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Getting Married In Cyprus

On 10 June 2010 By

Cyprus is a very popular place to get married. So much so, a whole wedding industry has grown up in Paphos.

It must be pretty difficult wading through all the claims or best day ever etc etc if you’re trying to plan your wedding in Cyprus from the UK.

So we were very interested to [...]

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Orites Wind Farm, Kouklia

On 15 May 2010 By

As you drive along the highway between Paphos and Limassol, you can’t help but notice a new feature of the skyline – the new wind farm at Orites.

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All water restrictions in Cyprus have been lifted following the wettest winter for six years leaving the island’s dams 66% full.

Reservoirs are now at 66 per cent capacity with 192 million cubic metres from a total capacity of 291 million cubic metres after a wetter than average December, January and February in which 104 [...]

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Post in Cyprus

On 12 March 2010 By

“What’s your address?” they ask.  And like so many things in Cyprus, the answer isn’t obvious. 

If you live in a town in Cyprus, you’ll have a street address and even a four digit postcode.  Fair enough.  You’ll even get your post delivered to the mailbox you put next to the road. 

But if you live [...]

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Cyprus Public Holidays

On 15 February 2010 By

Cyprus has lots of Public Holidays – many more than the UK! Be aware on public holidays just about everything is closed.

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Banking in Cyprus

On 7 February 2010 By

Banking in Cyprus is a much more friendly, customer service orientated business than it is in the UK.  And a recent visit back to the UK highlighted the differences.

At the time of my return visit, Barclays were running a TV advertising campaign promoting their insurance products.  The headline?  Something like “Talk your insurance over [...]

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Driving in Cyprus

On 24 January 2010 By

People holidaying in Cyprus often ask about driving on the island. Should they rent a car? Is it a safe, fun way to get around?

The answer is of course yes. Driving in Cyprus is no more difficult than driving in the UK. And in lots of ways it’s easier and more fun.

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Weddings in Cyprus

On 21 December 2009 By

Cyprus is a very popular place to get married these days – and with good reason.

Here’s some great reasons to plan your wedding in Cyprus.

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Cyprus weather in October

On 2 November 2009 By

Cyprus in October is very pleasant. Most of the time it's still sunny and warm, though being autumn you can expect some showers about.  Beware – when it decides to rain in Cyprus – it really rains!

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Cyprus in September

On 9 October 2009 By

After the hottest months of July and August, September sees slightly more comfortable weather. 

Being the month of the Autumn equinox, it also tends to be a bit more breezy than the high summer months. 

You might even see a brief shower of rain!

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