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By Roberto Garabell

 Considering a holiday in Cyprus for next year? You might not have heard of Limassol, but this popular town is certainly worth considering for a holiday in 2010 - her beaches and culture enchant thousands of tourists every year.

Limassol is the second largest populated city in Cyprus, and the largest in geographical size. Its population of 176,000 is, by many city standards, barely a blip on the radar. But its relatively small population is perhaps its most alluring attribute. It is large enough to be considered an urban destination, but small and close-knit enough to provide a warm welcome to visitors.

Limassol has a great deal to offer the holidaymaker. It is most widely known as a port city. It is, in fact, the biggest port in the Mediterranean trade route. A world class marina is currently in progress, in keeping with Limassol’s close ties to the sea, travel and trade. It is hoped that the new marina will attract boating enthusiasts from around Europe. It will be a centre not just for sailing and yachting, but for playing, eating and vacationing as well.

Tourists who don’t necessarily appreciate the city’s marine history will certainly find other things to do. Limassol is also known for its colourful festivals. The annual Limassol Festival is a ten day affair dating back to ancient paganism. The modern version has lost some of its pagan religious connotations and has become more of a celebration of culture. The event is characterised by colourful costumes, masks and parades. It might be compared to the Mardi Gras festival of New Orleans.

Limassol’s other famous festival is the annual Wine Festival. Some of its origins have faded with time, becoming largely a mix of history and lore. Some Cyprus historians regard it as a modern version of lively celebrations of worship for the ancient god of wine, Dionysus. The Wine Festival also pays a nod to Aphrodite, the well known and regarded goddess of love. The Wine Festival of the 21st century embraces appreciation for fine Mediterranean wine. It’s also a chance to enjoy merrymaking just for the fun of it.

Visitors to Limassol who prefer sightseeing to revelry can enjoy any number of historical and cultural sites. The city’s coastal front is a sight to behold, with tree-lined walkways for a stroll along the ocean. It’s dotted with shops and a mix of modern and ancient architectured buildings.

The medieval castle of Limassol dates back to 1000 A.D. It was built during the Byzantine era. The castle now houses a museum full of artefacts. Knowledgeable docents give tourists a full picture of the castle’s history and its contribution to ancient society.

Limassol is also home to the Cyprus University of Technology. CUT is a relative newcomer to the city. It was established in 2004, but accepted its first group of students just in the 2007-2008 school year. Its primary focus is trades and technology. Its founders envisioned an institution that would complement the University of Cyprus, located in the capital city of Nicosia.

The new university was a much anticipated addition to Limassol. Students have been warmly welcomed by locals. It draws pupils from all over the Mediterranean and even international locations.

Limassol boasts accommodation from four and five star hotels to economy bungalows. Tourists don’t necessarily have to break the bank account to enjoy all that Cyprus’ prominent port city has to offer, and it’s worth having a look on-line to see what you think of Limassol as a possible holiday destination for next year.

For Cyprus Airport information along with flights to Cyprus visit http://www.yourcyprus.info

Secure Your Cape Town Accommodation The Easy Way

By Gen Wright

 As the year speeds to a close, 2010 FIFA World Cup fever has soccer fans around the world clamouring to secure Cape Town accommodation, and with good reason - the Mother City, as she is affectionately known to her inhabitants, has recently been voted one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is set to be a major host city for World Cup proceedings. And you have to ask yourself - where else would you be able to abseil down a cliff, take a helicopter trip to the Winelands for lunch and to sample wines from historical estates, venture into the deep to come fin to face with one of the ocean’s most fierce predators, take part in a Cape Town hot air balloon flight that affords you 720 degree views of our magnificent countryside; and still be back in time for dinner?

Once merely a stopover on the East Indian spice route, Cape Town today is a bustling metropolis that draws visitors from around the globe who venture here to experience the very best the African continent has to offer in terms of tourist attractions. The city is supplied with a robust infrastructure that serves to accommodate discerning travellers in the manner to which they are accustomed, all the while retaining its unique South African flavour and dishing it up with aplomb. A visit to this delightful location is more than just an amusing outing; it is an experience that will make you see Africa in a different light all together.

However, holidays- and even planning can be extremely complicated, especially if you are doing so remotely. Visitors from abroad often find the sheer wealth of online information pertaining to Cape Town accommodation, -events, -attractions and -travelling options overwhelming; which is where Book Cape Town steps in. The brainchild of ROI Media, a trusted name in the online media sector, Book Cape Town comprises a comprehensive travelling portal of Cape Town hotels, transport and activities that has smoothed the way for visitors to South Africa since 2007. Here you will find literally hundreds of listings for all manner of service providers in and around our fair city. With such a varied landscape, the Mother City has the unique distinction of offering visitors leisure activities on land, in water and in the sky - count in our hot air balloon trips and you’ll see that we endeavour to pay homage to all four of the elements.

We also realise that while you are here you will need to get around; which is why we have compiled a database of reputable transportation providers that will get you from point A to B with as little, or as much, fanfare as you prefer. Keen to hire a limo for your night out on the town? No problem. Interested in zipping along in a side-cart with the ocean breeze fluttering in your hair? Sure, we’ll sort that out in two ticks. Simply looking for a sturdy little car to cart you to and from places of interest around Cape Town? Budget car hire it is.

Already well-known among local travellers and tourism agencies, the team at Book Cape Town recently spent months building a larger, more efficient website that now includes hundreds of accredited accommodation establishments and activity providers. With maximum efficiency as our main goal, the site has been designed in a way allows you to put together your holiday in mere minutes from the comfort of your own home. We have spent long months testing hundreds of suppliers to find the finest selection of things to do in Cape Town, places to stay and ways of getting around. Name an activity, accommodation- or transportation type, we list it!

The new site gives the user the option of securing all Cape Town travel-related services in one place. This includes everything from flights, airport transfers, Cape Town accommodation bookings, trips, outings and more. Each and every supplier that has been listed on the site has been carefully and methodically sourced in order to ensure that Book Cape Town’s reputation for good value remains intact. The company’s ethos is underpinned by ‘a no hidden costs’ credo and you will find that this remains true even after the website has been upgraded.

Innovative new features you will encounter on the site include:

* A one-stop enquiry basket that has been integrated in a way that allows users to direct several enquiries to multiple service providers in one effortless step.

* A Google Maps application that gives a visual representation of where accommodation- and safari venues are located within Cape Town and South Africa.

* A map- and destination search function that allows users to narrow down search options geographically.

* Options that allow users to search in terms of cost, SA Tourism Board ratings, accommodation type and/or destination.

* A larger amount of listings that have been categorised in a way that makes the process of finding the ideal accommodation establishment or activity provider far easier than before.

* Unbiased user-generated reviews that allow prospective customers to view previous users’ experiences.

* A live chat function that allows you to interact on a personal level.

And should you require assistance of a more personal nature, you can always call our dedicated booking centre where one of our friendly Book Cape Town representatives will take care of your query.

You will be truly hard pressed to find a more comprehensive, user-friendly travel porthole pertaining to Cape Town accommodation venues and activity providers. We are waiting to help make your Cape Town trip unforgettable.

Book Cape Town is a tourist resource site that allows you to solve all your Cape Town travel related queries in one place. Having taken the legwork out of securing Cape Town accommodation-, car rental, activity bookings and more in and around the Mother City, the Book Cape Town team constantly researches and updates their supplier list to bring you most current information.

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