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  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    I'm off to the Sensatori in Fetihye beginning of June. Not going to let a few nutters put me off doing what I enjoy doing.
  • JollyRobin
    JollyRobin Posts: 1,706
    Been to Kalkan via Istanbul or Dalaman every year for the past four years and had absolutely no issues. Many are right when they say it is dead, it is. Tourists are going to alternative places, and the locals know why. They find it frustrating because they know how safe it is.

    I know I have less chance of being attacked on the beach in southern Turkey than I do on the tube I take everyday to work. It's a fantastic place and I thoroughly recommend you go. The smaller towns such as Kas or Kalkan will be safer still, as these aren't popular holiday destinations, but nonetheless have fantastic restaurants, beautiful marinas and you'll be able to relax. Also just a short drive away from Patara beach.
  • braydex
    braydex Posts: 628
    I think you may be ok this year. I think it will be next year Turkey will become a no-go area. ISIS have yet again worked hard to hammer another nail into Egypt's tourism coffin and once that has been fully destroyed and all the unemployed Egyptians are forced to earn money by signing up to be members of ISIS, they will move onto Morocco and Turkey in order to achieve the same result.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,995
    WSS said:

    I'm off to The Valley beginning of August. Not going to let a few nutters put me off doing what I enjoy doing.

  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,598
    braydex said:

    I think you may be ok this year. I think it will be next year Turkey will become a no-go area. ISIS have yet again worked hard to hammer another nail into Egypt's tourism coffin and once that has been fully destroyed and all the unemployed Egyptians are forced to earn money by signing up to be members of ISIS, they will move onto Morocco and Turkey in order to achieve the same result.

    And then only a matter of time before they get to Skegness
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,034
    braydex said:

    I think you may be ok this year. I think it will be next year Turkey will become a no-go area. ISIS have yet again worked hard to hammer another nail into Egypt's tourism coffin and once that has been fully destroyed and all the unemployed Egyptians are forced to earn money by signing up to be members of ISIS, they will move onto Morocco and Turkey in order to achieve the same result.

    Right, lose job, join ISIS, that's how it works !
  • Wright6679
    Wright6679 Posts: 197
    I'm on my last night of 10 at Antalyas Lara beach, my 6th visit in the last 7 yrs and never had a problem.
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,299
    Wright6679 said:

    I'm on my last night of 10 at Antalyas Lara beach, my 6th visit in the last 7 yrs and never had a problem.

    Good to know thanks. Looking forward to going on Tuesday. What's the weather like?
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
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    Chrissy\\\'s Army!! said:

    Wright6679 said:

    I'm on my last night of 10 at Antalyas Lara beach, my 6th visit in the last 7 yrs and never had a problem.

    Good to know thanks. Looking forward to going on Tuesday. What's the weather like?
    He's not sure, he spent the last 10 nights in the panic room at the hotel...
  • Wright6679
    Wright6679 Posts: 197
    Chrissy\\\'s Army!! said:

    Wright6679 said:

    I'm on my last night of 10 at Antalyas Lara beach, my 6th visit in the last 7 yrs and never had a problem.

    Good to know thanks. Looking forward to going on Tuesday. What's the weather like?
    Couple of days with a bit of cloud, but generally very hot and only getting hotter. Enjoy.
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  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,418
    cafcdave123 said:

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    Chrissy\\\'s Army!! said:

    Wright6679 said:

    I'm on my last night of 10 at Antalyas Lara beach, my 6th visit in the last 7 yrs and never had a problem.

    Good to know thanks. Looking forward to going on Tuesday. What's the weather like?
    He's not sure, he spent the last 10 nights in the panic room at the hotel...
    Dear CL having a great time, wish you were here.image
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,299
    Just an update.

    A wonderful 2 week break at the Sensatori. I had my doubts about going to Turkey but it was wonderful. Felt completely safe the whole time.

    If, like I was, you're unsure about going to Turkey, stop hesitating & get out there!

  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,849
    There was an article on bbc last week on how uk visitors down 40% and Russian visitor down 95% following their jet plane being shot down. Apparently Putin banned tour operators from selling Turkish holidays.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,598
    MrOneLung said:

    There was an article on bbc last week on how uk visitors down 40% and Russian visitor down 95% following their jet plane being shot down. Apparently Putin banned tour operators from selling Turkish holidays.

    Russian visitors down 95%? Even more reason for me to look forward to going out there this year.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,849
    We were close to going sensatori this summer as great deal but could only get flights that landed at 1am the week we needed.
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    Chrissy\\\'s Army!! said:

    Just an update.

    A wonderful 2 week break at the Sensatori. I had my doubts about going to Turkey but it was wonderful. Felt completely safe the whole time.

    If, like I was, you're unsure about going to Turkey, stop hesitating & get out there!

    I just got back from the Sensatori in Fethiye today.

    Great holiday, superb hotel and some of the best staff I've had on a AI holiday.
  • GravesendAddick
    GravesendAddick Posts: 133
    Off to mamaris on the 2nd of July . Been gumbet/ bodrum before and enjoyed it so hopefully this will be just as good
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,454
    Multiple explosions reported at Istanbul airport this evening.
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,410
    Oh Jeez - please God no.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,145
    10 people reported dead dozens injured , two suicide bombers
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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,995
    Oh Dear RIP, I said I was wary of going to Turkey.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,737
    Sadly now 28 deceased.
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    50 Jean now terrible
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,737
    nth london addick said:

    50 Jean now terrible

    Poor, poor souls.

  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Been reduced to 31 but that could rise Turkish officials have said
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    What are people's thoughts on Turkey for a holiday at the moment?

    I won't lie. I've left booking this year's holiday late this year, and we've got to go in mid August!
    Wasn't going to consider it this year and the wife's not too keen because of the obvious.
    We travelled to Belek in 2015 and had a cracking time.
    I've just had a sneaky look and there are some great deals.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,598
    We went twice last year and had a good time, although if I'm honest, prefer Spain. Before we left the concern was that things could escalate out there and the holiday would be in jeopardy. Wouldn't go again tbh.
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,299
    carly burn said:

    What are people's thoughts on Turkey for a holiday at the moment?

    I won't lie. I've left booking this year's holiday late this year, and we've got to go in mid August!
    Wasn't going to consider it this year and the wife's not too keen because of the obvious.
    We travelled to Belek in 2015 and had a cracking time.
    I've just had a sneaky look and there are some great deals.

    I was very unsure about going to Turkey last year & nearly cancelled. In the end, I had a wonderful holiday, felt completely safe the whole time & wouldn't hesitate to go back.
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
    https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey
  • DaveStorry
    DaveStorry Posts: 989
    Have holidayed in Turkey last 5 years near Marmaris. Have never felt or seen any troubles and have felt very safe there. Security at Dalaman airport excellent. Working in London every day, and following recent events, which is safest?

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