See what the experts are saying about Alanya. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for senior travelers
Always mention the fact that you're a senior when you first make your travel reservations. For example, many hotels offer seniors' discounts. Don't be shy about asking for discounts, but always carry some kind of identification, such as a dri... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
If you're planning to travel outside the U.S., you'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, and entrance fees. It also provides you with basi... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
A disability shouldn't stop anyone from traveling -- but that doesn't mean you should expect wheelchair access to 2,000-year-old rock pits. Although ramps have begun to appear in select Turkish hotels and museums, don't expect the going to be... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Rule number one: Scrupulously avoid contact with anyone using a Westernized name. It's hard to believe, but in the major tourist areas of Turkey, particularly in the streets of Sultanahmet, an entire industry thrives on the acquisition and ma... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
This section gives you a rough outline of what you can reasonably see in 1 or 2 weeks in Turkey. Here I make all the tough decisions for you (most of the time; you'll need to choose between Ephesus and Cappadocia). If the idea of letting some... Continue reading »
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In one week
Frankly, 1 week isn't enough time to explore very much of anything anywhere, let alone Istanbul, the seat of three former world empires. And that doesn't include the 2 days spent on international travel (assuming you had to cross an ocean to... Continue reading »
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In two weeks
Follow the suggestions for the 1-week itinerary for the first week. Then assess how much time and energy you want to put into travel and what your travel goals are. Outdoor activities, historic ruins, and extraordinary natural sites converge... Continue reading »
