Turkey travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Built on the slopes of the Toros mountains, by the seaside and among a 50,000sqm pine forest, the Gloria Verde Resort  is a 5 -star establishment that embodies the Mediterranean spirit of relaxation. Gloria Verde is the smallest one among Gloria Family Hotels and offers a peaceful and comfortable retreat. This area is paradise for golfers, but cut off from everywhere within walking distance.

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Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy is positioned immediately alongside Atakoy Marina and the sea. It is very conveniently located, just 5-10 minutes to the airport. Also hotel is only within walking distance of major shopping malls such as Galleria, Carousel, Capacity and Town Center.
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Nemrut is a 2,150 meters high mountain in Turkey, located near the province of Adiyaman. At the top of the mountain, King Antiochus I Theos (69-36 B.C.) built his tomb-sanctuary along with huge statues (8-9 m high) – two lions and two eagles, and various Greek and Persian gods. Mt. Nemrut was designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The nearby town of Ad?yaman is a popular place for car and bus trips to the site, and one can also travel by helicopter. Tourists typically visit Nemrut during June through August.
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There are so many perfect islands in the Aegean – more than 3,000 of them – that i can be hard to distinguish between them. But Bozcaada really is different – it is one of the only two islands in the region that is Turkish. In Greek mythology it was called  Tenedos and because of its strategic position, just south of the Dardanelles Strait, it has been occupied since time immemorial. Over the centuries the population was ethnically Greek, these days, although it is almost entirely Turkish, the island’s culture bears many traces of its Greek inheritance. Photo by: m.f.t.
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The Marmara Bodrum Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in Bodrum and is the newest addition to the Marmara Hotels and Residences. It is a modern property with unique architecture inspired by Bodrum Castle, located three kilometres above the resort town ofBodrum, Turkey.  Hotel is near the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Bodrum Castle, and other sites. The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World!

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Situated in the heart of the Cappadocia district, just 20 minutes from Urgup. Located on a slight hill, it is very impressive from the highway. The architecture and decor is inspired by the unique landscape of Cappadocia.  Antalya 634 km., Kayseri Airport 90 km., and Nevsehir Airport 20 km. Peri Tower hotel provides a range of accommodation to suit solo travellers and families.

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The aquapark is opened up to service in 1993 by Depark, is the very first water park of Turkey. Established on an area of 40.000 m². Adjacent to Dedeman Antalya is the Aquapark Dedeman where water slides and chutes which provide hours of fun for children and adults.
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