Parents have it so easy these days. Family holidays used to be tricky, but now there are places that have got it down to a fine art. Cyprus is one such a place: with a great climate (more than 300 days of sunshine a year) and tons to do on land and water, it is ideal for a Cyprus family holiday. Cyprus is home to some of Europe's best hotels, a couple of which even seem to have cracked that most difficult of conundrums - how to create a properly family-friendly hotel that is also sophisticated enough to remind parents of a time before toddlers. Indeed, the family angle is one that works particularly well on Cyprus, with its relatively short flight times and good weather, even in Spring and Autumn when the UK is, at best, a bit chilly.

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"Arran responded very swiftly to my original enquiry and the holiday she arranged for us was exactly what we had asked for, down to the smallest detail. The holiday was tailor-made to suit our plans, we were able to enjoy the whole trip without having to worry about anything. With the help of Arran, the hotels we stayed in were perfect for us. We loved having the app, and Olga the Concierge contacted us to check that everything was ok. We appreciated having her there, but as everything ran so smoothly we didn’t need to contact her for help. After a couple of years of Covid, when we hadn’t travelled abroad very often because of restrictions, we enjoyed having a tailor-made trip. The added problems of this summer with fires, air traffic control, cancelled flights etc. meant that the extra support offered by Original Travel was appreciated."
Melody - London
Published on 3rd November 2023
"Thank you for your kind card and for your help in organising a brilliant week's holiday in Cyprus. Everything went like clockwork - praise you! We had a wonderful time and the weather was fantastic. We were very impressed with the hotel and thought the staff were incredibly kind and helpful and friendly. It was a great bonus that our half term happened to be out of sync with everyone else as it was relatively uncrowded and we had no problems booking restaurants and children's club. I wouldn't hesitate to go back there especially if we could avoid the peak times. Many thanks again - we are missing the sun already!"
Romayne - Nottingham
Published on 30th August 2019

What you can find on a Cyprus family holiday that you won't find anywhere else?

What makes it a particularly hassle-free destination are superb beach resorts which are 'child-friendly' without being adult-unfriendly.

As well as the many activities on hand at our featured hotels, there's plenty more to see and do nearby. A good option is to hire a boat, take a pack lunch and spend the day exploring the bays and beaches of the Akamas peninsula, stopping off to swim or snorkel whenever you feel like it. For divers, there's also the underwater world of the Akamas Marine Reserve. Alternatively, the peninsula offers great terrain for mountain biking.

And if a little cultural activity wouldn't disrupt the familial harmony, the classical mosaics in old Paphos are well worth seeing. Near Polis are the 'Baths of Aphrodite'. Legend has it that splashing some water onto your face from the waterfall here will make you look ten years younger (good for mum & dad perhaps, but not advisable for teenagers).

Should parents want a little time out, kids can be left in the capable hands of the Anassa and Almyra (the two finest family-friendly hotels on the island) to have waterskiing lessons or go horse riding while dad enjoys a round of golf and mum indulges herself at the Anassa's thalasso-therapy spa.

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