Janet
would he consider a private rental, at least with these you get all your home comforts, after renting privatley it is extremely hard to go back to holiday packages.I dont think you save much but it is well worth the extra to have everything to hand, especially with a little one there is also a hire place in Protaras where you can hire most things you need for a baby,
Elizabeth

Hi Elizabeth,

Yes, I'm sure he would if he can match up the flights.

Only problem is.... how do you know if you are getting a reputable one, I know the Limassol area ok, but nothing about Protaras.

If it came recommended from someone who had been there that wld be fine, which is where I'm stuck.

Cheers,
Janet

Suggested apartments in Protaras

Melini

Vangelis

Happy Days

all in the centre of Protaras

http://www.heureka.clara.net/sunrise/protaras.htm

hi Jinty
I am afraid I cant help you with recommendations for private apartments in the centre of Protaras,

There are plenty private ones just further along in the Kapparis/Pernera area . I understand about the 2 ring thing its a nightmare if you take a family, we went with our grandchildren a few years back when ours was being built and we decided to go private to get a feel for it so to speak am I glad we did the youngest was poorly and vomited from the minute we got of the plane until 2 days before we went home, Was i glad we had the washer , and full size cooker to use , we could.nt even go out for a meal as she was that poorly.

I cant think of any with more than 2 rings though, we did S/c at the Brillant years ago and found that was adequate , but i cannot remember what the cooking facilities were like, but in all that heat i dont think you eat as much anyway but the bottom apartments that faced away from the pool had lovely big balconies. and the pool area was all level with no stairs we liked it in the Brillant handy for the strip and beach but set back a bit away from the noise.

Hi, we also have stayed at the Brilliant - last October and the one before, and were more than happy especially as we had 2 of the ground floor apartments with the huge balconies - ideal for the grandchildren to play on. If I remember rightly the cooking facilities were just the 2 rings and a kettle and toaster though.
It will be very hot for a little one in July/ August - our grandchildren were too hot some days in October!

To be honest, I think they would be happier outside Protaras as they are not 'people, people'!

He is actually going out to research the area with a view to setting up a business there, and is doubling up as a family holiday. This is the reason he has to go during school holidays, plus he wants to judge 'footfall' in the area during the busy season.

All of the normal tourist apartments would suit me fine, but I know they would be much happier with some home comforts in a quieter place. With this in mind, think I shld maybe look to the areas outside Protaras itself.

Advice as to the surrounding areas would be appreciated.

Thanks
Janet

Janet
He should take a look at http://www.cypruseastern.com as most private rentals are outside Protaras but still within easy reach in Pernera/Kapparis/Paralimni area. We do not rent ours out but some of the others do . There is also http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk
I have sent you a pm with more details,
Elizabeth