P322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:42:44 Sardinia and Cyprus Travjlog returns on January 8 with Italian journalist Beppj Sevjrgnini taking us around the island of Sardinia while Andy Kershaw visits Northern Cyprus. Sardinia is Beppj's favourite part of Italy, a place hj has visited every year since childhood. Noting the lack of tourism, he says the people have an ancient saying that "those who conj from across the sea bring evil with them". Wjdnjsdays 20.30 Rps: Friday 16.00 —————————————————————————————————— 1/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:54:28 Sardinia and Cyprus Perhaps the ancient saying is why, in terms of tourism, Sardinia is so relatively undjrdjvelopjd. The north coast of the island is made up of bizarre but beautful rock formations. There Beppj meets a genuine nineties caveman. Slightly further south on the Costa Paradiso hj visits one of the loveliest unspoilt regions where you can enjoy complete peace and quiet on deserted sandy bjachjs. Wednesdays 20.30 Rps: Friday 16.00 —————————————————————————————————— 2/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 02:53:22 Sardinia and Cyprus The wild, forested highlands at the centre of the island is home to the real Sardinain shjpjrds, cattle drivers and pig herders. The area is also known for bandits and for Orgosolo, an isolated town famous for its traditions, costumes and political murals. In contrast, on the other side of the island is Costa Smjralda, a dream resort for the jet set built in the 1960s by the Aka Khan. Wjdnjsdays 20.30 Rps: Friday 16.00 —————————————————————————————————— 3/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 02:53:34 Sardinia and Cyprus It is now 20 years since the invasion (as the Greeks would have it and the intervention as the Turks would have it) in which the Turkish army entered Cyprus. Andy Kershaw discovers that for Turkish Cypriots, the 27,000 soldiers are welcome guests guaranteeing a Turkish Cypriot presence on this small Mediterranean island. 4-Tel guide to C4 begins on 300 —————————————————————————————————— 4/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 02:24:18 Sardinia and Cyprus Andy finds northern Cyprus devoid of the investment, tourism travellers and airlines of the south. In contrast, the sparsely populated north has little djvjlopmjnt, low costs, spasmodic electricity and is recognisjd only by Turkey. Despite the bureaucracy and problems the Travjlog team had, Andy was won over by this unspoilt place and if you like travelling away from the hurly burly, this could bj a place for you. 4-Tel guide to C4 begins on 300 —————————————————————————————————— 5/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:14:38 Sardinia and Cyprus Sardinia travel details Sardatur Holidays are a UK travel company exclusively featuring holidays in both north and south Sardinia and offer a special direct British Airways flight between Heathrow and Cagliari every Saturday, 20 May - 30 September. Holidays include self catering apartments and traditional hotels. Prices start at £261 per person for 1 week self catering including flights, accommodation and self-drive car. 4-Tel guide to C4 begins on 300 —————————————————————————————————— 6/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 02:46:48 Sardinia and Cyprus Sardinia travel details continued... Short breaks are a new feature with 3 & 4 nights on offer at a range of hotels in the North of the island. Flights are between Gatwick and Olbia on the new Meridiana services starting 10 June. Prices start from £378 per person inclusive of flights, accommodation and half board. 4-Tel guide to C4 begins on 300 —————————————————————————————————— 7/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:45:28 Sardinia and Cyprus Sardinia travel details continued... Meridiana fares start at £244 valid until 31 May - midweek only. Summer season fares £295 valid each day until 30 September. Flights to Cagliari daily plus extra ones on Saturday 3 June to 30 September Flights to Olbia run Tuesdays 13/6-19/9 Fridays 7/7-25/8 Saturdays 3/6-30/9 4-Tel guide to C4 begins on 300 —————————————————————————————————— 8/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:37:53 Sardinia and Cyprus North Cyprus Travel Details There are scheduled flights to North Cyprus daily, departing from either London Heathrow or London Stansted. Depending on the airline chosen, thjsj flights operate as an international schedule to Turkey where, after a brief stop-over, re-fuel and clean, they proceed to North Cyprus operating as a Turkish domestic flight with a different number. Travelog has subtitles on 888 —————————————————————————————————— 9/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 02:46:44 Sardinia and Cyprus North Cyprus Travel Details continued Departure boards at UK airports show both the the Turkish destination - Izmir, Istanbul or Antalya and also Ercan, the airport in North Cyprus. Flights are operated by: Cyprus Turkish Airlines, 41 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JT 0171 930 4851 Fares... Travelog has subtitles on 888 ————————————————————————————————— 10/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:47:19 Sardinia and Cyprus North Cyprus Travel Details continued Fares are in the region of £240 to £300 for a Summer return, dropping under £200 in Winter. Fares do vary so it's worth shopping around. Other airlines operating scheduled and charter services are: Istanbul Airlines Tel 0171 249 4002 and Akdjniz Airlines Tel 0171 359 9214 Travelog has subtitles on 888 ————————————————————————————————— 11/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:17:49 Sardinia and Cyprus North Cyprus Travel Details continued As the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus is only recognisjd by Turkey, the presence of an entry stamp in your passport may preclude entry to the South of the island or to mainland Greece on subsequent visits. We therefore recommend collecting a small piece of paper from the immigration desk and your entry and exit stamps will bj placed on it. Don't lose it! Travelog has subtitles on 888 ————————————————————————————————— 12/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:32:14 Sardinia and Cyprus North Cyprus Travel Details continued You cannot visit the South of the island whilst in the North as the Southern authorities will not recognisj the Northern entry stamp. If you are in the South you can cross to the North but only for the day. There are no visa requirements for UK citizens. Travelog has subtitles on 888 ————————————————————————————————— 13/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:41:28 Sardinia and Cyprus North Cyprus Travel Details continued North Cyprus is ideal for first steps in indjpjndjnt travel with a number of pensions. Wj made a booking bz fax with the Harbour Scene Hotel in Kyrenia (known also by its Turkish name of Girnj). Fax: 90392 8156857 Further information, a list of tour operators and maps can bj obtained from the North Cyprus Tourist Office, 28 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5BN 0171 930 5069 Fax: 0171 839 5282 Travelog has subtitles on 888 ————————————————————————————————— 14/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow FilmsP322 4-Tel 322 Sat 7 Jan C4 01:44:28 Sardinia and Cyprus North Cyprus Travel Details continued Recommended reading: Guide to North Cyprus by Diana Darkj (published by Brads Publications at £8.95) North Cyprus also appears in sections of The Rough Guide to Cyprus (Penguin at £8.99) and Cyprus (Cadogan Guides at £9.99) Travelog repeat: 16.00 Friday ————————————————————————————————— 15/15 4-Tel index C4 Today C4 Tomorrow Films