Cafe bar review: Oniro, Coral Beach (near Paphos), Cyprus

What's the Curbappeal?:

- The sunset. Watch the sun disappear into the ocean right in front of you. 

- The view is made even more spectacular by the ship-wreck just off shore (not sure how long it's been there for/how long it will be there for)

- Chilled tunes create almost an Ibizan vibe (if it wasn't for the distinctly older crowd)...

- Friendly service by this family owned bar 

Recommended: definitely. Sip a ginger mojitio and lap up every last bit of the sun. 

Date of visit: a Monday late afternoon, to capture the sunset, November  2013

Restaurant review: Basiliko, Anassa, Cyprus

What's the Curbappeal?

- the high-wattage glamour

- seriously upscale Asian-influenced dining 

Here are some of my iPhoto's 

With love, 

Ms. Curbappeal x

... Gorgeous and delicate 8 piece sushi set...

... Lemongrass infused vodka cocktail

We went for the black cod...it's melt-in-your-mouth good...

The amuse bouche...

... Warm chocolate tart, with a glass of Cyprus' oldest vintage dessert wine

... A selection of desserts...

Polite notice : all photographs © Curbappeal 2013

The Old Town Restaurant, Polis, Cyprus

What's the Curbappeal?:

- tasty home-cooked food 

- loved the local touches eg. Herbs from the surrounding mountains 

- rustic interior (stone walls, low ceilings) but with a modern touch (table cloths, modern art) 

- friendly service 

Extensive menu. 

Homemade pitta. 

Herb crusted salmon. 

Slow cooked lamb with mountain herbs. The nicest lamb ever eaten?? 

Had to be Tiramisu. 

Complimentary fruit plate bought just before the bill. The red grapes were sweetest grapes I've ever eaten. 

Not too pricey, given quality of food. 

Date of visit: Saturday night in November 2013, 

Around town (in an hour): Prague, Czech Republic

Prague in an hour... 

Time of visit: September 2013. 

Almyra hotel, Paphos, Cyprus

What's the Curbappeal?:

- contemporary beach-side luxury chic 

- happy combination of adult-only and family friendly areas 

- plenty of walking (sea-front pathway) and plenty of dining options just a stones throws away 

- blissful contemporary spa, with adults only infinity pool 

- relaxed breakfast dining area under the Olive trees 

- feeling of a much larger hotel, given guests are free to the facilities of the sister hotel nextdoor - the renowned Annabelle 

Our room: 221 (sea-view) 

Recommended: yes, definitely. Especially for city folk who don't want to be too far from civilisation! (Eg you'll find coffee shops right on your front door) 

Beautiful spa. 

Sunset from one of the restaurants. 

Contemporary chic dining space. 

Breakfast area under the olive trees. 

Infinity pool (adults only area). 

Our room. 

Time for tea, by the pool. 

Another stunning sunset, as seen from next door Annabelle hotel - sister hotel to Almyra. 

Time of stay: November 2013.