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It is always hard to predict, and one of the biggest risks any government is going to take is the decision to reopen. I know many in the islands who are facing dire circumstances due to the lack of income, and we need to remember that Spain is not a very wealthy country, and they are hoping for tourists in the Summer.
The advice from RCI is that you contact them if they have not already contacted you. Here is the link:
I really like Khun, the new Asian fusion restaurant that operates in the evenings in Gran Anfi. I understand it is under the same management as Maroa.
Not impressed with the food at Chapter One, but it was a very quiet night when we went in December.
Roger
If you regularly need Euros then I have discovered a really good service that allows you to hold money in different currencies and transfer between your bank account and anyone else’s for very low fees, and you get the inter-bank rate not the tourist rate. I have used TransferWise for a couple of years when renting apartments and people want to pay in Euros. Now there is a Debit Card allowing easy cash withdrawal in any currency. The link is: https://transferwise.com/invite/u/rogerb467
If you use credit cards always pay in local currency. I have Nationwide Gold and Halifax Clarity, which also offer the inter-bank rate on overseas expenditure. Not good for cash though. You can see the latest best buys here: https://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/
They also have a great calculator for the best currency offers if you really need cash. Ordering in advance often gives you a better rate than ‘walk in business’.
Happy currency hunting!
Roger
Thank you to those of you who voted in the Gran Anfi election. The results were:
* Roger Byatt 256
* Mike Corrigan 279
Aase Simonsen 184
* Miguel Vivot Sorholt 193
Luc Versonnen 61Invalid papers: 177
Abstentions: 3,404The invalid papers are those not filled in properly or given to a proxy who was missing from the meeting. The abstentions are normally the votes held by Anfi Sales for unsold weeks.
* Elected to serve for 3 years.
Thank you, Robert.
Hi Derek
David Ledger and Richard Weston have more experience with points than me. As far as I am aware, a points contract can be handed back to Anfi for nil value or be forfeited if the fees are unpaid for two years (although this is riskier). My advice would be to enjoy all the 2020 points with a really good holiday then stop the contract.
Roger
They will not provide the kind of break down you are asking for Julie because they will not really discuss claims. But you could well be correct. It is just that the British level of debt is somewhat higher than other nations in percentage terms.
Even floating weeks do have a value. What I don’t like is Anfi getting tany weeks back ‘free’ that they then sell has high prices.
Roger
The system is supposed to be that if the week you are using is in the AVC system (and that can be a fixed week) then you should have an AVC card at check in. If the week you are using was bought resale or you have not joined AVC then you should have an unbranded card. It has been inconsistently applied, but I too have noticed it seems to be more ‘correct’ recently. It is part of trying to show there is value in paying the AVC supplement on our invoices.
Roger
It is to verify your identity for Money Laundering rules.
