While the gray sets in in France in November, there is a destination in Europe where the sun shines almost all year round. One hotel even guarantees a refund if the sun goes out during your stay.
It’s difficult to escape the autumn gloom that descends on France in November. The days are getting shorter, the sky is covered with a gray veil and the temperatures are falling inexorably. However, you only need to fly away for a few hours to find summer conditions in certain corners of Europe. Head due south to an island blessed by the gods where the sun shines on average 340 days a year!
This former British colony, nestled in the heart of the eastern Mediterranean, enjoys a particularly mild climate for most of the year. Even in winter, it is not uncommon to find big blue skies and temperatures oscillating between 17 and 20°C during the day. Enough to make the inhabitants of the northern regions green with envy, bundled up in their coats and scarves.
This destination has many attractions to attract visitors looking for autumnal warmth. Its fine sandy beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, its small colorful fishing ports, its Byzantine monasteries clinging to the mountainside, its olive groves as far as the eye can see… Without forgetting a sunny gastronomy, a clever mix of Greek and Oriental influences, which highlights local products: sheep’s cheese, mezze, grilled fish, baklava with honey have made its reputation… Have you guessed? Heading for the island of Cyprus and its sunshine, even in the heart of winter.
And if all these arguments are not enough to convince you to jump on the first plane, here is an offer that should finally make your mind up. The 5-star City of Dreams hotel complex, located on the south coast of the island less than an hour’s drive from Paphos, is so sure of its sunshine that it does not hesitate to guarantee it in black and white to its customers!
By booking a stay in this luxury establishment, you will automatically benefit from the “Sunshine Guarantee”, a rather original sun guarantee. The principle is simple: if during your stay, a day does not meet the criteria of 70% direct sunshine between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. according to the readings from the AccuWeather weather site, the hotel will offer you an extra night to compensate! “There is nothing worse than planning your vacation to escape the cold and having the weather turn bad when you arrive at your destination,” explains Grant Johnson, vice-president of the City of Dreams firm, interviewed by Time Out magazine. . “We are lucky to have sun almost every day in Cyprus, but to reassure our customers, we will invite them to come back for free if by chance they did not have any sun during their stay with us.”
And the compensation doesn’t stop there. The property will also offer free excursions to injured guests, such as backcountry hikes or winery tours to experience local wines. Enough to transform disappointing weather into a successful experience! Rooms at this hotel, with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, start from 270 euros per night. An admittedly high price, but City of Dreams also applies a 15% discount on all reservations made before November 30 for stays until December 20, 2024. At this price, you will almost be tempted to bet on a stay rainy so you can enjoy it longer!