Pafian Sun Holiday Village, Paphos, Cyprus

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...After coming back from one of the worst holidays i have ever had in Cyprus, my mind is zooming back to a wonderful holiday i had in Cyprus 3 years ago. Pafian Sun Holiday Village in Paphos was an absolute delight. The rooms were clean and modern (consisting of a double bedroom and a sleeping area in the living area for one person), the lounge area was light, airy and comfortable and the entertainment was varied. The pool area was amazing. As you swam in the pool it actually looked out to the sea, heaven. The staff were warm, friendly and helpful. Best of all was the "all inclusive" restaurant. The choice was overwhelming. The breakfast menu had everything you could imagine and every night there was a theme, ie. chinese, mexican english etc. There was also an "al a carte restaurant which was seperate from the the main...

toyah999 25.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Paphos (Cyprus)

What make Cyprus a likely holiday destination

Advantages: none
Disadvantages: none

...I went to Cyprus last year, and had a time of my life. The island is full of contrasts, from the sandy beaches on the east coast to rocky coves on the west. From dried up river valleys to glorious mountains where the air was SO fresh and clean. From green fields of various crops to barren landscape where goats roamed among the rocks looking for food. From superb motorways to dirt tracks. We were based in Protaras 10km. from Ayia Napa. It reminded me of Las Americas without the time share touts. Purpose built it was lacking in character but had everything one needs for a seaside holiday. Every water sport was available on the nearby beaches plus boat trips to various local places including one to see the ghost town of Famagusta. The beaches were ideal for children and it only cost £3 per day to hire 2 sunloungers and an umbrella...

sexy2005 12.07.2001 · Read review
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Review of Protaras (Cyprus)

Globalisation Alert! Mall Rats Invade Cyprus!

Advantages: Good facilities. Well appointed. Light and airey. Air conditioned.
Disadvantages: Eye-wateringly expensive. Could be anywhere in the world

...INTRODUCTION In the seven or eight years I have been going to Cyprus for my holidays, a lot has changed, and not necessarily for the better. It was only a matter of time before this beautiful island was afflicted with the relentless influx of multinational American brands and corporations that seem to blight Europe these days. The drive down the Finikoudes ? Larnaka?s main, palm-lined seaside promenade ? now takes you past McDonald?s, KFC, TGI Friday, Haagen Dazs, Pizza Hut, and Bennigans. The seemingly unstoppable globalisation of Cyprus seems well and truly underway. So it was with dread and dismay that I received the news that Cyprus had been ?blessed? with two new malls since my last visit two years ago ? the ?Mall of Cyprus?, built next to an IKEA on the outskirts of Lefkosia (Nicosia), and the newer ?My Mall?, an even...

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Review of The Mall of Cyprus, Nicosia

Forest Park Hotel - Platres - Cyprus - Simply Brilliant

Advantages: Family Friendly - Exceptional Service - Great Value and Location
Disadvantages: None

...INTRODUCTION As a frequent visitor to Cyprus during the summer - my father-in-law has a modest beachfront property near Larnaka - we often head up to the Troodos Mountains mid-holiday for a few days to escape the heat. In the height of summer, the temperature is invariably a good 5° to 10° C cooler than on the coast, the air quality is fantastic (scented delightfully by the indigenous evergreen pine trees) and a few days away makes a lovely ?break within a break?. A BIT ABOUT PLATRES Our destination of choice is the popular winter resort town of Pano (Upper) Plátres, which is about a forty minute (about 40km) leisurely drive north from the outskirts of Limassol, and about an hour and a half from our base in Larnaka. It is on the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range, which gives the place a charm lacking in...

Hishyeness 02.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Forest Park Hotel, Cyprus

Holiday !

Advantages: Nice sweet film, romantic comedy
Disadvantages: Not the best romantic comedy I have seen, some may find it too sickly sweet!

...where she discovers Amanda. They decide to take a break from their troubles and get away from the men in their lives so house swap for a couple of weeks over the Christmas period. Amanda swaps her luxurious modern house in California for Iris?s quaint little cottage in the English countryside. Iris soon makes friends with Arthur a retired screen writer and sets about trying to help him. Her love interest comes in the form of Miles (Jack Black) a film composer who works with Amanda?s ex. Amanda meanwhile meets Graham (Jude Law) who is Iris handsome brother and has an eye for the ladies. Will it be a holiday romance or will both these women find love when they least expect or want it? ***** My Thoughts ***** Having missed this at the cinema I was very keen to rent it to watch, certainly keener than my husband who did agree...

AJ26 14.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of The Holiday (DVD)

Paphos for all season Holidays.

Advantages: It is very friendly, drive on the Left hand side, and mostly speak English
Disadvantages: You can't lay on the beaches in the winter, and the evenings are cold.

...I have just returned home after a couple of weeks in Paphos. This is my seventh visit to Paphos over 3 years. This time it was very different. Being my first visit since Cyprus changed over to Euros in Jan 2008, I was amazed to notice the changes that had already been made. The Harbour had changed almost beyond recognition. For those of you who have already visited this area, you are in for a shock of delight. The harbour sea front has now gone pedestrian. Gone the noisy buses, the taxis parked all along the sea front. the shabby little shops have now been replaced with smart boutiques and gift shops. Restaurants are modern clean and inviting. It was almost finished when I returned and a few more weeks will see the completion. The traffic is now diverted through the shop, by Debenhams and the Supermarket, the main...

elinor.z 07.03.2008 (20.05.2008) · Read review
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Review of Paphos (Cyprus)

Cyprus with Babies - Limassol. Baby equipment hire company.

Advantages: friendly service, local company, great idea for tourists with babies and cyprus residents
Disadvantages: they only work in limassol

...We found a really helpful company just recently when family came for their holidays to Limassol. We had our grandson coming to visit and needed a travel cot and a high chair. A search on a local website pointed us in the direction of Cyprus with Babies! They hire out baby equipment in the Limassol tourist area, which was great. We hired a travel cot which arrived in a bag and was set up in just a few minutes by the english staff who delivered it. We also got an extra padded mattress, a fitted bottom sheet, a top sheet and a lovely baby blanket. They don't provide pillows. Everything looked brand new and was spotlessly clean. The high chair folded almost flat so could be put out of the way when we didn't need to use it and went into a couple of different positions in case our grandson was sleepy, he could lie back. There were straps...

cyprus100 05.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Limassol (Cyprus)

  An Insiders Review of Cyprus!

Advantages: Beautiful clear, warm sea
Disadvantages: Locals will wack up prices for tourists

...I know I've written a lot of reviews recently but it's keeping me entertained while I'm not working and milling around the house, so I hope you can all keep up!! My keyboard on my computer is also a bit naff so please excuse the fact that I can't include any pound signs in my review!! I lived in Cyprus for nine months last year so have a load of information to give. So this is going to be a long one so I hope you aren't all bored to tears by the time you get to the bottom but here we go... ABOUT CYPRUS: I lived on the north west coast of Cyprus in a small town called Polis which is about an hour north of Pafos. This area benefits from being relatively unspoilt so you get to see more of the 'real' Cyprus rather than Pafos which is so commercial now it is pretty much like a hot England! Polis is starting to expand however...

louwill23 09.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Polis & the Akamas Peninsula (Cyprus)

Cyprus highly recommended

Advantages: lovely, lovely people, too much to mention
Disadvantages: long flight 5hrs, the extreme heat in the summer months

...it has some very nice shops and leather stalls etc and M&S, The Bodyshop and some other British shops there. One of the best months to go is May, its windy the first two weeks of May but bearable heat wise this was when we visited Protaras, also we've been to Ayia Napa the last two weeks of May during which time there was a heatwave ant it was 105 and was fairly unbearable. Ayia Napa is definitely for the clubbers or families with older teenage children, we stayed there with a four year old and struggled finding places to go that had something for her to do at night. I would go back, but am restricted with school holidays and am not sure about the heat in August, I can only guess how hot it is. The really only downside to Cyprus is its not cheap to holiday there. The holidays are expensive compared to going to one of the Greek...

Bevdav 05.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of Protaras (Cyprus)

Cyprus, Paphos July 2005

Advantages: So hot you could fry an egg on your head
Disadvantages: tacky touristy gifts, exchange rate

...This was to be our second holiday abroad this year and for two weeks my family and I were looking forward to all the good things we had heard about this Island and it's people. There were six in our party, my wife and (nearly) three year old daughter, my parents in law and my wife's neice(aged 12) We had all heard such good things about this Island, especially the warm and hospitable atmosphere created by the locals; so many people had recommended Cyprus, we just had to see for ourselves. Our brochure promised us many treats including a varied cuisine, lively nightlife and a children's club. Sadly the brochure was, in our opinion, exaggerating. We arrived mid afternoon at Paphos airport and were all pleased with the gorgeous weather, the sun was shining and it seemed like the perfect start to a promising fortnight. The trip to...

the_hendon_lad 23.08.2005 · Read review
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