And i think that is the way it should be Kedi ,people going on holiday should'nt have to worry about the economy of a country ,all they want is a fortnights rest away from the worries in their own country .Can see where you and carretta is coming from though.

Bluepeterno1

Exactly,ppl say that if you look about you can get good deals on food and drink.I dont want to be looking about to be honest.A holiday would be to stressful if you were constantly looking for the best meal deal

Fair enough, but not everyone has an unlimited amount to spend, so maybe have to look for the better deals. Or maybe some just like to get value for their money no matter whether they're on holiday or not?

bluepeterno1 wrote:

And i think that is the way it should be Kedi ,people going on holiday should'nt have to worry about the economy of a country ,all they want is a fortnights rest away from the worries in their own country .Can see where you and carretta is coming from though.

Bluepeterno1

I also agree there is no way that someone who goes for their two week break in the sun is going to have the same view as a Turkish person.

This is a holiday forum for people to exchange holiday experiences, tips and advice, thats why its called Holiday-Truths. It's not an ex-pats forum and I think it is reasonable that most of us to post from the perspective of being holidaymakers.

Not to sure if you are agreeing or not with me doe .

Bluepeterno1

LOL. I was agreeing with you Peter.

Thought I had better edit as I obviously wasn't being clear.

I was not to sure doe :tup.

Anyway we are off to belek on tuesday night ,for a fortnight in the club voyage( All Inc ),and we cannot wait ,maybe have a couple of days to side for some shopping and maybe a boat trip,but you can all be rest assured we will be spending money one way or another

Bluepeterno1

Have a brilliant time. I am sure the weather will be better than it is here.

Sorry that you all feel this way and so from now on I will refrain from adding my comments.... I only thought that who better to get the low down about an area that someone living here....sorry to have upset you all...and this is one of the reasons I do not visit these forums often...

bluepeterno1...have a nice holiday and the weather is fab...

Dont beat youirself up( little turtle) ,you have the right to add your opinion to any topic ,as long as you accept others .I think it was a bit of a touchy subject in light of the present economic cliimate in the uk .I am looking forward to my holiday ,never know we may bump into each other in antalya ,i would like that very much .

Bluepeterno1.

Nice to hear a locals opinion by caretta

You really can't just blame the hotels, the rising price of fish or the economy. My partner used to go on AI holidays before we met and I introduced here to what I think is the best holiday option, renting a private house with private pool.
Before anyone goes thinking were rich, were not. Villa/house rentals are on par with what we'd pay for a family room in a hotel, but prefer a place where the kids can drop everything where they want and not worry about it such as lilos round the pool etc.

Renting private has the advantage of 'having' to use local eateries which the whole family thinks is superb, and with our 11 year old boy even wanting to order his own food in the local language to the waiter We never eat under neon signs and nor on any main drag. We always go back a few streets, spot the busiest eatery that has the least looking Northern European clientel and then ruin it for the locals by going inside
The whole family say they would never go back to hotel accomodation and hotel food, and not just because of a private pool or the kids having their own bedrooms, but instead say its the local places we eat and the friendly locals who make a fuss of them in off the beaten track eateries.

I understand we all have differing budgets, but the idea of regularly eating in the cheapest places or AI hotel and being sat next to the obligatory table of football shirts is my idea of chav hell, not a holiday

ANYUSERNAMEWILLDO wrote:

the idea of regularly eating in the cheapest places or AI hotel and being sat next to the obligatory table of football shirts is my idea of chav hell, not a holiday ;)

As per the usual stereotypical view that everbody who goes AI is a Chav in a football shirt and the poster is somehow a better person for not doing so.

Any topic called something like the 'Big All Inlucive Problem' always brings out comments like this.

There must be a dozen people who have posted on this thread saying they like AI, I don't suppose for a moment any of them are as you describe.

Anyusernamewilldo .
It is one thing to discuss the ins and outs of all/inc or the economy of a country ,but you are over stepping the mark by your comments .I holiday all the time at all/inc and i am certainly no chav, as i am sure people like doe are not either ,you would do better to choose your words more carefully .

Bluepeterno1

Peter remember and pack all your football tops and dont forget!

doepsmc wrote:

This is a holiday forum for people to exchange holiday experiences, tips and advice, thats why its called Holiday-Truths. It's not an ex-pats forum and I think it is reasonable that most of us to post from the perspective of being holidaymakers.

I'm sure most people are also quite happy to receive posts from people living there or who have lived there. If this isn't the case I shall limit myself to just giving holiday advise and not joining discussions if my views offend people.

Unfortunately Peter topics like this always seem to bring out comments like anyusernamewilldo's. We all just have to carry on as best we can.

I am sure you will enjoy your holiday just the same, regardless of any thoughtless remarks made on here.

Doe

Gosh robert ,nearly forgot them , i am taking a selection so i dont upset anyone .

Bluepeterno1

Well i certainly no chav but my 9 year old son does wear football tops because he likes football.My 12 year old wouldnt be seen dead in one.
People who holiday in allinclusive hotels are a cross section of life and not full of chavs... i know because ive been allinc.Alot of ppl commenting badley about allinc actually admit they have never been!

Hi Nic

There were a few 9 year olds wearing football shirts at Lykia in the summer dont think they were chavs either. They were on a floodlite football pitch playing 11 aside football.