| You've been waiting for months for the day to | | | | like home, perhaps it's time to venture a little |
| arrive, and finally it's here! The bags are packed, | | | | further afield and explore some history. No |
| the fish are fed, the neighbours have been alerted | | | | matter where in Turkey you choose to holiday, |
| and the taxi is booked for the airport. Your | | | | be it Kalkan, Kaz or anywhere else, you will never |
| long-awaited annual holiday to Turkey is about to | | | | be more than a day trip away from some of the |
| begin. It may only be for a week, but that can be | | | | most important historical sites in Turkey - if not |
| a long time in holiday-land; and whether you want | | | | the world. Just a couple of hours away from |
| to spend your days relaxing in the sun expending | | | | coastal resorts in Turkey is the fascinating |
| no more effort than it takes to lift your | | | | archaeological site of Ephesus. You can spend an |
| margarita, or buzz around visiting every historical | | | | entire day wandering through its ancient ruins and |
| site within a 100 mile radius; villas in Turkey offer | | | | marveling at the relics of a long-lost civilisation. |
| the perfect base from which to create your | | | | Wednesday |
| 'perfect' holiday. | | | | Today might be a good day to experience one of |
| Once you arrive at your villas in Turkey your | | | | Turkey's most enjoyable activities - a Gulet cruise. |
| week will stretch out before you like an enticingly | | | | These traditional sailing boats will take you on a |
| empty diary. So just how should you plan to | | | | cruise up the magnificent Turkish Turquoise |
| spend your time? Our suggestions may help you | | | | Coast, and they'll take you in style. Although if |
| decide... | | | | you've already paid for accommodation in villas in |
| Sunday | | | | Turkey you will only want to take a day trip, if |
| By the time you've been driven from the airport | | | | you have more time or are feeling adventurous, |
| and unpacked your bags, the first thing you'll | | | | you can stay on board these wonderful old boats |
| probably want to do is dive into that invitingly blue | | | | and cruise for several days at a time.... |
| swimming pool, which almost comes without | | | | Thursday |
| asking when you rent villas. In Turkey, although | | | | Ok, you've managed four days without a trip to a |
| you will only be a hop, skip and a jump from the | | | | shop, so today, how about rewarding yourself |
| beach, sometimes you may prefer the quieter | | | | with an excursion to a Turkish Bazaar? You can |
| option of your private infinity pool. For your first | | | | haggle for some wonderful colourful jewellery, or |
| evening, you may like to take a relaxing stroll in | | | | perhaps purchase that magic carpet you've |
| the town and enjoy your first taste of Turkish | | | | always dreamed of owning...Top off your day |
| cuisine in a harbourside restaurant. | | | | with a visit to a hamam - a traditional Turkish spa |
| Monday | | | | - and you'll feel like you've spent the day in |
| Ahh, your first real day of holidays. You'll wake up | | | | Beverly Hills! |
| to an amazing cloudless sky and, depending on | | | | Friday |
| where your villas in Turkey are, more than likely | | | | Although your holiday is drawing to a close, |
| an incredible view of the Mediterranean straight | | | | there's still plenty of time to do all the things you |
| from your bedroom window. What could be more | | | | want to. How about a horse-ride along the beach, |
| idyllic? Today would be a great day to spend at | | | | or a long rambling walk through the mountains |
| the beach because, let's face it, that's the main | | | | behind the town? You're sure to stumble upon |
| reason you're here! Pack your beach bag and | | | | some crumbling ruins and perhaps you'll even be |
| take the short walk down to the beach to stake | | | | invited to lunch at a local farmhouse. |
| your claim. Beaches in Turkey are wonderfully | | | | Saturday |
| well-facilitated and you will be able to have a | | | | Almost time to go home, but after you've |
| fun-filled day of water-sports like para-sailing, | | | | packed your bags there's plenty of time to visit |
| snorkeling, kayaking, beach volleyball and anything | | | | the beach again. Go for a walk taking your last |
| else that takes your fancy. | | | | look at the azure Mediterranean, wiggle your toes |
| Tuesday | | | | in the pure white sands, and promise yourself |
| Now that your villas in Turkey are starting to feel | | | | you'll be back again next year... |