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Hint:Greek Island Holidays Corfu Arilas Rose Garden Apartments Blue Bay Sunshade Apartments Upminster Nash Greek Island Ben Ludlow
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MAN: Greek Island Holidays, can I help you?

  • WOMAN: Yes, I hope so. I have a friend who’s just come back from Corfu, and she’s recommended some apartments in Arilas. She thought they might be on your list.
  • MAN: Arilas, Arilas, let me see. Can you give me the names?
  • WOMAN: Yes, the first’s Rose Garden Apartments. I’d like to go with another friend in the last week of October.
  • MAN: Well, we’ve got a lovely studio flat available at that time. I’m sure you’d enjoy the entertainment programme there too, with Greek dancing in the restaurant.
  • WOMAN: And the cost for each of us?
  • MAN: £219.
  • WOMAN: That sounds very reasonable! I’m just jotting down some notes. Now the second one she mentioned was called Blue Bay.
  • MAN: Blue Bay? Yes, in fact, that’s very popular and it has some special features.
  • WOMAN: Really?
  • MAN: The main attraction is the large swimming pool with saltwater.
  • WOMAN: Much healthier, I understand.
  • MAN: That’s right. And it isn’t far from the beach either—only 300 metres, and only around half a kilometre to some shops, so you don’t have to be too energetic.
  • WOMAN: Is it much more expensive than the first one?
  • MAN: Let me just check. I think at the time you want to go, it’s around £260—no £275 to be exact.
  • WOMAN: Right, I’ve got that. Now, there are just two more apartments to ask you about. Um, I can’t read my own writing! Something to do with sun… Sunshine, is it?
  • MAN: I think you meant the Sunshade Apartments. They’re on a mountainside.
  • WOMAN: Any special features?
  • MAN: Yes, each room has its own sun terrace, and there are shared barbecue facilities.
  • WOMAN: Sounds lovely!
  • MAN: Yes, it is rather well-equipped. It also provides water sports—it has its own beach. There are facilities for water-skiing.
  • WOMAN: Any kite-surfing? My friend’s quite keen.
  • MAN: Not at the hotel, but I’m sure you’ll find some in Arilas. There’s also satellite TV in the apartments.
  • WOMAN: And how much is that one?
  • MAN: £490 with two sharing.
  • WOMAN: You mean £245 each?
  • MAN: I’m afraid not! Each person has to pay that amount and there must be at least two in an apartment.
  • WOMAN: I don’t think that would be within our budget, unfortunately. And the last one sounds a bit expensive too—the Grand!
  • MAN: Actually it’s quite reasonable. It’s an older style house with Greek paintings in every room, and a balcony outside.
    WOMAN: Sounds nice. What are the views like?
  • MAN: Well, there are forests all around and they hide a supermarket just down the road, so that’s very useful for all your shopping needs. There’s a disco in the area too.
  • WOMAN: And the price?
  • MAN: £319 at that time, but if you leave it till November it goes down by 40%.
  • WOMAN: Too late, I’m afraid.
  • MAN: Well, why don’t I send you a brochure with full details, Ms … ?
  • WOMAN: Nash. But don’t worry about that. I’m coming to Upminster soon and I’ll call and get one. I just wanted to get an idea first.
  • MAN: Well, that’s fine. We’ve got plenty here when you come.
  • WOMAN: If you’ve got a minute, could I just check a couple of points about insurance? I got one policy through the post but I’d like to see if yours is better.
  • MAN: Fine. What would you like to know?
  • WOMAN: Well, the one I’ve got has benefits and then the maximum amount you can claim. Is that like yours?
  • MAN: Yes, that’s how most of them are.
  • WOMAN: Well, the first thing is cancellation. If the holiday’s cancelled on the policy I’ve got, you can claim £8,000.
  • MAN: We can improve on that, Ms Nash. For Greek Island holidays, our maximum is £10,000.
  • WOMAN: That’s good – of course our holiday won’t even cost £1,000 together!
  • MAN: It’s still sensible to have good cover. Now, if you go to hospital, we allow £600.
  • WOMAN: Yes, mine’s similar.
  • MAN: And we also allow a relative to travel to your holiday resort.
  • WOMAN: My policy just says their representative will help you.
  • MAN: You can see there’s another difference there. And what happens if you don’t get on the plane?
  • WOMAN: Nothing, as far as I can see on this form.
  • MAN: Don’t you have missed departure?
  • WOMAN: No, I’ll just jot that down.
  • MAN: We pay up to £1,000 for that, depending on the reason. And we’re particularly generous about loss of personal belongings – up to £3,000, but not more than £500 for a single item.
  • WOMAN: Then I’d better not take my laptop!
  • MAN: Not unless you insure it separately.
  • WOMAN: OK – thanks very much for your time – you’ve really been helpful. Can I get back to you? Your name is?
  • MAN: Ben – Ludlow. That’s L-U-D-L-O-W. I’m the Assistant Manager here. I’ll give you my number. It’s 081260 543216.
  • WOMAN: But didn’t I phone 081260 567294? That’s what I’ve got on the paper.
  • MAN: That’s the main switchboard. I’ve given you my direct line.
  • WOMAN: Right, thank you …

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