Turkey trip

Hey all,

Leslie and I just did a 7 day excursion in Turkey. Our itinerary:

- 3 nights in Kusadasi, at hotel Fantasia. The hotel is nice but it is all inclusive, which means you eat a lot and you do not leave the hotel very much. We tried to walk around to digest some of the delicious food we had, but the area around the hotel did not have a lot to see. We got to see the ancient ruins at Efes which was great.

- 3 nights in Bitez, at Okaliptus. The hotel was ok and Bitez is very nice. I would suggest anyone in the area to stay here rather than Bodrum or Gombet. You must also see Gumusluk, the best snorkeling spot.

- 1 night at Pamukkale, at Lycus River Hotel. Great spa, they have many pools as well as a natural thermal pool with mineral water that makes your skin soft. We also saw the Hydropolis and travertines.

Overall tips: After September 20, most hotels clear up so you can get really good deals. Make sure you negotiate. Do not stay at an all-inclusive.