CYPRUS
Clockwise: Crystal-clear waters of Ayia Napa; Sotira; Parascending; Harbour-front lifestyle in Paphos
Gemma Carroll > Hot stuff: Mild year-round climate
Standard bearer: High standard of accommodation for all budgets
Lefties: Everyone speaks English and driving is on the left side of the road
Culture vultures: Rich in history and archaeology
In the swim: Beautiful family- friendly beaches with no strong currents Luxuriate: World-class spas
Dine out: Good value, quality restaurants
Wine lovers: Well signposted wine trails by Noel Josephides, Managing director Sunvil Holidays
destinations offer in one small and highly accessible area: culture, history, great beaches, outstanding scenery, lots of activities and an excellent nightlife. The resorts are all different, from cosmopolitan Limassol to young and lively Ayia Napa, with top-quality hotels, apartments and villas. And the spa facilities are as good as you'll find in the Med."
Mathilde Robert
Managing director Planet Holidays “Agents should stay on top of the many superb offers currently being offered by top-quality hotels in
Cyprus. The flip side is that, sadly, flights to the island are still too expensive. A good option for early November, when the
weather is still great for sunbathing, is a seven-night package at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol. The hotel is my personal favourite and prices start from £855pp. The Four Seasons offers quality at its absolute best and has a great seafront location. New for this year, the hotel introduced weddings on the beach or pier.”
Cyprus product manager Cosmos “We’ve introduced a new excursion, Discover Rural Cyprus, as the island lends itself to a multitude of
activities, from archaeological sites to the Troodos Mountains and experiencing local life. We know that 26% of visitors hire a car during their stay, so the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) has developed self-drive routes encouraging independent exploration of ‘real’ Cyprus. Booklets detailing the routes are widely available for a small charge, which goes to the CSTI.”
asktheagent Ian Bates, Manager
Worldchoice Travel Shrewsbury “Cyprus is an easy destination to sell. Families enjoy the Ayia Napa and Protaras area, Paphos is perfect for
our more senior customers and more independent customers like the mountainous areas. The main barrier is cost, so we find more customers asking for half-board or all-inclusive.
"I always recommend that customers hire a car because driving is on the left and it gives them the freedom to visit the more remote villages.”
• 22 Autumn 2010 •
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