Turkey Holidays 2013

Perfect for families, this traditional Turkish hotel is found in the pretty village of Hisaronu and offers a free shuttle bus to Olu Deniz beach, 3km away. You will find water sports nearby and even paragliding if you’re feeling adventurous! For children, there is a separate pool and children’s club and games room. Breakfast and dinner are served in the main restaurant, as well as there being a breakfast buffet in the lounge. There is a popular poolside bar which serves drinks and snacks throughout the day and is perfect for a relaxing after dinner drink.

Just 100m from the nearest beach and a short bus ride from the centre of Marmaris, this hotel boasts a range of activities to both relax and entertain. From massage facilities, the sauna and the multi-level pool, to the gym and games room, there is plenty to do on-site. The restaurant offers an all-inclusive option and you can get snacks and drinks throughout the day from the snack bar, pool bar and lobby bar. All rooms have a terrace or balcony and air-conditioning.

Within walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants and bars in Marmaris, the Club Secret Garden Apartments are a popular choice for a fun-filled holiday in Turkey. Set in their own private gardens and with a large pool and terrace, with plenty of sun loungers, this is the perfect place to relax in the Turkish sunshine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the on-site restaurant and there are several bars to choose from, including the popular poolside bar and Big Finger’s bar – where most of the evening entertainment happens.

Whether your preference is scuba diving, jet skiing, wind surfing or white water rafting, Turkey holidays have something for everyone. Turkey’s clear waters offer great visibility for diving and snorkeling with Kalkan being a popular destination. Turkey is surrounded by mountains with beautiful long flowing lakes, this makes it a good place for rafting and canoeing - try out the Koprulu canyon or the Coruh river.

With a little exploration it’s easy to find some beautiful isolated beaches, waterfalls and quaint old villages that’ll place you far from the more crowded sides of Turkey. Venture to Antalya in south west Turkey and from there head to the beautiful water falls of Upper and Lower Duden falls and then just outside of Antalya you’ll find Olympos, a beautiful unspoiled paradise of sea and sand. Here you’ll also find a rocky stream leading in to the thick greenery and the ruins of centuries old buildings.

Boat trips are a wonderful way to explore the natural coastlines around Turkey and they come in many variations from cruises to half day visits and luxury yachts. An ideal place to start is in Bodrum, from the harbour sail out to the bay of Gokova and the black island for a relaxing day of hot springs and natural mud baths. From Kalkan harbour take a glass bottomed boat to explore the bays of Kekova and swim in the turquoise sea or visit the five bays of Marmaris.

Beaches in Turkey are beautiful, white sanded coves with topaz waters leading to lush green hills and beautiful mountains. The Calis beach near Fethiye is perfect for familes with its long stretches of sand and calm clear waters, there are also a number of restaurants and cafe’s that are all family friendly. For a little exploration why not try Ovabuku beach on the Datcha peninsula which is surrounded by lush green countryside, much more peaceful than the usual Turkish beach and lots of space for adventure.

Eating out on holidays to Turkey is an experience in itself, with the cuisine taking inspiration from asian, middle eastern and the balkans. Of course there are restaurants offering worldwide cuisine too especially around the resorts and in the cities. Seafood is especially nice and there are some great places in Istanbul to try it out. The grand bazaar has a good selection but also has many restaurants catering to international fare too. For an Ottoman style meal, laden with kebabs and vegetables then Fatih should be on your destination list, there are also markets in the area selling spices and traditional foods.

The Viking Star Hotel is one of the most popular resorts in Antalya, offering a great location in kemer within 600m of the regions shoreline. Enjoy the hotel's various in-house facilities and services, including; a Hamam-Spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, theatre and three bars.