Bridge & Bowls in Paphos
The luxurious 4-star Athena Royal Beach Hotel is firm favourite with First for Bridge guests. Ideally located in beautiful gardens overlooking the ocean, a flat 30-minute coastal walk takes you right into Paphos harbour. As well as immersing yourself in our daily bridge sessions, we include three weekly bowls sessions, bridge seminars and twice weekly dancing classes. Guests can also enjoy the excellent spa and wellness facilities the hotel has to offer, including indoor and outdoor pools, steam and sauna.
If you can tear yourself away from all the activities on offer at the hotel, this delightful island has many places to explore. Head up the Troodos Mountains for breathtaking scenery, culture and an insight to the island’s heritage. View Aphrodite’s Rock or take a step back in time with a visit to the walled and divided capital of Nicosia. Paphos itself has much to offer as a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosting the most amazing collection of Roman mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings.
Your Tour Includes
- 7 or 14 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers
- Wine and fruit on arrival
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly morning seminars
- 3 or 7 bowls sessions
- 2 weekly dance lessons
Mark Hooper
Mark is a bridge Premier Life Master, having played competitively for over 30 years. After retiring from a career in IT, Mark has been able to indulge his passion for bridge. While allowing time to play more bridge, he also threw himself in to other aspects such as bridge directing and teaching.
He is an EBU-qualified tournament director, and an EBU-accredited bridge teacher, teaching beginners at his local bridge club. Mark continues to play lots of bridge at a high level, having represented Dorset in major competitions such as the Tollemache, the Corwen and the Pachabo. He can be seen at most of the major bridge congresses across the South of England.
James and Jane Tullett
James has been playing bridge for over 30 years and is regularly picked for his county. He also enjoys playing in congresses around the country (when his less competitive wife Jane lets him!) James has run his own furnishing business for over 30 years from his base in Norfolk and recently, with his good friend and fellow First for Bridge host, John Barker, has established the Norfolk Bridge Academy. Between them, they have over 100 pupils learning to play and enjoying the wonderful game of bridge.
Jane has worked as a manager for over 12 years at her local university and then the NHS. She brings her organisational and interpersonal skills to the forefront to make an excellent hosting team with her husband James.
Jane and James have travelled extensively in recent years to explore exotic parts of the world, such as Peru, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. They both enjoy meeting new people, with the emphasis on fun and laughter, which may possibly include a drink or two.
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 8 or 15 day itinerary
Today we fly from the UK to Paphos Airport and transfer to the Athena Royal Beach Hotel.
If you are booking your own flight, meet us at Paphos Airport to transfer to the hotel.
Includes Dinner
Our bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing bridge, we try to include interesting bridge seminars, hosted by your EBU-qualified director.
Your duplicate bridge will be available every evening between 7:45pm and 11:15pm. We endeavour to vary these evening sessions, balancing between teams and pairs and featuring at least one Swiss event during a two-week break.
Bridge will also be offered some afternoons between 2:30pm and 4:45pm. These sessions are normally given over to open pairs/teams.
Masterpoints are awarded on evening bridge sessions, and on day sessions with over 5 tables.
During your bridge holiday, nothing is obligatory, and you can play in as many or as few bridge sessions as you wish. We don’t forget you are on holiday and our bridge programmes also allow time to relax, giving the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area.
On this holiday, we also include three bowls sessions. Twice weekly dance lessons are available with the hotel's in-house dance instructors.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We depart after breakfast for our return flight to the UK.
If you are booking your own flight, we will transfer you to Paphos Airport.
Includes Breakfast
Today we fly from the UK to Paphos Airport and transfer to the Athena Royal Beach Hotel.
If you are booking your own flight, meet us at Paphos Airport for your transfer to the hotel.
Includes Dinner
Your Bridge Programme
Our bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing bridge, we try to include interesting bridge seminars, hosted by your EBU-qualified director.
Your duplicate bridge will be available every evening between 7:45pm and 11:15pm. We endeavour to vary these evening sessions, balancing between teams and pairs and featuring at least one Swiss event during a two-week break.
Bridge will also be offered some afternoons between 2:30pm and 4:45pm. These sessions are normally given over to open pairs/teams.
Masterpoints are awarded on evening bridge sessions, and on day sessions with over 5 tables.
During your bridge holiday, nothing is obligatory, and you can play in as many or as few bridge sessions as you wish. We don’t forget you are on holiday and our bridge programmes also allow time to relax, giving the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area.
On this holiday, we also include three bowls sessions. Twice weekly dance lessons are available with the hotel's in-house dance instructors.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We depart after breakfast for our return flight to the UK.
If you are booking your own flight, we will transfer you to Paphos Airport.
Includes Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £320.00 (15 days), £160.00 (8 days).
Accommodation
You will stay for seven or fourteen nights at the 4-star superior, adult-only Athena Royal Beach Hotel.
Athena Royal Beach Hotel
With its own sandy beach and beautiful grounds, the adult-only Athena Royal Beach Hotel is more intimate that the neighbouring hotels and is a firm favourite with our guests. Located just a 30-minute walk from Paphos harbour, it boasts five restaurants, an indoor swimming pool, and three outdoor pools equipped with sun loungers. The beautiful guest rooms overlook colourful, private gardens, and sea-view rooms are also on offer. Truly unwind in the excellent Elixir Spa, complete with a sauna and steam room, or enjoy fantastic recreational activities including tennis, table tennis, bowls and billiards.
Hotel Facilities
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Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
General
- Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
- Sauna or Steam Room
Hotel
- WiFi Available
