Limassol is the largest seaside resort on Cypruss and can be found on the south coast of the island. The town is spread around the Akrotiri bay, and there are many beaches as well as a large modern marina. This is an area where you’ll be greeted with a friendly cheerful attitude, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Most holiday accommodation is to the east of the town and there are plenty of luxury hotels, apartments and villas to be had. The seafront promenade here is wide and there are lots of cafes, bars, tavernas and night clubs skirting the shingle covered beaches.
Ladies Mile is a beach nearer the outskirts of the resort which is sandy rather than shingle covered, and it has the advantage that being a little further from the centre of the resort, it does tend to get less crowded than some nearer beaches do.

Around the area, there are many interesting historic sites to visit. To the west on the road to Paphos, lies the remains of an ancient city, and the Graeco-Roman theatre in Limassol has been restored and is once again being used for entertainment purposes with theatre performances and concerts being held here.

In September the area celebrates a wine festival which is very popular with locals as well as visitors to the area. Free wine tasting sessions take place as well as much music and dancing.

Locally shopping is good with a wide range of shops from modern boutiques and jewellers to small stores and stalls selling locally made craft items. St Andrews street near the promenade is a wonderful place to shop, a narrow lane with overhanging terraces and lots of small shops selling interesting things. For places to eat there is a fair amount of choice with restaurants selling a wide variety of dishes. Fish is big on most menus in Cyprus, and calamari, red mullet and sea bass are particularly popular. Grilled Hallourri (a cheese made locally from goats or sheeps milk), is an appetiser for which the region is known. If you want to try a taste of everything then a mezze is a good meal to opt for, as this way you’ll get the chance to sample a variety of local dishes. The local wine is very nice and a glass to wash your meal down with won’t empty your pockets.

Limassol holidays offer great opportunites for all; including familys, couples and the older and younger generations. For those who like to party through the night, there are plenty of bars, discos and clubs playing loud music, but for those who prefer a more mellow entertainment there is also plenty on offer here also.

Seniors are very happy that there are cruises specifically for them. If they want to go on a cruise with their families for an occasion or reunion, it is expected that there will be the noise and hub-bub of youngsters running around. However, if seniors want to go and relax in what can be described as a floating luxury resort with entertainment and gourmet cuisine prepared especially for them, a senior cruise is definitely the answer.

Theme cruises add to the fun. There are those cruises that feature health and fitness with physicians on board to conduct workshops. Other themes are big band music played every night, tournaments of different kinds, and even a murder mystery cruise where you are the sleuth. An expedition cruise is usually in a smaller ship that can navigate the narrow passages to see exotic out-of-the-way places and nature. Often there are naturalists on board to give slide shows and lectures.

Many cruise lines give discounts to seniors over age 55, so be sure to ask about that when you go to book your cruise. Also see if they give AARP or AAA or other discounts. Other ways to save on the price of a cruise are to go during the off season. If you can go at the last minute, there are bargain offers that ships offer to avoid vacancies. If you have to travel to the port, check on a package that will include your transportation and a possible overnight hotel stay, if necessary.

Check with Exploritas, which is the new name for Elderhostel. It is the biggest adult non-profit educational travel organization. They can give information on their Adventures Afloat which include the modern ocean liners as well as smaller ships and riverboats.

Pampering and many amenities exist on board to make seniors feel very welcome and special on their cruise. Wellness programs and senior-friendly exercises and spa activities are often offered. Dietary considerations are also catered to with any type of specialty requirements happily adhered to for the welfare of the passengers. New laws make more handicapped accessibility available for those seniors who do not think they will be able to go on a cruise. There are wheelchair-accessible cabins, often a wheelchair gangway mechanism, and sometimes Braille elevator buttons and other features.

If you don’t want to disembark at the ports when docked, there are continuous activities for those who would prefer to stay on the ship and relax and enjoy the “floating hotel”.

Touring at the different ports, with a possible overnight stay at a hotel booked in advance, can add to the experience and certainly will allow interesting sightseeing that can also be arranged when you book your cruise. The various destinations offer many attractions that will enrich your holiday and make it an unforgettable time to remember and to later share the memories with family and friends.

The best advertisement for the cruise lines is word of mouth by satisfied passengers who can spread the word about their wonderful time on board the ship.

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