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Turkey holidays for a top holiday at bottom prices
A holiday to Turkey has emerged as one of the top choices for people looking for the same mix of reliably hot sun, stunning beaches, great holiday facilities and a tangible sense of history that have made Greece and its islands so popular over the years. As an ancient gateway to the eastern trading routes, Turkey provides an intoxicating blend of culture and cuisine – so even the most committed lover of a full-English breakfast will be enticed to try some of the tasty regional dishes. With five thousand miles of coastline it’s no surprise to find some fantastic resorts – and we’ve got superb bargains for all of them. From the Dalaman and Antalya regions on the Mediterranean to the Aegean holiday resorts around Bodrum – a Turkey holiday is a must for anyone who appreciates the full mix of experiences when they head overseas.
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Currency
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions, but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies.
Banks open mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas. ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as payment.
Turkey Climate
Southern and Western Turkey are all about making the most of the sea and the combination of hot sun and warm waters amount to the ideal beach holiday combination. If you are visiting the Aegean or Mediterranean coasts then expect typically long, hot summers to accompany the inviting beaches and turquoise waters. Average temperatures of around 28-32 degrees are normal in high season and rainfall is uncommon in summer leaving you to enjoy the beach.
Spring and Autumn in particular are very pleasant with between 8 and 9 hours of sunshine a day and temperatures in the mid 20's. Turkey caters to tourists outside the summer months so all of the usual attractions are on offer but with less visitors to share them with. The sometimes extreme heat of inland Turkey can be off-putting in high summer so spring and autumn are ideal times for heading away from the coast and exploring this fascinating country.
Time
Local time is GMT +2
(GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood
in the main tourist areas.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. The European two-pin plug is standard.
Tipping
Tipping is a way of life in Turkey and it is customary to give some small change for most services, or a small percent of the bill. In bigger hotels and restaurants if a service charge is not added to the bill, it is customary to tip between 10 and 15%. For taxi fares it is enough to round up the bill. Attendants at Turkish baths expect to share about 15% of the total bill if service has been good.
Communications
The international country dialling code for Turkey is +90. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).
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17 Apr 12 from 7 Nights,
