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Paragliding in Turkey a unique experience

Paragliding in Turkey has been described as a "unique experience", according to one English-language Turkish newspaper.Terry Richardson, noted for his marking out of the famous Lycian Way trekking route with compatriot Kate Clow, reported back from his flight.Though nervous at first, the writer was soon exhilarated by the trip through the thermal draughts above the Baba Dagi mountain.Mr Richardson also gained a bird's eye view of his creation, the Lycian Way, which trailed below.He said: "You probably won't see them, but walkers on the Lycian Way long-distance trail snaking its...

31-01-2008 - read more...

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Turkish ski market has huge potential

With the provision of adequate investment, Turkey's ski areas have "huge potential", according to the director of one international lifestyle and expatriate magazine.Rhiannon Williamson of Shelter Offshore explained that the ski regions of the country remain relatively undeveloped and that the government and private sector have the opportunity to do more to raise the profile of such locations.She said: "If money is eventually invested into ski areas in Turkey - of which the country has many already in service for the local population, and many more besides that can be explored...

29-01-2008 - read more...

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Seniors tennis tournament announced

The Seniors & Super-Seniors Team World Championships will be held in Antalya, Turkey, from October 12th to 18th this year, with the Individual World Championships to be held from October 19th to 26th, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced.Senior citizens from all over the world will come to the region to compete in the prestigious tournament, at venues such as Club Ali Bey Belek and Club Ali Bey Manavgat.Teams must submit their entry forms before Monday, March 17th, to be sure of having a chance to play.Many of the resorts dotted around Antalya offer all manner of tennis...

23-01-2008 - read more...

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Uludag attracts young crowd

The Turkish ski resort of Uludag is emerging as a popular destination for young people and expects a busy period in the months of January and February, according to one publication.As well as providing a range of different slopes for varying abilities, Uludag now has a high standard of entertainment on offer away from the slopes, reports the Turkish Daily News.It is said the clubs and bars attract the younger generation who add to the lively feel of the place.The newspaper has highlighted the growing popularity of Uludag, which is known as being more suited to younger skiers from nearby...

11-01-2008 - read more...

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Warmth of Kars people compensates for cold

The snow-covered city of Kars in north eastern Turkey is positively glowing with the warmth of its people and depth of its history, according to one publication.Among the attributes of the destination, highlighted by the Turkish Daily News, is a ski run considered one of the best on the country and a castle which overlooks the area.The newspaper's Sevim Songun remarked: "The first thing you feel about Kars - if you are not familiar with thermometers descending into the minus degrees - is the extreme weather."But as you start to walk on the streets, the friendly warmth of the people,...

07-01-2008 - read more...

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Call to expand faith tourism

The head of Turkey's Protestant-Baptist Churches' Association has called on prime minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan to help exploit the potential of faith tourism around the Izmir area.Ertan Cevik was speaking in the wake of an announcement that 120 countries from around the world will come together in a congress of the leasers of Christian churches, at an event in Turkey, reports Today's Zaman.Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey, has a rich history and religious background.Known for being a location of religious tolerance, Jews, Christians and Muslims live side by side and are free to pray...

04-01-2008 - read more...

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Health and spa holidays growing in popularity

It would seem Turkey's current campaign of heavy investment into thermal tourism has been sweetly timed, with new research indicating the fast growth of health and spa tourism.Results from a survey of travel counsellors, North American travel specialists, travel consultants and travel services' staff, conducted by Canada's BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association), have shown that health and spa holidays are one of the most popular in the sector.The organisation said in a statement: "From luxury hotel resorts torustic retreats, health-centric vacations are becoming an increasingly...

02-01-2008 - read more...

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Turkish activities praised

A major British newspaper has praised the wealth of choice available to visitors to Turkey, comparing it to "a vast adult playground".According to the Daily Telegraph report, visitors are spoilt for choice as to what to do in Anatolia, from golf to trekking, cycling, cultural tours and water activities, to name but a few.In addition, it is cheaper than many of its rivals, with prices on some stays 20 per cent less than Greece, which is just down the coast from Turkey. Its "fairy tale landscapes" are also attractive, in addition to the opportunity to follow in the footsteps...

30-01-2007 - read more...

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