| If you travel as far south as Greece extends | | | | the London area. As many of these "English" |
| before you reach the Middle East and Egypt | | | | Cypriots have returned home they have brought |
| you will discover the beautiful Island of | | | | the British influence of business and culture |
| Cyprus. This is why the Island is blessed | | | | with them too. Despite this European |
| with over 320 days of glorious Mediterranean | | | | influence Cyprus still retains its own |
| sunshine every year and the temperature | | | | culture both in language and customs which is |
| seldom drops below 18c even in winter. That's | | | | what makes it so unique. |
| if you can call December to February a winter | | | | |
| at all. So if it's sunshine holidays you are | | | | There aren't many places left in the world |
| after then perhaps you should consider taking | | | | where you can leave your doors unlocked or |
| your next vacation in Cyprus. But there is a | | | | walk the streets in the dead of night without |
| whole load of other great reasons to visit | | | | fear of molestation but Cyprus is one of |
| Cyprus. | | | | them. The Island boast one of the lowest |
| | | | crime rates in Europe which makes it a great |
| Cyprus is just about as far south as Greece | | | | place to live. Sure there are "bad apples" |
| extends before you reach the Middle East and | | | | where ever you go and Cyprus has its share |
| Egypt. This is why the Island is blessed with | | | | too but they are a minority and the Cyprus |
| over 320 days of glorious Mediterranean | | | | authorities have been known to permanently |
| sunshine every year and the temperature | | | | expel some criminals from the Island |
| seldom drops below 18c even in winter. That's | | | | altogether. If you are one of those people |
| if you can call December to February a winter | | | | who also hate being accosted by street |
| at all. So if it's sunshine holidays you are | | | | vendors forcing their tat onto you and your |
| after then perhaps you should consider taking | | | | family take heart because the authorities are |
| your next vacation in Cyprus. The Weather is | | | | pretty strict there too. |
| only one factor however that makes this | | | | |
| beautiful Island so appealing to the | | | | For people who just want to relax without |
| countless people who return there year after | | | | being hassled Cyprus is the perfect holiday |
| year for more of the same. | | | | destination. With miles of sandy beaches and |
| | | | delightful secluded bays you are sure to find |
| Once you arrive in Cyprus you could be | | | | somewhere to chill out whilst you enjoy all |
| forgiven for thinking that you have in fact | | | | that Cyprus sun. The Island is steeped in |
| landed back in the U.K. but in some alternate | | | | centuries of rich cultural history so there |
| reality because Cyprus as often been referred | | | | is more than enough to keep even the most |
| to as England with the sun. Most Cypriots | | | | enthusiastic culture vultures occupied. If |
| speak excellent English as a second language | | | | you want to see more of Cyprus whilst on your |
| and it's taught in all the schools even at | | | | holiday be sure to check out the many |
| primary level. They drive on the left and all | | | | excursions that are on offer to all those |
| the road signs are in English as well as | | | | places of interest. Or even better, you could |
| Greek so getting around is much the same as | | | | take advantage of some of the excellent |
| back home but without all the congestion or | | | | Cyprus car hire deals and enjoy the freedom |
| hassle. perhaps this is why so many ex pats | | | | of seeing Cyprus at your own pace. |
| settle in Cyprus to enjoy their retirement in | | | | |
| the sun. | | | | However you decide to enjoy your holiday in |
| | | | Cyprus whether it's relaxing on the beach or |
| There is good reason why Cyprus is so | | | | taking in the vibrant night life of the many |
| "English" and why so many Cypriots embrace | | | | bars and resturants the Island has something |
| English culture so readily in fact there are | | | | for everyone. From pretty little coastal |
| two factors that have influenced Cyprus in | | | | resorts tucked avoiding the hustle and bustle |
| this way. The main reason Cyprus is so | | | | to the thriving holiday towns with every |
| English is due to the British occupation of | | | | possible amenity. Until you experience Cyprus |
| the Island from 1923 to 1960 after which time | | | | for yourself you can never completely fathom |
| Cyprus became a stand alone republic although | | | | why so many holiday makers return to her |
| an agreement was reached allowing Britain to | | | | beautiful shores year after year. In fact |
| keep several military bases as soverien or | | | | some of those visitors have so fallen in love |
| crown property. Another strong influence has | | | | with her that they have purchased a home of |
| come from the large Anglo Cypriot community | | | | their own there but that's another story. |
| which established itself in the U.K. during | | | | Enjoy Cyprus! |
| the years of British rule especially around | | | | |