Southern Cyprus Travel Guide by Andrew Forbes STAY: Casale Panayiotis Your reward for a winding drive through the spectacular Troödos mountains is this remarkable rural hotel. 41 quirky guest rooms have been created in 7 restored houses that climb a hillside overlooking the ancient Agios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery. Casale Panayiotis has an excellent wellness centre too, the Myrianthousa Spa, as well as restaurants and bars – all maintaining the style, culture and charm of the village. It’s a superb base for mountain biking, hiking, and wine touring. Casalepanayiotis.com   Elysium Hotel Striking Byzantine-inspired landmark hotel, adjacent to the Tombs of

Travel beyond the coastal resorts, and be immersed in traditional village life Andrew Forbes They fluttered and swayed in the warm Mediterranean breeze like giant feathers; movement that flowed across the hillside in an almost otherworldly way; as if the trees were dancing. This fairy-tale sight greeted me as I passed through the renowned Cedar Valley, in the Troödos Mountains. In less than a few hours of leaving the coast, I was already in the very heart of southern Cyprus. Paphos Forest, a protected area of pine forest and rare cedar trees, is where three of the island’s principal districts

Anantara’s unique and exquisite style of luxury hospitality has come to Europe. The hotel group’s Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort in the prestigious Vilamoura golf area of the beautiful Algarve not only offers guests genuine exclusivity but also the opportunity to be immersed in the local Portuguese culture, writes Andrew Forbes. Read the full feature here.

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Miami is the nexus of North and South America; not only a commercial hub, but a place of cultural exchange too, writes Andrew Forbes. You can read the full Miami Vibe feature here.