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Practical
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HOW TO GET THERE
Several airlines fly to Cyprus, so it's best to shop around. All flights
land at Larnaka International Airport, a city on the south coast of
Cyprus.
WHAT TO TAKE
It's very hot, so take a wide, tie-on sun hat, lots of sunscreen lotion
and dark glasses.
If staying in self-catering places, take a universal basin plug.
If motoring, take a steel vacuum flask, cups, coffee, milk powder, sugar.
If taking anything electrical, take an adaptor to fit the standard flat-pin
socket.
Even in summer, take a light, warm garment for the occasional chilly
evening.
WHEN TO GO
Summer in Cyprus - June to August - is very hot and dry, but still a
busy tourist time. Winter - November to March is the rain season but
even then, averages only 8 or 9 rainy days per month. Also, winter is
the very busy ski season in the Troodos.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Visitors may need a visa to go to Cyprus. It is obtainable from the
Cyprus High Commission.
Visiting motorists need an international driving licence, and the home-country
licence.
CURRENCY
The Cyprus pound (CY£) is divided into 100 cents. The lowest paper
currency is CY£1, and coins are 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c and 1c. At the
time of writing, the exchange rate was approximately CY£1 to US$2.
Cost of familiar commodities - double them for US$ prices. Petrol: 40c/l;
diesel: 30c/l; Beer: CY£1.20/350ml; Cigarettes CY£1.40 a
pack; Bread 60c.
Restaurant meal: From CY£2.50 up, depending on restaurant and
meal. At restaurants and hotels, a 10% service charge is included in
the bill, so a tip is not expected. Taxi drivers, porters etc. expect
a tip.
All major credit cards are accepted. Cash can be drawn from the many
24-hr ATMs. If a credit card is lost, phone JCC Payment Systems: 228
68100
The currency in the northern, Turkish occupied part of Cyprus is the
Turkish lira (TL). The exchange rate at the time of writing was about
TL2.8 million to CY£1.
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