Hello from sunny Cyprus.

[BikerGran]

often part built villas

From what I remember there were always part built vil;las - same on the Greel island of Paxos - one local told us it's cos they build as much as they can while they have the money, then wait till they have some more dosh to finish them - also they don't have to pay any taxes on them till they're finished!

[Dalemac]

This year was our 9th consecutive year holidaying in the Paphos area.
Didn't like it much for the first few days the first visit, but it certainly grows on you.
People always very friendly and the attitude in our regular local eating places has always been positive. We were here a few weeks after the bank crash last year and it was a bit of a worry, but it all turned out OK.
Our friendly Restaurant manager took the view that he lost some money, but no use moaning he would just have to get on with things and make some more, (not much point in moaning!).
It was a bit quiet at the end of April last year, however, he told us this year that last year turned out much better than he expected and he will be very happy if this year is as good.
Went to eat in Paphos tonight and it was a bit quiet, but we had a big storm last night and it rained this morning. A few restaurants seem to be offering good deals on set 3 course menus from around 11 euros per head with free wine to bring in the custom.
A few places have closed down but nothing outstanding so all pretty normal and the locals are positive.
Only dodgy area is the number of unsold and often part built villas.
But that brings it's advantages, as we rent villas each year and you can get some brilliant villas for silly prices outside the busy season, (which is why I'm here now!).
Often cheaper than hotels and no fighting for sunbeds.
The one this year is in a great area, 150 mtrs from the sea at Sea Caves, just outside Coral Bay. It's very quiet and private, has a great heated pool and 8 sunbeds just for us, plus a new Pool table.

I'll shut up now, but I do love it here, and haven't had any issues at all.

Thanks for the info.

My last two 'hot' holidays have been Cyprus, I was wondering as I think its time for another holiday :) Will be looking for around september time I think!

[HowardQ]

Thing about Cyprus is that you can go even later at cheaper prices and still get good weather.
Have been last two weeks in October in the past and weather was still good!

[D-Rider]

often part built villas

Dunno about part built Villas but unfortunately there was one that crumbled mid-week during the second half.