Assistant
Worldbridges Travel Agency...Good morning. Can I help you?
Susan
Yes, I need some information, please.
Susan
Well, I know it's rather late for a reservation, but we are three friends..., and we'd like to travel to Greece next July...
Assistant
Let's see... Where would you like to stay?
Susan
We've been told Mykonos is one of the best islands in the Mediterranean.., would that be possible?
Assistant
Quite difficult in July...., would you like to stay at a hotel?
Susan
We'd rather make a self-catering arrangement...
Assistant
Are you thinking of a villa or an apartment?
Susan
I guess a small apartment will be cheaper...
Assistant
Provided it's not during July, yes...You know prices are lower out of season...How long would you like to stay?
Susan
About a fortnight, but it might be difficult to change dates, you know, we are three and have different times available...
Assistant
I see..., how many did you say were in the party?
Susan
There'll be three of us..., all girls, so we need a safe place near the beach. But we cannot spend more than £100 a day...
Assistant
For that price you won't have many options, I'm afraid, but let me find out... If you could arrange to make it in late June. ..I might have a bedsitter for £75... It could accommodate 3 single beds, and it's 5 minutes' walk from the main beach in Mykonos...
Susan
I'd love that!... What's the name of the beach, have you got it handy?
Assistant
yes, "Super Paradise"..., have you heard about it?
Susan
Yes! My parents went there on their honeymoon ...and they still keep advising people to visit it! Anyway, I need to talk it over with my friends, though. One of them works during June, she might not be able to change dates...
Assistant
Well, contact your friends , come to an agreement and give me a ring again... My name is Arnold Smith, you'll find me here any working day from 10 am to 6 pm, but not on Saturdays... Remember we only have a month left , so you need to make up your minds I'd say today or tomorrow!
Susan
I will, thank you, Arnold, you've been very kind!
Assistant
Wait ! You haven't given me your name...
Susan
Sorry..., I am Susan Perkins, from Kensington. Susan Perkins , P-E-R-K-I-N-S. I'll get back to you tomorrow without fail, Arnold, thank you again, bye!