Turkey holidays

Questions and Answers

Cheap holidays in Turkey?

Q) I was reading the papers the other days about travel companies slashing the prices of holidays in Turkey to an unbeliveable £20 or something.. anyone taken advantage of this or got an amazingly cheap holiday there recently?

A) Don't do it even if it's free. Unless the price of your physical and/or mental integrity is as cheap as that.

Has anyone been to Turkey on holidays?

Q) And is the beer expensive?

A) Been there 5 times... The beer is quite expensive,also in the supermarkets... In overall,the alcohol based drinks are quite expensive. Except for Raki (specialty), Turkish Vodka (water with a little Vodka taste), and Turkish Gin (bweeek).Those 3 things are cheap their and not very good.

had numerous holidays in turkey would this have any effect going on holiday to cyprus?

A) Cyprus does not place any restriction for people that traveled to Turkey or any other country. Cypriot citizens are traveling to Turkey since 2003 when the Turkish gov allowed them to do so. The only issue is when it comes to travel, is for people that travel directly to the occupied areas of Cyprus and not through the legal ports and airports in the free areas and then cross through the "green" line. Turkish citizens of course can travel to Cyprus as long as they arrive through the legal ports and airports.

i'm going on my holidays to marmaris turkey, in three days what should i do when i get there?

A) go to the beach go on trips and get chatted up by the men.

Will you recommend Cyprus, Turkey or Morocco for best beach holidays in August?

Q) Need relaxing beach holidays. Beaches must be sandy. weather should be warm/hot. Thanks

A) Ayia napa in Cyprus. It will be hot so wear sunscreen.

Do you cook a special turkey for your cat & Dog on holidays?

A) Nooooooo but then my hubby cooks a Turkey big enough to feed half the nation So there is plenty of left overs......

Holiday in Turkey still in light of bombings?

Q) I'm due to go to Turkey on holiday in 2 weeks time, but am fearful to do so after the recent bombings. Changing my holiday would cost a lot of mney. Should I ignore the expense and change my plans?

A) I live in Turkey and I do not think I will die in a couple of days.. Besides I am not planning to leave this country ever. Do you think the possibility of dieing from a bomb attack is more for you than for me ? Where on earth is safety guaranteed 100% nowadays ? And reply to the Mr "freedom for Kurdistan". You are growing like rabbits in Turkish land; some of you even have 10-15 kids and now you are calling a part of our country Kurdistan ? You are just a puppet of the imperialists. If you really love Kurdish people, why are you bombing tourism targets when so many Kurdish people is also in the business ? Why are you suggesting the people to go to Greek Islands ? Are there Kurds living in Greek Islands also, you idiot ?

holiday to turkey?

Q) Myself and my partner were thinking on booking a last minute trip to turkey but he is unsure about going (it is more me that wants to go than him) as he said there is a lot of fighting going on over there just now.. Would it be ok to go? I take it it will be as surley they wouldnt be letting you book holidays otherwise?

A) You will love Turkey. Have a nice holiday to you and your friend.

Turkey holiday question. What is the quickest and easiest way?...?

Q) ....to get from Bodrum to Canakkle? I,m looking to get to Gallipoli so any travel information after Canakkle would be very helpful. I am not driving.

A) The quickest easy est way is to get a plane from Bodrum to Istanbul(1 hour) then there are plenty of coach's and tours to Canukkale.Bus to Istanbul takes about 12-13 hours.Air fares vary but about £40 - 50 one way.

What is the best way to take currency GBP to Turkey--holiday?

A) You can bring your GBP with you as there are plenty of change offices here, also the banks and post offices provide change facilities. Another option is to just use your debit card to withdraw money from the cash dispensers as you need it, although I believe a small fee is payable on each transaction, but at least you'll only have the card to look after, rather than a lot of cash. (Most hotels do have safety deposit boxes). A more expensive option is to use a credit card. If I was a tourist, I would use a combination of both cash and debit card, ie., bring a little cash, but mostly draw on the debit card. A credit card is always useful, 'just in case'. Some people still like to use Travellers Cheques, as they have the advantage of replacement should they be lost of stolen, but that's a personal choice. One other thing, it is a good idea to change a very small amount of GBP into Turk Lirasi (the min your bank will do) before travelling, in case you want to use it as soon as you arrive, eg., refreshments, trolley at the airport, etc. It's true that the locals here will accept GBP, but on small items you often end up getting a poor exchange rate, ie., you'll pay more than the item is really worth! Have a great holiday!

I am moving to Turkey - what extended Holidays are there that I can expect to get off from work?

Q) I accepted a job in Turkey and will be moving there next week. I want to plan trips for my family and friends to come visit me, but understand that the holidays - times when I will not have to work - will be different than in the U.S.. What are the dates from now through 2008 that most Turkish companies give their employees off work (For popular Muslim or national holidays).

A) If your employers aren't jerks, you'll get the following days off: October 29 (founding of the Republic) April 23 (Children's Day) May 19 (Youth and Sport Day) August 30 (Victory Day) January 1 (New Year's Day) Seker Bayram (commemorates the end of Ramadan, a few days off) Kurban Bayram (Feast of the Sacrifice, a few days off) However, a lot of employers work their employees to the bone, including 14-hour days everyday (including weekends--oh wait, maybe you'll just work 10 hours on Saturdays and Sundays), truck your lunch in from some nasty place and won't allow you to leave the office--even to go to the pharmacy--while the owner of the company and his worthless kid who is being groomed to take over but couldn't care less, jet off to Paris or Dubai. This was the case at the last Turkish-run company where I worked. Employees there got one day off at either Bayram, and just made something around 1000 YTL/month (about $850). (I didn't make much more, btw.) That was it. I had to beg to be let off work at 7 pm. If you'll be teaching, though, you'll be getting the above days off and then some.

What do you like to eat better on the Holidays, turkey or ham?

Q) Would you rather eat turkey or ham at Thanksgiving and Christmas?

A) Turkey at Thanksgiving & roast beef at Christmas. I make ham for Easter dinner.

Is TURKEY safe for holidays?

Q) I know there has been many attacks on holiday makers and many car bombs, bin bombs, roadside bombs in the last few years but is ok now to go to Turkey (according to UK and US official websites Turkey still not a safe place to visit) but I just wondered if you have recently have been to the country.

A) Right now I would avoid the region as much as I could, just to be safe

Bargain Family Holidays Turkey?

Q) There's no better value http://www.cheapholidaysun.com

A) i always book with www.haystravel.co.uk i call them and ask the to give me a better price than the website offers ang they always give me at least another £100 off try it

does saying "Hey, Turkey...happy holidays" offend or endear?

A) wouldn't offend me - I might even give them their "Christmas Goose" a little early!!

Do you prefer ham or turkey at holidays?

A) HAM.....gotta have HAM

I am planning to go to Turkey for holidays soon. Would you offer me your famous hospitality in your house ?

Q) It will be such an honour for me... Why should I pay for hotel and lunchs, while I have some people who admire me and invite me in their house ? Thank you in advance... For Redcandy : Don't worry, my friend, I won't bring my M-16 and my Magnum 44. I am very gentle,kind and educated. I can help for cooking, of course. I know some succulent recipes with turkey. Are there some good knives in your kitchen ? Oh, that was just a question... Oh I-pek, you broke my heart ! :'( Serial Suspendick, where is your wife, please ? I'm feeling so horny, I need to talk to your wife urgently. Phoenix, why do you answer my question ? Did I authorize to answer ? By the way, I already told you that I don't want to sleep in the house of a gay. Please stop sending me emails , I already told you that I don't love you. Don't cry, buddy, at least you can bang the @ss of Hardenstick and Talat. Ha ha ha ! The guy on the picture is me, idiot ? Are you jealous and horny, sukker ? Bosphorousbiatch, sorry, I refuse to date you , you are really not my type. Don't cry, don't cry... Thank you,Selin, you are a kind person. Eylül, I think I'm in love...Will you marry me ?...

A) Turkey is always nice for the holidays. Just make sure you also have cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy -- lots of gravy!

I am the best friggin Turkey baster in the world! Everyone always looks forward to my turkeys on holidays.....

Q) You know why? Because im the masterbaster

A) are u also a master homo? cuz that joke was gay

Hows Turkey for summer holidays?

Q) wats cool abt TURKEY!

A) Oh ... I have been to Turkey about 15 times and I enjoyed it very much. There is so much to see and do, I have been to Istanbul (my mother has friends there). It is a town between East and West, it´s so interesting with the serails, the Grand Bazar,... also the Bosporus is very beautiful, you can go to the Black Sea coast, very beautiful views, landscape I have also been to the Bodrum peninsula ... I didn´t stay at the city, I stayed on a beach outside the city ... Bodrum is interesting for everyone, there is - clear sea - traditional small villages - shopping possibilities - famous bars and discos - castle with interesting underwater archeology museum - amazing landscape - white cube houses surrounded with lots of flowers I have also visited Ephesos (I think largest ancient site of Turkey) Pamukkale (Cotton castle) Euromos (Greek temple in the woods) Milas (a nice small town with an interesting market on Tuesdays) Bafa Lake (lake with antik ruins and bird reservation) Very beautiful country, people are nice, and FOOD IS EXCELLENT

Would anyone ever serve TV turkey dinners on holidays?

Q) There's a great (kind of sad) scene in Woody Allen's film, "Broadway Danny Rose", in which he has all his guests to Thanksgiving dinner in his tiny apartment and serves frozen TV dinners. Would anyone here ever do that, say if they didn't want to, or couldn't cook a big feast? (Allen's character is broke, too). I'd like to try it sometime, as a lark...

A) I did it. I don't know how to cook and it was a long time ago so everyone knows now not to ever come to my house for a meal hahah I micro'd 9 meals....3 apiece. ....Hey, they ate it and definately will remember it for as long as they can. Have fun! DO IT! ~wink, wink~