The vacation and tourism business has been affected more than virtually any other industry by both the global economic downturn and ecological pressures. A considerable number of travelers from Europe, and particularly from the UK, would book a “long haul” holiday as their main annual holiday, adding a short break or two to nearby resorts. However, it is now much more common for people to stick to a continental holiday, usually much closer, and possibly add a weekend or two in their home country. In fact, many now choose to take time off work and simply stay home.
The reasoning is, of course, perfectly simple. The rising costs of aviation fuel, combined with the ecological impact of flying, have resulted in a disproportionate increase in the real price of traveling anywhere, especially long distances. Resorts and hotels around the world have struggled to compete for the remaining UK market, often slashing accommodation prices, but this has had little effect. While prices for flights around Europe have remained reasonably stable and comparatively low, the cost of flying further afield has risen dramatically. Nowadays, people are also serious about talking about our carbon footprints, and those on the dining circuit no longer want to brag about vacations in increasingly remote locations, fearing they’ll be thought to harm the environment.
The effect this will have in the long term is debatable, but without a doubt the people who will benefit the most from this trend are holiday companies and accommodation providers in destinations that are far enough away to feel ‘different’, but close enough. from home so as not to get involved. long and expensive flights For UK travelers, the rest of Europe, and in particular the southern Mediterranean region, have seen the most obvious effects of this trend.
Currently, Northern Cyprus seems to be one of the hot spots for holidays in the Mediterranean. Far enough from Northern Europe, but close enough not to involve extremely expensive travel arrangements, Cyprus is one of the areas that seems to be suffering less than most in terms of tourism numbers. Certainly holidays in Northern Cyprus have seen lower than normal bookings, but generally not in line with declines in other parts of the world.
And anyway, holidays in Northern Cyprus are still an excellent idea, no matter what your particular requirements are! The relative political isolation of the island over the years means that development has proceeded at a slower pace than in many other areas and while it would be impossible to say that the place hasn’t changed over time, it certainly hasn’t changed until the point of being unrecognizable. . Although generally well-maintained and regularly updated, many of the hotels in North Cyprus have retained the look and ‘feel’ that made them popular in the past.
Here, the emphasis tends to be on an old-fashioned level of personal service, rather than offering every imaginable facility. The range of hotels in Northern Cyprus also includes a handful of recent additions. Some of these have been built with the traveler who really wants it all in mind, and one or two have just about every facility imaginable. And of course, the island’s climate is one of the best in the Mediterranean. Even in the scorching temperatures of summer, a cool breeze can always be found somewhere. Ancient hillside towns and pristine beaches vie for the visitor’s attention and anyone with an interest in history or archeology will find much to be amazed at. English is widely spoken and although it went through a fragile period a few years ago, the economy is now fairly stable and exchange rates make sense. There are many ways to book a holiday in Northern Cyprus, but a careful internet search will reveal quite a few hotel sites and portals, along with a wealth of information about the region and the country.
So why book a holiday in Northern Cyprus? Well, the reasons are almost endless, but the best way to find out is to go there and see for yourself!
