hi gilly and elaine. the animation team at the royal asarlik do the same. they go round and chat during dinner,and get you involved if you want in the activities,,but leave you alone if you dont want to. Be aware of some of the afternoons when they dress up,,i wont say any more,,,lol,dont want to spoil it for you but they are hilarious. i think i have given a report on the hotel on holiday truths already,,my name is Brenda. i will check just in case. But you wont be disappointed I can assure you. We have made friends with some of the staff and we were all nearly in tears them included when we had to leave. This is my first time in Turkey,and I have fallen in love with the place and the people. I hope you will be on the same floor and the same side of the hotel as i was as the views are to die for. If you are going with Thomson and have booked early,the rep (who i must add was the best rep i have ever dealt with ,,,Hannah) will make sure you get fantastic rooms.