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Take A Break In Turkey

By: Mark Bartley

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With origins from the word 'strong' in the old Turkish language, the history of the region is one of the oldest and continually habited in the world. The area has been settled since Neolithic times by many different races and cultures. The original land of the Turks stretched across Central Asia, and today's culture has Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern and European influences.

One very interesting period in Turkey's history was the rule of Ottoman Empire – A Turkish empire that at the height of its power in the 16th and 17th Centuries stretched across 3 continents, It gradually lost power during the 19th Century and what remained of it became the Republic of Turkey in 1923.

Today Turkey is a wealthy commercial force, and for decades has been a favoured holiday destination for people wanting to combine sun and sand, varied and cultured towns and cities, with a fantastic range of regional attractions.

Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and European capital of culture for 2010. . It is extrovert in character - its unique identity of colourful history and vibrant contemporary style reaches out to the visitor. These contrasts don't collide, they converge, with the Bosphurus – a wide river that divides the East side with the West – marking out this almost momentous indicator of where one huge culture meets another. Spanned by two bridges, each side has it's own myriad of characteristics, with the old town in the European side popular for tourist accommodation, and famous sites such as the Blue Mosque well worth visiting.

Away from the throng of city life, Turkey boasts a variety of outstanding national parks, with the Kacker Mountain National Park, by the Black Sea coast, featuring a variety of wildlife and some stunning scenery. Alpine villages offer quality accommodation for walkers and offer a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the area. Other national parks feature an incredible range of geological wonders, nature reserves, lakes and rivers.

With a proud tradition in the performing arts, Turkey's folk culture plays a huge role in daily life that varies across the country. With influences from the west and the east, Turkish music calls on all kinds of styles and instruments. Fine art is evident around Turkey, with museums and exhibition centres offering a range of works for visitors and locals alike.

For food lovers, holidays in Turkey mean the visitor is treated to a unique blend of Eastern and Mediterranean recipes, and offer a unique opportunity to try a range of food available nowhere else. The great feature of Turkish cities is, as they have grown and drawn in people from the regions, they have also drawn in the fabulous variety of local cuisines. Vine leaves, bread and rice are a staple accompaniment to some excellent, and often rich, lamb and fish dishes. Istanbul is especially regarded for its seafood restaurants.

The Turkish way of life is just as varied and colourful, with Eastern and Western – or the familiar and the less familiar – blending to form a friendly and extrovert culture. Uniquely for a country with a huge and fascinating Islamic influence, in Turkey religion is celebrated yet kept private, and tolerance and diversity prevail.

Hotels in Turkey range from the stylish to the sublime, each with their own charm and take on their surroundings. With great weather all year round and some fascinating sights and sounds, Turkey's appeal extends far beyond the great beaches and warm Mediterranean waters.

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For a restful, warm weather break holidays in Turkey combine great weather, reasonable prices and plenty of interesting attractions.

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