Holiday to North Cyprus

Agnes


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 20:28

I usually go to Spain for my annual pilrimage to the sun but am being put off by the value of the Euro. Is there anything to recommend North Cyprus over main land Turkey, I am not a tourist my break is for relaxing in the sun. Any recommendations on hotels and travel and any idea who it is best to travel with I understand there is a firm called Direct Traveller?

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:03

hi agnes

all my cypriot friends go to turkey for holidays.

service is better, price's are cheaper ect ect.

turkey has so much to offer , why are you thinking of coming here?

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:25

fire starter msg 2 , why are you here then ????????

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:29

Better to take full board package, look at Travel sections of the Sunday rags.



Richard

Agnes


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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:22

thought it would not be as commercial not as many rugrats. (I like kids but not on holiday)

rowlo



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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:33

come and enjoy , you will love it , forget about idiot/ negative postings , its brill

The-Wicks


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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:41

Agnes - TRNC is rather like Marmite - you either love it or hate it. We have a holiday home in N.C. and have been coming here for 19 years - we obviously love it, but it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea (or Marmite). If I were you, I'd take my chances with Turkey, particularly if you've enjoyed Spain over the years.



Regards



Jean

Yvonne



Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 273

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:49

Agnes, it depends what you want from a holiday. If you want confirmed good sun, relaxation, and reduced tourist populated environment, I would recommend NC. I must admit though, I have never holidayed in Turkey.

Up to you!

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:50

Unfortunately I would agree with those saying go for Turkey. I hate to say that but the facilities/opportunities for tourists are not that good. OK if you simply stay within a hotel complex and don't mind paying the hotel prices. I'd also recommend hiring a car if you want to explore which will obviously add to the cost. Travelling time is also longer.

fire starter


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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:00

i live here, but if i wanted to sit in the sun for a holiday it would be cheaper to go to turkey.

my tc friend has recently moved to izmir and loves it.

our other tc friends holiday every year in antalya and love it.

rowlo



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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:06

so, move to turkey msg 10 ,

The-Wicks


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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:12

rowlo - take your blinkers off now and again for goodness sake!! Everyone is entitled to a point of view and not everyone's is as blind-sided as yours.



Just out of curiosity, how long have you been acquainted (well) with the TRNC.



j

Yvonne



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Posts: 273

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:13

I would say this: if what you're looking for, Agnes, is predictability, than perhaps Turkey is for you.

If you are looking for a relatively untouched piece of heaven, together with sun, beaches, good restaurants and beautiful water, than perhaps give NC a chance. It's a surprise; an adventure.

I know what I'd do!

Up to you!

Yvonne

rowlo



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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:21

what happens , when the wicks gets pulled out of the fire starter , long enough ????

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:21

Yvonne

I agree.

What more can I say.

AJ

fire starter


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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:30

rowlo,

out of the frying pan into the fire!

trust me i never forget.

briggus


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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:36

It all depends what you are looking. In Turkey you have the main resorts with plenty of things to do many restaurants but the main places tend to be dearer and can get too crowded for me e.g.Bodrum or Marmaris.

Personally in Turkey I would recommend places like Akyaka and Cavus bay - where it is quiet and as local Turkish people tend to go there it is a little cheaper.

Within N Cyprus you have Girne (Kyrenia) which is the main tourist spot but have to travel outside for a beach - though there are numerous hotels with direct access to a beach. Hiring a car is must to see the North part of the island and the bonus is they drive on the same side as the road as us in the UK. There is some wonderful mountain scenery, the Karpas peninisular is beautiful and you can also stay around Gazimugusa (Famagusta), Bogaz and further at along at Bafra is the Artemis hotel - a large hotels with plenty of facilities. There is also one or two Hotels on the Karpas if you want to completely chill out.

littlejohn


Joined: 09/03/2009
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Message Posted:
11/04/2009 23:22

Been to both over the years. Have recommended Kyrenia to my friends and all have loved it and would return. If you want a holiday without lager louts that's the place. Unfortunately in the last few years the mass building of dreadful estates has somewhat spoilt the ambience of that part of the island but that needn't affect your holiday. Go for it - it's brilliant.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 23:40

Hi there seems to be great value holidays to turkey and all inclusive which makes it great value. However its horses for courses. Paadise can be founf here in the TRNC you just have to explore the Karpas and the other areas mentioned. Yes the flight prices etc may sound expensive but you really can escape the tourist trap here if that is your desire . Come and experienc then you can cross it off your list or add it to your list xxxxxx

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
12/04/2009 14:49

Hi Hannah try http://www.greenislandholidays.com I always used them for holidays then flights, depending on what you want Ship Inn is very good, or go all inclusive Merit Crystal Cove is fantastic.

stevie-d

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 16:17

I just do not understand people who live here, talk of this place as if it is rubbish!



Why then don't you move to Turkey?



We normally visit NC about 5 times a year,went to Spain last April for a change and regreted it 2 days after we arrived.



NC is a great place to holiday and there is plenty of good value hotel's to choose from

Agnes


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 18:40

Many thanks for all your advice and recommendations will now have to sit down and think about the options but am inclined to tru North Cyprus. Again many thanks.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
12/04/2009 18:43

We go to Turkey May & September, Kyrenia Dec & Jan,

Keep away from Marmaris, Bodrum itself but Yalikavak, Turgatries, Gumsluk on the Penisualr are great, if you want to keep away from Kids DONT go to Kusadasi, when we fly to Izmir the plane is always full of families going there to the all inclusive places. Cesme is a lovely place not many tourists go there Doga Hotel only a 2 star but good value and clean Thomas Cook, mainly turkish people from Izmir & Istanbul. Dalyan another good place but 20 mins travel either by dolmus or boat to the best beach. Akyaka is a paradise again not many tourists and a cheaper place recommend the Yucelen Hotel with Anatolian Sky holidays. Kyrenia we stay at the Pia Bella 20 mins from town and a beautiful hotel 2 pools and plenty of space in lovely gardens.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
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Message Posted:
12/04/2009 20:12

I go to N.Cyprus about 6 times a year as I have a penthouse near

Kyrenia. Since I worked here in 2000 & in Turkey before, I love it

Depends what you want, but it is relatively unspoilt, traditional, wonderful

beaches, good food. It is the divine island.

Have enjoyed many places in Turkey too, Marmaris, Fetihye, Bodrum. etc.

N.Cyprus is more laid back though.

porter


Joined: 16/10/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 22:53

just remember that t.r.n.c is about 30 years behind turkey thats what atracts me........

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
12/04/2009 22:56

Depends on where you go in Turkey.

rtddci


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Message Posted:
12/04/2009 23:02

Agnes

Wherever you choose for your holiday, have a wonderful time. If you do visit North Cyprus, would you please report back to us with your experiences?

Agnes


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 22:20

Hi folks, thank you for all you information and having digested it have decided to try North Cyprus and am looking at either the Riverside or Ship Inn, any further comments on these establishments. Many thanks in anticipation.

rowlo



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Message Posted:
16/04/2009 22:43

enjoy agnes //////// im sure you will xx///

tonyhickey



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Message Posted:
16/04/2009 23:19

Agnes Try the Ship Inn we were their in March and have booked again for August. Brilliant hotel central for the shops and harbour and excellent food and service, nothing is too much trouble. Tony

eager


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Message Posted:
16/04/2009 23:26

Agnes, The Riverside is a bit dated especially the bar area, also you will need a car because of its location , owners and staff very friendly and will pick you up from airport at half the cost of a taxi. At Riverside make sure you dont get a room near the aviary or you will be woken at 6am every morning without fail.

keithcaley



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Message Posted:
17/04/2009 10:24

Riverside did have a free courtesy bus that would drop off/collect anywhere between the complex and Girne centre - don't know if they still have it.

Also their car hire rates were always very good.