Monday, September 3, 2012

Cyprus holidays for every single taste

By Malik Kragt


Alternative Cyprus holidays

Cyprus has long been a popular holiday destination, but it isn't just its beautiful, blue flag beaches and never-ending sunshine that's on offer on this European island. There are plenty of alternative ideas for a different kind of holiday here, you just need to think outside of the box and organise your trip around your interests.

Keep yourself busy or totally chill out

Health freaks and fitness fans would do well to book into one of the incredible spa hotels that now seem almost commonplace for their holidays in Cyprus. In these purpose-built palaces of relaxation, you can enjoy a variety of holistic therapies and take advantage of the many fitness and sports facilities that come as part of a package too. If you'd rather enjoy some outdoor pursuits than lounge around getting pampered and working out, opt for a beachside hotel or resort where you can enjoy a plethora of water sports such as kite surfing or scuba diving.

If you like the idea of an adrenaline-filled holiday but feel safer on firmer ground, then the bigger cities, such as Limassol, have adventure and activity parks where you can have a go at paint balling, go-karting or something more old-school, such as archery. If you have slightly more refined tastes, then the region just south of the Troodos Mountains is famous for its vineyards and wine making. Fill your Cyprus holiday itinerary with wine tours, where you can taste the produce and buy great value cases of the goods to ship back home.

Something more cultural, perhaps...

If you'd rather live like a Cypriot, you can try some of the more recently developed types of holidays, where you can stay in a small village away from the tourist traps. The locals are incredibly friendly and will show you all of the traditional ways, giving you a chance to indulge in farming activities, and age-old crafts such as pottery and lace making - it really is a world away from the manic, modern lifestyle that you're undoubtedly more used to.

Holidays in Cyprus are brilliant if you're a god of the greens too, with championship golf courses and some beautiful locations where you can enjoy a round under the blue skies. If you're feeling like a party and you're travelling with your younger friends, or you fancy recapturing your youth, then Cyprus holidays in Ayia Napa are just perfect - if you're ready for late nights and long lie-ins! An island of a thousand faces, you really can enjoy any kind of holiday you want here; spend a fortune in the shops or shun all things material and spend a week or two trekking in the amazing natural environment - whatever you're looking for, Cyprus can most certainly provide.




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