Cyprus Villa Holidays
By kevinor
Cyprus is one of the most beautiful Islands in the whole of the Mediterranean in fact it is more of a country than an Island, self contained with it's own distinct culture and unique lifestyle. The Cypriot people are amongst the friendliest in the world and they always make visitors feel more than welcome. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they love getting to know visitors which explains in part at least why so many people return to Cyprus year after year. With over 300 hours of fabulous Mediterranean sunshine every year they don't need that much encouraging anyway but it all adds up to make it the perfect holiday destination for families and couples alike.

Cyprus does in fact boast (so I am led to believe) the first real beach resort to be developed. The resort area of Limassol on the South west coast was purpose built as a resort and is a booming holiday center to this day. Before that time the main destination was the Troodas mountains with it's cool climate where the rich and famous would take their in exclusive style. People such as the Onassis family and king Farook where in fact regular visitors to the Island back then.

Now however Cyprus is the perfect holiday destination for anyone looking for sun, sea and culture. There is so much to see and do in Cyprus and no matter how many times you visit the Island you will never run out of places of interest to visit. There is a rich cultural heritage stretching back thousands of years and it is evident in the large number of historical sites on the Island. Everything from Greek mythology to the Roman occupation is in strong evidence and you can book loads of informative tours or excursions to learn all about it.

Then again you may just want to lounge by the pool and relax with a long cool drink in the warm Cyprus sun. If that's the case then a Cyprus villa holiday is just what you are looking for. They are a great way to combine all the comforts of a luxury villa with the independence to do what you want when you want. No more queuing for breakfast or rushing back for dinner when you take a relaxing Cyprus villa holiday. Get up in the morning when you are good and ready and come back to the house when you want. Swim in your own private pool any time of the day (or night) that you like without any silly rules or restrictions to worry about either.

A Cyprus villa holiday also makes a great place from which to explore the rest of the Island too and the best way to do this is with a hire car. The cost of hiring a car for your holiday in Cyprus is quite reasonable and you will save a bundle on holiday villa rental if you choose somewhere further inland. That way you have total flexibility at a great price with the resorts and beaches only a short drive away. The money saved on villa rental will more than compensate for the cost of the car hire and you are well away from the bustling resorts if you prefer a peaceful holiday.

So do your home work and shop around for a great deal on your Cyprus villa holiday because there are some

A gift from Iona
Iona Flavell, aged 12, raised 175 sterling for the victims of the Asian Tsunami. Today (7th April 2005) she presented a cheque for that amount to Lt. Col Ian Joiner of the Aldershot Rotary Club which will be put towards the cost of the replacement fishing boats. The first boat will be named IONA in recognition of such a big effort from a young girl.
The School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (SEME) donate 6,000 sterling to Ex. Shrivenham Spirit
SEME are the training school for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) of the British Army. Earlier this year SEME undertook a rowing marathon to raise money for the victims of the Asian Tsunami.
MALABAR YACHT CLUB - new club facility
the club house for the MYC is now complete. The building has 4 good sized guest rooms each with a/c and on-suite bathroom. Pictures are in the gallery. Guests are now welcome - contact us for latest rates.
The Kondo Syokai Bouken Project gets underway with Exercise Shrivenham Spirit
the first UK Forces Adventure Training Exercise in Kerala (Ex. Shrivenham Spirit) is building a replacement fishing boat for the victims of the Asian Tsunami - reported here in the Malayalam Manorama news and here in the Hindu
Update on Asian Tsunami Boats
the first replacement boat for the Asian Tsunami is now out of the mold. Paid for by the Rotarians of Aldershot, UK, this is a 9M vessel. She will be named IONA after the 12 year old daughter of Lt. Col Alan Flavell who by herself raised nearly 200 sterling towards the cost. See here and click on Boats for the Tsunami link for pictures.
Asian Tsunami
following our narrow escape from the effects of the tsunami, Kondo Syokai is trying to help fishing families in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. See here for details.
ROSA in the News
Reporters from The Hindu (India's largest circulation English newspaper) and the New Indian Express visited Kondo Syokai today (26th November 2004) and were shown around ROSA, the Malabar Yacht Club's first yacht. Articles appeared in the press and on the web.
Ganso-Kiso
the "base" Gazelle from Kondo Syokai and the lowest cost of all the Kondo Syokai Gazelles.

In response to enquiries and suggestions the specification of Ganso-Kiso has been re-written. Now she really is a practical sail-away Gazelle for less than the price of a kit-boat. Ganso-Kiso is the door to the experience and benefit of journeying under sail.
First pictures of ROSA under sail
the first gazelle for the Malabar Yacht Club, ROSA, was sailed in the backwaters this week (17th October). This was simply to carry out a few preliminary checks prior to starting sea trials proper (scheduled for 30th October). It also provided an opportunity to get a few good pictures.
MALABAR YACHT CLUB
the first gazelle for the MYC is launched today 7th October 2004. The ribbon was cut by Mr David Pyle, Sales Director of Princess Yachts International PLC. This is a stunning vessel, the KS team have worked hard to get her ready for showing at the Indian International Boat Show this weekend. Pictures of the yacht can be viewed here.
SOUTH INDIA - Practical, Affordable, Yacht Ownership
for those of you who live in an area with cold and miserable winters from November to March this is just the tonic. Now you really can afford to own and keep a 50' yacht in one of the most fascinating places of the world - and at the same time escape the misery of winter.
The KS Boatyard is now able to offer wooden boat building

So you think all steel boats look the same? Think again!
the KS Boatyard produces an unbelieveable mirror finish using International and DuPont coatings.
Launch date set for Gazelle No.1
7th of March is the date that the first Gazelle will be put in the water
Auxillary Finalised
The decision was taken to fit the Simpson S 217 25.5 bhp diesel engine mated to a ZF 12M reduction gear as our standard item.
Boatyard Visits
Boatyard visits are also a great holiday opportunity - check out the Prospective Buyers Visit Package for more details and see the new images of the boatyard on the Boatyard Visit page

great savings to be made online. Many of those beautiful Cyprus holiday villas are privately owned second homes and as such are kept to a very high standard. Bear in mind when you rent such a property that it is someone's home and treat it with respect because they will be far more comfortable than the run of the mill holiday accommodation offered by the bigger companies. Happy and Enjoy Cyprus!

Kevin Moore owns and runs several web sites about Cyprus and travel. He also writes regular articles about this beautiful Island and you can see more here Cyprus Villas