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Turkey is a unique country that lies along two continents

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:45:00 -0700

Turkey is a unique country that lies along two continents. One side of Turkey is part of Europe, while the rest is geographically situated in West Asia, (also called the Middle East). Many languages are spoken in Turkey, such as: Greek, Armenian, Kurdish, Arabic and their official language, Turkish. A holiday in Turkey is the best way...

The Foreign Office has launched a new service to help track down Britons

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:07:00 -0700

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has launched an online service which registers British travellers� plans to make them easier to contact in the event of disaster. The service, called Locate, allows travellers to tell the FCO where they are going so embassy and crisis staff can provide better assistance during an emergency such as a natural...

Foreign criminals could still be working in high-security areas at airports

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:09:00 -0700

Foreign criminals could still be working in high-security areas at airports because of a legal loophole, an investigation has revealed.All staff working in the airside `restricted zone' of terminals at British airports - including Manchester - have to undergo British criminal record checks, but there are no checks on offences committed...

Four people who ran a �6 million travel agency scam

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:09:00 -0700

Four people who ran a �6 million travel agency scam were given a total of 18 years in jail at Southwark Crown Court today. Christakis Phillippou, 62, of Bark Place, Bayswater was given 7 years. Evangelina Liogka, 38, of Montpelier Place, Knightsbridge was given 3 and a half years. Timothy Entwisle, 56, of Ludworth, Dorset, was jailed...

Heathrow chaos makes British Airways change plans

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:39:00 -0700

The recent travel chaos at London Heathrow Airports new Terminal 5 which resulted in 10 days of massive delays and over 20,000 pieces of misplaced luggage has convinced British Airways to delay the planned move of the carrier�s remaining flights from Terminal 4, until the beginning of June 2008.

Originally,...

Airline passengers in European airspace will be permitted to use their mobile phones

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:53:00 -0700

Airline passengers in European airspace will be permitted to use their mobile phones onboard planes after a new ruling from the European Commission. After in-flight mobile use was tested in French and Australian airspace following a clamour for its introduction from both passengers and the aviation industry, the commission has announced plans to...

Along the waters edge against a beautiful mountainous Akbuk

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:06:00 -0800

Along the waters edge against a beautiful mountainous backdrop you will find the town of Akbuk.Which was a small fishing village. Here you can choose a spot along the water to sit back and take in the breathtaking scenary, the water is clear and the weather hot as you dine on the waters edge.Akbuk is 20 km outside the Altinkum resort. There is...

New destinations for Easyjet include Dalaman Turkey

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:49:00 -0800

As many as 21 new destinations are available from low-cost airline Easyjet thanks to the company's takeover of GB Airways. The airline will take over 32 of GB airways routes, however, 11 of these are already served by Easyjet. The takeover brings Easyjet's routes from Gatwick airport to 66, and adds a further eight routes to the...

British Airways plans to launch a new service to the Antalya Alanya region

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:07:00 -0800

British Airways plans to launch a new service to the Antalya region on April 10th. The introduction of new flights to Turkey is set to trigger huge interest amongst overseas property buyers. In addition, after its purchase of GB Airways, EasyJet will soon begin offering services to the south coast of Turkey. A new airport is also being developed...

Turkish Holiday Resorts and sunny beaches

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:50:00 -0800

Altinkum is situated on the southern Aegean coast. Simpler than Kusadasi, Marmaris and Bodrum, it is the ideal resort to relax in. This area is well known for its ancient ruins, the most important being Ephesus. The temple of Apollo at Didyma, Miletus and Priene are just a few kilometres away. Altinkum has three beaches with golden sands, ideal...