Archive for the 'Travel' Category

Cyprus winter sunshine attracts tourists

Cyprus has been suggested as a good destination for tourists who want to enjoy some winter sunshine.
According to the Telegraph, Cyprus is mostly good to visit at this time of year because of its Mediterranean climate, temperatures characteristically in the mid-20s. The publication stated that the pleasant temperatures in winter means sightseeing would be more […]

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Famagusta set to become prime property hotspo

Former Cypriot tourist centre Famagusta will become popular among overseas property investors if reunification talks are successful.
Famagusta has traditionally been one of the more popular cities for foreign investors and had 95% of Cyprus’s tourism before the 1974 Turkish invasion. Property investment firm International Property Group (IPG) has stated that the region would see immediate […]

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Cyprus tourist numbers reach record levels

The visitor numbers in Cyprus for a holiday has exceeded record levels, new figures have shown.
The tourism industry in Cyprus recorded an increase in the number of foreign arrivals last month. The Financial Mirror has cited government official data as more than 307,000 vacationers visited the Mediterranean island in June which is 8.8 per cent […]

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Cyprus attracts cultural tourists

Cyprus attracts many foreign tourists due to its diverse range of attractions. Gulf Weekly has reported recently that Cyprus offers many attractive attributes including good food, culture, history and architecture.
Cyprus has traditionally been known for its mountain ranges, beaches and warm climate, the government is now launching promotional campaigns to draw attention to the island’s […]

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Paphos opened up by new flights from BA

Investors in the Cypriot market are likely to benefit from the introduction of new flights to the island. The Cyprus Mail has reported that British Airways (BA) is to launch new direct flights to Cyprus from the UK. The carrier will introduce a daily service between Gatwick and Paphos next month.

The service would help raise […]

Popularity: 44% [?]

The work on world-class airports reveals increased visitors numbers

Overseas property investors have relatively easy access to Cyprus with the growth of cheap air travel and a growing number of airlines are offering services to the island from different airports.
According to official figures, the number of people passing through international airports in Cyprus has increased this year. The passenger numbers in 2007 increased 4 […]

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Increased passenger numbers in Cyprus airports

Figures from airport operator Hermes showed that more than six million passengers passed through the portals at Paphos and Larnaca till November, 2007. TravelConnect said Cyprus attracted 6.4 per cent more holidaymakers in 2007 than it did in 2006. They said that the reasons for the increased numbers are obvious as Cyprus has fabulous beaches, […]

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Monarch Airlines Launched UK-Cyprus Flights

UK based low-cost carrier Monarch Airlines launched services from London Luton airport to Cyprus Larnaca airport, four services a week using Airbus A321 aircraft.
The carrier has also increased frequencies and an additional route will be launched from Manchester to Murcia that will commence operations from February.
Liz Savage, MD of monarch scheduled services said that the […]

Popularity: 44% [?]

Cypriot villages attract investors

Property writer Kevin Moore has said that Cyprus as one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean is experiencing a noticeable change in investor’s requirements.
He added that prospective buyers and investors are looking for Cypriot villages away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday hot spots .They look for villages nearer to popular […]

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