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best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby mogster » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:54 am

HI there,
I have decided to book a family holiday in Cyprus for 2 weeks in late September and was hoping I could ask some friendly board members for their advice?

Our party will consist of my wife and our 3 year old son and my folks. We are in our late 30s, my folks are in their late 60s.
I have researched quite a bit on the internet and also asked my friend who grew up in Cyprus where we should stay? The concensus seems to be Limassol or Paphos.

I like the look of both Le Meridien and St. Raphael but wonder if I should be considering other places as well.

Must have:
Kiddies swimming pools and playgrounds. Must be perfect for a 3 year old.
Variety of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Local shopping area for wife and grandma.
Somewhere to sit with a beer and watch the world go by for me and grandpa.
A bit of evening entertainment, not too far away. Although we don't want to be in with the "dancing on the tables" crowd.

I am told the beaches in Cyprus are not very picturesque.
I am also told Limassol is a bit depressing.
I am told Le Meridien and St. Raphael are miles from anywhere.

I would quite fancy a day trip to the mountains, a lake or a winery.
Mum and Dad would probably enjoy 'English' food and newspapers, (TV?)

Taking this into account, where would you people, who know Cyprus, suggest?

Also, is Cyprus a member of the Schengen Visa agreement? My wife is not from Europe and would need a visa.

All advice appreciated! Thanks
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Re: best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby denizaksulu » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:59 am

mogster wrote:HI there,
I have decided to book a family holiday in Cyprus for 2 weeks in late September and was hoping I could ask some friendly board members for their advice?

Our party will consist of my wife and our 3 year old son and my folks. We are in our late 30s, my folks are in their late 60s.
I have researched quite a bit on the internet and also asked my friend who grew up in Cyprus where we should stay? The concensus seems to be Limassol or Paphos.

I like the look of both Le Meridien and St. Raphael but wonder if I should be considering other places as well.

Must have:
Kiddies swimming pools and playgrounds. Must be perfect for a 3 year old.
Variety of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Local shopping area for wife and grandma.
Somewhere to sit with a beer and watch the world go by for me and grandpa.
A bit of evening entertainment, not too far away. Although we don't want to be in with the "dancing on the tables" crowd.

I am told the beaches in Cyprus are not very picturesque.
I am also told Limassol is a bit depressing.
I am told Le Meridien and St. Raphael are miles from anywhere.

I would quite fancy a day trip to the mountains, a lake or a winery.
Mum and Dad would probably enjoy 'English' food and newspapers, (TV?)

Taking this into account, where would you people, who know Cyprus, suggest?

Also, is Cyprus a member of the Schengen Visa agreement? My wife is not from Europe and would need a visa.

All advice appreciated! Thanks
Mogster :D



Bognor Regis :lol: :lol:

If your parents want English food, then..................why bother on a foreign holiday. Boring.
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Postby Raymanoff » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:04 am

spent a weekend in Athena Beach Hotel (paphos)... quite good. Have a 4year old son...there is a playground, kids pool etc... the buffet is amazing, you will love it.
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Re: best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby kafenes » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:15 am

mogster wrote:HI there,
I have decided to book a family holiday in Cyprus for 2 weeks in late September and was hoping I could ask some friendly board members for their advice?

Our party will consist of my wife and our 3 year old son and my folks. We are in our late 30s, my folks are in their late 60s.
I have researched quite a bit on the internet and also asked my friend who grew up in Cyprus where we should stay? The concensus seems to be Limassol or Paphos.

I like the look of both Le Meridien and St. Raphael but wonder if I should be considering other places as well.

Must have:
Kiddies swimming pools and playgrounds. Must be perfect for a 3 year old.
Variety of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Local shopping area for wife and grandma.
Somewhere to sit with a beer and watch the world go by for me and grandpa.
A bit of evening entertainment, not too far away. Although we don't want to be in with the "dancing on the tables" crowd.

I am told the beaches in Cyprus are not very picturesque.
I am also told Limassol is a bit depressing.
I am told Le Meridien and St. Raphael are miles from anywhere.

I would quite fancy a day trip to the mountains, a lake or a winery.
Mum and Dad would probably enjoy 'English' food and newspapers, (TV?)

Taking this into account, where would you people, who know Cyprus, suggest?

Also, is Cyprus a member of the Schengen Visa agreement? My wife is not from Europe and would need a visa.

All advice appreciated! Thanks
Mogster :D


Hi Mogster

Welcome to the forum. Firstly, Cyprus is not a Schengen member yet. Regarding a resort, as you have a 3 year old, I suggest go for a 4 star rather then a 5 star, you will feel more at ease. I would suggest Alexander The Great Hotel in Paphos.
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Re: best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby mogster » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:23 am


Bognor Regis :lol: :lol:

If your parents want English food, then..................why bother on a foreign holiday. Boring.


Because Phuket, where we live, is too far for them to travel.....
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Re: best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby denizaksulu » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:29 am

mogster wrote:

Bognor Regis :lol: :lol:

If your parents want English food, then..................why bother on a foreign holiday. Boring.


Because Phuket, where we live, is too far for them to travel.....


Fair enough. Are there direct flights from Phuket? Or are they travelling via a slow boat from China. (I do know where Phuket is).

Welcome to the forum y the way. I did not want to seem rude, but English food? Please, you are in Cyprus have some good Cypriot food, its not that bad. Healthiers too. :roll:

Regards
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Postby miltiades » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:38 am

Last summer I took my daughter her husband and their 3 year old girl to the Coral Bay Hotel in Paphos for a long weekend, along with my wife . We had a brilliant time , the little one played in the toddler's pool and joined in the organized games by the Hotels entertainment team. a great place for all .
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Re: best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby kafenes » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:38 am

denizaksulu wrote:
mogster wrote:

Bognor Regis :lol: :lol:

If your parents want English food, then..................why bother on a foreign holiday. Boring.


Because Phuket, where we live, is too far for them to travel.....


Fair enough. Are there direct flights from Phuket? Or are they travelling via a slow boat from China. (I do know where Phuket is).

Welcome to the forum y the way. I did not want to seem rude, but English food? Please, you are in Cyprus have some good Cypriot food, its not that bad. Healthiers too. :roll:

Regards


Deniz, I think you got things a little mixed up. I understand his parents live in the UK and they live in Thailand and are meeting in Cyprus for a holiday. BTW the connections from Larnaca to Thailand are very good as Phuket is a very popular holiday destination for Cypriots.
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Re: best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby denizaksulu » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:49 am

kafenes wrote:
denizaksulu wrote:
mogster wrote:

Bognor Regis :lol: :lol:

If your parents want English food, then..................why bother on a foreign holiday. Boring.


Because Phuket, where we live, is too far for them to travel.....


Fair enough. Are there direct flights from Phuket? Or are they travelling via a slow boat from China. (I do know where Phuket is).

Welcome to the forum y the way. I did not want to seem rude, but English food? Please, you are in Cyprus have some good Cypriot food, its not that bad. Healthiers too. :roll:

Regards


Deniz, I think you got things a little mixed up. I understand his parents live in the UK and they live in Thailand and are meeting in Cyprus for a holiday. BTW the connections from Larnaca to Thailand are very good as Phuket is a very popular holiday destination for Cypriots.



I gathered that from their second post. My apologies to Mogster. No offence intended. But dont you just love Cypriot food? :lol:
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Re: best 4-5* resort for 3 y.o, mum, dad, grandparents?

Postby kafenes » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:05 am

denizaksulu wrote:
kafenes wrote:
denizaksulu wrote:
mogster wrote:

Bognor Regis :lol: :lol:

If your parents want English food, then..................why bother on a foreign holiday. Boring.


Because Phuket, where we live, is too far for them to travel.....


Fair enough. Are there direct flights from Phuket? Or are they travelling via a slow boat from China. (I do know where Phuket is).

Welcome to the forum y the way. I did not want to seem rude, but English food? Please, you are in Cyprus have some good Cypriot food, its not that bad. Healthiers too. :roll:

Regards


Deniz, I think you got things a little mixed up. I understand his parents live in the UK and they live in Thailand and are meeting in Cyprus for a holiday. BTW the connections from Larnaca to Thailand are very good as Phuket is a very popular holiday destination for Cypriots.



I gathered that from their second post. My apologies to Mogster. No offence intended. But dont you just love Cypriot food? :lol:


Now don't you get me started about food. :)
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