I've been checking reviews on Trip Advisor, there is a mix of good and bad but like you say Mel it's only a place to fall into at the end of the night I'm preparing myself for tiny rooms with equally tiny bathrooms as that seems to be the theme of the reviews I've read so far..but it's not a major just as long as it's clean!

Hey, just saw your messages, sorry but already got the links- Thanks Mel!. I think some of them look ok, not the best reveiws but I agree just as long as they are clean!

The only thing i'm a bit worried about now is what the breakfasts are going to be like! We had planned on having big breakfasts so that we could have smaller and later lunches but after reading the reviews and a few travelogues I'm not too sure!

Ohh and I started packing today! Well kind of anyway got my suitcase out and have started putting together toiletries, plasters etc

Are you guys taking like 1 big lot of shampoo/conditioner or smaller travel sized bottles?

Yeah, it's not sounding too good for the breakfasts. I had a practice run at packing last week - and I was totally kidding myself to think the wheeled backpack would work...it's WAY too small. Now taking a wheeled suitcase which is the maximum dimensions for the trip!
I'm thinking of just taking a normal (big) size shampoo etc - what about you?

Sally...must only be about a week for you now? It's so exciting...I wish I could stop thinking about it for 5 minutes - the time might actually go a bit quicker!

I can't stop thinking about it all the time either!

And work is soooo slow at the moment that I've been searching heaps of different stuff online like what to pack, what to do in the smaller countries etc and other general travel tips etc hehehe

And the exchange rate is getting better too YAY

Ohhh not long to go now everybody! We got our Contiki documents today very exciting! And paid the balance for all the other stuff we're doing (not so exciting LOL)

What optionals does everyone think they will do?

Hi All,

I thought I would introduce myself as I'll be doing this tour as well, myself and 3 friends. We are doing the island stay though.

My name is Jess the girl's travelling with me are Bec, Amber and Kat. We are all 22 and from Syd Australia.

It's so close now!! I just can't wait!!

hi Jess,

it's good to see that I'm not staying at Mykonos alone. it's at the 2 week mark. not long now!

Also, are people going to be packing a suit case or a "backpackers" type backpack. i have been told that a backpack might be better? what are you taking?

Hi Jessie (and Bec, Amber & Kat)

We're taking suitcase Sharby

Ohh only 8 more days of work for me..thank goodness for Easter!!
Our suitcases are sitting in the lounge half packed hehe it makes it more exciting seeing them there every day!

Nope Sharby you wont be staying alone , are you planning on going to Paradise Beach?? we aren't sure yet.... We actually haven't thought a lot about optional extra's yet... has anyone??

I still haven't bought a suitcase I went looking and I had a hard time finding one 25 cm deep... did anyone else have trouble?? i'll have to get one next week, i've been really busy at work lol 13 days straight!! it leaves little time for much else.

Hi Jess & girls, I found most places generally had 3 sizes in wheeled suitcases. The large one of the 3 was usually max dimension allowed, that's what one I got.

Sharby, It prob comes down to preference. No doubt it'd be heaps easier to carry a backpack up & down stairs at hotels - but I couln't handle the limited access to my stuff without taking it all out & repacking it. For me, a suitcase will be easier to manage.

Dziner, we want to do lots of the activity type optionals - & maybe only some of the dinners. I've hears mixed reviews about the restaurant nights out, and I think that maybe half the fun will be occasionally finding a little local restaurant for a more authentic experience. Not too sure really though!

yeah I know what you mean about the mixed reviews Mel it's hard to know whether they are going to be worth it or not. We are definately going to do the Moulin Rouge optional though LOL.

One of our suitcases is just over 25cm deep but the other measurements are all under...I have read quite a few comments that they are more worried about the weight, unless of course the case is obviously way over those dimensions.

I noticed they say to take a small overnight bag for the overnight ferry crossing - anybody taking something extra or just going to use your daypacks?

Went to a greek themed night at a restaurant the other night and it was heaps of fun with the dancing and plate smashing LOL ohh and the free ouzo and flaming black sambuca shot didn't hurt either hehehe

Hi All,
Not long to go now! I arrived in London yesterday, was very cold compaired to Oz! But its just amazing, very exciting to the contiki! Look forward to meeting you all. Hi Jessie, I am 22 and from perth, going solo so looing forward to meeting you girls!
Anyway see you soon, take care all.