hello maggiemay..mersin is about 350 kilometres takes about 8 hours by busbecause the road for the first 4 hours is very twisting..but ive done it loads of times ..no trouble..
laiye is both loved and hated by U/k guesrs..its in a great location. Mayflower and flower garden have aprt hotels..bono part gets good reviews.
have a look on the web and get back to me anytime

Hi rebel6263, Will try and get a good look on web over weekend, I did see blue heaven and green park apts on there will need to read the reviews for them, can fly from Exeter or Bristol, Exeter being closest but that's only on a Sunday with Onur air.Thanks for the PM both good sites.

Hi Shirleyanntr, thanks for all your info, will look up the two you mentioned and will get back to you soon.Maggie

Hi maggiemae Thomas cook is your beat bet they have the Ergun on their it's very nice place to stay. Blue heaven is ok don't no about Green park when will you be going to alanya maggiemae.

Hi rebel6263, Will be going in August I work in a school so can't take holidays during term time, pity.only ever been to Marmaris .Maggie

Hi maggiemae will beat you i go may 6 you'll enjoy Alanya it's lovely so are the people will be very hot august you'll find lot's of little turkish restaurants on the back street's if you want a nice english breakfast with real bacon let me know i can tell you where to go rebel

Hi rebel and shirleyann, I've just booked Bonapart apartments for july29th for two weeks even got a free child place so i'm well pleased. Thanks again to both of you Maggie

Hi maggie if there's anything you need to ask feel free to do so rebel :

Maggiemae, i've stayed at the Bonapart,albeit a few years ago. Had a brilliant time. It's in good location. Very clean aparts. Sure you will have a great time. Food in their restaurant was fantastic.Mixed nationalities stay here which was great.

Hi Al321, thanks for that post, it's reasuring to hear to hear from someone whose been there, and rebel will come up with a few questions for you in the near future Maggie

Hi just wondering is anyone recently back from Alanya, will be there for the first time end of July and am interested to know what trips to do and where to eat and any other tips welcome,now the holiday is paid in full i'm starting to get excited.Will be staying at Bonapart apts so any comments on them also welcome.

Stayed at the Bonapart, albeit a few years ago. Rooms kept very clean. Waiters constantly round the pool asking if you wanted a drink etc, on another site i noted this got on people's nerves but it was nice not to have to keep getting up to get your own water.Mixture of nationalities. Food was lovely. Enjoyed the Turkish night. If Gino is still there he makes a fantastic chateaubriand, for 2 to share. Cooked at the table.Loved our stay there.

Hi Al321, Thanks for that bit of info,we won't be put off by the waiters infact it's a way of getting to know them,is there games around the pool during the day and is there music played.I like it to be a bit lively. Maggie

Maggie there were no games around the pool.There was music as i remember my daughter giving them some cds to play.

Alaiye Aparthotel. Alanya. Has anyone been to these apartments recently......last I can find was in 2005 and had quite a good review.

Have just booked 30 October, taking daughter, 23, and her boyfriend and 15yo daughter. Is there any places which would appeal to all of us for entertainment.

I am so looking forward to this. Took 15yo to Icemeler last year and wanted to go back there but dates wouldnt fit. Also shopping. Is there a good or bad area and is there a market. Any recommendations for Turkish bath too.

Thanks in advance for any replies and tips. We are flying from Manchester.

hi alison..the apartments dont get as good reviews as the hotel..but the location isgreat..you are five minutes from the Damlataş beach..tennis/badminton/fottball courts..and a nice little park
you are also in an area where there are lots of places to eat shop etc.
However the best places are in the harbour..albeit more expensive.
Discos and bars are fun for everybody..all age groups.
Alanya is much much bigger than İcemeler..but easy to get around..use the little town buses they stop outside the hotel.
there are markets everyday in some part of town..but the main markets are on friday..there is a huge market in the town centre..but this is mainly produce..the othe main market on a friday id about 10 minutes walk from the Alaiye..tyhat one has the usual tourist stuff for sale..as well as produce.
you must go for a trip to the Dim cay river..dont miss it...its paradise.
enjoy and lets know what you thought about the place when you get back

Hi Shirleyann

Thank you for that great info. It has set my mind at ease. The apts cant be too bad if we are just using them as a base and its only for a week. I tried to book the hotel, but couldnt get it.

We will be sure to try Dim Cay river. and the harbour. I am so excited about going, you'd think I was the kid!! Only about 6 weeks to go. Have got to start the diet now.

Thanks again for your great reply and will let you know how we get on.

One more quick question. Is it best to take sterling or euros to Alanya. Last year in Icemeler we took sterling and had no problems.

So looking forward to going, especially when I look out and see the rain here, lol.

Thanks, Alison

Bumping thread for member enquiry, even though it is a little old !!

Les