**NORTH CYPRUS*

Americans wishing to discover little-visited corners of the Mediterranean should put North Cyprus top on their list. Its tranquility, hospitality, and history are three powerful reasons for taking time out from twenty-first century bustle. This established Bradt guide is now fully updated for a fourth edition. North Cyprus's infrastructure has developed apace, with a greater range of restaurants, hotels, transport links, and activities catering to travelers' needs; however, visitors slipping this guide into their backpacks will be able to find plenty of unspoiled beaches and serene spots.

This guide
*A full range of accommodation hospitable pensions to campsites in stunning locations
*Mountain monasteries, classical Greek ruins, and castles from the time of the Crusades
*The best walks, beaches, watersports, and other activities
*The Karpas peninsula, christened "the nature reserve of Cyprus," including turtle-nesting beaches
*Getting by in Turkish and local culture