CYPRUS
Short Escapes... Great Discoveries
Contents Package Reservations Introduction Special Offers Packages Pafos Lemesos Larnaka Agia Napa / Protaras Lefkosia Hillside Resorts Spa Holidays
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Reservations For reservations/ information please call 22713760 or log on to our website www.cyprusshortescapes.com (via Top Kinisis Travel) Reservations are accepted up until 2 days prior to date of the booking that is the previous Thursday of the said weekend at 13:00
Cancellations A cancellation with full refund can be made at least a week before the arrival date.
The preparation and offering of the “Cyprus, Short Escapes, Great Discoveries” programme has been made possible through the co-operation of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, the Cyprus Hotel Association and the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises, the Federation of Associations of Restaurateurs in Cyprus, the Pancyprian Restaurant Association and all hotels and other premises participating in this programme. PRODUCTION: CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION | ARTWORK: ΙΝΒΟΧ DESIGN CONSULTANTS | PRINTING: LITHOSTAR LTD
SHORT ESCAPES…
WHAT’S BETTER THAN A WEEKEND BREAK? Everything is ready to welcome you! The only thing you have to do is to get off your sofa and book your own package… bringing lots of good mood along!
EXTRAORDINARY PACKAGES! The “escapes” include a great choice of two, three, four and five star hotels as well as hotel apartments, so that you can customize your package. In all cases, it includes accommodation in a double or single room from Saturday noon to a late Sunday check-out. The hotel offers dinner and breakfast. Sunday lunch is provided at a restaurant of the chosen district. On the same day you can participate in one of the guided thematic excursions (a complimentary offer by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation) and visit museums, churches and other places of interest. At most cases you may also enjoy the beautiful scenery with short walks in beautiful trails. Furthermore, you can enjoy a relaxing weekend by choosing the Spa Holidays category.
Picturesque scenery, cozy spots, lavish comforts and gustatory delights – this is Cyprus, yours to discover via the amazing and affordable packages the Cyprus Tourism Organisation has prepared for you…
GREAT DISCOVERIES!!! Travel to familiar or undiscovered destinations in Cyprus and leave the planning to us. We will take care of your accommodation, meals and activities. A unique, stress-free weekend is yours to enjoy. Relax, you deserve it!
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Let’s all go together For groups of over 40 persons the CTO offers free transportation by bus, from and to the base district. The group programme can be changed accordingly after contacting the reservation line 22713760.
Spa Holidays
The programme has introduced the Spa Holidays category which offers full board accommodation and a treatment. For more information, turn to pages 30-31.
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Vouchers
On the programme’s website, or via telephone, you may purchase €50 and €100 vouchers, which you can give to friends and family. In order to redeem your voucher please call the reservation line 22713760.
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Packages PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDE The package includes arrival at the premises of your choice on Saturday midday, overnight stay, dinner and breakfast the next day at the hotel, as well as lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Beverages are not included in the package prices. On Sunday, half day guided excursion within the region of your accommodation. The guided tour is held in Greek or English accordingly. All prices are per person.
DURATION OF PACKAGES 01/10/13-30/06/14 (Christmas, Green Monday, Easter and Kataklysmos (Pentecost) are excluded) Period A: October - November 2013 and March - June 2014 Period B: December 2013 - February 2014
DOUBLE SINGLE ROOM ROOM PACKAGE PRICES Α Β Α Β
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CHILD UNDER 3RD PERSON THE AGE OF 12 IN DOUBLE IN PARENTS’ ROOM ROOM Α Β
2ND ROOM WITH 2 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 Α
Β
Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Ap. A Hotel Ap. B Hotel Ap. Γ
€75
€70
€90
€80
€17.50
€59
€54
€57.50
€55
€60
€55
€75
€65
€15
€48
€43
€45
€42.50
€50
€45
€65
€55
€15
€42
€37
€35
€32.50
€45
€40
€50
€40
€15
€39
€34
€22.50 €27.50
€50
€45
€55
€45
€15
€42
€37
€27.50
€35
€45
€40
€50
€40
€15
€39
€34
€22.50
€30
€40
€35
€45
€35
€15
€36
€31
€17.50
€25
Spa Holidays
€100
€100
€110
€110
SUNDAY LUNCH The package prices include a Sunday lunch (drinks not included) at a tavern at the district of your stay. The taverns offer meze. For fish meze, an additional charge of €3 per person will be added to the package price. P.S. During the months December 2013 - February 2014 a complementary drink (glass of local beer or local wine, or soda) will be offered during lunch. This is a kind offer by the participating restaurants.
EXTENSION DOUBLE SINGLE OF STAY ROOM ROOM
Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Ap. A Hotel Ap. B Hotel Ap. Γ Spa Holidays
€40 €30 €20 €15 €20 €15 €10 €45
€55 €45 €35 €20 €30 €20 €10 €70
CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12 IN PARENTS’ ROOM
3RD PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
2ND ROOM WITH 2 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12
Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
€24 €18 €12 €9 €12 €9 €6
€40 €30 €20 €7.50 €12.50 €7.50 €2.50
1. Tourist Villages are offered at the price of a 4-star hotel. 2. The rooms will be either sea or Mountain View according to hotel availability. 3. The prices listed above are those given by the tourist resorts. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation is in no way responsible for any deviations that might occur. The prices are valid only for the periods listed above. 4. No charge for children under the age of 6. 5. For the Spa Holidays the Sunday lunch will be offered in the hotel. 6. For Spa Holidays, hotels only offer double or single rooms. 7. For groups of 40 people and over free bus transfer is offered to and from the district of choice. 8. For Lefkosia district the extension of stay does not apply. 9. Changes in the excursion programmes might occur. 10. In case where entrance fee is applicable this should be paid by the participants. 11. In case an excursion is cancelled the participants will be notified the Friday prior to the weekend the excursion was supposed to take place. 12. The minimum number of participants for an excursion to take place is 4 persons. 13. The minimum number of participants for the Pafos cruise to take place is 10 persons.
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PAFOS
The birthplace of Aphrodite. Pafos, with its languid seas, its green and golden hillsides, its picturesque harbour and its cosmopolitan spirit, provides an unforgettable experience!
HOTEL
CATEGORY
Coral Beach Hotel & Resort Venus Beach Hotel Participation in the programme: 01/10-17/11/13 and 01/04-30/06/14
Aloe Hotel St George Hotel Participation in the programme: 12/10/13-30/06/14
Cyprotel Laura Beach Hotel Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-30/06/14 except 01/12/13-30/04/14
Atlantica Golden Beach Hotel Cyprotel Cypria Bay
Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-30/06/14 except 01/11/13-30/04/14
Cyprotel Cypria Maris Amphora Hotel & Suites Alexander the Great Beach Hotel Participation in the programme: 01/11/2013-31/03/2014
Cyprotel Laura Beach Hotel Agapinor Hotel Queens Bay Hotel Participation in the programme: 01/10-29/10/13 and 12/04-30/06/14
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HOTEL APARTMENTS
CATEGORY
Kefalos Beach Tourist Village
(Hotel Apartment A)
Participation in the programme: 01/10-30/11/13 and 01/03-30/06/14
Anemi Hotel Apartments
(Hotel Apartment A)
Participation in the programme: 19/10/13-30/06/14
RESTAURANT / TAVERN
ADDRESS
Periklis Restaurant Amarakos Farm House O Mylos Stou Thanasi Romeos Tavern Konia Tavern (Εκτός 23/12/13-23/01/14) Pelican Restaurants Spring of life forever Atlantida Yiannis Tavern
Demokratias Av. 1, Nata Kato Akourdalia Pano Yialia 42 Apostolou Louka, Kouklia 75 Agapinoros, Kato Pafos 10 Perikli Dimitriou, Kallepia 102 Apost. Pavlou, Limanaki, Kato Pafos 31 Xrysorrogiatisis, Amargeti 6 Tepeleniou, Geroskipou 11 Georgiou Kleanthous, Kathikas
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THEMATIC EXCURSIONS
PAFOS
Meeting Place: Municipal Parking Place (Archaeological Park entrance) Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 6 people
Route A: In search of our roots (06/10/13, 27/10/13, 17/11/13, 08/12/13, 29/12/13, 19/01/14, 09/02/14, 02/03/14, 23/03/14, 13/04/14, 11/05/14) l l l
Route B: The land of wine and Saints (13/10/13, 03/11/13, 24/11/13, 15/12/13, 05/01/14, 26/01/14, 16/02/14, 09/03/14, 30/03/14, 27/04/14, 18/05/14) l l l
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Transfer and guided tour at the prehistoric settlement Mosfilia Kissonergas Transfer and guided tour at Kathikas. Visit a local winery Return to Pafos meeting point
Transfer to Letympou and guided tour at the Ayios Kirikos and Ioulitis church Transfer to Panayia, visit a local winery or local artifacts workshop and pilgrimage at Panayia Chrysorroyiatissa Return to Pafos meeting point
Route C: An outstanding experience
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3/14, 06/04/14, 04/05/14, 25/05/14
, 12/01/14, 02/02/14, 23/02/14, 16/0
2/13 (20/10/13, 10/11/13, 01/12/13, 22/1
ugh the village Meteora of Cyprus), guided walk thro alled so-c (the ge villa i kop Epis to sfer l Tran and the Environmental Centre April and May) ) at the trail of Ezousa’s river (during utes min 70 und (aro te Rou ng Hiki l l Optiona l Return to Pafos meeting point s monastery will bad weather a visit to Ayios Neofyto to due itted perm not is g hikin the In case take place instead
Route D: All on Board
(this excursion will take place on
Saturdays and the departure time
is set to 16:30)
6/14, 28/06/14) (31/05/14, 07/06/14, 14/06/14, 21/0 people Minimum number of participants: 10 l l l l
and tour with a boat s Harbour (depending on availability) Transfer to Polis Chrysochous or Pafo on board) Return at 20:00 (dinner will be offered ch will be paid prior to departure whi on pers per Participation fee: 2 euro Not accompanied by a tour guide
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LEMESOS An amazing beachside city, perfect for fun days and party nights. Walk the streets of the old city of Lemesos, stroll along the promenade - Molos, visit our shops. At night, surrender yourself to the city’s unique rhythm - don’t expect to be home before dawn!
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HOTEL
CATEGORY
Grand Resort Participation in the programme: 01/10/2013 - 02/11/2013 and 01/04/2014 - 30/06/2014
St Raphael Resort Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-31/05/14
Atlantica Miramare Beach Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-30/04/14
Elias Beach Hotel Participation in the programme: 15/10/13-30/04/14
Crowne Plaza Limassol Participation in the programme: 02/11/13-30/11/13 and 08/03/14-12/04/14
Atlantica Oasis Hotel Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-30/04/14
RESTAURANT / TAVERN
ADDRESS
Fish Tavern Aggelos Yefstikes Empiries Kiani Akti
91 Makariou, Mesa Yitonia, Lemesos 36Α Road 104, Pano Polemidia 88 Georgiou A’ Str., Germasogeia
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THEMATIC EXCURSIONS
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Meeting Place: Germasogeia CTO Information Office Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 6 people
Route A: A Sunday to remember (06/10/13, 10/11/13, 15/12/13, 05/01/14, 09/02/14, 16/03/14, 27/04/14, 01/06/14) l l l l
Tranfer to Arsos – Visit Agios Philippos church Visit a local winery Visit Tzielefos Medieval Bridge Return to Lemesos meeting point
Route B: A relaxing stroll (13/10/13, 17/11/13, 22/12/13, 12/01/14, 16/02/14, 23/03/14, 04/05/14, 08/06/14) l l l
Transfer to Akapnou and visit Panayia tou Kampou church Transfer to Arakapas – Visit Panayia Iamatikis church and a traditional products’ workshop Return to Lemesos meeting point through Akrounta (valley of Amathou river, Germasogeia Dumb, orchard with citrus trees and pine-trees forest)
Route C: Cat steps
, 15/06/14)
1/14, 23/02/14, 30/03/14, 11/05/14 (20/10/13, 24/11/13, 29/12/13, 19/0
u – Environmental awareness Transfer to Aliki (salt lake) Akrotirio s Monastery l Visit the Saint Nicholas of the Cat ketry workshop bas a visit and l Transfer to Akrotiri or visit llon Ylatis and hiking at a nature trail l Transfer to the Sanctuary of Apo the Agios Georgios Convent t l Return to Lemesos meeting poin
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Route D: Cheers along
, 06/04/14, 18/05/14, 22/06/14)
3/14 (27/10/13, 01/12/13, 26/01/14, 02/0 l l l l
ical Centre/ Local winery Transfer to Vouni – Visit the Oenolog g arkatena of Monogeni and workshop producin Transfer to Koilani – Visit the church Visit the Agia Mavri church Return to Lemesos meeting point
Route E: A magical trip
, 13/04/14, 25/05/14, 29/06/14)
3/14 (03/11/13, 08/12/13, 02/02/14, 09/0 l l l l
ugh the village and visit at Linos Transfer to Lania village – stroll thro ka village Visit the Timios Stavros church at Kou agri village wroom of traditional products in Mon sho and op Visit at the palouze worksh or a Commandaria winery Return to Lemesos meeting point
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LARNAKA History has bestowed its glory on the town of Zenon, and the echoes of its glorious past sign along its ancient streets. If the seaside makes you happy, then the Foinikoudes Promenade is your destination – stroll along the water’s edge, enjoy a coffee at one of the many bustling cafes along the beach. Larnaka is also the home of the Alyki Salk Lake and many other incredible sites!
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HOTEL
CATEGORY
Sandy Beach Hotel Participation in the programme: 01-31/10/13 and 1/04-31/05/14
Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-30/11/13 and 01/03/14-31/05/14
RESTAURANT / TAVERN
ADDRESS
Lysia
4 Ammochostou, Pyla
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THEMATIC EXCURSIONS
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Meeting Place: Larnaka CTO Information Office Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 6 people
Route A: Larnaka at a glance (06/10/13, 20/10/13, 17/11/13, 05/01/14, 19/01/14, 02/02/14, 16/02/14, 02/03/14, 16/03/14, 30/03/14, 04/05/14, 18/05/14, 01/06/14, 15/06/14, 29/06/14) l l l l l
Transfer to Skarinou and visit the Environmental Centre Visit the Ktima Georgiadi, the biological plantation of olive and carob trees Stroll at Lefkara village Visit and guided tour at the Bee Museum in Kato Drys or a local winery Return to Larnaka meeting point
Route B: A dive in tradition 24/11/13, 12/01/13, 26/01/14, 09/02/14, 23/02/14, 09/03/14, 23/03/14, 06/04/14, (13/10/13, 27/10/13, 10/11/13, 6/14, 22/06/14) 27/04/14, 11/05/14, 25/05/14, 08/0 l l l l l
rch Transfer and visit at Saint Lazarus chu op Visit a pottery and glass worksh Visit Angeloktisti church in Kiti Tour at Petraion sculpture park Return to Larnaka meeting point
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AGIA NAPA - PROTARAS
Explore the eastern coast of Cyprus, an area with light sandy beaches, cosmopolitan finesse with luxurious hotels and happy atmosphere, a hot spot for countless visitors to which plentiful pleasant memories and experiences are handed out!
HOTEL
CATEGORY
Atlantica Aeneas Resort and Spa Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-30/04/14
Constantinos the Great Participation in the programme: 01/11/13-30/04/14
Kapetanios Bay Hotel Participation in the programme: 07/04/14-30/06/14
Atlantica Club Sungarden Beach Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-30/04/14
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RESTAURANT / TAVERN
ADDRESS
Karas Tavern Anemos Κ.E. MATSOUKAS NAPA HOUSE RESTAURANT TAVERN Captain Andreas Fish Tavern
55 Kapari, Paralimni 7 Iasonos, Protaras 4 Demokratias, Ayia napa 35 Evagorou, Ayia napa
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Route A: Alongside the Beach (06/10/13, 20/10/13, 03/11/13, 17/11/13, 01/12/13, 15/12/13, 29/12/13, 12/01/14, 26/01/14, 09/02/14, 23/02/14, 09/03/14, 23/03/14, 06/04/14, 27/04/14, 11/05/14, 25/05/14) l l l l
THEMATIC EXCURSIONS
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Meeting Place: Agia Napa CTO Information Office Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 6 people
Guided tour of Agia Napa Monstery Guided tour of the Roman Aqueduct Transfer and tour at the Sea Caves Return to Agia Napa meeting point
Route B: Famagusta Taste (13/10/13, 27/10/13, 10/11/13, 24/11/13, 08/12/13, 22/12/13, 05/01/14, 19/01/14, 02/02/14, 16/02/14, 02/03/14, 16/03/14, 30/03/14, 13/04/14, 04/05/14, 18/05/14) l l l l
Transfer at Paralimni and visit the Folklore Museum Transfer at Deryneia village and visit local cultivations (strawberries etc) or woskshops Transfer at Sotera village and guided tour at the Soteros church or Agios Mamas church Return to Agia Napa meeting point
Route C: erranean Floating in the Me, dit 22/06/14, 29/06/14) (01/06/14, 08/06/14, 15/06/14 l l l l l
Meeting point: Protaras Harbor bor Departure at 11:00 from Protaras Har 0 Return at 13:3 paid prior to departure and 5 euro for children which will be Participation fee: 10 euro for adults people Minimum number of participants: 6
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LEFKOSIA Walk down the alleys of the old city and discover the medieval sites and ancient traditions. No matter what your style is, you will find something in the shops and boutiques as well as giving into the temptations the cafes and restaurants have to offer. Your short escape to the capital will be complete by attending a cultural event and hitting the city’s night scene after dark!
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HOTEL Holiday Inn Nicosia Cleopatra Hotel The Classic Hotel Castelli Hotel
CATEGORY
RESTAURANT / TAVERN
ADDRESS
Kathodon
62D Ledras (end of Ledras Street)
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HILL SIDE RESORTS
Welcome to the Troodos Mountains which are breathtakingly beautiful. Up here, the colours and scents of nature will charm and relax you. If you are seeking serenity and unsurpassed views of the island, this is the place to be!
HOTEL Petit Palais Hotel (Platres) Troodos Hotel (Troodos) Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-20/12/13 and 01/03-30/06/14
Elyssia (Pedoulas) Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-230/06/14 except 11/10/13-13/10/13 and 26/10/13-28/10/13
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RESTAURANT / TAVERN
ADDRESS
Skylight Monte Christou Vizantio
524 Arch. Makarios Av. Pano Platres Gerambelou 44, Agios Nikolaos, Kakopetria central road - Agiou Nikolaou Prodromos
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Route A: A Sunday to remember (06/10/13, 27/10/13, 17/11/13, 08/12/13, 29/12/13, 19/01/14, 09/02/14, 02/03/14, 23/03/14, 11/05/14, 01/06/14, 22/06/14)
THEMATIC EXCURSIONS
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Meeting Place: Platres Square Departure Time: Platres: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 6 people
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Departure from Platres Square Transfer to Phini village and visit to the Loukoumi and pottery workshops Transfer to the Tzelefos Medieval Bridge Short visit at Omodos village Return to Platres meeting point
Route B: Village tails (13/10/13, 24/11/13, 15/12/13, 05/01/14, 26/01/14, 16/02/14, 09/03/14, 30/03/14, 27/04/14, 18/05/14, 08/06/14, 29/06/14) l l
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Departure from Platres Square Transfer to Kyperounta village – Visit an articrafts workshop and a local winery Visit the Folklore Museum, the ‘Agonos’ Museum, the Ayia Marina church or the Timiou Stavrou church Return to Platres meeting point
Route C: Good old times l l l l
3/14, 06/04/14,
, 12/01/14, 02/02/14, 23/02/14, 16/0
2/13 (20/10/13, 10/11/13, 01/12/13, 22/1 04/05/14, 25/05/14, 15/06/14)
Departure from Kakopetria Square the Rail Museum Transfer to Evrychou village and visit Panayia tis Asinou church Transfer to Nikitari village and visit Return to Kakopetria meeting point
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SPA HOLIDAYS
Seize the opportunity to rest and let yourselves to the experience hands of therapists. Have a romantic weekend with your alter ego!
The new Short Escapes category ‘Spa Holidays’ included on top of full board accommodation a treatment – massage, facial treatment, mud therapy or aroma therapy of at least 30 minutes based on customer’s choice and subject to hotel availability. The offers are available to persons over 18. For the arrangement of appointment of treatment, participants must contact directly the hotel by Friday 12:00, one day before arrival at the latest. The CTO bears no responsibility for a non-timely arranged appointment.
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HOTEL Capo Bay Hotel (Protaras) Participation in the programme: 01/10/13-10/11/13 and 22/03/14-08/06/14
Capital Coast Resort & Spa (Pafos) The Library Hotel, Wellness Retreat (Kalavasos) Ayii Anargyri Spa Resort (Miliou, Pafos)
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