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THE BIG SHORT BREAK BOOK PERK
Anassa: Free junior massage at Anassa for one (junior) person. Almyra: Omakase menu dinner for two people (based on min seven night stay) What's this?

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Winter sun > Superb beach hotels > Scenery of Troodos Mountains

Tucked away at the eastern end of the Mediterranean, Cyprus is an island of timeless tradition alongside the best of the modern world. The island basks in a warm climate, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year and a choice of superb beach resorts from which to explore the island or soak up the warmth. History and hedonism are perfectly combined.

Cyprus has had an eventful past stretching back millennia, thanks to its strategic location at the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. Numerous civilizations have come and gone, from Greek, Phoenician and Roman through to Ottoman and British. Marc Antony once gave Cyprus as a gift to his lover, Cleopatra; Lawrence Durrell called the island "a confluence of destinies."

If you can drag yourself away from the alluring sandy beaches and sparkling blue sea, there are numerous remnants of this history to explore – well-preserved classical ruins and mosaics, Byzantine churches, the ancient city kingdom of Kourion, crusader fortresses and remote monasteries perched on mountaintops. Enhance your sightseeing with local wines and delicious Cypriot meze.

Yet another side of Cyprus is the peaceful, rural interior with its slumbering villages surrounded by citrus groves, terraced vineyards and olive trees. The way of life here is more or less unchanged in centuries and it is well worth taking the time to visit the unspoilt landscapes of the Troodos Mountains and the wild and dramatic beauty of the Akamas Peninsula.

Choose from three first-class hotels along the south and west coasts: the famous Anassa, its sister hotel the Almyra, or the Columbia Beach Resort. Each of them offers an ideal environment for relaxation by the sea, and a perfect base from which to explore the cultural treasures and natural beauty of this island that is the essence of the Mediterranean.

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PRICES
The price shown above is based on the sample itinerary, with flights in economy class, accommodation on a B&B basis (or more where stated), transfers and activities specific to this trip. Where prices fluctuate throughout the year, the price is based on low season rates and where more than one accommodation option is listed, on the cheapest available. We would be delighted to put together a current and 100% accurate quotation based on your specific travel requirements, so please contact the relevant member of our expert team.

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