Whether you want to relax with the Med lapping at your feet or immerse yourself in the historical culture, Turkey is the ideal destination for your next holiday. So what exactly is there to do? Well, that’s where lowcostholidays.com can lend a helping hand.
Spectacular nights out
Names like Marmaris and Bodrum trigger excitable emotions in any club lover. Many of the nightclubs in the top areas are open until 4am...
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Whether you want to relax with the Med lapping at your feet or immerse yourself in the historical culture, Turkey is the ideal destination for your next holiday. So what exactly is there to do? Well, that’s where lowcostholidays.com can lend a helping hand.
Spectacular nights out
Names like Marmaris and Bodrum trigger excitable emotions in any club lover. Many of the nightclubs in the top areas are open until 4am and are open aired – making for a more pleasant atmosphere.
If your tastes are a little more reserved, authentic Turkish traditions make for an excellent night out. Belly dancing is huge in Turkey. Furthermore, the Turks are massively into playing with fire, (literally) and perform other traditional Turkish dances. So, relax with a glass of Raki, Turkey’s answer to Sambuca and see what a Turkey night out can offer on your holidays.
Hidden Gems
Olu Deniz’s beautiful beach, aptly named Blue Lagoon, is something worth seeing. Lay in the gorgeous sunshine, sipping a fruity cocktail. We know it might not be as good as the view from your work window, (the local branch of McDonalds and a car park); but the vision of mountains, crystal sea and blue skies will leave you feeling a little closer to paradise. It’s also now a national park and has loads of water sports on offer.
How’s the shopping?
Shopping in Turkey is fabulous; pick up some ‘genuine’ designer wear. Not all will look as good as the real thing though, so keep your eyes open for popular Nick Sportswear and Raph Loren shirts.
Turkey specialises in traditional woven carpets so if you’re looking for more authentic goods head to somewhere like Fethiye for the ultimate shopping experience. Pick up something with the Turkish evil eye on and put it in your home to keep out ‘bad spirits.’
Food glorious food…
Turkish restaurants range from English themed to Chinese restaurants. So, you won’t struggle to get a great meal. For more authenticity why not try a Turkish kebab? (Ok, not that authentic as most Friday nights in the UK usually end with one).
As Turkey is an Islamic country, alcohol doesn't feature as much, but try the green tea to be like the locals. Don’t worry though, that pint won’t be far away! Alcohol in bars ranges from local drinks such as Raki as well as imported brands, which will cost a bit more.
When to go...
Summer is the best time to visit and the peak season is from June to September. It’s best to travel after August if you want to avoid the mosquitoes. If you visit in the winter you should expect rain and the further inland you travel, the colder it gets. Sightseers are best off visiting Turkey in spring and autumn when the weather is cooler and there are fewer crowds.
The mandatory worries...
Travelling to a foreign country can be a daunting prospect, so here is some important information to remember when you’re on your holiday to Turkey:
Can I drink the water?
- We wouldn’t recommend it. Stick with the bottled stuff.
What’s the 999 number?
- Turkish emergency services can be contacted on 115.
Shall I pack the sun cream?
- Turkey gets ridiculously hot, so take a high factor sun cream, spend time in the shade and keep yourself hydrated.
How do I get around?
- A lot of resorts have the 'Dolmus', this is a cheaper minibus that will hit all the main tourist attractions and beaches at designated stops. The driver collects the fares and gives change as he drives, which is quite the roller coaster experience as he negotiates the traffic. Take a taxi if you fancy a smoother ride.
Shall I learn the local lingo?
- It’s not necessary as most resorts will speak English well. Learn a couple of phrases to make the locals smile; ‘marhaba’ is a great Arabic word meaning ‘hello’ that’s easy to master and fun to say. Repeat after us…mah…hah…bah.
Do I need to tip?
- During the winter time Turkey’s tourism shuts down completely and those bar men who serve up your cold beverage so thriftily return to hard days labouring, so giving them a small tip could make a big difference. 5-10 % should do.
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