Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Cyprus is a concise, full-colour travel guide to this enchanting Mediterranean island, combining inspiring photography with insider tricks and tips to help you uncover the best of Cyprus. It tells you everything you need to know about the best places to visit on the island, from the ancient clifftop site of Kourion, to Keryneia's picturesque harbour and the must-see Cyprus Archaeological Museum. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the 10 top attractions in Cyprus, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the island. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of things to do in Cyprus, including sports, shopping, entertainment and activities for children. The book provides all the essential background on Cypriot culture, including a brief history of Cyprus and an Eating Out chapter covering the island's cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.