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