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	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 find 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 travelling. Deep Vein Thrombosis: The risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurring while travelling 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 signifi cant 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.

	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. Travellers 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 Ł40, 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 30% 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. KTHY reserves the right to operate eighter B737 or A321 Aircraft on its UK routes. Please bear in mind that all flight timings are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and fi nal 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.Ercan flights include 45 minutes to 1 hour ground-time in Turkey. Flight Supplements: 20GBPpp per weekend departure and 30GBPpp for daytime flights.

	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 behaviour. 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 behaviour, 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 find alternative accommodation or travel arrangements, the client will be responsible for paying their own accommodation and/or flight 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, five or six weeks at selected hotels - Flights will be from London Stansted or London Heathrow - Riverside and Espri may offer a six week holiday at Ł649 - 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: 0870 6001123

	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.

	Currently there are no flights from the Irish Republic. Talks are continuing between Cyprus Turkish Airlines and the Irish Department for Transport All Ireland flights are from Belfast International Airport, for your comfort there is a courtesy Bus Service between Dublin Airport and Belfast International on Mondays. For further information please contact Toolin Travel, tel: (1) 837 9282

	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.