Hi Elf, How lovely of you to take time to reply. I am now really looking forward to sorting out the holiday after all. I have to admit I was a bit daunted being made the 'chosen one' to do all ther research etc as I have a bunch of very fussy pals! Mind you, I am fussy myself. Elounda sounds lovely - There is a villa named Anemos Avra which I am seriously looking into now having read your posts. It's through Owners Direct - so wish me luck. Thanks again all who contributed to this post!