let me get this right. For £5 per person each way you get a transfer to Calis Beach. However (and not surprisingly nor am I having a 'go')you might have to wait 'up to' one hour until other travellers arrive at the airport.

Sounds like a fair deal to me - even with the hour wait. Only problem I can see is if they have 5 couples on one transfer that someone is going to be last off. This, along with the possible hour wait, could add considerably to your transfer time.

Keeps the cost down though.
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Post by: farry on June 11, 2008, 15:36:34 PM
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Originally posted by Scunner

 I'm expressing the importance of using a Tursab registered company for transfers - it is the most important thing you need to find out.

You can check if your transfer company is registerd by visiting the Tursab site. (province- Mugla, town- Fethiye)

http://www.tursab.org.tr/content/english/agencies/sorgueng/index1.asp

Stoop, it is £10pp each way.

 :)
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Post by: philrose on June 11, 2008, 15:37:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by stoop

So let me get this right. For £5 per person each way you get a transfer to Calis Beach. However (and not surprisingly nor am I having a 'go')you might have to wait 'up to' one hour until other travellers arrive at the airport.

Sounds like a fair deal to me - even with the hour wait. Only problem I can see is if they have 5 couples on one transfer that someone is going to be last off. This, along with the possible hour wait, could add considerably to your transfer time.

Keeps the cost down though.



No £10 = 1 way, so would only really be of interest to a solo traveler or maybe a couple. ;)
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Post by: Suzanne on June 11, 2008, 15:37:47 PM

I have booked a return transfer with Orange for 2 people in July frm Dalaman to Calis for £60. wasnt aware there would be a discount if you are a CBF member...so I will get back to them and mention this.
Suzanne
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Post by: Scunner on June 11, 2008, 15:46:44 PM
The CBF discount isn't with Orange [:o]
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Post by: stoop on June 11, 2008, 16:05:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by farry

Quote
Originally posted by Scunner

 I'm expressing the importance of using a Tursab registered company for transfers - it is the most important thing you need to find out.

You can check if your transfer company is registerd by visiting the Tursab site. (province- Mugla, town- Fethiye)

http://www.tursab.org.tr/content/english/agencies/sorgueng/index1.asp

Stoop, it is £10pp each way.

 :)




So it's no cheaper than Orange for shared transfers then. We are going tomorrow and for 2 people shared it's £40 return.

£60 if you want private.
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Post by: c1 on June 11, 2008, 16:54:29 PM
what with fuel going up £60.00 return is a good deal, and I feel sure will rise throughout the summer as further fuel and inflation hikes take effect
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Post by: julesbob0303 on June 11, 2008, 20:13:51 PM
We saw the board outside the above office for £10 per person to or from Dalaman airport.  As it was so cheap, I wondered if there had to be a minimum number of travellers (on an obvious loser if there is only one person travelling).  My question is now answered.  Could be ideal for my daughter if she travels alone, two days before us.  I met the bloke who runs these transfers and he seems okay.  Gave us a price for a transfer to Antalya airport from Calis (£100 for four of us, one way).  This is pretty average, as I had already contacted other companies, who quoted more or less the same.