While many people associate cruises with places such as the Caribbean and the Mediterranean there are cruises available throughout the world. While these warm places are suitable for people wishing to explore exotic islands and top up their tan, they’re not everyone’s ideal holiday destination. We have compiled a list of a few alternative cruises which allow holiday-goers to experience areas of the world which they may not have considered visiting before.
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Turkey on a budget
As with any holiday destination, you can either choose to experience it in luxury or on a budget. While you will see a different side to the country if you’re travelling on a budget, you won’t necessarily lose anything: in fact, you could save a lot of money. While the English pound is worth more than the Turkish Lira, meaning the exchange rates will benefit you, it is still expensive to travel to and around any foreign country. We have compiled a few tips to help you visit Turkey on a budget without feeling as though you’re missing out on anything.
5 of the most idyllic beaches in the Aegean Sea
Warm sun, clear sea and soft sand is what many of us fantasies about while we’re working our nine-to-five jobs and going about our day-to-day. To fuel these fantasies, we have compiled a list of some of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean Sea to bring you closer to booking next year’s vacation!
A short guide to Turkish festivals
As a Muslim country, Turkey celebrates many traditional, annual Muslim festivals. As a tourist, it can be exciting to celebrate these festivals alongside the locals however it is important that you understand the religious reasoning behind each festival so as to avoid offense. We have compiled a simple guide to the biggest Turkish festivals so you can understand them and become involved within them, should you wish to. As with the Christian festival of Easter, the dates of these Muslim festivals change annually so it is necessary to check before you visit any Muslim country.
A short guide to Turkish culture
When visiting a foreign country it is important to consider their cultures and traditions. It can be possible to offend people, and even get arrested, if the correct social expectations are not practiced. Of course, there will be a bit of leeway with tourists when it comes to social niceties, but there are unfamiliar laws established in some countries which could lead to imprisonment. As a Muslim country Turkey does adopt cultural differences to those familiar to most Britons. We have compiled a few tips to help you get by, socially and culturally, within Turkey.
5 things to do in Dalyan
Dalyan is a small town which sits on the banks of the Dalyan River, located between Marmaris and Fethiye on the south-west coast of Turkey. It may be a small town but it is packed with great things to see and do…
How to avoid heatstroke
Turkey is a popular destination for holiday makers for many reasons, its hot summers being one of them. However we do caution guests who aren’t used to Turkey’s heat to be wary of the dangers of heat stroke.
Heatstroke is most likely to strike young children and people of more mature age but it is a significant risk for everybody who is careless regarding sun exposure. Heatstroke may begin as heat exhaustion, the body’s inability to cool down. If it progresses to heat stroke your organs will begin to shut down and may cause brain damage or death.
5 secluded beaches only reachable by boat
Holiday on a boat has some distinct advantages, not least that you’ll see Turkey at its most beautiful viewed from the sea. Today we’re letting you in on our most secret and secluded beaches, many of which can only be accessed by boat. Read on to discover the paradise beaches of Turkey’s Turquoise coast.
5 tips for taking perfect holiday photos
I’m sure everyone will agree that holidays go by far too fast, before you know it your back at home on the sofa and it’s like you’ve never been away.
Taking photographs whilst on your travels can help the location and the memories from your trip remain vivid in your mind for many years to come. And looking back at your holiday pictures when you get home makes the disappointment that it’s all over that little bit more bearable.
Endangered marine life to look for off the coast of Turkey
When you set sail with Salamander Voyages you can expect to be surrounded by breath taking landscapes and an incredible array of Turkish flora and fauna.
Spending a lot of time out on the open sea means you’ll find yourself surrounded by colourful and exciting Mediterranean marine life. If you’re very quiet and keep your eyes peeled you may even be lucky enough to spot one of Turkey’s rarest inhabitants.