booked a hol to lapta for august my friend out there says its awful

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 16:16

hello



my friend is staying in Kyrenia - i have booked to go to L A Lapta Hotel in Lapta and my friend said Lapta is awful and full of bars and prostitutes and lap dancing places. im really worried now please help

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 16:35

Theres not that many bars there. )

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 16:38

You'd better book in Kyrenia - far less prostitutes. On the other hand - there are possibly more bars in Lapta. Dilemma! Maybe you could check Alsancak (between Kyrenia and Lapta). Few prostitutes and some nice bars! Hey, about that?!

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 16:43

oh no i have already booked it so is my friend right then? it is full of prostitutes im going with my 3 children for a quiet chill out holiday???

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:02

Close your doors and stay inside, Dereny. Lapta is even more terrible than the 'Red Light District' in Amsterdam. From a friend I heard that there's also a HOMO spotted in Lapta..! Be careful!

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:05

This is a wind up isn't it?

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:10

Dereny - Dutch has obviously got the devil in him this afternoon



Lapta is fine - it is in within reach of some good beaches, there is the Waterpark for the kids and there are plenty of restaurants and family-friendly bars nearby.



To read the posts here you'd think you were headed for downtown Harlem - don't worry, you're not



Have a good holiday.



Jean

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:12

Dereny its just fine in Lapta, you will enjoy it far more than staying in Kyrinia, it has some really wondeful places to eat, and most are child friendly. Dont know about the prostitute or lap dancing, unless of course you mean the night clubs around the coast, but they are in most countries if thats what you are looking for!

Its a very chill out place to holiday, loads of nice little coves, lovely drives, lovely eating places.......Enjoy it you will........

climakool


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 190

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:22

We have been coming out for 5 years now & have never seen any of these places - could tell my husband where they are so I can get rid of him lol !!!!!

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:24

i cannot tell you how relieved i am im going to L A Lapta in August with my husband and 3 children and was so looking forward to it. Are the others just winding me up then? Please re assure me because i was about to cancel my holiday until i saw your posts

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:37

its like broadstairs with the sun lol you will love it heres some pics





http://images.google.co.uk/images?rlz=1T4ACAW_en___GB358&q=lapta%20north%20cyprus&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:42

hello climakool



when were you last in lapta? do you know the l a hotel? my friend is staying in Kyrenia and went to see the l a lapta for me and said it and the area is awful? they have even booked a flight to come home they were meant to be staying for 2 weeks and have only been in kyrenia for 4 days?

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:50

Dereny, believe me (who else could you believe?). Driving from Kyrenia to Güzelyurt you'll pass through Sodom and only a couple of miles away is Gomorrah - and I'm not even mentioning the stretch between Karşiyaka and Geçitköy! You can see the whorehouses from the road there! Don't do it!

P.S. Sometimes it's sooooo difficult to believe that questions in a number 1 post are serious...

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:53

can anyone please re assure me.....dutch crusader is saying dont go its awful...i have paid my deposit and really do need some truthful feedback - i thought that was the whole idea of this forum? thank you so much for taking the time to read this

jessy


Joined: 04/12/2007
Posts: 289

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:04

its totally a wind up lapta is lovely. this is a place where most people come and retire to. dont listen to him. age group of expats mostly from 50 -80. you will have a great time.beautiful place. come on people stop winding her up.

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:07

Lapta is fine and the La has been revamped and is good also. There are some good bars ie the hut, the cabin, celebrity hotel, sunset beach is good for entertainment and swimming, lapatos hotel has a water park and the beaches are safe for kids like the rosys bar and restaurant. You are not far from alsancak where again there are some good beaches and bars etc. Come and have a good time and dont listen to some of the the whinging brits that live here.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:09

Lapta is a nice place, you and your family will have a lovely holiday there.

I have been staying just up the road for many, many years and always had a fantastic time.

Enjoy yoursevles

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:09

RE msg 15, jessy: (...) its totally a wind up lapta is lovely. this is a place where most people come and retire to. dont listen to him. age group of expats mostly from 50 -80. you will have a great time.beautiful place. come on people stop winding her up. (...)

=> True. But what about all these young prostitues, eh?

=> Come on, who is winding who up..?!

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:12

DC,



I all the years I have been visiting Lapta & Alsanjak I have never met any prostitutes.



Can you supply directions please.



DD

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:13

thank you to all those NOT winding me up!!! im normally up for a laugh but when you have just paid a large deposit and then been put off a place you do need re assurance! Many many thanks

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:14

RE msg 19: Of course... Shall I mail you a map?

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:17

enough dutch crusader you have had your laugh.....

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:21

Message 11 - Spent many happy holidays in Broadstairs as a kid. Funny though - I don't remember it being much like Lapta.



Hope you're both well



Jean

x

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:26

RE msg 22, Dereny: I wish you a nice holiday, though you may notice the lack of excitement in the famous holiday village of Lapta (a Lapta stray dog is enough reason for a 5 hour discussion in 'all' the nice bars). Enjoy Lapta!

Linnyloos


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 483

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:30

Dereny, Lapta is lovely.



The water park is only a walk away for the children, there are lovely beaches, restaurants and bars all within walking distance. Just wish we could spend more time there rather than just using it for holidays.



Have a lovely holiday. I'm sure you will be a returning visitor.



Linda

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:37

So. Here's the cynic. Some lady books a holiday for the whole family in Lapta, TRNC, obviously not knowing anything about the destination - until some friend in Kyrenia warns for horror and disaster after the booking. And we - no, I'll talk for myself - are led to believe that..?! It's a long time ago I was called naive.

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:44

dutch crusader.... NO i read up about it and was really looking forward to it - it is not a friend in Kyrenia but an English friend who is holidaying in Kyrenia for the first time and was just reporting back to me which gave me my doubts. perhaps you should stick to your Essex jokes!!!!!!!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 18:51

RE msg 27, Dereny: I'm of course guilty of almost everything my British friends and foes accuse me of, but I *really* have no idea what you mean with 'Essex jokes! (7x!)'. It must be my lack of the sense of British humour?

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 19:15

I'm taking my car to garage in Broadstairs tomorrow for some work to be done. Must have a better look around and get that comparison with Lapta. Will it be at the top of the hill looking down the high street or outside the Tartare Frigate looking out to the beach. Nah, your right Jeannie hard to get that mental picture!!!!

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 20:57

This just has to be a wind up.



Lapta is mainly Darby and Joan, think Frinton as opposed to Clacton.



As for DC; he and Mrs DC were in Jessic today.



That's in LAPTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nickyp


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:08

Hi don't worry Lapta is just fine. Can i reccomend a family friendly bar and restaurant for you to try out. Zeki's Bar is on the main road on the left just 100 yards past the hotel Sempati turning heading from Lapta towards Karsiyaka, we offer a selection of local and imorted spirits and beers and a menu offering both english and cypriot dishes. Open 12 til 12. We have a large outdoor seating area and childrens playground. A warm welcom is guaranteed. x

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:12

RE msg 30, newscoop: (...) As for DC; he and Mrs DC were in Jessic today. That's in LAPTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (...)

=> Jeez! Are you sure..?! About Lapta, I mean.

RE: "Wind up?" Read Dereny's first post (dated August 13, 2009 - and make up your own mind...) : http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/20738.asp

P.S. I wouldn't be surprised if it's all anti-LA Hotel marketing from an angry or disappointed customer.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:19

Msg 32

Symptoms of border line personality disorder?



Richard

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:26

If you can slow down and enjoy the pace Lapta is great. The LA is on a small area that has become known as 'The Strip'. Nothing to do with the ladies of the night, they tend to be in the 'night clubs' and do not ply their trade on the streets or bars in or around Lapta. Take your time and go for slow walks inland to the villages the kids will love looking at the lizards, goats etc and the local children are lovely and very polite. I love my walks inland to sit and have a real kebab and watch the world go by and if you don't fancy walking back the dolmus is cheap and very cheerful. TRNC is a very different holiday from the razz of Spain etc. just relax unwind and enjoy. Yes there are problems with dumping litter etc. but the good things far outway the bad. Can't tell you a lot about your hotel other than it is very pink, but have met people who have stayed there and were happy with it.

Please don't let the wind-up merchants put you off, I love it and can't wait to go back.

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:30

DC should of been a copper 100% conviction rate i reckon..................

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:32

DC - we agree with you some of the questions asked now are the same as last year!!

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:32

this is getting ridiculous - im a genuine person who as dutch crusader quite rightly points out in message 32 that i wrote asking about the l a lapta in 2009 then after excellent feedback i booked it for this year. My friend went out there on Saturday meant to stay for a fortnight and has booked to come home tomorrow cos he said it is so dirty. he went to lapta for me and said if he were me he would cancel.



i think Richard may have a point...as this man is the only "wind up" on this when i really did genuinely want positive feedback.

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:34

boglefan Msg 34....



Top post. 5 stars, couldn't agree more!!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:34

RE msg 33, Brinsley: (...) Symptoms of border line personality disorder? (...)

=> Is that something like an old New Zealander behaving like a silly teenager when introduced to a 17 year old girl from the South?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:48

Msg 39

(...) => *really*

Beyond my Dutch!



Richard

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 21:53

RE msg 37, Dereny: (...) My friend went out there on Saturday meant to stay for a fortnight and has booked to come home tomorrow cos he said it is so dirty. he went to lapta for me and said if he were me he would cancel. (...)

=> So. Your friend arrived on Saturday in Kyrenia, judged the place or the whole TRNC? at once ("dirty"), hurried to Lapta today and informed you about all the prostitutes he saw in the morning or early afternoon - so you could write your post around 4.15 pm on the same day. Haha!

I just don't believe that your post is genuine.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 22:02

Msg 1

In all truth, no prostitutes are allowed to walk the streets here or even offer their services in public places. The working girls are controlled in clubs situated in far out places, well away from the main conurbations.



Richard

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 22:08

Re: Msg 42,



Dereny is Uncle Ted's sister and a second cousin of Kim & Neil. It runs in the family : they like to post annually.

Tangerineman


Joined: 08/03/2010
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 22:26

Message 11

There was a pic I took of our pool at Lapta Pines on there

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 22:29

Oh dont start that $hite again msg 43!

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 22:37

Re: Msg 44,



"There was a pic I took of our pool at Lapta Pines on there "



You mean the one with lap dancers in the pool?

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 23:00

Yes my friend arrived at the Pia Bella on Sat loved the hotel went to the harbour loved it but said the roads were dirty he hired a car today and went to Lapta this morning at 10am and then phoned me as he was concerned he is coming home on a 7am flight tomorrow.



Thank you to all those that know im genuine and given me fantastic feedback - the others shouldnt even be allowed on this site.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 23:25

Queen of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TGKJ9MgCOQ ?



Richard

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 23:38

Stop worrying

Lapta is fine - the Water park is great for kids of all ages and mams, Dads and Grans too.

Dereny


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 23:40

thank you

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 00:01

Do you know..............I really cannot understand all the cr''''''''''''''''''p that has been mentioned on this post.

We've lived her for nearly three years, not only us, but our family. My grandson goes to school in the next village, Alsancak.

I have NEVER seen a prostitute walking the streets, not like in Paris. Yes, there is rubbish scattered in some places. But the views of the mountains, the sea, just takes my breath away every day. The people here are just so friendly and accomodating.

If you want pure paradise, wherever that is, (for me, it's here), try the Bahamas or somewhere. BUT, my grandson at 5 years old, knows what a shepherd is, (not just from the Christmas carol) He loves looking at the clear skies, watching the stars at night. Is healthy from the fresh air here. Is aware that he is a lucky boy, as there is a lot of poverty here, though, not as bad as Africa or Sri Lanka.

cont.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 00:05

It maybe just the best holiday you could give your children, educate them, show them just how fortunate they are. To watch children playing hopscotch, playing with a tyre, brings back to me the values in growing up. Hey, it is just so easy to go buy a toy, or plonk a computer game in front of his face, but to see a child entertain himself, and enjoy himself in that way, to me is the right way to live.

I really hope you enjoy your holiday over here.............saying that, I dread the day the 'tourists realise how lovely it is here, and God help the day the 'lager louts' discover us.

climakool


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 190

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 00:12

Dereny - I will be very surprised if u dont enjoy it - I absolutely love it - was out in March & going back for 3 weeks in September although our house is in Alsancak but everywhere we have been have not had a bad time anywhere - some areas are a bit dismal but u get that wherever u go. I always say u cant comment unless you have tried it yourself. Wot is it your worried about?

climakool


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 190

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 00:19

and by the way I am from Essex lol

Linnyloos


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 483

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 01:01

Re: Flowerfairy message 51 & 52



Exactly............Nothing more to be said. Just wish we could pack up and stay forever x

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 02:06

Read this:



"RE msg 37, Dereny: (...) My friend went out there on Saturday meant to stay for a fortnight and has booked to come home tomorrow cos he said it is so dirty. he went to lapta for me and said if he were me he would cancel. (...)



=> So. Your friend arrived on Saturday in Kyrenia, judged the place or the whole TRNC? at once ("dirty"), hurried to Lapta today and informed you about all the prostitutes he saw in the morning or early afternoon - so you could write your post around 4.15 pm on the same day. Haha!

I just don't believe that your post is genuine. "



And now back to msg 12:



"hello climakool

when were you last in lapta? do you know the l a hotel? my friend is staying in Kyrenia and went to see the l a lapta for me and said it and the area is awful? they have even booked a flight to come home they were meant to be staying for 2 weeks and have only been in kyrenia for 4 days? "



4 days have suddenly become 1 day!

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 02:29

Clarissa2 -as you have pointed out before, we rarely agree. However.............



Does it ring any bells with you viz a viz "Uncle Ted"?



Where are the elusive weirdos? They were, apparently, due to arrive in Lapta on 3 April. They offered to meet us for a drink there (incidentally, we live in GB and not Lapta when we are there) and, along with Hattikins, he very kindly send us a photograph of his medals. No, I didn't get it either.



I was called all sorts when I tried to point out that The Loonies had posted before, to some distress to others, who had gone out of their way to help.



Or, could they still be in transit from Malta? I doubt that, since they told all and sundry that there were arriving in 'Larnika' on an Emirates flight.



Perhaps Groucho could let us know?





Incidentally, Groucho, the book you have received and paid for (and which I sincerely hope you enjoy it) will only become a "first edition" when it become a rareity. Good luck.

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 02:38

Re: Msg 57,



Good thing that DC has spotted it from the msg 3, otherwise it would have run as with Uncle Ted for days !

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 02:41

Dereney - If you are the "real deal" i.e. genuine, then please accept my apolgies.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 02:44

Clarissa2 - yes; point taken.



Do you think we could bury the hatchet - not, preferably, in the back of my head



Jean

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 08:05

The paranoia on display within this and other threads is truly outstanding... some of you really need to get in touch with the real world.



Uncle-Ted is banned, why his offence is of such magnitude that no reprieve is forthcoming only the mods can answer. Given the rapid rehabilitation of others I'm puzzled as to methodology employed. The mods claiming regular reviews of banning orders and all. However as he is banned he can not answer any of your points even though you all still seem fascinated with him... it's so easy to pick on someone who can not answer back.



Kim and Neil are banned, why their offence is of such magnitude that no reprieve is forthcoming only the mods can answer. Ditto.



Jeannie, A first edition is a first edition... the less copies it sells the rarer it will be... so your point is axiomatically illogical.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 08:10

I suggest this thread is ripe for closing as 1. It's been hijacked by the mob, and 2. The question has been asked and answered...

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 08:13

Good morning Linnyloos,

thankyou, if circumstances allow it, don't leave it too late to come here. We wish we'd done it years

ago, saying that, I don't want to appear greedy, but it is a lovely life, warts an' all.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 08:26

Groucho



Even you have to admit it's a bit suspicious this persons friend arriving here in Kyrenia on Saturday and leaving this morning as the roads are dirty!!!!



Roads by their very nature are dirty as trucks, cars, buses etc travel on them.



48 hours in anywhere isn't long enough to make a judgement on a place in my opinion.



Chris

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
12/04/2010 08:28

This thread is now closed. Reason: Thread was addressed and no need for further posts.