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Your activity guide to Summer luxury yacht charters in the Eastern Mediterranean

By Trina Howes on Jan 18, 2022 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Slovenia, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Another year has flown by, and before you know it winter will be a distant memory beneath the scorching summer sun. Make sure that you’re ready to leave behind roasting city pavements and work to your own schedule (or not at all!) on a luxury yacht charter in the exceptional Eastern Mediterranean charter grounds. The

Win an all-inclusive luxury holiday to Cyprus!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2022 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts

Fringed with tropical gardens and twisted towards the sun-soaked Cypriot coast, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa in Limassol, is a smart expression of the classic Mediterranean escape. Fresh, contemporary interiors serve as an elevated yet simple backdrop for that breezy, top-notch service we’ve been longing for in lockdown, and a large terrace and

Sunshine in September: where to travel to

By Nabeel Shariff on Sep 17, 2019 in Cyprus, Europe, Featured, Greece, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Portugal, Regions, Turkey, USA, Western Europe

Depending on where you are in the world, September may mean the summer has come and gone. For many places, the warm calm breeze will gradually turn into a bitter October wind, or calm blue skies may eventually bring dull rainy days. September is one of those ‘odd’ months making halal travel a little bit

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Apr 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Cyprus, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to

12 baby friendly honeymoon ideas

By Kim Robertson on Feb 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Greece, Honeymoons, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, Middle East, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Travelling on honeymoon with a baby needn’t be daunting. With a little preparation and a few helpful extras, it can be stress-free, and a wonderfully memorable holiday. There’s nothing quite like seeing your little ones’ face light up as you dip their toes in the swimming pool. Or when you take them for their first

Top 10 most family friendly beach holiday destinations in Europe

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2019 in Cyprus, Europe, Greece, Middle East, Regions, Spain, Turkey, Western Europe

The numbers are in. As millions of families begin planning and booking their holidays for the year ahead, a study by On the Beach, the UK’s leading beach holiday specialist, has calculated and ranked Europe’s top 50 family beach holidays destinations – according to the criteria that matter most to parents. The Family Beach Index,

Imagine... a luxury home from home in Cyprus, just metres from the sea

By Paul Johnson on Dec 24, 2018 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Featured, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals

After staying at Chloe Villa on the outskirts of Protaras, we moved to another Imagine Villas property, closer to the town centre of this eastern Cyprus resort. Referenced as property ME16 on their website, this luxurious 4-bedroom villa enjoys sea views from a quiet residential setting just a short walk from Protaras centre and the

The first five-star custom-designed couples-only hotel in Cyprus

By Paul Johnson on Nov 27, 2018 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel

The Amavi is the first five-star custom-designed couples-only hotel in Cyprus. A destination where all facilities are created for refined side-by-side holiday experience. Situated directly on the golden sands of a ‘Blue Flag’ certified beach in Paphos, it offers unobstructed sea views and enchanting sunsets from each hotel room and all public areas, all within

Imagine... 326 days of sunshine a year

By Paul Johnson on Nov 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cyprus, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

On the outskirts of Protaras in southern Cyprus, close to Konnos Bay and set back from the fairly busy Kavo Greko Road that runs between Ayia Napa and Protaras, lies Chloe Villa available through Imagine Villa Rentals (their reference CV614). It might not seem like much at first – it’s shielded from the road by

What happens when the airline you're flying goes bankrupt mid-flight?

By Paul Johnson on Oct 31, 2018 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Cyprus, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel

We recently flew economy with Cobalt Aero from Manchester (UK) to Larnaca (Cyprus). Cobalt had routes connecting Cyprus with numerous European destinations including London and Manchester in the UK, as well as Dublin, Copenhagen, Paris, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Zurich, Geneva, Madrid and Moscow. They also covered Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Chania and Heraklion in Greece, and in

5 of the most Insta-worthy themes to capture in Cyprus

By Paul Johnson on Aug 26, 2018 in Attractions, Cyprus, Food and Drink, Going Out, Middle East, Travel Miscellany

With its impressive cultural sights, glittering blue waters, meze feasts and authentic hillside villages, Cyprus offers a myriad of experiences just waiting to be enjoyed and captured on camera. The Mediterranean isle recently scored third place in a list of most hashtagged destinations with more than 249,000 mentions on Instagram in the first quarter of

10 of the best Blue Flag beaches in Cyprus

By Paul Johnson on Aug 22, 2018 in Cyprus, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel

When visiting the sun-drenched island of Cyprus, spending time on its many beautiful beaches is essential. With the island encompassed by golden sands and the sapphire waters of the Mediterranean, this idyllic scene is one to be enjoyed for most of the year. Whether you desire complete and utter relaxation or the thrill and challenge

Top 5 yacht charter honeymoon destinations

By Geoff Moore on Jan 23, 2018 in Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cyprus, Europe, France, Greece, Honeymoons, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

For those looking for an unrivaled honeymoon experience, a yacht charter offers it all. With a dedicated Captain, crew and chef, all of your requirements will be catered for down to the most intricate of details and you can enjoy cruising in some of the world’s most stunning locations. Whether you are looking to dine

5 incredible wedding venues in Cyprus

By Christos Hajipapas on Apr 16, 2017 in Cyprus, Honeymoons, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel

Cyprus, although well known as a beach paradise, is a destination that is so much more. From the country’s mind-blowing historical ruins and pretty mountain villages to the foodie hotspots of the capital, this place has so much to offer. But most of all, it’s a wonderful place reserved for old school romantics. Weddings don’t

5 great reasons to visit Cyprus in 2017

By Anastasia Pashkovetskaya on Feb 03, 2017 in Attractions, Cyprus, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Cyprus had been a popular tourist destination for many years. Yet, it still holds many secrets for you to discover. The New York Times voted Cyprus as a destination to visit in 2017. If that is not reason enough for you to book your getaway to this eclectic island, here are five more… Beaches Lets

5 of our favourite islands in the Mediterranean

By Christos Hajipapas on Jul 20, 2016 in Croatia, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Malta, Middle East, Regions, Western Europe

Summer is a great time for island hopping. And there are fewer places as beautiful and accessible as the Med when it comes to holiday islands. For beach bums, sun queens and ocean dreamers, here are 5 of our all-time favourite islands in the Mediterranean. 1. Cyprus The island nation of Cyprus is best known

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