Cyprus

Pros: friendly people, great atmosphere, virtually no crime
Cons: takes some time to get used to the weather

Cyprus is one of the most interesting and beautiful places I have ever been to. The island is full of small archaeological ‘paradises’ and views that will take your breath away and make you want to just stay there forever. Great history, great...

Pros: Relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, beautiful mountains, reasonable housing prices.
Cons: Crowds in the summer, some beaches not so nice, somewhat expensive restaurants.

History, population and politics Saying that Cyprus history goes back thousands of years may be a good catchy line for a guide book, but it is rather meaningless, as most places in the world can boast the same claim. What makes Cyprus special is ...

Pros: Good food, great people, superb diving
Cons: Beaches only OK in areas, very loud nightlife in places.

Have to say I have some strong links with Cyprus. My parents were on their Honeymoon in Famagusta wh ...

Pros: Interesting places to visit. Beautiful beaches in parts of island. History.Signs in English.
Cons: Can be somewhat expensive.

The island of Cyprus is located a few hundred miles from Lebanon. I don't want to discuss politics but to understand the island, one has little choice. The population of the island is predominately made up of Greek Christian Cypriots (about 85%) and ...

Pros: Value for money, gorgeous weather, beaches and friendly people
Cons: Time flies when you're having fun

Protaras was our first choice of wedding venue. Mainly because there was a guarantee of beautiful sunshine, a rarity in Scotland.

We chose the hotel Grecian Park, situated just outside Protaras, at Cape Greco. The hotel was located on a cliff...

Pros: Extremely interesting history, fabulous scenery and lively Nicosia.
Cons: Politics. Which is why I'm not going to mention them.

THE SOUTH-

Southern Cyprus is the part of the island most people visit. It has about 600,000 people almost all of whom are Greek Cypriots, although there are Maronite, Lebanese and Turkish Cypriot minorities. It is a beautiful and very...

Pros: beaches, people, food
Cons: somewhat expensive

I am 75% Cypriot, and 25% Greek. So since I am writing about one of my home countries. Therefore, I can assure you that all the information is completely true. So sit back, relax, and learn about Cyprus, “A Million In A Million”!

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Pros: Fantastic, relaxing hotel. Friendly people. Weather.
Cons: Development. Luke warm vegetable moussakas.

My boyfriend and I travelled to Paphos, Cyprus on 8th May 2005 for 1 week. We found the best deal on flights on the internet with First Choice. We booked our return flights in January 2005 at a total cost of £359. We stayed at the 4* Pioneer Beach ...

Pros: Historical remains, No other Americans, great beaches
Cons: Occupied North, not cheap, heat

Anyone out there who is interested in history, culture, and places off the beaten path would love Cyprus. I have been to Cyprus for the past two summers (1998and 1999) and plan to go alot more. Each time I was there I spent 7 weeks so I got a good idea...

Pros: weather, people,food,sea,cost of living,
Cons: cost of travel to, general attitude to animals, urbanization, too many cars.

I flew into Cyprus from India in December.The weather was refreshingly cool but not cold, and as I was driven through the town of Larnaca at 2.30am thought that it was very alive for a small town on a small island in December!My other overwhelming...

Pros: Beautiful Weather , Beautiful beaches.Great Food.
Cons: Depends on which side you are on.!

I have been to Cyprus no less than 5 times in the past year , mainly due to it being the nearest and most convenient port of call from where i work where i can renew my visa stamp in my passport.
The first time i went , i went to the Turkish...

Pros: good beaches, plenty of history, friendly people
Cons: troodos mountains trip is tedious

I'd never been to Cyprus before I went there last year. People had said how beautiful the island was and how friendly the people are and they really are spot on.

We stayed in the resort of Protaras over on the East of the island. Fig Tree Bay...

Pros: Great variety of things to do and see.
Cons: Too far away!

I am a massive fan of Cyprus, at least the Greek half, not having visited the Turkish occupied north east.

The people are friendly, food is fantastic and very cheap and the weather can't be beaten.

There is plenty to see on the...

Pros: warm weather, beautiful scenary
Cons: might not want to leave

Review Topic:  Practical Information

I recently went to Cyprus to visit family for the first time and i couldn't believe my eye, i land in the most beautiful place that i have ever seen. The weather was warm and the people...

Pros: polite, easy-going, friendly people; clean cities; beautiful country-side
Cons: occupied north

Cyprus is a beautiful country with some of the most polite people of earth. There are a few historical places that might be worth the visit, but there are many intimate villages that are definitely a good choice to see. Cyprus was once inhabited by the...