Your Kent Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 84)

Located next door to the Annabelle Hotel, the Almyra Hotel looks out over the sea and has a wide range of treatments to choose from. I was lucky enough to enjoy a relaxing massage. The masseuse talked me through the process and escorted me to a candlelit room that smelled divine. Lasting for half- an-hour, I didn’t want the experience to end. That evening I enjoyed dinner at a local restaurant called Koutourou Ouzeri. The quirky décor was really imaginative with a wall full of typewriters and giant props. Foodwise, it had something to suit everyone – my personal favourite was the chicken. CARNIVAL DELIGHTS The following morning I visited the Theatre of Kourion. Here, I saw the impressive amphitheatre that was built in the 2 nd - century BC. Due to the intense earthquakes in the area, it’s been damaged and restored several times over the years but is still breathtaking. Close by is the popular tourist destination Petra tou Romiou. Known to locals as the birthplace of the goddess, Aphrodite, it’s extremely peaceful and is a must-see if you’re in the area. For the second part of the day I visited Aphrodite Hills Hotel for lunch. This has to be one of the biggest resorts I’ve ever seen, with an on-site Costa, golf course and several impressive pools. After a tour, I tucked into a light lunch, which went down a treat. Every year Paphos holds a carnival that hosts thousands of people. As I arrived back at the venue, it was in full swing, with hundreds of people dressed to celebrate. It was an amazing atmosphere and was great fun singing and dancing with the locals. A THING OF BEAUTY I’d heard about Paphos Castle throughout the trip and I couldn’t wait to see it for myself. Just a short walk away from the Annabelle Hotel, it’s located on the docks and is surrounded by charming restaurants and shops. It was a sight to behold and was a great way to end my trip. Everything was perfect from the amazing staff to the luxurious hotels and I’m planning to visit again very soon! BOOK IT: ❤ Annabelle Hotel | annabelle.com.cy ❤ Paphos Mosaics | visitcyprus.com ❤ Elysium Hotel | elysium-hotel.com ❤ Yiannis Tavern | iheartcyprus.com/ yiannis-taverna-kathikas ❤ Almyra Hotel | almyra.com ❤ Vasilikon Winery | vasilikon.com ❤ Koutourou Ouzeri | myguidecyprus.com/ restaurants/koutourou-ouzeri ❤ Theatre of Kourion | visitcyprus.com ❤ Petra tou Romiou | visitcyprus.com ❤ Aphrodite Hills Hotel | aphroditehills.com 124