All visitors must be in possession of a valid passport. British and Irish passport holders

do not require a visa for entry into North Cyprus. Those who would

prefer their passport not to be stamped on entry must request a separate slip

for an entry form at passport control, which they must keep in their passport

until their departure. Other nationalities should contact the North Cyprus Representative’s

Office on 020 7631 1930 to check any visa requirements.

Please bear in mind that in North Cyprus life is very different from that in

mainland Europe. Obviously, this is part of the charm of your holiday, but also

means that you are not likely to fi nd the same sophisticated standards of public

utilities you are used to. It is possible that you may experience power cuts or

water shortages during your holiday and, since local life must continue and this

part of Cyprus is continually under development, it is possible that there may

be building work in progress in your chosen resort. Obviously, such matters are

out of our control and we cannot take responsibility for them. Where we do

know in advance and when this is likely to have a serious effect on the enjoyment

of your holiday, we will do our best to inform you in advance.

You will be picked up from the airport on arrival by a company representative

and transferred to your hotel. Although we do realise that you will probably be

tired from your flight, please be patient as your representative must wait until

all passengers have left the airport and other passengers will be dropped off

on the way to and from your hotel. You will be informed of your return transfer

time by your local representative, either in person or in writing, or a note will be

posted on your hotel notice board. Transfer time from Ercan Airport to Kyrenia

is approximately 45 minutes and to Famagusta 50 minutes.

There are currently no mandatory vaccinations required for North Cyprus,

although it is always advisable to contact your GP before traveling.

Deep Vein Thrombosis: The risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurring while

traveling by air is extremely low, however there are a number of precautions

you can take to reduce your risk. Any travel involving prolonged immobility

can result in DVT. This occurs when a blood clot forms, usually in the lower leg.

This is a serious medical condition and needs treatment with blood thinning

drugs or anticoagulants to prevent clots breaking off and causing significant

illness. People at risk include those with a history of thrombosis, those taking

oral contraceptive pill or who are pregnant, those recently hospitalised,

smokers, the obese, some patients with congestive heart failure and people

with malignant disease. Dehydration may exacerbate the problem. Periodic

exercising of the feet and legs or walking around where feasible is advised

to reduce the risk. Elastic stockings may be helpful. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic

liquids to prevent dehydration. Those who are believed to be particularly

prone are advised to obtain expert medical advice for the journey.

Although all of the hotel facilities mentioned in this brochure are described

in good faith, it is possible that there may be times when certain facilities are

not working, or when they are not available due to adverse weather conditions,

lack of demand or other reasons beyond our control. If a facility should

be withdrawn on a permanent basis, we shall, of course, do our utmost to

inform you as soon as we are able. Many of our hotels have satellite television

as indicated in individual descriptions. Generally these transmissions

are from Turkish Television stations and therefore we cannot guarantee that

English Language channels will be available. Most hotels in North Cyprus

have air-conditioning units which can be adjusted individually, however,

some hotels have central air-conditioning systems which are controlled by

the hotel. In some cases these may not function 24 hours per day, but may

only be in operation at certain times of the day. You should also bear in mind

that some of the facilities or services mentioned in the hotel descriptions may

be available only on payment of an additional fee - this applies particularly to

activities such as watersports.

In North Cyprus we have not used star ratings, since those provided locally

can be somewhat erratic.

The currency in North Cyprus is Turkish Lira. But Euros, Sterling and other

foreign cash can be exchanged at all banks and in many hotels. Travelers

cheques are accepted in banks and most exchange offices. Credit cards are

widely accepted in North Cyprus and commission charges are often high.

All children under the age of 2 at the time of departure from the U.K. are

classed as infants. The charge for infants is £40, however, you may have to

pay for meals locally. Please request a cot if one is required; there may be

a charge for this locally. Infants are not entitled to their own seat on the

aircraft. Children aged from 2-11 are entitled to a reduction of 40% off the

adult price, as long as they are sharing a room with two adults, or in the case

of apartments, as long as the minimum occupancy is made up of adults.

In addition to the financial strength of our parent company. Cyprus Turkish

Airlines, your holiday security is also guaranteed by the bond which we hold

with the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL licence No 1000B. For your

peace of mind, we are also members of the tour operators’ class of the Association

of British Travel Agents, holding ABTA licence No V3370.

Please note that due to legal requirements introduced by the U.K. Government

there are no direct flights to North Cyprus. All flights are via a Turkish

mainland airport. It will not usually be necessary to change aircraft in Turkey.

Flights are operated by Cyprus Turkish Airlines and normally use 737-800 or

Airbus A310 aircraft.

Please bear in mind that all flight timings are subject to approval by the relevant

authorities and final timings should be taken from your flight tickets.

Actual flying times are approximately four and a half hours to Turkey and then

a short journey to Ercan, North Cyprus.

Please note that the airline reserves the right to

refuse passage to anyone who they consider to be

unfit to travel for whatever reason, whether it be

due to the influence of drink or drugs or to violent or

abusive behavior. Equally, any client who infringes

local laws or regulations, or those set down by the

hotel or apartments, or who disturbs other holidaymakers

through bad behavior, is liable to be evicted

from their accommodation. In the above cases, no

compensation will be payable and if it is necessary

for him or her to fi nd alternative accommodation or

travel arrangements, the client will be responsible for

paying their own accommodation and/or fl ight costs.

Accommodation is booked for those clients named

on the booking form only and no accommodation

may be sublet, nor may any additional persons be

accommodated.

During winter months, North Cyprus enjoys a mild

climate with minimal rainfall. This, combined with the

low cost of living and, in particular, the favourable

rates which we are able to secure from the hotels

during this period, means that a holiday abroad

can be enjoyed for little more than the cost of

winter heating at home. There are substantial savings

to be made on stays of four, fi ve or six weeks

at selected hotels - Flights will be from London

Stanstead or London Heathrow - Riverside and

Espri may offer a six week holiday at £599 - this

is only an indication for departures and six week

s/c stay during low season. For an accurate and on

the spot quotation please call our reservation team

on 0845 128 4216.

Where accommodation is offered on a self-catering

basis, and is described as having a ‘kitchenette’, this

will usually consist of a sink, fridge, gas or electric

rings, and sometimes, but not always, an oven

and/or grill. Although the facilities and equipment

provided will always be suffi cient for making light

meals, please bear in mind that, with a few exceptions,

self-catering apartments are unlikely to be as

well equipped as your own kitchen at home!

If you have any special requests, such as vegetarian

meals, wheelchair assistance or a particular type of

room, please inform us at the time of booking. Although

we shall do our utmost to comply with these

requests, unfortunately this cannot be guaranteed.

All hotels and apartments are priced on the basis

that there will be 2 persons sharing a room. All two bedroom

apartments or villas are priced on the basis

that there will be four persons sharing. In all cases the

minimum occupancy is indicated in the hotel description.

All supplements are per person per night.

To ensure your peace of mind on holiday, we can arrange

travel insurance for you at the time of booking.

Please note that insurance premiums will be automatically

added to your invoice unless you have taken

alternative holiday insurance which provides greater

or comparable cover, in which case please state the

name of your insurer. Exclusions apply.