| How many people could accurately point to the | | | | Indeed I challenge you to go to any restaurant or |
| location of Cyprus on a map of the world.Well the | | | | taverna on this island and to come away at the end |
| 3rd largest island in the Mediterranean lies at its | | | | of the evening and not to have met and been |
| eastern most end just a few miles of the coast of | | | | introduced to the owner of the establishment and to |
| Southern Turkey. | | | | have shared "a drink on the house!" |
| With its sandy beaches, historical sights and beautiful | | | | The most popular coastal and beach resorts are |
| scenery, Cyprus creates a perfect holiday. The island | | | | those of Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and |
| for all seasons, Cyprus enjoys year-round sun, great | | | | Protaras. Nicosia, the island's divided capital is well |
| nightlife and a wonderful atmosphere. According to | | | | worth a visit but the intense heat of the summer |
| Greek mythology, Cyprus is said to have been | | | | months is made worse by the fact that Nicosia lies |
| Aphrodite's, the Goddess of Love's, birthplace, and | | | | almost at the centre of the island and not by the |
| once you have spent just a few days there, it's easy | | | | coast where the sea breezes provide welcome relief |
| to see why holidaymakers fall in love with it. | | | | in the months of June to September when average |
| Although a small country, Cyprus has a distinguished | | | | daily temperatures will rise well into the high 30's to |
| cultural heritage. The island bears witness to its | | | | 40's and stay there even into the evening and |
| millenia of cultural history. Cyprus has been occupied | | | | nighttime hours. |
| and inhabited by countless peoples over many years | | | | The Troodos mountains provide a welcome change |
| all of whom have a lasting and indelible imprint on this | | | | for those seeking some relief from the summer sun- |
| charming and beautiful island. Because of the islands | | | | indeed it is actually possible to ski up in Troodos in |
| close proximity to the continents of Asia, Africa and | | | | Winter and yet still be on the beach in Limassol or |
| Europe, Cyprus exudes an atmosphere of very | | | | Larnaca within a short 90 minute car ride- such is the |
| varied and diverse cultural influences and with 9000 | | | | amazing variety of this island which once visited is |
| years of history this island is truly a most magical and | | | | never forgotten. |
| special holiday island. | | | | As with many holiday resorts, Cyprus has become a |
| Although the island is divided between the Turkish | | | | very popular destination for people to buy |
| North(The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus or | | | | investment and holiday properties. In addition to |
| TRNC as it is locally known)and the Greek South, in | | | | luxurious 5 star hotels, Cyprus has a huge choice and |
| practical terms it is now entirely possible to travel | | | | selection of holiday rental properties. Large holiday |
| between the 2 sides of the island with the minimum | | | | homes with several bedrooms, huge swimming pools |
| of fuss and formalities. | | | | and beautifully manicured gardens to modern spacious |
| Whether you are in the North or the South of the | | | | townhouses and apartments with all modern facilities |
| island, you would struggle to spot the differences in | | | | and creature comforts. |
| the 2 peoples of this island. Apart from the language, | | | | As far the quality of hotels, Cyprus has some of the |
| there are far more similarities than there are | | | | very best to be found anywhere in the world. For |
| differences. Although this is a politically divided island | | | | many years the only thing which Cyprus lacked as a |
| the warmth of both the Turkish and Greek Cypriot | | | | holiday destination was, in my opinion, high quality golf |
| people is the overriding memory and impression which | | | | courses, but of late there has been a spate of |
| you will take away with you back to your own | | | | fantastic golf resorts springing up on both sides of |
| home. | | | | the island. The climate in Cyprus is so mild and |
| As much as enjoying a few days rest and relaxation | | | | temperate in winter that it has become in recent |
| in the wonderful climate, you will also find it impossible | | | | years, a superb winter holiday resort. Moreover, due |
| not to become involved and mixing with the most | | | | to the construction of some world class golfing |
| wonderful and hospitable Cypriot people who make | | | | resorts at Aphrodite Hills and Tsada Hills in the South |
| this place more than just a holiday island. Indeed you | | | | and the brand new resort at Esentepe in the Turkish |
| will feel that Cyprus has become a home from home | | | | North, this is a great place to visit for a fantastic |
| such is the charm and attraction of this place. | | | | winter golfing holiday. |