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April 2, 2012 - Cappadocia, Turkey: rise above the fray in the land of fairy chimneys
A balloon trip is a great way to get away from the crowds at Cappadocia's underground treasures, finds Jeremy Seal.
September 3, 2011 - Istanbul, Turkey: Old city, new spirit
With its Byzantine churches and Ottoman palaces, Istanbul can seem like a timewarp – but a new energy is running through it. Lisa Grainger finds 21st-century monuments rising among the minarets, from boutique hotels, rooftop bars and gourmet restaurants to startlingly contemporary museums.
June 13, 2011 - Dionysos Estate, Turkey: hotel review
Perched on the cusp of a canyon, the terracotta-topped cottages of the Dionysos Estate cling to a mountainside high above the low-rise, and low-key, resort of Kumlubük. Set amid a rugged landscape of olive, fig and lemon trees, the estate's elevated position provides shimmering views out to sea and of the surrounding pine-clad peaks.
April 6, 2011 - Lycia, Turkey: the perfect break
Summers here are searingly hot, so April, May and September are the best months to visit. Tourism is well-established in this part of Turkey, but journey away from the popular resorts and it’s still possible to find a way of life that is seductively soporific and traditionally Turkish. "
February 23, 2011 - Beyaz Yunus Ölü Deniz, Turkey
"Situated high on a hillside above Belcekiz beach. Terraces of bougainvillea provide a fragrant frame to the sparkling sands below and surrounding pine-clad hills. The tourist resort of Ölü Deniz lies between Belcekiz and the sea, while its much-photographed beach is just around the bay."
June 20, 2009 - Wonders of a World Beneath
"Alexandra Ferguson joins a kayak trip to explore the 2,000-year-old ruins of a sunken city off Turkey's Mediterranean coast. It is early morning and the village is stirring. Women hang washing on balconies and sweep the steps of whitewashed houses. In the waterfront taverns there is the scrape of wood on linoleum as tables are set, while out on pontoons, fishermen tend their nets. Haze lingers on the horizon. In the harbour, a solitary skiff put-puts between the yachts, breaking the glassy surface of the water."
August 12, 2008 - Finding Arcadia in Turkey
You don't have to look far for the authentic, unspoilt, family-friendly Anatolia, says Jeremy Seal.
Kekova bay typifies the underdeveloped attractions of south-west Turkey.
January 09, 2008 - Istanbul: where East and West collide
With its dramatic location and rich, exotic history, Istanbul is ideal for a winter break, says Alexandra Ferguson.
March 18, 2006 - And a river ran through it - Joanna Symons keeps a group of young teenagers happy in southern Turkey
We're in the awards season, and following the Baftas, Oscars and Crufts comes my nomination for travel-writing cliché of the year. It's that adjective "undiscovered", usually paired with "gem", "cove" or "corner".
July 9, 2005 - A Guide to the Lycian Coast
Patricia Yates offers an in-depth guide to the beaches, resorts and antiquities of one of Turkey's most appealing areas.
