Post by: JLS1 on July 01, 2021, 11:19:01 AM
Just a question trying to gather everyone's thoughts on this year potential Holidays. We are due out August 17th for 2 weeks. Last year was the first one missed for 10 years. Do we write this year off realistically or do you think Turkey will go Amber by that date? (Wishful Thinking)
Post by: wishbone on July 01, 2021, 11:28:15 AM
We are hopeful to get to Turkey Sep/Oct 2021.
As you say fingers crossed!!!!
Post by: marina on July 01, 2021, 11:32:13 AM
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Post by: daveG on July 01, 2021, 11:34:27 AM
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Post by: marina on July 01, 2021, 13:30:20 PM
Honestly I think I may have taken Calis for granted as me and my family are missing the place so much. In all 15 years we have been coming staying at Seaside By Jiva. But this year we are staying at Kayapark which we are excited about but the not knowing is the hard part I genuinely thought Turkey would have sneaked into Amber on the last round
JLS1 we stayed for a month at Kayapark in Oct 2019 and that's where we're booked for October this year. We love it there, it's in a nice quiet spot but just minutes walk from all you need. There's just the two of us so have one of the 2 bedroom ground floor apartments and there's loads of space for us. Just hope we can all get there.
Post by: JLS1 on July 01, 2021, 14:31:22 PM
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Post by: Steve A on July 01, 2021, 21:16:16 PM
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Post by: lissa on July 02, 2021, 05:35:10 AM
Very recently, it was announced that flights would be allowed into Turkey from India, Brazil, Nepal, S Africa, etc, but within hours a u turn was done on this and flights are banned.
Flights from Russia and Ukraine are continuing, Ukrainians have been travelling for a while, Russia just started flights last week.
The promenade in Calis is not finished, and some roads are still in a terrible state. Some in Fethiye, but Ovacik and Hisaronu are still very bad. Reports that the main road in Ovacik has been resurfaced but the heat is affecting it. Not seen myself though.
But the Babadag cable car is operating!
Post by: Steve A on July 02, 2021, 11:13:34 AM
The bottom line is no one really has a clue and all we can do is speculate on if/when things will open up from a U.K. travel perspective.Based upon the current “facts” Turkey should go Amber at the next review,however using U.K. Govt criteria they should’ve been at the last one.
Then you have to look at the cases in the U.K.,will Turkey allow unfettered travel from U.K. ?
Maybe not but the tourist pound may influence that decision.
Amber could mean double jabbed and PCR before arrival and departure,would you do that ?
Amber May mean double jabbed and no PCR.
Then again due to the strides being made in the Turkish vaccination programme they may be Green by September.
So you see the only answer is that there is no answer at present we need to either take it a day at a time and book when you feel ready or take a risk,pick a date,book and keep everything crossed.
My view is Iam fed up with the whole thing,my dates are booked for Turkey September,Turkey May 2022,Sorrento July 2022,Turkey September 2022.
Risky yes but I could sit around letting the whole situation rule my life or grab by the balls and get in as normally as possible.
Post by: Ridley59 on July 06, 2021, 12:49:36 PM
Post by: lissa on July 06, 2021, 16:48:40 PM
Post by: Wasp0 on July 07, 2021, 10:12:18 AM
Next year we have April and June and Sept in our sights, but not booking anything yet until 2022 has started.
Really disappointed in the Prom still looking like a building site, and also disappointed that no Coloured lights along prom. Does anyone know what those trees are that have been planted along with the Palms??
I feel for the Restaurants, Shops, Cafe's along the prom, (And indeed everywhere) they deserve to be full. Oh Well lets see what Boris has to say about travel, vaccinations come the 19th!
PS. in all the YT vids showing the Prom, i can't see that the Indian Restaurant is open (Calis Beach Indian), can anyone verify if it is open/closed shut down etc. I hope it is OK, i would miss Hulky!
Post by: KKOB on July 07, 2021, 10:18:23 AM
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Post by: Phil on July 27, 2021, 08:42:05 AM
Post by: woody on July 27, 2021, 12:08:05 PM
https://graphics.reuters.com/world-coronavirus-tracker-and-maps/countries-and-territories/turkey/
Still...fingers crossed that we may all get to the place we love this year.
Post by: spo6666 on July 27, 2021, 12:37:31 PM
Post by: marshallcolin2 on July 28, 2021, 16:56:00 PM
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Post by: strange on August 06, 2021, 09:00:11 AM
How depressing is this.
Love to know criteria used, if any one can throw any light on it, as India managed to go Amber & less than 1 month ago that's probably one of the last places you'd have wanted to visit.
Post by: Rana on August 06, 2021, 10:52:28 AM
Post by: woody on August 06, 2021, 11:45:46 AM
Post by: Phil on August 06, 2021, 13:20:49 PM
Whilst the number of cases in Turkey continues to increase (with a significant proportion being the Delta variant) and whilst the percentage of population that has been double jabbed remains relatively low I am sorry to say that Turkey will remain red for quite a while..................
Çalış was probably one of the safest places to be in recent months, but after Bayram and the influx of travellers it may well suffer soon.
Difficult to find any cause for optimism, no matter how hard I try.
Post by: Dennis Vint on August 06, 2021, 14:49:47 PM
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Post by: strange on August 11, 2021, 14:05:17 PM
Might hold off until Boris makes his next 'list adjustments' before I decide whether to have a refund, voucher, or flight change, for my September Dalaman flight.
If , and it's obviously a big if, Turkey goes amber, might just change my cancelled Dalaman flight to Antalya
Post by: spo6666 on August 12, 2021, 10:33:29 AM
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