Enough Space, Space, Space

One of the worst things to experience is to share the beauty of a majestic paradise with a crowd of people. It is hard to appreciate its splendor and elegance if you will be surrounded by chatting groups that disturbs the silence of the place, unless of course you are accustomed to these festivities.

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Moderate Climate

It is not too cold nor too hot in Limassol during December. Although the evening may require you to wear a wrap up, it is still more manageable especially for elders who find it frustrating to bear the pain of the cold weather. Children may miss the fun activities in the snow, but there is always the beauty of the beaches that will keep anyone entertained during the day.

Yummy Treats for Everyone

Just like other towns, Limassol has its own treats to offer to visitors who wish to share the Christmas spirit in their midst. Gala dinners are prepared with lots of dancing and music extravaganza for everyone to enjoy. The tables are spread with kourambiedes (biscuits that have been covered with icing sugar), koulouria (traditional sesame bread), and melomakarona (unique buns that are drenched in honey syrup). Roasted turkey will also be served and additional sweets celebrating this joyous occasion. In any case, the Christmas celebration remains the most grandiose festivity for the region.

Intimate Holiday Moment with Family

Cypriots typically spend their weekends with the immediate family, but when its Holiday then they all go for a big family gathering where everyone goes to the house of their parents to celebrate. As a tourist or a guest in Limassol, you will not experience this sort of tradition but reserving a room and a buffet service from a five star hotel in the region will make you feel more than at home. You will be served with the best local cuisines as you sing Christmas songs with fellow tourists who wish to enjoy some serene moments in Cyprus.

Those expecting for a busy nightlife will be a bit disappointed, but if you have reserved a Limassol car hire then you can maximize this opportunity to visit all the historical places and the magnificent natural attractions of the region.

Frederick Rice enjoys celebrating the holiday season in Cyprus to stay away from the colder temperature in Europe. He never fails to secure an elegant vehicle from Privilege Rent a Car to guarantee he will always have the perfect holiday in its midst.

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Mediterranean cruise ship / Thierry

Mediterranean cruises are perfect if you are unsure if you want a culture filled break of a relaxing holiday in the sun as you can take full advantage and do both. A western Mediterranean cruise can take you to locations such as Spain, Italy, Croatia, Monaco, Malta, Portugal and Morocco. You can visit over 17 countries, each with their own unique attractions as well as sailing around Mediterranean Sea.

Below are some of the best ports to visit along your Mediterranean Cruise to wetting you appetite and give you an idea of what you can get up to:

Israel is one of the most stunning countries and over the past few years many visitors have avoided this amazing destination. However, Israel is becoming popular again and may cruise companies offer port stops here. Haifia was built on the slopes on Mount Carmel and offers many tourist attractions such as the gold –domed shire of the Baha’I world centre, Mount Carmel national park and the nearby towns of Nazareth, Galilee, Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Canal Grande, Venice, Italy / Photo by admin

If you are after romance then without doubt you need to visit Venice. The city is extremely popular with cruise passengers and it’s easy to see why as the city overs plenty to see and do. You can experience a gondola ride along the many canals, or visit St. Marks Basilica or Piazza San Marco to name but a few famous attractions. While in Italy it would be a shame to miss out on Rome and visit its many iconic ancient sites such as the Trevi Fountain, The Vatican, The Colosseum and the many Roman art galleries and museums.

Set in a beautiful volcanic landscape is the beautiful port stop of Santorini in the Greek Islands. The Island offers amazing ocean views and postcard perfect whitewashed buildings. The Island offers interesting ancient ruins and an emerged volcano and interesting long black volcanic beaches.

If walking around and exploring is your thing, then a stopover in the Croatia’s port of Dubrovnik is right up your street. You can participant in the many walking tours that explore the Pearl of the Adriatic or discover the main pedestrian walkaway known as Place which offers an abundance of cafes, shops, churches, monasteries and museums.

If Glitz and glamour is more your thing than you’ll need to experience Monte Carlo during your Mediterranean Cruise.  Just off the French Riviera, the city is famous for its wealth and associations with Grace Kelly, the Grand prix and the Casino Royale. Monte Carlo offers a huge range of world cultural events and endless entertainment along with high end shopping, gourmet dining and luxury.

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Giglio offers beautiful beaches and numerous bays for a relaxing holiday, far away from the hustle and bustle. Its untouched nature is ideal for hiking and crystal clear sea with rich marine life is ideal for snorkeling and diving.

If you would like to spend your holidays on a beach with golden sands and wild nature around, then you should come here and look for Spiagga delle Caldana, which will be the right place for you. Located south of the vibrant beach Cannelle, the beach of Caldana is really a “precious jewel”, which is accessible only by boat. If you want to visit the beach during a round trip by car to Italy, it is better to park your car at the Tuscan mainland. Access of tourists to the island with an area of ​​21 square kilometres is limited.

Crystal clear water, that is full of fish, is a paradise for divers. You can discover the remains of three towers that were used in 60′s of the last century for transshipment cargoes. Rocky reefs with colorful corals, underwater cave with a statue of the Virgin Mary and seahorses, however, can be seen only by experienced divers. But do not give up! The diving school is located in close vicinity to the beach.

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Giglio has become very popular and world-known since the last month due to an accident of mega cruise ship Costa Concordia. The ship hit a reef on Friday 13 January 2012 and partially sank. The number of tourists increased rapidly in this island as everyone wants to see the largest passenger ship (by tonnage) to sink. If you still haven’t seen it, don’t worry, the ship will probably be waiting for you at the coast of Giglio for additional several months. In these days it is without a doubt the best attraction in the area.

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