Alanya beaches in the world has seen is difficult to duplicate. It’s an ideal place for hot summer days. Alanya, formerly Alaiye, is a beach resort city and a component district of Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey, 166 kilometres from the city of Antalya. The population is almost entirely of Turkish origin, but is home to around 10.000 European residents. Because of its natural strategic position on a small peninsula into the Mediterranean Sea below the Taurus Mountains, Alanya has been a local stronghold for many Mediterranean-based empires, including the Ptolemaic,...

The great poet and religious leader Mevlana Celaleddin rumi was born in 1207 in what is now Afghanistan. Later, his family fled the Mongolian invasion and settled in Konya. Mevlana means “our guide” or “our master”, while Celaleddin means “majesty of religion” in Arabic. Mevlana wrote most of his poetry in Persian, but also penned some verses in Turkish, Arabic and even Greek. His life took an unexpected turn when he met Şemseddin Tabrizi, who became his spiritual guide and companion. Şems vanished unexpectedly, believed murdered by Rumi’s disciples who could not stand his influence...

Making your own holiday vacation is quite the trend in modern day society.  The best way to enjoy a vacation is to completely immerse yourself in the culture itself.  One of the hottest destinations currently for travel is Turkey.  The rich culture and welcoming people of Turkey have made this one of the best places for families to vacation!  While it is a hot spot, sometimes the prices of hotels and traditional accommodation can make extended stays almost impossible.  For those wishing to stay longer than a few days, the use of holiday rentals in Turkey have provided an agreeable and affordable...

Romantic getaway for two, shopping trip, cultural travel, nights of the Bosphorus … Istanbul accords to all kinds of short trips. Winter and summer, but preferably in the spring, the Turkish metropolis at the crossroads of East and West, never ceases to charm the traveler. A short guide a must in Constantinople, to three or four days. Istanbul vintage Istanbul may roughly be divided into three main areas: one side of the Bosphorus, the Asian part of town, less touristy. On the other, Sultan Ahmet, the old Istanbul, separated by the estuary of the Golden Horn district of Beyoğlu, which forms...

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,...