Reply With QuoteTo be quite honest with you I wouldn’t consider anywhere like that at the moment
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We're currently looking at booking a couple of weeks in Turkey in the summer. We've previously stayed in Dalyan (2years in a row), which we loved, but feel we now need to stay elsewhere. My wife has come up with a short list of the following places.
Turunc
Bitez
Kas
Patara
Can anyone offer any thoughts/opinions etc of them? We will be travelling as a family of 4 (16/13 yo girls) and we like a mixture of beach/pool days, water park if there is one, day trips to other beaches/sights, jeep safari/adventure type jaunts.
Thanks in advance
Pete
To be quite honest with you I wouldn’t consider anywhere like that at the moment
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Kuşadası was nice (haven't been in >20 years), but the proximity with Efes makes it a very valid destination regardless if you are a bit in your Ancient Greece history.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
This.Originally Posted by Franky Four Fingers
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You beat me to it. Go to the south: Canaries, France, Spain. But I wouldn't any further east than Austria. Or in historical terms: stay west of the (once) Iron Curtain.
I’m about to book Bodrum for Sept but was also wondering about a few nights in Istanbul as a city break. I don’t see the issue with going to Turkey at the minute.
The way things are going with the Lira you might even get a real Rolex for a fiver!
We have had a place in Bitez for the last 16 years, and spend 3 - 4 months there a year. Obviously with the exception of the last couple of years. My wife is going in April for 2 weeks with friends, and then I will be going June and September with her.
We love it there.
We’re away in Turkey in the last 2 weeks in August at Dalaman with a 13 year old. I don’t worry about the problem in Georgia.
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Side, Barut Acanthus and Cenet. Fantastic place, walks along the promenade to Side and plenty of stuff going on on the beach. We go twice every year
When was Turkey behind the iron curtain?
The Turkish government are under growing pressure to ban Russian military vessels from using its waters. And we know what the mad monk Putin has said about anyone who stands against him.
G&D so don’t want to get too into it but I still wouldn’t hold back on any holiday to Turkey personally.
Icmeler is a great family/couples place- you can walk or get the dolmus into Marmaris as well.
I have been to Turunc a couple of time and its a nice place but I dont know if It holds enough to stay there for a couple of weeks, however the reverse applies in that you could always get the dolmus/ water taxi to Marmaris or Icmeler.
We are going to Icmeler in June,Putin permitting obviously. It is as cheap as chips when you are there.
This. If Turkey becomes a dangerous place because of this, London doesn't look much safer!
Fair enough on both counts.
We visited Belek in Antalya a few years ago before Covid disrupted our lives. It was honestly one of the best holidays we’ve ever had.
Great beaches, a theme park nearby to keep the children happy and some absolutely great golf courses, to highlight just some of the pro’s.
We stayed at the Calista Luxury Resort, which I can honestly say is the best place we have ever stayed. The service was exceptional, the villa was beautiful and the all inclusive food was nothing short of Michelin star standard.
Easy to understand why President Obama chose this resort when attending a G20 meeting, a fact the hotel unashamedly likes to make one aware of.
It may be worth you looking at Belek as an option, in addition to those already on your shortlist.
I disagree that Turkey should be avoided, I have always found it a very hospitable, safe country, with food to die for and the exchange rates mean it gives you a great bang for your buck.
I've just spent Christmas is Istanbul and NY at Calis, near Fethiye.
Both great, and given the state of the lira it's cheap.
Istanbul is wonderful. It's the fourth time we've been and we enjoy it more every time we go. Already thinking about going back late summer.
Of course you have but id wager you hadn’t been there with the possibility of WW3 on it’s doorstep
Love Turkey. Been 10 times. Icmeler (5 times) and Ola deniz (4 times) have been my favourites.
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Turkey's in the Middle East. There's have always been plenty of reasons to be scared of going. Not to mention the terrorist massacres at the tourist spots and the airport of Istanbul.
You could say the same about the UK and USA
97% Asia 3% Europe. Used to love the free EU roaming from Vodafone, now it's £6 per day!
Another vote for Icemeler had some of our best holidays here - easy reach to Turunc (which is very very quite!!)but also to Marmaris if you want more action
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Whist I agree there could be plenty of reasons for one to be scared, I contend that those reasons are not applicable to Turkey alone and could be applied to most countries around the world.
I personally refuse to let the actions of a cowardly few taint my view of the majority, or allow for it to instil behavioural changes in me, to the extent that fear governs my decision making.
I don't feel apprehension at the thought of visiting Turkey any more or less than I do at the idea of visiting London or New York, though I accept it is a personal thing and totally subjective.
With respect, had Turkey (Asia & Europe) been in the Middle East as you state, it would not negate the fact that there are at least 7 countries in that continent that are considered infinitely safer than my country and yet the danger of that reality never enters my mind.
Yes thats a fair point, but the fact that Putins guns are pointing and heading more in our direction than in the direction of Turkey may mean that I end up back at the Calista resort quicker than the OP gets out there.
I know you're desperate to sound clever, but Turkey being in the Middle East is a matter of fact not opinion.
Oh I'm sorry Tony, I am not desperate to sound anything.
I was merely stating what my teachers had taught me, blame them not me for teaching me incorrect facts.
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And how exactly do you know that Tony? Must be a matter of fact too I guess.
Just had a quick look at this place out of curiosity for October. 2 adults and 2 children came in at 8K.
Way too rich for my pocket.
We enjoyed a very pleasant week last November at the Hilton Dalaman in Sarigerme.
The area is much quieter and less developed than Belek, and is a short connection from Dalaman airport.
Having stayed previously at the Voyage Belek hotel, and queued for hours to clear Antalya airport, we will certainly choose the Dalaman area going forward.
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