hi janetw

i used easyjet this year very good value they go on sale in jan 2009
private transfers i use http://www.turunctransfer.com
i stay either at http://www.clubtokmak.co.uk
or http://www.aquariumhotels.com in icmeler this is for grand aquarium and club aquarium
direct bookings so no tour operator charges
thats if your daughter do not mind going diy.
if worried your flights will be protected by abta/atol
transfers you only pay when you arrive
apartments pay on arrival
so you should be ok
just be more careful of companys asking for money up front which is not atol/abta
as this is her first holiday
hope this helps

janetw wrote:

My Daughter is 21 next year and wants to go to Icmeler with her frieind for a week in May 2009. Can you suggest the cheapest way to do it and the best hotel/apartments.

I think ; 5 stars hotels or a holiday resort are best choise for them
if they book now for 2009 , prices are very cheap
full enterteimant , foods,animations ...

I personally wouldn't think a 21 year old girl with her friends would really want to be in a 5 star hotel, I would say apartments are much better and within their budget.

i agree with kedi, 5* all incs hotels arent very cheap in icmeler, prices for next year for packages at the moment are very expensive in school holidays, im hoping they will come down

I am hoping to go back in May and am just going to wait for a late deal.May and June is a good month for deals except the school holiday week.
There are lots of hotels that do B&B at very reasonable rates.
Tell her not to be tempted by the 3 Litera hotels in Icmeler that offer AI for not much more than SC and B&B!

Try on the beach holiday company, they usually have cheap flights and cheap apartments, my grand kids are back and forth to Icmeler and book through this company.
Or some times they book flights and contact hotel direct, stayed in Prestij the last few years in quiet location, next to a nice bar but handy for town.
Your daughter and friends will love it and soon find their way around, beware they will want to go back as soon as they return, one week will not be enough for them.
An apartment will be the best bet for them as there are so many good places to eat and drink they will not want to be tied to all inc.

Try http://www.icmeleronline.com they are based in Liverpool and are very competetive.

Have a look at their site and you can price up apartments/hotels or there is a Liverpool number you could call. They also arrange the flights and transfers.

Thanks all for your help, it is very much appreciated.

Janet

Hi All, sorry to bother you. Just thinking that Icmeler may be a little quiet for 2 21year olds. Can anyone recommend safe, cheap, good apartments in Marmaris, close to the beach and to the nightlife

Thanks
Janet