Cyprus

This stunning island and our featured hotels offer something for everybody.

Families have a choice of hotels with children's clubs, watersports and great beaches; couples can find sanctuary in fabulous rooms and suites with fantastic views, some with contemporary designer touches and state-of-the-art amenities.

Spa pampering and three championship golf courses are also available, whilst further afield you'll discover ancient ruins, citrus groves and old stone villages where the 21st-century would appear to have not yet arrived!

Flying time: 4 hours 30 minutes.

Time difference: GMT +2 hrs.

Getting there: Direct services operate to Paphos with Cyprus Airways & British Airways.

Currency: Euro

Vaccinations: Precautions for tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis A are recommended - please contact your Doctor for up-to-date information.

Visas: British passport holders do not require a visa. All other nationals please check visa requirements with the embassy.

Best time to visit: Warm Mediterranean climate. Hot, dry summers with mild winters during which rainfall is most likely.