If you love sandy beaches, great mountains views AND good restaurants, then North Cyprus car hire is a must on any Ozankoy holiday.
Car Hire in North Cyprus: Ozankoy Village Ozankoy village has a friendly feel, so shopping here is really good fun. You can stock up on food for your North Cyprus villa or apartment at the village shop, and try to resist nibbling their fresh-baked bread on the drive home! The local butcher sells great meat for barbecues, and on Sundays during the summer, there is a tabletop market, perfect for picking up unusual souvenirs.
Car Hire in Ozankoy Bellapais Village Just above Ozankoy is the village of Bellapais, with its famous ruined Augustinian Abbey. There is an old Crusader footpath that winds up the mountainside to Bellapais, but you'll probably prefer to drive your North Cyprus car hire to Bellapais instead - it's quite a walk! At Bellapais, there are several excellent restaurants, and the views from the mountain down to the coast below are well worth experiencing by day and by night. The Abbey also hosts the annual Bellapais Music festival in its Refectory Hall, a wonderful setting for beautiful music.
Beaches near Ozankoy, North Cyprus - Car Hire Essential Ozankoy is set back from the coast just as the land rises towards the mountains, so you'll need a hire car in Ozankoy to drive to the beach - but what beaches should you choose? Just 7 minutes drive away is probably the beast private beach in North Cyprus, Acapulco Beach, complete with every facility you can think of, including a kids' aqua park, sun loungers, beach bar, restaurant, you name it! Next to Acapulco Beach is Vogue Beach Club, a smaller, quieter beach and a café serving some of the best ice creams in North Cyprus.
Restaurants near Ozankoy, North Cyprus - Car Hire Recommended Ozankoy has several good restaurants, including the Five Finger Restaurant with good views of Bellapais from its terrace. For fine dining, try the Patini, and for probably the best Chinese food in North Cyprus, go to The Chinese Garden restaurant. Since Kyrenia town is only 10 minutes' drive away, it's also perfectly possible to enjoy a lovely fish dinner at a harbourside restaurant in Kyrenia, and be back in Ozankoy in time for a nightcap on your North Cyprus hotel bar or villa roof terrace.
Catalkoy, North Cyprus For a relaxing, peaceful holiday in North Cyprus, choose Catalkoy, and get North Cyprus car rental to make the most of your stay.
Car Hire in North Cyprus: Catalkoy Village Catalkoy is a traditional-style village with neat houses and a laid-back feel. No wonder that Catalkoy was once home to St Epictetus, a 12th century hermit, but you don't have to hide away in a cave in Catalkoy, when your North Cyprus hire gives you the freedom to explore.
Catalkoy village has two supermarkets, so you can fill your North Cyprus rental car with supplies for your holiday villa or apartment, including beer and local wine, of course!
Beaches near Catalkoy, North Cyprus - Car Hire Friendly Catalkoy is just a few minutes drive from three of the best beaches in North Cyprus, so with a Pacific Rent A Car, you can choose whichever ticks your 'perfect holiday beach' list the most!
Acapulco Beach is probably the cleanest and most popular beach in North Cyprus. Part of the Acapulco Beach Resort hotel, it has everything you need for a great day by the sea, including sun loungers and parasols, showers, changing rooms, a bar and a restaurant, plus access to the hotel's aqua park, swimming pools and water sports. An entry fee is charged.
At Alagadi Turtle beach, as the name suggests, you can watch rare sea turtles lay their eggs in the deep soft sands, and the resulting hatchlings scurry down to the sea. The Society for the Protection of Turtles in Northern Cyprus (SPoT) protect the nest sites, and you can watch both rescued hatchling releases and night time hatchings.
Lara Beach is one of our favourite family beaches in North Cyprus here at Pacific Rent A Car. Children of all ages will enjoy paddling in the sea before exploring the contents of the tidal rock pools. At the west end of Lara Beach is an area of flat limestone slabs worn smooth by the sea, a perfect place to bask in the sunshine like a contented seal!
Restaurants near Catalkoy, North Cyprus - Car Hire Recommended In Catalkoy , you are almost spoiled for choice when it comes to good restaurants with a taste of home! The Grove Inn serves great curries and it always full of locals and tourists alike tucking into the poppadoms and naans. A traditional Sunday roast is served every Sunday at Chimneys restaurant, while fish lovers head either for the Ani restaurant or to the Lemon Tree restaurant, on the road into Kyrenia.
Esentepe, North Cyprus A holiday in Esentepe is the perfect combination of beach and mountain, and with car rental in North Cyprus from us, you'll be able to make the most of this beautiful area. Esentepe nestles between the sea and the mountains 20kms east of Kyrenia, so it is both peaceful yet easily accessible thanks to the new coast road. We'll deliver any of our North Cyprus rental cars to your Esentepe villa or apartment too.
Golfing Holidays in Esentepe Many holiday makers come to Esentepe for the new 18 hole international golf course at the Korineum Golf and Country Club. It's a very scenic golf course, winding amongst the foothills and around groves of ancient olive trees. With over 300 days of sunshine a year in North Cyprus, you'll rarely need a golf umbrella!
Beaches Near Esentepe: Car Hire Recommended Just a short drive down the coast road, towards Kyrenia, are three of the best beaches in North Cyprus, just waiting to be enjoyed! For a fun day out at a near-perfect sandy beach with all the facilities and water sports you could wish for, point your North Cyprus hire car towards Acapulco Beach. Part of the hotel of the same, this beach has a gentle slope, making it ideal for children, and they'll also love the aqua park set back from the beach. An entrance charge applies.
Lara Beach is very much a beach of two halves; one end is golden sand perfect for sand castles an, whilst the other is limestone slabs for sunbathing and fascinating rock pools for little marine biologists in the making!
Alagadi Beach is also great for sun, sand and fun, and is also a major nesting site for sea turtles. Stop off at the SPoT turtle information centre to learn more abut these amazing creatures and their worldwide travels through the oceans.
Turn your North Cyprus hire car east instead, and soon you'll be discovering the superb, near-deserted beaches and secluded coves of the Karpaz Peninsula, home to the grumpiest wild donkeys in Europe!
Restaurants near Esentepe, North Cyprus - Car Hire AdvisedEating out near Esentepe is all about the best Turkish Cypriot cuisine. Tuck into traditional menus at the Esentepe restaurant, or savour the fresh grilled meats at Tumba. For a mighty meze or a tasty kelftiko, drive along to Rosie's, where the welcome is as warm as the Cyprus sunshine!
When you spend the money on a vacation abroad in North Cyprus, you need to make sure that your money is well spent. You take the time to put together hotel reservations, making sure all the while that your accommodations are just what you are hoping for. Additionally, you may have any number of excursions or sightseeing trips planned out that you would like to complete before you return home from your Cyprus adventure. Have you given any thought as to whether or not car hire in Cyprus will be right for you and your budget?
Many people today are not only looking at an exciting excursion in Cyprus, but they are also hoping to reel in the total package. You can always pick a resort and choose a few destinations that you would like to hit while you are there, but you should think of going the extra mile to make your trip abroad unique and extremely memorable. What you should know is that there are many wonderful benefits when you decide use Cyprus car hire in order to rent a car to drive around the island of Cyprus. The more you look into cheap Cyprus car hire, the more you will agree!
The vehicles that you can rent during your vacation in Cyprus are top quality, cheap Cyprus car hire offers reliable vehicles that are inspected thoroughly so that you can be sure that you easily get from one destination on your list to the next. While there is always the option of public transportation during your vacation, choosing car hire in Cyprus will allow you total freedom to come and go as you please without having to set your watch by any other schedule. Additionally, by using Cyprus car hire, you will not have to pay a taxi to pick you up and bring you to the sightseeing spots that you have in mind, you will be saving yourself a whole lot of money that you can use to spend during the remainder of your vacation abroad.
Convenience is certainly something that is a major plus whenever you set out on a vacation, especially when you will be far from home. If you stop to think about it, there is nothing worse than having to go through the hassle of hailing a taxi once you arrive at the airport in your destination city just so you can be dropped off at a rental agency where most of the time you end up having to wait. Cyprus car hire can make sure that your chosen vehicle is there for you from the very moment that you step off of the plane. Not only that, but your helpful agent can talk with you about the vehicle, showing you how all of the equipment works and then answering any questions that you may have. Cyprus car hire will help you do all of your paperwork right there at the airport so all you have to do is get the keys, pack your luggage and companions into the Cyprus car rental and you can be on your way to your hotel or any destination of your choosing.
Reliability is certainly another factor that you want to have on your side whenever you set out on adventures in and around Cyprus. Car hire in Cyprus will give you the peace of mind in knowing that you are driving a vehicle that is properly maintained and much less likely to break down. However, if you do happen to have any sort of a mechanical issue or break down during your vacation, your North Cyprus car hire agency will quickly remedy the problem for you and get you back out on the road either by fixing your vehicle promptly or making sure that you have another vehicle as soon as possible. This sort of seamless customer service is something that sets car hire in Cyprus well above all of the competition in many tourist destinations.
By having your choice of vehicles, you are able to set out in a ride that will keep you comfortable and happy for the duration of your stay in Cyprus. If you are the sporty type who likes to set out for adventure, you can choose a vehicle that is meant to take on some of the tougher terrain to be found on the island. For a person that is interested in good gas mileage and getting quickly from one place to another, there are a number of compact cars that you can choose from through Cyprus car hire. Luxury vehicle and family sedans are always available as well, so you really have your pick of transportation when you set out on your Cyprus vacation.
Even if you have never thought of renting a vehicle while you are on vacation, you should know that this is one experience that you will not soon forget. Many people who use car hire in Northern Cyprus will tell you that they wouldn’t have it any other way for any of their vacations in the future. You too can set out on your own Cyprus adventures while enjoying the comfort and many benefits of Pacific Rent a Car.
We at Pacific Car Hire value our customers and we want you to have a safe and pleasant holiday while visiting us. To that end, we decided that it would be a good idea to tell you a little bit about some of the roadways you will travel while you are on holiday with us. If you are a sensible driver, then you will not have any problems driving while in North Cyprus, especially if you remember our advice when it comes to the most dangerous roads the country has to offer.
Probably the most dangerous roadways in North Cyprus are those that surround the Five Finger Mountains. The mountain range runs parallel to the north coast of the country. The range runs 175 kilometers in length and it is made up of rock that can be generally classified as limestone.
Dolomite and marble can be found here and visitors to the area as well as the shoreline of the north coast will marvel at the fossils that can be found there, including fossils of pygmy hippopotami. It is said that the range was created when two giants were chasing each other millions of years ago. One giant threw the rocks at the other and missed his target, creating the ridge that still today looks like a clenched fist.
Currently there are three main roads that go through the mountains although there are other paths that are used by forestry personnel, walkers and wildlife. The mountains themselves are a natural barrier between the coast and the Mesaoria Plain, and visitors to the area will notice that the vegetation that covers the Fiver Fingers is varied. Pine, Cypress and deciduous trees cover the northern slopes while the southern side is sparsely covered. It is here that many castles can be visited, which makes traveling the roads in and around the Five Finger Mountains a delight.
However, many of the most deadly accidents in North Cyprus happen on these roads. The roads themselves are only two lanes and most of those two lanes are one-line, making passing on the roads very difficult. They are also run by trucks and lorries from sun up to sun down. Because the roads are only two lanes and narrow, navigating in and around them in conjunction with the many larger vehicles makes them hazardous, especially during the wet winter months where rain and sometimes snow is found in these mountains.
Another dangerous road in North Cyprus is the Esentepe Road. The road travels from Kyrenia into the town of Esentepe which is located at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains. The approach to the town of Esentepe is windy and narrow, making it dangerous even in good weather. But the area itself is well worth visiting as the beaches are spectacular and the shopping enjoyable. There are many new residential developments being built in this area of North Cyprus and the Esentepe Road is seeing more and more traffic every day.
With plenty to do in the area, it is no wonder this road is well traveled. There is a brand new 21 hole golf course just outside of Kyrenia on the Esentepe Road, and in order to see the turtles between May and September you have to traverse this twisting road. And that is before you even stop and add in all of the historical sites that are also found here, such as the castle of St. Hilarion, the Roman ruins and amphitheater at Salamis and the Karpaz Peninsula. If you base yourself in Esentepe, you can also visit Famagusta and Nicosia.
Why is the Esentepe Road considered a dangerous one? This two lane road is a one line, meaning that there are very few places along it to pass slower moving vehicles. Additionally the road is narrow, so if something were to happen to your vehicle there is no room to pull off. Most of the accidents that happen with a North Cyprus Car Hire vehicle happen here. With the narrow road and the amount of construction traffic found on it as the area grows, you simply cannot drive carefully and hope for the best.
If you are going to visit this area of North Cyprus and travel on the Esentepe Road, make sure you take the curves carefully, stay in your lane and do not get close to any truck, construction vehicle or lorry. If they have any problems on the road and you are right behind them, they may not know you are there and an accident could occur if they make a sudden stop.
Finally, the Girne-Lapta Road is another roadway to be wary of when driving in North Cyprus. It is a one line, two lane road that is currently experiencing some very bad traffic congestion. A lot of road rage is seen on this road and careless driving here is the norm. Part of the problem is that this road is one of the main roads that are used by North Cypriots going to and from work. The road is the busiest between 7:30am and 9:00am North Cyprus time and 5:30pm and 7:00pm North Cyprus time. The night time traffic tends to be heavier around the weekends and holidays as many people hit the road for their days off.
There is a Girne Bypass currently being built and as of October 2009 a single bypass carriageway has been opened on the Girne-Lefkosa Road. How long will it take for the Girne-Lapta Road bypass to be finished? No one knows, but once this bypass is completed the congestion on the Girne-Lapta Road is expected to diminish immensely. Obviously you do not want to miss this beautiful area of North Cyprus during your holiday. You have the option of braving the morning and evening traffic, but we recommend driving before or after the above listed times. It will make your holiday more enjoyable and you will not be subjected to the aggressiveness of the other drivers on the road with you.
A great holiday stay in North Cyprus requires hiring a car. There is very little public transportation in the country, and if you really want a taste of Cypriot life you need to have a car at your disposal. At Northern Cyprus Car Rental we pride ourselves on offering you some of the most economical and comfortable vehicles for your use while on vacation. We also value the feedback you, our customers, provide us on the cars we offer. Your feedback helps us determine what type of car to invest in when we start to look for newer models to offer you. Knowing what you think about the cars we offer helps us recommend a car to other renters. Based on your feedback, we can give you and future renters of Cyprus Car Hire a look at how all of our cars compare, both good and bad. Read on to find out what you think of our cars. After all, you, our customers, drive them all over North Cyprus. You will know what the positive and negative aspects of each car are.
Ford Focus The Ford Focus is a five seat vehicle and we offer them in both manual and automatic. It comes with power steering, central locking, airbags, ABS, and electric front windows. It is one of the best family cars we offer our renters, although it is better suited for families with small children as the back seat can accommodate two car seats if needed. It also has a large boot, making it convenient for renters with a lot of luggage. The biggest disappointment in the Ford Focus that our customers have pointed out to us is that it loses power going uphill. It will do the job, but it just takes a little longer to clear the top.
Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta’s have come a long way since they were first introduced by the company in the 1970s. The models of today look nothing like their predecessors. They are more streamlined and the hatchback option gives the renter a lot of room for luggage and other items. We offer this car with air conditioning which is needed during the summers in North Cyprus and very much appreciated by our customers. It is another car that is great for small families and it has a powerful engine to get you around North Cyprus easily. The biggest downfall of our Ford Fiesta’s: we do not offer it in an automatic transmission.
Hyundai Getz Hyundai’s have a great track record for being reliable vehicles that are economical and easy on gas. It is a great small car that can seat four to five people comfortably. With air conditioning and the option to hire it in automatic and manual transmission, our customers enjoy visiting Northern Cyprus in one of these vehicles. Unfortunately, the Hyundai Getz is not conducive to four passengers with a lot of luggage. It has a very small boot.
Fiat Punto The Fiat Punto is a nice family car that falls in the same category as the Ford Fiesta and the Hyundai Getz. It can easily seat four to five people and comes with manual or automatic transmission and air conditioning. It actually is roomier than its Ford and Hyundai counterparts, something our customers have marveled over time and time again. With a powerful engine, the Fiat Punto can easily pull the hills around the mountains of Cyprus. The biggest downfall of the Fiat Punto? It has a really small boot.
Hyundai Matrix Not to be confused with the Toyota Matrix, the Hyundai Matrix is in the same category as the Fiat Punto, the Ford Focus, and the Ford Fiesta. It offers our customers manual or automatic transmission, air conditioning – you simply cannot visit this island in the summer without air conditioning – power steering and economical driving. Our customers find this a great, comfortable car with a large boot and the most room in all of our saloon vehicles. Tall people have a problem with the high seats and the lack of headroom, but for the most part holiday makers in North Cyprus have really praised the roominess this car offers.
Suzuki Jimmy The Suzuki Jimmy is one of North Cyprus Car Hire’s classic car hires. This great 4 x 4 is favored with our off-road adventurers and they come in a soft top with a summer and winter roof. Comfortable and stylish, the Suzuki Jimmy is deceptive as it looks smaller than it really is. It can easily accommodate four adults with minimal boot room. With seatbelts in the front and the back, it is one of our most popular rentals. The Suzuki Jimmy has one downfall. It does not come with air conditioning. The summer soft top, which we put in place in May, can be removed so that you can enjoy the fresh air and fun that jeeps are known for. But when you drive a Jimmy in the heat of the day in August, you will wish for air conditioning.
Suzuki Samurai Along with our Suzuki Jimmy we offer our more adventurous customers the Suzuki Samurai. This is the cheapest vehicle in our fleet and it comes equipped with a soft top. It is a 4x4 and while our Samurai’s are not the newest in our fleet, we make sure they are in top running condition. They are economical and great for two to four adults. We do not recommend this vehicle for families because there are no seatbelts in the back of these vehicles. This has been one of the biggest complaints our customers have made about this jeep. Additionally, there is no power steering or power anything with the Samurai. We’ve actually had some customers tell us driving one of these is like driving a tank. Why do we still offer this vehicle? Because the adventurous holiday makers in North Cyprus like the fact that this vehicle is cheap to hire and can go off road. There you have it: the good and the bad of some of North Cyprus Car Hire’s vehicles. Each year we try to find out what you, our customers are looking for in a rental vehicle. We take this information into consideration every time we start to look for new vehicles for our fleet. We have added quite a few over the last couple years based on recommendations made by our customers. This feedback is more than valuable. It is a vital part of our business and we cannot encourage you enough to fill out our surveys after you have vacationed with us.
Is there something else you would like to see us offer? We are open to suggestions. Maybe you know of a newer car that we could consider. We offer smaller, more economical cars to our customers to help keep holiday costs low so we are always looking to add compact cars to our fleet. When you take into consideration the roadways in Northern Cyprus, you can also understand why larger cars are simply not an option. Add to that the lack of gas stations on every corner and you can see why we stick with fuel efficient economy cars. We would also love to get your feedback on some of the newer cars we have added to our fleet. What did you like or dislike about the Volkswagen Polo? Did you find the Toyota Corolla comfortable and everything you hoped for? What about the Suzuki Vitara 4x4 Soft Top? These are just some of the vehicles we need your feedback on. Help us help you decide what type of vehicle you need on your holiday.
Taking a vacation in a foreign country is one of the most exciting things you and your family will ever experience. When visiting North Cyprus, you will be able to see a land that is steeped in rich tradition and history. It is a land with pristine beaches, beautiful mountains to explore, meadows and vistas teaming with flora and fauna, small villages that are warm and inviting, and historical ruins that are amazing in their complexity.
While visiting North Cyprus offers you a wide range of things to do – from swimming in the ocean waters to hiking up the Five Finger Mountains – there is one thing you will need to adjust to while visiting: driving on the left hand side of the road. If you are visiting North Cyprus from a country that drives on the right hand side of the road you will need to be aware of which side you are driving on at all times. The last thing you want is for you vacation to be ruined due to an accident that could’ve been preventable. Here is a mantra to keep in your head if you are visiting North Cyprus from a country other than the United Kingdom: ‘Left is right. Right is wrong.’ Sounds a little confusing, doesn’t it? If you keep it in your head, you will ensure that you stay on the proper side of the roadway. When you pick up your vehicle from North Cyprus Car Hire, we will even remind you of this fact before you drive away. Your safety is important to us. It is, undoubtedly, a disconcerting feeling to drive on what seems to be the wrong side of the road. Not only do you drive in the left hand lane, the vehicle you are driving will have the steering wheel in the wrong place. When you get a car from North Cyprus Car Hire you will notice that the steering wheel is on the right hand side of the car. The gear shift in a manual transmission vehicle will be to your left. Yes, this is even more confusing if you are not used to it. We recommend that you hire an automatic transmission car if you’re not used to this set up. What else can you do when you are new to driving on the left hand side of the road? Here are some tips the staff at North Cyprus Car Hire have put together to help you get used to things being backwards on the road.
Tip #1: When in North Cyprus, keep to the left The United Kingdom and North Cyprus are just a few of the countries where driving is done on the left hand side of the road. We cannot stress this enough. The left lane in North Cyprus is your regular driving lane while the right lane is the passing lane when allowed. If you are not quite comfortable driving in the left lane, do not try to pass a slower car or truck ahead of you. Take your time and get used to driving on the opposite side of the road instead. Tip #2: General driving rules apply in North Cyprus but things come from the opposite directionMost of the standard driving rules that you learned in the country where you learned how to drive apply in North Cyprus. Many of them are common sense. While you may not understand all of the text on the road signs in the country, the pictures that accompany them are self-explanatory. Also, the signs along the road will be to your left along the roadside as that is the side you are driving on. Additionally, keep in mind that when you approach roundabouts and four way stops, the traffic is going to merge from the opposite side. Tip #3: Keep an eye on your speed at all timesAs if you do not have enough to worry about remembering to stay on the left hand side of the road, it is a good idea to keep to the speed limits when driving in North Cyprus. You are going to be fighting your natural instinct to drive on the right hand side of the road, unless you are from the United Kingdom. By keeping your speed at the speed limit you give yourself the extra time your mind will need to make a decision when needed, especially on roads that are very unfamiliar to you. Tip #4: It’s okay to follow that crowdYou can get a lot of useful information about driving in North Cyprus by watching the other people that are driving. By paying attention to how other drivers exit parking lots, how they come out of junctions, and how they handle roundabouts you can learn how to negotiate the roads on the opposite side from what you are used to. However, if you should happen to be leaving the airport, try to follow the North Cyprus Car Hire employee that met you or a taxi cab so that you are following someone used to driving in the country. Tip #5: Take the time to get familiar with your North Cyprus Car Hire vehicle Remember us mentioning the gear shift in a manual transmission vehicle being to your left in a car where the steering wheel is on the right? This is why it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the vehicle you hire before driving away. The brake and gas pedal will be in the same position – gas on the right, brake on the left – but you need to know where all of the other controls are located. It is better to take the extra time than try to find turn signals and windshield wipers before you hit the road. Tip #6: Know where the curb is at all times When you drive in a vehicle that has the steering wheel on the right, the bulk of your car is going to be to your left. You will have problems gauging distances and space. Once again, take your time driving, especially if you drive down any narrow streets, and be careful when you park your car. Additionally, remember that your car bulk is to your left when overtaking other vehicles.
If you can keep these tips in mind when you drive in North Cyprus from a country other than the United Kingdom, you will have no problem at all. And getting used to the new driving situation gives you the chance to take your time and enjoy everything North Cyprus has to offer.
Here in North Cyprus we are extremely lucky in that our winters consist mainly of heavy rainfall that can make our roads as slick as heavy snow in other parts of the world. Only the highest mountain elevations may see snow, and if they do it is a rare occurrence. Driving in the winter in North Cyprus can be a challenge, but when you invest in a car from North Cyprus Car Hire during the winter months, you are investing in a vehicle that has been checked out and prepared for the nasty weather. Driving in the winter anywhere around the world causes you to cope with road conditions that are less than favorable. Slick wet roads can be accompanied by fog, wet leaves and debris, glare from the head lights of other vehicles, wind and of course rain. Add to the weather hazards unfamiliarity with the roads, the vehicle and the possibility of suddenly driving on what you perceive as the ‘wrong side of the road’, winter travel in North Cyprus can turn into an adventure. When you hire a car from North Cyprus Car Hire, we want you to have the best holiday possible. Here are a few tips to help you cope with winter driving in North Cyprus. Tip #1: Before setting out on your daily excursion, check the weather conditions It’s a good idea to be informed about the weather before you set out site seeing. While the weather where you are staying may be warm and sunny it could be something completely different a few hours away. While you may not believe the weather can be that drastic, it can, especially when you travel from the coast to the higher elevation. To be prepared for a change in the weather is to be forearmed to deal with driving conditions. Tip #2: Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other vehicles While you cannot control the driver behind you riding your bumper you can control your position on the road with the car in front of you. If the weather turns wet and rainy, slow down and maintain a safe distance between yourself and other vehicles. It takes longer to stop on a wet road than it does on a dry one. A car can easily hydroplane on a wet road and accidents can occur. Tip #3: Consider driving in a lower gear if the road is slick Wet roads can get as slick as icy roads, especially if you are climbing a hill. Shift down into a lower gear to maintain connection with the road if you feel your vehicle slipping. Drive slower and take your time. Ease your foot off the gas and maintain a safe speed and distance. Tip #4: Keep your foot off the brake Hydroplaning on a wet road can be caused by driving too fast and hitting the brakes. You can easily lose control of the vehicle and start to slide as if you were sliding on ice or snow. When this happens, take your foot off the gas and turn into the slide. Never slam on the brakes. This can make the slide worse. If you are driving a manual transmission, put the car into neutral to help slow it down so you can regain control. Tip #5: Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination You are on holiday so there is absolutely no reason to be in a rush to go anywhere. When you make plans to visit someplace in North Cyprus make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there. Even if the weather report says the day is going to be sunny and mild, it can change in a heartbeat. After all, you are vacationing on an island and you never know what type of weather may come in off the Mediterranean. Tip #6: Use your headlights Because winter driving in North Cyprus consists of heavy rains you should always turn on your headlights so that other vehicles can see you and so you can see the road. Vision during rain storms becomes impaired, and when you add fog to the road conditions you need the extra light. If you are driving in foggy conditions, use fog lights if the car is equipped with them or keep your lights on the low setting. Putting your high beams on in fog will only cause the light to be reflected back at you. When the weather conditions improve and visibility is restored, turn the headlights off. Tip #7: Do not drive through flooded roads There are areas in North Cyprus that flood in the winter due to the heavy rains. No matter what you do, do not drive through high water and flooded roads. High water and flooded roads can cause the car to flood and the engine to stop, leaving you stranded. If the water is high enough and moving at a fast enough pace, it could sweep you off the road all together. Instead, turn around and look for an alternate route to where you are going. Tip #8:Keep an emergency kit in your car and make sure the vehicle has plenty of fuel North Cyprus does not boast a lot of gas stations. Before you leave on your trip, make sure you have a full tank of fuel. It is also a good idea to keep an emergency kit in your car that includes boots, warm clothing, blankets, a jacket that is highly visible and warm, and food and water. While North Cyprus Car Hire maintains their vehicles to ensure you do not get stranded, accidents can and do happen. It is better to be prepared and not need the emergency kit. Tip #9: Let someone know where you are going and when you have arrived If you are visiting friends and relatives in North Cyprus during the winter, let them know where you are going if you take a day trip site seeing. Call them and let them know you have arrived safely at your destination and then when you leave to return home or to your hotel. You can also alert the hotel staff as to where you are going and the approximate time you will return. This way if something happens they can alert the proper authorities that something could be wrong. Tip #10: Keep North Cyprus Car Hire’s 24 hour service phone number with you at all times When you rent a car from us we will provide you with 24 hour road side service if the car breaks down or is in an accident. We will bring you a new car hire and make sure you get back to where you are staying safely.
Planning A Proper Family Vacation In North Cyprus - PART 2
North Cyprus Adventures – What To Pack?
You know that you are excited about your pending North Cyprus adventure, but you may not know what you should pack. It goes without saying that there is nothing worse than not packing enough, while it can also be quite a hassle for the traveler who has over packed for a trip. After all, you are making plans for vacation in order to get away from the stresses of daily life so the last thing you want to have weighing on your mind is something that you left behind.
Throughout my years of working in the travel industry, I have often been witness to people meeting their North Cyprus car hire firm at the airport with frustration because one of the many bags that they had departed with have not made it for the whole trip. The more layovers or stops you have to make during your flight patter, the more risk you are running of losing something that you brought along with you. This is why so many people opt to either pack light or even have some of their luggage shipped to their destination to better ensure they are there when they arrive to check in at their hotel.
Before you leave home, you will want to put together a good checklist of some of the must have items that you know you need to take with you for your North Cyprus trip. If you are going to be heading out on adventures, then you will want to pack the proper clothing. When it comes to gear for excursions, remain aware that there are generally plenty of places where you can rent equipment and miscellaneous gear so that you do not have to worry about fitting everything into your bags or suitcases.
If you are thinking in terms of toiletries for your trip to North Cyprus, remember that you can always pack the basics and then pick anything else up once you arrive at your destination. If your car hire firm picks you up from the airport, you may even want to ask the associate where the best place is to shop in the area for some of the essentials. You may even find that your hotel will have a small store on the premises where you can gather up anything that you may have forgotten while packing.
No matter what, you want to pack appropriately in order to have a great time on your North Cyprus adventure. Certainly, packing your camera will be key in capturing all of the memories of your trip of a lifetime.
Because I work for a busy car hire company located in North Cyprus, I can speak from experience as I tell you that there are many families who can enjoy a lovely vacation in the area as long as they do a little bit of planning in advance. As with any vacation or excursion, you really need to make sure that you cover all of your bases. However, when you are traveling as a family, it is key to make sure that every aspect of your trip is covered. For some people, this may involve list making while others will delegate responsibilities to individuals within the group to make sure that everything on your North Cyprus vacation goes off without a hitch.
To start off with, it is a smart idea to double check all of your North Cyprus vacation reservations just before departing. As an employee at a car hire North Cyprus company, I can tell you that this an unfortunate mistake that a number of families will make. However, if you take the time, a few simple phone calls to the right destinations on your list and you should be able to avoid any potential headaches before problems arise.
Think of how you will be dealing with your money while you are abroad. Will you be bringing credit cards with you, opting to use cash or will you be using travelers cheques? For example, if you have reserved transportation with a North Cyprus car hire firm using a specific credit card, then you may want to make sure that you have that card on hand just to be on the safe side. Additionally, you should also keep a list of important numbers on hand in case you come across any issues with your bank or credit card companies while you are away.
When you arrive in North Cyprus, see about getting a map of the local area so that you and your family will be able to enjoy all of the sights without the worry of getting lost. Your car hire firm should be able to provide you with an atlas or map or certainly point you in the direction to where you can purchase one. All in all, with a little bit of smart planning on your part, you and your family will surely be able to enjoy a holiday in North Cyprus that you will be able to remember and cherish for years and years into the future.
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