Last year things were looking up for Cyprus, the number of tourists were on the rise, and the island in the sun's economy was all set for a boost in tourist expenditure. Over 7 million people arrived at Cyprus' two airports in 2008, over 3 per cent more than the previous year, with the vast majority using Larnaca.

It's unlikely that you will find Limassol listed with cities like London, Madrid, New York or Hong Kong.