Malta and Cyprus can become the most expensive resorts in Europe

The entry of Malta into the euro zone will lead to rise in price of some consumer goods. Grow and the total cost of tours to this country for tourists from other states. And the first hit British tourists making up the majority of European buyers tours to Malta. Until now tours to Malta were sold in the UK is very good, because their value calculated on the basis of the Maltese lira was lower than competing with them vouchers to resorts eurozone, such as Spain or France. It is reported "Malta for all." Experts of the tourist market note that the transition of France, Spain and Greece to the euro six years ago, the cost of leisure in these countries has increased significantly, although up to 2002 rounds in Spain and Greece were the cheapest in Europe. In the months following the introduction of the euro in Greece grew, and in Spain almost doubled the prices of all goods and services. Based on the experience of previous years, as well as on current economic trends, experts say that Malta and Cyprus can lead the list of most expensive resorts in Europe. [Source]

The colorful festival of `` Apokreo held in Cyprus

C on February 28 to March 9 in Cyprus will be a traditional Carnival Apokreo. Since the holiday lasts for two weeks before Lent, this time wide promenade and a hearty meal. Carnival begins with "meat week" (Kreatini): it is the last before Easter, during which you can eat meat. It is followed by "Cheese Week" (Tyrini), which is associated with the end of complete abstinence from eating cheese and dairy products until Easter Sunday. During the carnival tourists a unique opportunity to try a variety of local dishes, such as a pie with mint cheese ravioli and desserts. However, "Apokreo" - is not only a gastronomic feast, but also the colorful processions in all the cities of the island: people in colorful robes dancing, having fun, sing songs and participate in games. Many people wear masks and costumes. As reported by the Cyprus Tourism Organization, a special celebration of the scope reach in Limassol: here the beginning of "Apokreo" marks the entrance to the city of King Carnival. From this date until the end of the holiday costume balls are held every night in almost all the hotels and nightclubs of the city. [Source]

Cyprus will join the Schengen area in 2011

Cyprus will enter into the Schengen area in 2011, told a press conference in Moscow, Michalis Metakstas, marketing director of the Cyprus Tourism Organization. According to him, despite the fact that Cyprus is waiting for this moment, before 2011 entry into the Schengen area will be unlikely. At the same time, he noted that the Cypriot authorities are hoping that by the time of Cyprus' accession to the Schengen area, European Union and Russia agree on abolishing visas for trips of Russian citizens in the Schengen area. According to him, despite the fact that Cyprus is waiting for this moment, before 2011 entry into the Schengen area will be unlikely. At the same time, he noted that the Cypriot authorities are hoping that by the time of Cyprus' accession to the Schengen area, European Union and Russia agree on abolishing visas for trips of Russian citizens in the Schengen area. [Source]