Be very carefull of the sun at this time of the year. High factors are the order of the day. Very, very hot. Drink lots of water too. Will this be your first time to Turkey ?

Wilson

Hi Steve,

I don't know the particular hotel you are staying in, and I have only been to Marmaris a couple of occasions - but I do know Turkey very well and have stayed in most of the major resorts.

The one thing I can tell you is Turkey's pavements can be very difficult to negotiate - even for a sighted person. They often have very steep kerb-drops, and there are sometimes very large potholes, loose slabs etc.

Turkish drivers often drive very erratically (both cars and motorbikes) and will often expect pedestrians to jump out of THEIR way - so always cross the road where it is absolutely safe to do so.

Another thing to watch out for is that many hotels use cheap tiles around their swimming pools making the surrounding area VERY slippery - they will occasionally put up notices warning people of the problem, but that is no good for you of course. Watch out too for the odd broken tile around a pool. It may be wise to buy some non-slip sandals with grips that they could wear around the pool.

Obviously, good sunglasses which cut out the damaging rays will be an essential, but other than that I can't think of much else in the way of tips.

If you go to Turkey again, it may be an idea to take them to Olu Deniz as they have a lovely lagoon for swimming which is very safe (and they can't swim too far out); they have a water park nearby with big slides; a flying boat and parascending; horseriding and even paragliding which I think a blind person would get a lot of pleasure from.

I hope you all have a lovely holiday.

Strawberry

I am going to Club Orient in July with 2 blind children and a Blind Partner any tips or advice, are there large drops on pavement.

Thanks

Hi! everyone

I am bringing 3 blind people to Mamarmaris in July, we are staying at Club Orient!, can anyone tell me what sort of provision is made more blind people, eg are the kerbs big etc, what is crossing the roads like are they are as mad driving as in Greece

Ta!

Steve

Ooo please take care the paths and curbs are a bit big and wonky for sighted people never mind someone who is blind. Some curbs are very high.
Yes the driving is mad, everyone on the roads is always in a hurry, there are crossings but i`m always nervous crossing at them as the traffic never seems to stop long enough to get over to the other side.

Hi Steve,

I noticed you've asked the same question a few times now, and I did reply to you some time ago offering advice - but you must have missed it.

Anyway, I hope you manage to see this one too!

Have a great time.

Strawberry

Hi Steve,

I've already posted on one of your other threads.

Hope that helps.

Strawberry