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Turkey offers something unique in holiday terms: trips, stays and entire holidays cruising on a Gulet. The experience blends the best aspects of cruising with the scenery and historic sites of Turkey. We explore the possibilities open to those on Gullet cruising holidays in greater detail and see why they are a great way of spending your holidays in Turkey.
Since it was called Halicarnassus by the ancient Greeks, Bodrum has been famous for its shipyards. Today the town of Içmeler, a short distance away, manufactures more wooden yachts than anywhere else in Europe. So successful are their ships that no holiday in Turkey is now complete without the addition of a ‘Gulet’ cruise. But what is a Gulet? And what features do they offer?
The Croatian Adriatic Coast has always fascinated tourists, holding the biggest archipelago in the Mediterranean with numerous beautiful islands. The advent of Internet technology has led to the spread of specialized resources for Croatia cruising and today many people choose to enjoy such destinations.
There are a number of reasons why Turkey is emerging into the twenty first century as the best place to go on holiday. Turkey has, over recent years, evolved into a reasonably peaceful, stable and commercially viable link between east and west. These factors have meant that Turkey’s amazing holiday possibilities have been opened up. We count down the top five destinations you could visit on a Turkish holiday.
As a major port and trade lane, as well as a religious, cultural and economic hub, Istanbul is rammed to the gunnels. City breaks in Istanbul are wonderful because of the vibrant atmosphere, but can also be overwhelming. We count down the top five places to go to relax on a Turkish holiday in Istanbul, to help you unwind before launching back into the colourful carnival that is the city.
Turkey is a great place for a holiday, and provides you with a vast range of choice as to where you go, what you do and what you see. In fact, the country is so varied that you might be spoilt for choice! So what do you choose and where do you go? Well, we focus on one of our favourite destinations for Turkish holidays - Datca.
Turkey is well known for its Gulets. Traditional motor sailors that carry holiday makers around the Turkish coast. The boats are wide beamed and roomy compared with the conventional charter yacht. The Gulets are crewed and hands on sailing will be limited. For those wanting a little more independence there plenty of yacht charter companies in the area offering the more normal bareboat deals.
From politicians to authors to actors, Morocco has been a favourite haunt of the rich and famous for many years. Celebrities seem particularly drawn to the magical mystique of Marrakech; whether they come to relax in the spa at La Mamounia or to shop in the souks at Jemma el Fna, the illustrious have always been particularly fond of Morocco.
The Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Straits of Gibraltar in the west to Turkey in the east. It includes the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia and Greece in Europe. Turkey in Asia and the coasts of countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
The history, culture and beauty of Greece Yacht Charters attract tourists throughout the year, most of whom stay in a variety of villas or other mainstream accommodations. Those who wish to truly enjoy the fullest experience of life in the Aegean, however, do so by way of sailboat, bareboat, yacht or other form of water craft that enables them to combine the pleasures of the land and the sea.
A Marrakech holiday is one full of exotic and rich culture. As you wander the souks and sample the tagine, you will experience a world a million miles away from your own. But outside of the city walls there is an entirely different world awaiting you. Your holiday in Marrakech will take a different turn as you journey the Route of 1000 Kasbahs towards the Atlas Mountains.
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