LONDON, December 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Find the best places to live it up in the lap of
luxury
- Focus on the family on your trip to Turkey
- Blow the budget on an all-inclusive break
With holidays to Turkey set to be top of many people's wish
lists for that all-important annual break next year, the next
decision holidaymakers need to make is what part of this beautiful
country they most want to visit. You might be looking to splurge
for your annual holiday next year, or maybe you're tempted by the
all-inclusive option. Perhaps the biggest deal-breaker is trying to
find somewhere the whole family can enjoy.
To help clarify your thinking we consulted our partners at the
Turkish Culture and Tourism Office to find out where they would
choose if they were faced with the same dilemma. Below are our top
three recommendations to help you make the most of your Turkey
holidays next year:
Unleash your urge to splurge
For city lovers the cultural capital Istanbul boasts stunning Bosphorus views and
fine dining. Popular tourist areas of the Aegean and Mediterranean
such as Antalya, Cesme and Bodrum offer discerning
travellers the chance to book spacious but affordable five-star
suites with an incredible range of options, including infinity
pools, spas and even butler services. For something a little more
unusual, luxury establishments can also be found in converted cave
dwellings in Cappadocia and renovated caravanserais in the east of
the country.
With an unspoilt coastline of 8000km of spectacular beauty, 352
Blue Flag Beaches and 19 Blue Flag Marinas for 2012 as well as
being the second highest producer of luxury yachts in the world,
Turkey ranks among the top sailing
and cruising spots globally. Sailing enthusiasts enjoy a tradition
of regular international boat races and festivals throughout the
year. Holidaymakers can discover the serene 'Blue Cruise' on a
traditional wooden boat and explore the breathtaking coastline,
accessible only by water. Enchanting anchoring points offer
snorkelling, swimming and diving, as well as the opportunity to
explore secret bays.
Focus on the family
As a nation that focuses on the family and loves children,
Turkey is the perfect choice for
Brits and their little ones. Alongside the classic sun and sea
holiday it has a great variety of locations, activities and
sports.
To try something a little bit different to the norm, why don't
you check out the Organic Eco Farm in Fethiye. The farm is set in
the middle of a valley surrounded by pine forests and a river, and
boasts arts and crafts workshops to keep the children busy making
original souvenirs or learning to bake bread and traditional
borek (fried filled pastries). The youngsters can also help
out around the farm and meet the animals, go fishing and swim in
the pool, or visit the beach, just a 10-minute drive away. Families
stay in stone, wood or mudbrick bungalows, while all the food is
healthy, organic and local.
It's all about the all-inclusive
Belek tops the list for all inclusive holidays to Turkey. The
Antalya region on the Mediterranean coast is well-known for its
luxury resorts, with two of its best-known being the purpose-built
towns of Belek and Kemer, and has a great variety of five-star
world-class all-inclusive hotels and resorts. Other features of the
area include the Kurşunlu Waterfall with its 100 species of birds,
the Hellenistic city of Perge and the great 2000-year-old Aspendos
amphitheatre which hosts a yearly opera and ballet festival to over
15,000 spectators at a time.