/Late summer bargains in Turkey
THERE’S been an increase in Brits looking to holiday in Turkey thanks to a plunge in the nation’s currency.
TravelSupermarket, which compares prices for holiday packages, flights, hotels and holiday extras has seen a 19 per cent increase in searches for package deals to the country over the past week.
It comes amid a plunge in the value of the lira.
Travel expert Emma Coulthurst said: “If a budgetfriendly, late summer break is what you’re after, Turkey is just the ticket. Brits get fantastic spending power in the country for eating out, drinks and shopping and there are some excellent package holiday deals to boot.
“Turkish resorts were already some of the cheapest places for families to holiday in Europe this summer based on typical expenses, with a meal out for under £10 per person and a beer for less than £1.50. But with the further plunge in the lira in the last few days, British pounds will go even further.
“Turkey has been such a success this summer as it has a great range of quality hotel product, including at the 5* end and has been seriously undercutting some of its Western Med rivals.
“The best deals tend to be in Side, Alanya and near Antalya. But Marmaris, Bodrum, DEALS TO TURKEY AVAILABLE AT TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM Harmony Side Hotel, Side, three-star, room-only, depart Manchester for seven nights, based on two people travelling together: Sept 12 from £212pp; Sept 21 from £221pp. Amar Prestige, Beldibi, Kemer, Antalya, five star, all-inclusivee, depart Manchester for seven nights, based on two people Kusadasi, Didim, Fethiye and Oludeniz are also worth considering.
“It is a welcoming and beautiful country with reliable weather, even in the late summer through to October and lots to see and do away from the beach as well.
“If you want to get currency, shop online to find the best delivery or collection price.” travelling together: Sept 13 from £332pp Manchester schools autumn half term holidays, October 21 to October 28, Grand Villa Sol Apartments, Marmaris, three star, self-catering, depart Manchester for seven nights, based on a family of four with two school age children: Oct 21 from £317pp Marti Resort, Marmaris, Icmeler, five star, all-inclusive, depart Manchester for seven nights, Oct 21 from £403pp