Cyprus is included in a tribute by the New York Times about the trips that one should seek to make in 2017. In a list of 52 great suggestions, Cyprus is presented at the 21st place, followed by many countries of the Mediterranean, such as Greece, Spain, Italy, Turkey, while France and Croatia are ahead of Cyprus.
Cyprus is described as "the Mediterranean island for culinary and cultural renewal", as the article is highlighting its cuisine and its rich cultural heritage, its antiquities as well as the events taking place now days. The author of the New York Times, Evan Rail, suggesting a trip to the island, highlights the renewed image of its attractions.
On the occasion of the undertaking of the institution of the Cultural Capital of Europe by Paphos, the article notes that it will be possible for one to come across a variety and abundance of events within the year. With a short distance connecting the cities of Cyprus, the particular beauty of each one of the island’s locations - from the coast to the mountains - and the year round beautiful weather, the entire island fully justifies this honorable mention in the internationally renowned newspaper.