Rosie Green

Thanks to her two-decade career, writing for magazines and newspapers like Elle, Vogue and The Times, journalist Rosie Green has been to more than her fair share of world class hotels and spas.  So, when she asked us to arrange a bonding trip with her daughter with some sun and sea, we knew we had to get it just right. We sent Rosie and her daughter to the AMARA in Cyprus.  An easy flight and quick journey from the airport, this chic but welcoming hotel has everything a swimming pool loving teen and her spa obsessed mother could want. 

The AMARA, Cyprus

As Seen By… Rosie Green

I was looking for a hotel that didn’t feel arduous to get to and that had a welcoming vibe with a full service spa and delicious healthy food options. And of course, “Instagrammable” views.  The AMARA ticked all the boxes. My daughter loved the mocktails and the fancy dining at Nobu and I loved the luxe, spacious, airy room with a bath that overlooked the sea. 

I would 100% recommend the AMARA. I’ve been to Cyprus lots of times and this hotel is one of the best I’ve stayed in. We were only away for four days but it felt like much longer.  The welcome from the staff was amazing and even though the hotel looks beautiful and pristine, it felt really relaxed too.  The food was superb. The restaurants - Nobu and Locatelli were highly sophisticated, and the food was impressively fresh and creative, but we also loved the more informal Plus Sea right on the beach, two minutes from the hotel.

Rosie's holiday highlights:

Every hotel room has an ocean view and ours was nothing short of spectacular. The soft, luxe bedding deserves a mention too, as do the heavenly Bamford products in your bathroom. I loved going for a run along the sea front on the costal path. A trip to Limassol Marina was worth the 20-minute cab ride. And a good tip is to head to the outside spa pool if you crave some serenity. Practically: I loved how near it was to the airport.