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Title: Holidays in turkey
Post by: redelitev6 on 23 January 2009, 16:40:20
Anybody been to Turkey on holiday? if so where would you recommend?
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: vauxfan2k on 23 January 2009, 16:44:37
The place itself is ok, the ppl however are horrendus, ignorant and every guy and his dog will be letching over your wife, daughter, grandaughter...

The turkish waiter stories are all true!!

however I can strongly recomend bulgaria. v nice place and the ppl are alot friendlier, accomodation and food is alot cheaper aswell.

 :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: albitz on 23 January 2009, 16:45:46
Bit of a generalisation! ::) ::)
...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 January 2009, 16:58:57
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Bit of a generalisation! ::) ::)
...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y
Who's that then :D
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: iainb on 23 January 2009, 17:05:47
We went to Marmaris 12 years ago and had a good cheap family holiday.
Yes there were street vendors floggin cheap perfume that was fake but there arnt drug dealers like other resorts ive been to.
The food was good and the local beer takes some getting use to but I persisted with it  :o
Theres plenty to do and see if you like history
Oh last thing it was 38c most of the time except for the day it topped 40c
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: r1 on 23 January 2009, 17:27:20
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Anybody been to Turkey on holiday? if so where would you recommend?

we have turkey most holidays,i recomend the legs!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 17:53:21
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The place itself is ok, the ppl however are horrendus, ignorant and every guy and his dog will be letching over your wife, daughter, grandaughter...

The turkish waiter stories are all true!!

however I can strongly recomend bulgaria. v nice place and the ppl are alot friendlier, accomodation and food is alot cheaper aswell.

 :y

 :-?

I can count many countries who have this kind of people.. :-/

depends on the city, hotel and people around you..
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 17:53:52
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Bit of a generalisation! ::) ::)
...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y

Thanks :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: mantahatch on 23 January 2009, 17:59:06
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...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y


Seconded, have had some great advice from cem, and if I forgot to thank him them, then I thank him now.  :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 18:04:48
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Anybody been to Turkey on holiday? if so where would you recommend?

I can recommend two places..Where you will feel yourself in UK ;D

#1 Fethiye / Ölüdeniz.. (not Fethiye)  Best Sea and sand..And definitely recommended.. temperatures are relatively better than other places..Many islands and beautiful shores around to visit..you can hire boats, enter diving lessons but please stay away from parasailing as its very dangerous..Many Brits have homes in that area.. Also relatively cheaper than  Bodrum..


#2 Bodrum..  Crowded , active night life but expensive and sea not very good..only if you like crowded discos..

#3 Ku[ch351]adas[ch305]..    For a good sea you need a car..But many British around and British restaurants..

Antalya, Alanya..Definitely stay away..Hot as a oven..You will feel someone cooking you slowly ;D
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 18:05:17
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...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y


Seconded, have had some great advice from cem, and if I forgot to thank him them, then I thank him now.  :y

 :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: vauxfan2k on 23 January 2009, 18:08:02
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I can count many countries who have this kind of people.. Undecided

depends on the city, hotel and people around you..

I do appologise for the generalisation, I agree that every country/city has its bad apples, and they are not all in the same basket  ;D

Cem consider yourself one of the turkish delights  :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 18:09:01
I'll check some papers and send some info there are really cheap and good hotels.. 5 star hotels are extremely expensive and except a bigger swimming pool and room they dont offer something extra..

here are some pictures
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/oludenizentrance.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/o2.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/oludenizsahil.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/22.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/19.jpg)


Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: Entwood on 23 January 2009, 18:10:38
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I can count many countries who have this kind of people.. Undecided

depends on the city, hotel and people around you..

I do appologise for the generalisation, I agree that every country/city has its bad apples, and they are not all in the same basket  ;D

Cem consider yourself one of the turkish delights  :y


Not bad ... 1640 to 1808 to get the grovel in ... 1hr 20 minutes  :y :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: vauxfan2k on 23 January 2009, 18:12:53
Had to be sure  ;D cant go flattering the wrong person  :D
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 18:17:58
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I can count many countries who have this kind of people.. Undecided

depends on the city, hotel and people around you..

I do appologise for the generalisation, I agree that every country/city has its bad apples, and they are not all in the same basket  ;D

Cem consider yourself one of the turkish delights  :y

 :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 18:22:18
Honestly I dont recommend big touristic cities, dark lonely roads in nights are not safe even for my family..
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: iggy21uk on 23 January 2009, 18:28:17
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Honestly I dont recommend big touristic cities, dark lonely roads in nights are not safe even for my family..

Not here either  :-[
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 18:30:13
scanning some extra photos ...and searching for adv.papers ..
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: djdaveyp85 on 23 January 2009, 18:58:50
Went to marmaris a couple of years ago and also hired a car and went to see Pamukkale,, which is quite honestly one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen in my life! Great place to go on holiday. Theres somebody on every street trying to sell you something but they make great souvenirs. The people are generally really nice and you'll get some bargains!
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: Andy B on 23 January 2009, 19:12:41
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#3 Ku[ch351]adas[ch305]..    For a good sea you need a car..But many British around and British restaurants.. ......

We went there a good few years back. A bit like Blackpool/etc with the sun.

We've also been to Cesme. A beautiful place, a lot less crowded but still with places to go.
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: Dusty on 23 January 2009, 19:43:31
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Bit of a generalisation! ::) ::)
...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y

Too true Albitz, I think Cem is a lovely member of OOF :y :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 19:59:58
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Bit of a generalisation! ::) ::)
...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y

Too true Albitz, I think Cem is a lovely member of OOF :y :-* :-* :-*

Thanks :y :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:02:21
Here are some more pictures

boat trip to an historical island 3-4 kms away from ölüdeniz

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr1.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr2.jpg)

actually there are many small islands making up channels

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr3.jpg)

a smaller boat and I'm the captain  ;D

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr4.jpg)

now again I want to swim  ::)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr5.jpg)

Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:02:52
Ölüdeniz beach

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr6.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr7.jpg)

iulia tried that banana and gulped enough water at the end ;D

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr8.jpg)


the motel that we stay..cheap .. 30 £ per person.. but have enough things .. only food is not good..so we eat outside the motel..

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr9.jpg)

some valley in the trip

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tr10.jpg)
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: albitz on 23 January 2009, 20:03:15
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Bit of a generalisation! ::) ::)
...for example,we have a Turkish member of the forum who is an intelligent,civilised and very friendly fella. :y

Too true Albitz, I think Cem is a lovely member of OOF :y :-* :-* :-*
Thanks Dusty :-*...I long ago gave up on being intelligent,but do still aspire to Cems level of "civilised and friendly" :y ;D
I did have a fantastic holiday in Turkey about 10 years ago,made all the more memorable by the excellent Turkish tour guides. :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:05:09
And here are some brochures that I take last summer

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/adv0.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/adv1.jpg
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(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/adv2.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/adv3.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/adv4.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/adv5.jpg)
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: redelitev6 on 23 January 2009, 20:05:47
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I'll check some papers and send some info there are really cheap and good hotels.. 5 star hotels are extremely expensive and except a bigger swimming pool and room they dont offer something extra..

here are some pictures
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/oludenizentrance.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/o2.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/oludenizsahil.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/22.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/19.jpg)

MMMM it looks awful !!!! somewhere like that just might do !
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:06:03

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/dadv0.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/dadv1.jpg)
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: vauxfan2k on 23 January 2009, 20:06:27
I now know where to go on hols in turkey, Cem's house!!  ;D
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:06:49

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tadv0.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tadv1.jpg)
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: Andy B on 23 January 2009, 20:09:36
OK Cem!!! I give in!!! Stop it! We know what a sun looks like .... just about! Stop showing off how much nice weather you get in Turkey!!  ;D  ;D  ;D

Britain is green! That's cos we have LOTS of rain! As a restaurant owner in Turkey once told us 'God sends rain to those he loves' ... He must certainly love us here in Britain!!!
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 20:10:33
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I now know where to go on hols in turkey, Cem's house!!  ;D

I for one would like to restart the request for an OOF meet at Cems' place!  :y ;D ;D
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:15:02
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I now know where to go on hols in turkey, Cem's house!!  ;D

All guests welcome.. :y

[size=8][size=8]if you dont have problem with cats ;D[/size][/size]
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: vauxfan2k on 23 January 2009, 20:16:54
no problemwith cats, my dog will eat anything...  :D
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:20:05
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Went to marmaris a couple of years ago and also hired a car and went to see Pamukkale,, which is quite honestly one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen in my life! Great place to go on holiday. Theres somebody on every street trying to sell you something but they make great souvenirs. The people are generally really nice and you'll get some bargains!

Marmaris also very nice place.. :y

But become extremely crowded in years..And there are too much distances between areas so car definitely needed..
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:23:23
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OK Cem!!! I give in!!! Stop it! We know what a sun looks like .... just about! Stop showing off how much nice weather you get in Turkey!!  ;D  ;D  ;D

Britain is green! That's cos we have LOTS of rain! As a restaurant owner in Turkey once told us 'God sends rain to those he loves' ... He must certainly love us here in Britain!!!

Britain is a beautiful country and much better place to live in if you have to work ..And also have nice shores, I see in pictures..

Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: Tony H on 23 January 2009, 20:31:50
Cem some really beautiful places you have photographed, lovely beaches, :y one other thing to consider if anyone is thinking of holidaying in Turkey is the exchange rate, with Turkey not being in the euro zone you'll get a lot more "bang for your buck" than the rest of Europe
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 20:39:14
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Cem some really beautiful places you have photographed, lovely beaches, :y one other thing to consider if anyone is thinking of holidaying in Turkey is the exchange rate, with Turkey not being in the euro zone you'll get a lot more "bang for your buck" than the rest of Europe

you can exhange your money in government banks or big banks at a much better rate than the bandits shops.. Seriously I can give you a link that you can check everytime the official and market rates..

These are market prices from a serious place .. Look for "ALI[ch350]"

http://kur.doviz.com/kur/ingiliz-sterlini
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 January 2009, 21:05:28
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OK Cem!!! I give in!!! Stop it! We know what a sun looks like .... just about! Stop showing off how much nice weather you get in Turkey!!  ;D  ;D  ;D

Britain is green! That's cos we have LOTS of rain! As a restaurant owner in Turkey once told us 'God sends rain to those he loves' ... He must certainly love us here in Britain!!!

Britain is a beautiful country and much better place to live in if you have to work ..And also have nice shores, I see in pictures..


That's Cornwall :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 21:13:55
And an IMPORTANT WARNING to everyone where ever you go in sunny countries including mine..

In past I have bad experiences with sun..its no joke ..can kill you..

so I need to write the rules that I apply to myself..


1 Absolutely use sun creams minimum 20 degree in first week..

2 Always use a hat..

4 the first 2 days dont stay under the direct sun light more than 1 hour..Prefer to stay in shadow mostly ..

3 Prefer late hours like after 16 PM to swim or early hours like 9-10 AM..

4 if you feel pain in your body use extra creams and wear t-shirts..

5 Much better to drink alcoholic stuff in night time..but if you drink in day dont stay under sun..  And drink 1/3 portion that you used to..
In hot climates alcohol effects you much longer ..

6 if anytime you feel your head turning or have pain or your tension start play up visit the doc immediately..

Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: mantagte on 23 January 2009, 21:16:49
went to oludeniz in 2007 and stayed at the alize hotel great family hotel     http://www.oludenizbeach.com/alize.html we stayed full board and cost £1200 with flights for 4 so definetly cheap place to go
going again in september cant wait
 traveled around the area and the sights were wonderful the people were friendly and you could barter with the stall holders/shop keepers on everything
 anyway a few pics from my stay to cems country

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage1.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage12.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage14.jpg)

for cem
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage41.jpg)

the entertainment :)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage78.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage9.jpg)
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2009, 21:21:52
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went to oludeniz in 2007 and stayed at the alize hotel great family hotel     http://www.oludenizbeach.com/alize.html we stayed full board and cost £1200 with flights for 4 so definetly cheap place to go
going again in september cant wait
 traveled around the area and the sights were wonderful the people were friendly and you could barter with the stall holders/shop keepers on everything
 anyway a few pics from my stay to cems country

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage1.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage12.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage14.jpg)

for cem
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage41.jpg)

the entertainment :)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage78.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage9.jpg)

Nice pictures :y

I estimate I'll be there et the end of July or beginning of August ..Because of people que in job..

if somebody decides to come in those times PM me from here or send me mail..I'll try to coincide the visit times..Holiday becomes much much better with friends.. :y
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: BigAl on 23 January 2009, 21:31:03
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went to oludeniz in 2007 and stayed at the alize hotel great family hotel     http://www.oludenizbeach.com/alize.html we stayed full board and cost £1200 with flights for 4 so definetly cheap place to go
going again in september cant wait
 traveled around the area and the sights were wonderful the people were friendly and you could barter with the stall holders/shop keepers on everything
 anyway a few pics from my stay to cems country

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage1.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage12.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage14.jpg)

for cem
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage41.jpg)

the entertainment :)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage78.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/mantagte_/NewImage9.jpg)
some stunning shots! :y :y Are you  on commission ?
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: mantagte on 23 January 2009, 21:37:54
no, no comission lol
 just a recomendation of a nice place to holiday
Title: Re: Holidays in turkey
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 25 January 2009, 19:22:20
for those interested in coordinates (google maps) of those places;

Ölüdeniz
36 32 53 N 29 07 20 E

Marmaris
36 50 46 N 28 15 31 E

Bodrum
37 01 52 N  27 24 19 E

Ku[ch351]adas[ch305]
37 45 15 N 27 15 22 E