This popular coastal town is located in the Izmir Region on the western tip of Turkey. Cesme (meaning fountain) has a reputation for being a health resort where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday whilst recharging your batteries. This reputation comes from the nearby thermal springs at Ilica which reach far into the sea. The therapeutic hot mineral springs are located on the coastline, on the beach. These springs have a temperature of 58C and are believed to hold curative properties. Cesme Travel Map The resort offers accommodation to suit all budgets including family-run guest houses for cheap holidays,...

Turkey is surrounded by three seas: Mediterranean Sea to the south, Black Sea to the North and Aegean Sea to the west. That means, there are a lot of beautiful beaches to enjoy. Combine this with really affordable airfare and accommodation and you’ve got yourself one crowded country during the peak season. When? The peak season and when the Turkish beaches are at their best is between May and October. The water is still rather cold until June but the prices clearly recommend May as a shoulder season. The beaches are very crowded during July and August. Where? There are a lot of beaches in Turkey...

Kapali Carsi (Grand Bazaar) Istanbul is worth seeing for the shopping alone. And the Kapali Carsi or “Abgedeckt Bazaar”, in the old town is the logical starting point. This labyrinth of streets and passages houses more than 4,000 shops. The names recall the days when each trade had its own quarter “goldsmiths’ street”, “carpet sellers Street”, “The street of the skull cap of makers”. You sit down for tea with some of the seller and let them enchant you to buy a few souvenirs that you never realized you wanted. Pamukkale Chances are your first...