It’s all change in Cyprus in 2008 as the euro takes hold and new flights and airlines come into play. Janine Kelso rounds up the latest selection of Cyprus brochures.
Libra Holidays
Brochure: Cyprus, Greece, Egypt
Edition: Summer 2008, Winter 2008/09
What’s new? Nothing in Cyprus.
Libra Holidays says: “We continue to offer our entire programme in one brochure, with flights to Larnaca and Paphos from 14 airports.”
We say: A 387-page brochure with accommodation, featuring five-star luxury hotels, mid-range properties and self-catering apartments.
Sample package: £581 per person, twin-share, for seven nights’ bed and breakfast at the five-star Coral Beach Hotel in Paphos in May, with flights and transfers.
Contact: 0871 222 8181
Planet Holidays
Brochure: Cyprus
Edition: November 1 2007-October 31 2008
What’s new? Planet Holidays has four our new properties…
- The three-star Natura Beach Hotel and Villas
- Polis and Cavo Maris Beach Hotel, Protaras
- Nissi Park Hotel on Nissi Beach
- The five-star Alion Beach in Ayia Napa
Planet Holidays says: “We are delighted with forward bookings for weddings – we have added quality three-star hotels in key areas so couples can attract as many family and friends as possible to their special day.”
We say: An attractive brochure which is well laid out with plenty of glossy photographs and two pages dedicated to every hotel.
Sample package: £755 for seven nights at the five-star Londa Hotel, Limassol, with flights and transfers in May.
Contact: 0871 871 2234
Sunvil Holidays
Brochure: Cyprus
Edition: 2008
What’s new? Sunvil is offering concert tickets from £15 per person in conjunction with the Pharos Trust, which promotes Cypriot arts.
Sunvil Holidays says: “While we specialise in the unpackaged holiday, we never succumb to the ‘hidden extras’ trend – we don’t charge extra for meals, flights or transfers.”
We say: An 82-page brochure with beautiful photographs and an off-the-beaten-track focus.
Sample package: £507 per person for seven nights’ bed and breakfast at the two-star Axiothea Hotel, Paphos, including flights and transfers in February.
Contact: 020 8758 4747
Cosmos
Brochure: Summer Holidays
Edition: March-October 2008
What’s new? One new property and extra weekend flights…
- Riu Cypria, a four-star all-inclusive resort in Paphos
- Extra weekend flights to Paphos from Gatwick and Larnaca from Luton
Cosmos says: “We’ve got everything from all-inclusive breaks, self-catering or luxurious hotels to fun-packed family getaways and quieter hideaways.”
We say: A meaty 397-page brochure with a small section dedicated to Cyprus. Pages are clearly laid out with an elite hotels section.
Sample package: £429 for seven nights’ bed and breakfast at the three-star Hotel Nereus, Paphos, with flights and transfers in May.
Contact: 0871 622 4126
Kosmar
Brochure: Greece and Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Bulgaria
Edition: Summer 2008
What’s new? Weddings in Cyprus and more properties, including…
- The five-star Alion Beach, Ayia Napa
- The New York Apartments, Paphos
Kosmar says: “Our second-edition programme continues to support the trade, offering a great combination of destinations. Each has its own brand of magic and we have enhanced our programme by adding weddings.”
We say: A colourful brochure with lively descriptions of hotels and resorts.
Sample package: £829 for seven nights’ bed and breakfast at the five-star Paphos Amathus Beach Hotel in Paphos, in May, including flights and transfers.
Contact: 0871 7000 747
Classic Collection
Brochure: Summer
Edition: March-October 2008
What’s new? No new product.
Classic Collection says: “Our biggest brochure, it contains the best collection of quality short-haul product available. We fly with any airline from any airport for any duration.”
We say: A glossy and beautifully illustrated brochure with an impressive section on Cyprus, including the major four and five-star hotels in Paphos, Pissouri and Polis. Ideal for well-heeled clients.
Sample package: £901 for seven nights’ bed and breakfast at the five-star Four Seasons Hotel, in Limassol in May, including flights and transfers.
