Wirral Life August 2020 | Page 56

W L TRAVEL TURKEY – THE BEST OF EAST AND WEST COMBINED by Nicola Palmer, Perfect Getaways Turkey is a beautiful country that occupies a unique geographic position lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. Its vast size of nearly 800 square kilometres is over treble the whole of the UK making it a bridge between the two continents on the East and West with it bordering the Black Sea to the North and the Mediterranean Sea to the South and South West. Turkey is absolutely packed with cultural history and is home to 13 locations on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites and a whopping 62 on the tentative list. It has an array of fantastic scenery and beautiful beaches and this, coupled with amazing value-for-money for visitors, has helped propel it to now be the sixth most-visited tourist destination in the world. There are many amazing tourist destinations that capture the beauty and culture of Turkey whilst ensuring a holiday on unparalleled proportion. Antalya Beach Resorts Antalya is best known for its long sandy beaches and fantastic sea-fronted hotels that bristle along the shore line and its crisp green inland. Here you can relax and enjoy the sunshine in some of the best hotels that Turkey has to offer. Once you’ve had your fill of lounging in the sun there is plenty to entertain you, whether it is enjoying some of the best golf courses that Turkey has to offer, finding bargains in the local markets or shopping malls, heading to Koprulu Canyon for some rafting or enjoying the national park for walking and enjoying the scenery. Dalaman – The Turquoise Coast Dalaman is famously known as the Turquoise Coast and just one look at it makes it easy to understand why. It has stunning scenery in the background of some of the most beautiful beach resorts in the world. The star of the show is the Blue Lagoon in Olu Deniz with it amazing turquoise-coloured tranquil water dropping on to its white-sand beaches and mountainous backdrop. Izmir Izmir is known for its fun and waterparks. If you are a thrillseeker you will absolutely love Adaland in Kusadasi. And there’s more fun to be had at the Aqua Fantasy Aquapark Hotel & Spa, where your room is within grabbing distance of the waterpark. Lively Bodrum If it’s a lively nightlife you’re after, Bodrum certainly comes up with the goods. You’ll find all of the best clubs and bars along Bar Street where you can enjoy drinking, partying and dancing until the early hours. It isn’t just nightlife though as, during the day, the Bodrum region has a beautiful coastline with lovely beaches to help you enjoy the sun rays. ** 2 WEEKS IN TURKEY WITH FREE CHILD PLACE ** • 24th August 2020 • 14 nights • All Inclusive • 4* Montebello Beach Resort • Close to Olu Deniz resort centre • Close to the famous Blue Lagoon • Direct flights from Manchester • Fantastic pools with waterslides • Fully packaged and ABTA/ATOL protected ** Just £1,657 in total on based on 2 adults and 1 child ** Call us today on 0151 223 0087. Email us at yourholidaystarts@ perfectgetaways.co.uk. We also have plenty of fantastic deals and free child places for September and October holidays too. * Price correct at time of going to print 56 wirrallife.com