If you want a holiday that has everything that the usual Mediterranean holiday has to offer with a bit more then Turkey could be for you. A hugely popular destination for British holidaymakers, Turkey relies heavily on tourism. As a result you will easily be able to find a resort to meet all your requirements whatever they may be.
There are lots of cheap deals on at the moment as the travel agencies vie for the customer in this difficult time so the good news is that you should be able to bag yourself a bargain. The big operators such as Thomson and Thomas Cook have plenty of offers: the cheapest we have found is from Thomson who are offering seven nights in Bodrum and Izmir on a self catering basis for four people sharing at just £206 per person. This departs from London Gatwick on 9th July.
If you are thinking of taking a spontaneous trip or are happy to make a late booking then it is hard to go wrong with lastminute.com or Expedia. Of course you can’t be quite sure what you will get but if you like to take a risk then this could be the way forward for you.
Turkey, the site of majestic palaces and grand mosques, is also the site of various sports. Have an adventure-packed trip on your Turkish holiday; explore the country’s caves and caverns by going on a spelunking escapade.
See the important geologic formations in caverns located in Western and Central Mountains, which include the longest (Pinarozu Cavern) and the deepest (Cukurpinar Sinkhole).
Discover underwater treasures through underwater diving; explore underwater caverns, see sunken ships (even remains of ancient cities), and swim with lots of glorious underwater creatures. Want something more exciting? Then brave the waves on a whitewater rafting adventure in Turkey rivers such as River Coruh, which was the venue of the 4th World Watersports Championships in 1993. Try also Rize Firtina River, Dalaman River, and Dragon River for other water sports such as canoeing and water skiing.
If you ever get tired of water sports, why don’t try your hand at aerial sports? Enjoy stunning views of Turkey by paragliding, flying with Delta Wings (single person flight vehicle which can fly with wind), taking a hot-air balloon ride, flying via microlight (motorized flying vessel), or venturing out into the sky on a parachute.
Wherever you want to visit in Turkey this year, find all the best deals here! Turkey is a great destination for families as well as fun holidays for young people who want to experience a different kind of nightlife! We also have excellent opportunities for you to visit some of your favourite destinations this summer, such as Canary Islands, Florida and much more! Book your holiday today! For more information on Mediterranean locations, have a look at our pages on Spain, Portugal, Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Menorca and Mallorca! We have some great suggestions and offers on winter sun getaways and Mediterranean honeymoon destinations as well!
Bodrum is a Turkish port on the Northwest entrance to the Gulf, and faces the Greek islands of Kos. What used to be a quiet fishing village in the 70's is now one of the busiest and liveliest resort towns in the country, with visitors flocking to Bodrum each summer for the sun, the nightlife, and the hospitality.
Head to the beach for water activities, tour on a boat around the coastline, and shop in the streets; with all these to look forward to, start planning your Bodrum holiday now! We have just the hotels for you.
Baia Hotel Bodrum by the beach has many amenities for a relaxing stay; these include a Turkish bath, a sauna, and a spa. You can also get massages here, as well as play tennis, billiards, and table tennis. A whirl pool, a fitness centre, and outdoor and indoor swimming pools are also available; there are 2 restaurants: inside the hotel, and alfresco, by the pool. Rooms have a mini bar, a telephone, air conditioning, a private bathroom, and Cable/Satellite TV.
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum on the Barbaros Bay cliff is near must-see sites like St. Peter's Castle, the Virgin Mary House, and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Hotel facilities include a gym, a sauna, and a swimming pool; their spa offers therapeutic massages too. Each room has air conditioning, a balcony, and Internet access. Try Mediterranean cooking at the in-house Olives Restaurant, have a cocktail at the bar, or just look out into the Gokova Gulf.
