03/09/2026
๐ค Let's get one thing out of the way...
Not every famous attraction is worth making a special trip for.
There. I said it.
In fact, one of the Mediterranean's most famous landmarks left me thinking:
"Well... that was nice."
Beautiful setting.
Lovely views.
Absolutely worth seeing.
But would I build an entire day around it?
Probably not.
The funny thing is, that's exactly why I keep going back to this particular island.
Because the real magic isn't one famous attraction.
It's everything in between. โค๏ธ
๐ท The waterfront restaurants where lunch somehow turns into an afternoon.
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The evenings spent wandering along the harbour as the sun starts to disappear.
๐๏ธ The mountain villages where life seems to move at a completely different pace.
๐ The freedom to jump in a hire car and simply see where the road takes you. One of the things I've always loved is how easy it is to explore, especially as they drive on the same side of the road as we do.
One day you can be beside the sea.
The next, you're winding through the Troodos Mountains, discovering traditional villages, enjoying spectacular viewpoints and wondering why more people don't talk about this part of the island.
In fact, one of those viewpoints is where Tony managed to leave behind his favourite sunglasses. ๐
These days, before we leave anywhere, I'm tempted to ask:
"Phone?"
"Wallet?"
"Passport?"
"Favourite possession?" ๐
I've been lucky enough to visit this island more times than I can count.
Every time I go back, I find something new.
Every time I leave, I start thinking about returning.
And if somebody asked me tomorrow where I'd happily spend a week enjoying late October sunshine, it would be very near the top of my list.
๐จ๐พ The island? Cyprus.
โค๏ธ The resort that keeps drawing me back? Paphos.
And for me, one of the best ways to experience it is from a hotel designed entirely for couples.
โค๏ธ Amavi, Paphos - Made For Two
A beautiful 5โญ adults-only hotel overlooking the Mediterranean, perfectly positioned for harbour walks, sunsets, great restaurants and everything that makes Paphos such a special place to visit.
๐จ Deluxe Front Sea View Room
๐ Swim-Up Rooms available (supplement applies)
โจ Additional Included Benefits
โข 25kg hold baggage per person
โข Two complimentary drinks onboard your flights
โข Priority security at your UK departure airport
โข Private transfers included
โข ยฃ10 per person onboard shopping voucher
๐ฅ Complimentary welcome drink on arrival
๐ Celebrating a honeymoon or wedding anniversary?
Receive a bottle of sparkling wine, small cake, potential room upgrade and late checkout (subject to availability).
๐๏ธ And while we're being honest...
The famous landmark I mentioned earlier was Aphrodite's Rock.
The setting is lovely and the coastline around it is beautiful.
The rock itself?
Well, without wishing to upset Aphrodite, I suspect it's the surrounding scenery that's doing most of the heavy lifting. ๐
Definitely stop if you're passing.
I just wouldn't make a special trip for it.
โ๏ธ 7 Nights Half Board Plus - October 2027
โ๏ธ London Stansted โ 30 October โ FROM ยฃ1,649pp
โ๏ธ Manchester โ 30 October โ FROM ยฃ1,659pp
โ๏ธ Edinburgh โ 31 October โ FROM ยฃ1,659pp
โ๏ธ Bristol โ 31 October โ FROM ยฃ1,699pp
โ๏ธ East Midlands โ 31 October โ FROM ยฃ1,699pp
โ๏ธ Newcastle โ 30 October โ FROM ยฃ1,699pp
โ๏ธ Leeds Bradford โ 30 October โ FROM ยฃ1,729pp
โ๏ธ Birmingham โ 29 October โ FROM ยฃ1,779pp
โ๏ธ Belfast International โ 27 October โ FROM ยฃ1,849pp
โ๏ธ London Gatwick โ 28 October โ FROM ยฃ1,859pp
โ๏ธ Glasgow โ 27 October โ FROM ยฃ1,989pp
โ๏ธ Liverpool โ 27 October โ FROM ยฃ1,999pp
Hold baggage and resort transfers included.
Based on 2 adults sharing.
๐ฝ๏ธ Half Board Plus
โข Buffet breakfast and dinner included
โข Enjoy dinner at each of the hotel's three ร la carte restaurants during your 7-night stay (subject to availability and reservation)
โข Selected wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee included with dinner
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With travel over a year away, you've got plenty of time to spread the cost while giving yourself something wonderful to look forward to.
โ๏ธ Call Karen & Tony Green at Hays Travel on 02921 432167 / 02921 433104 to book this incredible escape.
โญโญโญโญโญ Rated 5 Stars On Trustpilot
๐ก๏ธ Book with confidence โ Fully ATOL & ABTA protected
โญ All offers subject to availability. Prices cannot be guaranteed until deposit/balance paid.
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