THE new EES rules have caused chaos for Brits heading on their recent holidays with reports of three-hour long queues and even cases of missed flights.
So if you’re after an easy escape to a beautiful island with no biometric requirements, there is a European country which is hitting highs of 26C next week.
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EES has been causing chaos across Europe in places like Lanzarote and Greece, but Cyprus doesn’t follow these new rules.
Cyprus is an EU member state, but isn’t part of the Schengen area, and so it didn’t have to enforce the new EES requirement.
In fact, Brits with a valid passport can visit the country for up to 90 days without the need for a visa.
The island itself gets over 300 days of sunshine each year and is known for having beautiful beaches – including one of the best in the world.
In the Europe list of ‘World’s Best Beaches‘, Golden Beach found on the Karpaz Peninsula in the north of the island comes in at number 30 out of 50.
The beach has 2.4 miles of sand and is known for its wild beauty and sand dunes – it’s a place where you’ll find sea turtle nesting grounds.
Some of the most popular spots in Cyprus include Limassol and Paphos.
Larnaca is another, and it’s a favourite destination of singer Peter Andre’s who has his own villa there – and knows lots of great restaurants in the area.
Talking to Sun Travel, he said: “For anyone going to Larnaca, I have three recommendations. One is a new restaurants called Theta in Perivolia which is very near the airport.
“It does Mediterranean food, but done in the style of a Dubai 5-star restaurant.
“There’s another one called Opa Souvlaki Kiti, it’s not fancy, but if you want a proper Greek kebab done the Cypriot way, go there.”
When it comes to eating and drinking out in Cyprus, you can pick up a beer from €3 (£2.59) and an inexpensive meal can start from €15 (£12.97).
With UK temperatures dropping and potential drizzle forecast for next week, you might want to consider booking a last-minute break – and there are still some great deals about.
With On The Beach, you can jet off to Paphos for an all-inclusive break from £440pp – or £63pppn.
This is for a seven-night stay at the Hylatio Tourist Village which has a sun terrace, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and entertainment nights with live music.
The site has its own restaurant and bar – and the price includes all three meals and snacks as well as flights that depart on May 11.
The complex is a short walk from the Blue Flag Pissouri Beach.
Another deal from On the Beach is at Atlantica Panthea Resort in the Larnaca region which can be booked from £455pp – or £65pppn.
Minutes from the beach, the hotel also has its own swim spots from outdoor pool to heated ones indoors.
Rooms vary from doubles to family size and suites – all with neutral decor and private balconies or terrace.
There are multiple restaurants, bars and snack spots for guests.
Flights depart London Gatwick on May 13 returning on May 20.