Tag Archives: Middle East
Bodrum's cheaper than Brighton
The Daily Mail reports that researchers have looked at week-long holiday expenses for a family of four and discovered that it’s actually cheaper to head to sunny Bodrum than it is to travel to the south coast beach town of … Continue reading
Turkey Sees Tourism Growth Despite Financial Crisis and Swine Flu
12 November 2009 | Turkey this year observed a growth in tourism, despite the global economic crisis and the swine flu epidemic, high-ranking representative of the Turkish culture and tourism ministry, İsmet Yılmaz, announced recently. During a press conference at … Continue reading
Calis carnival makes Fethiye the Ultimate Turkey Holiday destination
Most people book their summer holidays as soon as the cold winter season begins and I for one think it is a great idea; booking holidays to hot places like Turkey provides a focus and gives something fun to look … Continue reading
Izmir Guide
“Beautiful Izmir” – the “Pearl of the Aegean Sea” – is Turkey’s third largest city and the second most important port. A city of palm-lined boulevards, avenues and parks in sweeping curves along a circular bay, Izmir has an exceptionally … Continue reading
Things To Do in Marmaris With Photos
The weather in Marmaris is located in the months from May to October fine. The summer is long and the winter is mild. The people here are friendly and there is an abundance of fast food, restaurants, bars, and in … Continue reading
Uchisar Guide Cappadocia
Home of the famous (in Cappadocia) “castle”. One of the highest mountains in Cappadocia, it offers amazing views after climbing many steps. It is popular at sunrise and sunset. Also, Maisons de Cappadoce is a very nice small hotel in … Continue reading
Hisaronu holidays in Turkey
A visit to Hisaronu was my marvelous holiday pick. I loved my visit there. Hisaronu in Turkey is a small but very charming hill town which is at a very short distance from Turkey’s cost. This small town lately has … Continue reading
Ölü Deniz holiday in the Caribbean!
A holiday in the Caribbean, you can not afford, financially or in time? Well, at the Turkish Mediterranean coast is an inexpensive alternative: The Blue Lagoon ölü Deniz – a fantastic holiday destination with endless, snow-white sand beaches, bordering the … Continue reading
"You've put on weight!" … Talk about the cultural divide.
A very interesting column in Today’s Zaman. This is an issue very few people would anticipate when facing a move to Turkey. In Western cultures it’s unacceptable to mention someone’s weight, but in Turkey it’s fair game. Do you think … Continue reading
What's the real cost of all-inclusive holidays?
An article on Travelmole.com today says that Turkey is “tailormade for brassic Brits”: Turkey was more popular with holidaymakers than the Balearics in May, according to market research group GfK Ascent-MI. The company, which said Turkey had 16% of May bookings, … Continue reading