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[Nikitas]

Some people here need to take a trip to a real luxury resort and see with their own eyes that the rich do not like to be fleeced. Coffee in Monte Carlo is a little less expensive than Cyprus, a meal in Innsbruck is definitely less so, and you can eat at chez Agnes in Paris for less than the people were charged for tea in Paphos.

There is a real danger for some tourist destinations (not only Cyprus) to be turned into sunny clip joints.

[denizaksulu]

Bird in hand better than two in the bush.

But a bird with a bush is worth two with no hands...

I dont do bushes GR.

[Get Real!]

Bird in hand better than two in the bush.

But a bird with a bush is worth two with no hands...

I dont do bushes GR.

Some gardener you turned out to be!

[Paphitis]

Make unkie GR the Mayor of Paphos and I promise to…

1. A bigger dot will appear for “Paphos” on all maps; from the standard 1mm to a generous 1.2mm!

2. The last couple of Pelicans roaming around the harbour will be put down so no Paphian EVER gets crapped on again!

3. Calling Paphos “Pathos” will warrant an immediate arrest and prison sentence.

4. Brits in white socks and sandals heavily taxed upon entering Paphos!

5. The Tombs of the Kings will now be renamed to... "The Tombs of APOP"!

And much, much more…

Lana has already pledged to make Paphos the Capital city of Cyprus, just like it was when Cypriots were spreading their language, philosophy, culture and wisdom many centuries ago.
You don't stand a chance....

So it was the Cyps who in fact spread their culture. Was that a slip of your fingers?

Of course Cypriot culture spread across the Hellenic world. The language for example was adopted to form the Greek Alphabet.

[miltiades]

Some people here need to take a trip to a real luxury resort and see with their own eyes that the rich do not like to be fleeced. Coffee in Monte Carlo is a little less expensive than Cyprus, a meal in Innsbruck is definitely less so, and you can eat at chez Agnes in Paris for less than the people were charged for tea in Paphos.

There is a real danger for some tourist destinations (not only Cyprus) to be turned into sunny clip joints.

London offers some real value for money meals at some of the most exclusive venues .Take " Galvin at Windows " on the top floor of Hilton Park Lane , up to recently you could have Sunday lunch consisting of an amazing buffet followed by a selection of roasts with deserts to follow PLUS UNLIMITED CHAMPAGNE , the cost including VAT an amazing £49.99.
At the moment they have these offers London Hilton, 22 Park Lane, London, W1K 1BE

3 courses: £33
3 courses and a glass of Champagne: £25
3 courses for £19.50
3 courses & half bottle of wine £33

My favourite Sunday lunch however , when in Cyprus , is the Amathus Hotel where not only the food is superb , the views are fantastic. The charge used to be 40 euro including a glass of champagne .
Cyprus is and always has been the place I love the most , I can understand Hotel prices after all look at the position some of them occupy , so you pay for the ambiance not just the food .
As Nikitas said above visitors to such places as Monte Carlo do not like being fleeced any more than visitors to Cyprus .
Lets keep our tourism nourished , we have the weather the sea the clear skies and the very friendly locals , lets not drive them away with our pricing.

[Beckieboo]

When are businesses here in Cyprus going to wise up that when the customer numbers are down you do not double the price but instead have incentives to increase the customer numbers.. not difficult is it unless we want the island to ourselves with no form of income!! I have a business and have cut my prices not increased them.

[denizaksulu]

Bird in hand better than two in the bush.

But a bird with a bush is worth two with no hands...

I dont do bushes GR.

Some gardener you turned out to be!

I do Asparagus, spinach and artichokes. Also leave the bushes for the wild birds to nestin. I never claimed to be a gardener anyway. Thats Ann's dept.

Mind you, I lend a hand in trimming back the bushes.

[alexjames2]

I know this isnt really relevant but having been to many of the best hotels in the world including the Burj Al Arab ,George v paris blah blah blah......The Four seasons in Cyprus is there with the best of them. Beautiful hotel, service etc and if you like chinese cuisine then you really are in for a treat.

[purdey]

Get away, it's a good top end 4* at best. If you want 5* you need to look at the Oriental in Bankok or the Chedi in Oman. No dual carriagway outside of your bedroom window.

[alexjames2]

thats my opinion ! you have obviously got much higher standards. It is definitely a five star. The service is impeccable, staff friendly. I have never been to China or Oman so cant make comparison.