This certainly is an island (or just over half of an island) that offers something for everyone. There is a range of accommodation and restaurants to suit all pockets and the island is easily accessible from most British airports.
For those who love the nightlife, there is Ayia Napa. The resort is being labelled as the new Ibiza. There are a vast selection of bars, clubs and post-club establishments. Music ranges from reggae to 60s/70s up to garage. The resort also has some great beaches – Nissi Beach is the most famous and the most crowded.
Just a little further up from here is Protaras. This is the perfect spot for families and couple who enjoy good beaches and a little less hectic nightlife. The most famous beach is Fig Tree Bay – but I’d recommend Konnos Bay ahead of this. There are many good restaurants in the resort and in the nearby town of Paralimni.
Paphos is the place to head for those who are more interested in historical sights. There is a medieval castle in the harbour and you will also find the Tombs of the Kings nearby. A little out of the centre are some beaches though they are not as good as at the other end of the island.
Pomos is one of the more remote spots on the island and will give you a chance to step back in time and view the traditional way of life in Cyprus. The area has very few tourists and is one of the least affected areas of the island. It is on the coast towards the border with the occupied area.
Troodos Mountains is where you head for to sample the Cypriot countryside. Temperatures here are considerably lower than in the coastal resorts. There are some small villages from which you can go hiking. This is the greenest area on the island.
Nicosia is a typical city with lots of departmental stores. There are also a few museums and churches that are well worth visiting. The Ledra Palace Hotel in the city is the only place that you cross into the occupied area (though I am not suggesting that you do this or I would face a barrage of criticism from my Greek Cypriot friends!!)
If these places don’t take your fancy then there is also the town of Limassol. This is a mixture of beaches, nightlife and shops!
Cyprus is like home from home as most Cypriots speak English and there is a strong British influence from when the island was under our control.
I have visited the island at all times of year and unless you can stand high temperatures I would not recommend July or August. The best times to visit the island are May and June or September and October. The heat is still there but it is more bearable.