| For family holidays, Turkey might sound like a relaxing | | | | after something a little more cultural. Therefore, |
| prospect; the chance to unwind, soak up the sun and | | | | Kusadasi is situated in the perfect location; Epheseus, |
| take in all the local attractions. However, the reality can | | | | Pammukale and Didyma are all less than a few hours' |
| sometimes be very different than the daydream. | | | | drive away from the main resort. Epheseus is the |
| Finding a destination that has enough to entertain the | | | | closest historic attraction and it's safe to say that a |
| children, with a good mix of activities to keep mum and | | | | visit to Kusadasi just isn't complete without taking a |
| dad interested can be a tricky task. Luckily, we've | | | | day trip. Another activity that's bound to appeal to |
| found the perfect destination in Kusadasi. | | | | fathers and sons alike is the adrenaline-packed Jeep |
| Why it's great for children... | | | | Safari. |
| The long sandy beach is a child's paradise and the | | | | This day-long action packed adventure takes in the |
| white powdery sand is ideal for building sandcastles. | | | | mountains and valleys of Sirince and contains frequent |
| But whilst we all know that most children could happily | | | | water fights between the other jeeps. The Jeep |
| sit on the beach for hours building sand palaces, the | | | | Safari finishes at the Cave of Zeus, where the deep |
| resort of Kusadasi has plenty to drag them away. Not | | | | blue mineral water inside the cave makes it the |
| least the azure blue ocean which offers a haven of | | | | perfect place to cool off at the end of an adrenaline |
| water-sports, perfect for slightly older children. | | | | packed day. |
| There are banana boat rides, jet skiing and yachting | | | | Why it's great for Mums..... |
| for the active, whilst the resort also offers three | | | | The chance to relax and escape from the stresses |
| fantastic water parks. One of the water parks, | | | | and strains of daily life is why mums love family |
| Adaland claims to be the largest in Europe and its | | | | holidays. Turkey has plenty of sandy beaches for |
| fantastic dolphin shows ensures that it stands out from | | | | mums to unwind on, but whilst sunbathing on the beach |
| the competition. In between the dolphin displays there | | | | may be all very well, if mums want proper relaxation |
| are plenty of log flume rides to keep the children | | | | then nothing beats an authentic Turkish bath |
| entertained, from the wild kamikaze winder to the | | | | experience. Whilst laid on a stone slab, a tellak will |
| slightly gentler rainbow ride. On your family holidays, | | | | scrub and exfoliate your skin with a coarse mitt and |
| Turkey be sure to check out the park's newest | | | | some thick black soap. A good tip is to visit the |
| addition, Sea Park. Here children and adults can snorkel | | | | hamman on the first day of your holiday as the |
| alongside tropical fish and even take part in a | | | | exfoliation will prepare mum's skin for the sun, allowing |
| specialised dolphin encounter program. | | | | her to tan more easily. The perfect ending to Turkey |
| Why it's great for Dads.... | | | | family holidays is a family meal at an attractive local |
| Dads can be tricky when it comes to arranging family | | | | restaurant. Try Bul Bul for delicious meze and |
| holidays, Turkey however has something for | | | | succulent kebabs and then end your evening at the |
| everyone. While mum is often perfectly content to | | | | Dejazar Wine Bar which offers spectacular views out |
| spend hours sunbathing on the beach with the latest | | | | over the marina. |
| romantic novel, it's fair to say that dads are usually | | | | |