About H천riaos
Preparing for your stay Thank-you for choosing to stay on Hõriaos for your next holiday. We’ve no doubt that you’ll love Hõriaos as much as we do. We hope the information in this booklet will answer any questions you may have about your stay, but should you have any more, please get in touch with us.
Health & Immigration When you are travelling in and out of Hõriaos (and when you arrive on the island where you will be taken to Hõriaos from) you will need to be able to present a valid passport for every member of your party, as well as the respective forms and visas—you can find out more about those on the MGB website (mgb.gov). Hõriaos is free of all dangerous illnesses, and Hõriaos is not a malaria zone. Hõriaos does however have mosquitoes like any other tropical island, so wearing anti-repellent spray is recommended, whether you bring one from home or use the complimentary anti-repellent spray provided.
What To Wear Like most other islands in the area, Hõriaos is usually hot and quite humid. By all means pack beach and casualwear, as well as some swimwear. If you do forget anything, we’ve got some complimentary swimwear as well as normal clothes avaliable in each guest villa, and at the Guest Services Hut. You are never required to wear smart clothes when you’re on Hõriaos, as beachwear is acceptable everywhere! We do ask, however, that guests please have tops and bottoms on when they dine on the beach. For guests who would like to explore the central island areas, thin long trousers are recommended, due to the nature of the central areas. But please don’t feel pressured to bring smart clothes—that’s up to you!
Safety We take safety very seriously on Hþriaos. We have a resident emergency response team as well as teams on other islands a 5 minute helicopter ride away. During the rainy season (Normally November— February), the island is suspect to heavy rainfall, but nothing to be concerned about. The island is protected against thunderstorms all year round. As weather is unpredictable at the best of times, the island is always subject to small tropical storms. The island staff will ensure your safety at all times. Staff will be on hand, should you have any questions.
Activities You’re never short of things to on the island. You can take advantage of most activities as much as you like for free. If there’s anything that’s not on the list, contact us, and we can try and arrange it for you.
FULL LIST OF ISLAND ACTIVITIES (CORRECT MAY 2013)
The Cliff Pavilion infinity pool with terraced lounge area and swim-up bar, as well as dining area
Feng Hi secluded plunge pool, with views of the Mediterranean ocean
Affinity Cove infinity pool for guests staying in the 3 Affinity Cove guest villas
Cliff Pavilion floodlit tennis courts with an in-house pro*
Palm Concord spa and gym with unlimited usage for all guests*
Secluded beach cove with loungers and Jacuzzi
Lemur Beach boasting 750m of beach area with seating as well as accessible ocean
Hõriaos Bay boasting a whopping 1km of unchanged beach with loungers, beach bar, palm trees and a sushi and fish restaurant
Fishing equipment (deep sea and regular)
Watersports (training and equipment)
Sailboats
All beaches and coves have safe swimming and good snorkeling areas
Unlimited wi-fi around the island
5 walking trails
Helicopter tours of the other neighboring Mediterranean islands*
3 gift and clothes shops
Each guest villa has a home entertainment system with iPod hookup
Helicopter trips to other islands for other excursions*
*some activities incur extra charge, all prices in £GBP
Need To Know We’ve found some facts about the island that you’ll need to know before packing.
NEED TO KNOW (CORRECT MAY 2013)
The currency used on Hõriaos is the UK Pound Sterling, but international credit/debit cards are accepted
The main language is English
There are no locals on the island; Hõriaos is strictly a resort island
All guest villas have running tap water, US and EU plug adapters (we have UK plug sockets), Wi-Fi, landline for making calls and complimentary swimwear, beachwear and toiletries
The Guest Information Hut is open every day from 7am to 9pm, where you can ask questions, arrange excursions, book return trips at discounted rates and other services
Hõriaos is 1 hour ahead of BST, but is in line with BST during British Summertime
You need a passport and it’s recommended that you have an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)
Healthcare is provided on the neighboring islands, just a 5 minute helicopter ride away
Anything else? We hope you’re ready for your trip. Of course, if you’ve got any more questions, you can e-mail us at enquiries@horiaos.btl.com or drop us a line on (UK) 0800 686 6867 or, for our US friends, 967-9082343, as well as visiting a BTL store, they’re in the know too. One last thing you might want to know is that if you don’t enjoy your stay, you can request your money back (apart from your 15% deposit), and we will look at your complaint and deal with it. Thanks for choosing to stay with us...
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