Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Introduce Yourself => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: PaulJ on July 29, 2019, 18:33:21 PM

Title: Hello from another new UK member
Post by: PaulJ on July 29, 2019, 18:33:21 PM: Hello.

My name is Paul and I live in Essex - though I'm originally from just outside Manchester. Thank you for adding me to the list of members.

My wife and I have just booked our first ever holiday to Turkey (10 nights in Calis) in October 2019. We like to have mini adventures and we intend to visit Ephesus / Pamukkale, Tlos, Kayakoy and, perhaps, Gocek. It looks like a fascinating area to explore. As it's such a large country, I suspect we'll be returning to try out other locations - though neither of us are sun worshippers or nightclubbers. Small, interesting and with access to decent food and drink are our preferences. Calis looks like it will be a good base from which to explore.

Anyway, thanks again and I look forward to receiving sensible answers to the daft questions I'll no doubt be asking in the coming weeks :)
Title: Re: Hello from another new UK member
Post by: suzyq on July 29, 2019, 18:43:00 PM: Welcome Hope you have a lovely holiday in Calis
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Post by: marina on July 29, 2019, 18:43:57 PM: Hi Paul and welcome to CBF. We've been going since 2002 so like it a bit ;D
We'll also be there in October, for a month. It's a good time to go if you want to do a bit of exploring as the weather can be great without being too hot. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, and be back !
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Post by: Scunner on July 29, 2019, 20:16:11 PM: Welcome Paul, ask all the questions you like :)
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Post by: bob 1 on July 29, 2019, 20:19:30 PM: welcome enjoy your trips
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Post by: Highlander on July 29, 2019, 20:23:50 PM: Welcome PaulJ :)
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Post by: Anne on July 29, 2019, 20:41:46 PM: Welcome Paul
Calis is a fantastic base for a bit of exploring but don't forget to visit Fethyie too. Enjoy a lovely walk through the new park onto the kordon which has a plethora of great restaurants to while away an evening
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Post by: TOSH TOSH on July 29, 2019, 21:16:29 PM: Hello and welcome Paul & wife, hope you enjoy your Holiday as much as we all do our"s 8)
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Post by: MrT on July 30, 2019, 08:29:24 AM: If between the 15th and 20th the air games in Oludeniz is worth a visit

https://www.oludenizbeach.co.uk/air-games/oludeniz-air-games-2019
Title: Re: Hello from another new UK member
Post by: PaulJ on July 30, 2019, 08:39:22 AM: Many thanks, all, for the welcome.

We're really stoked about this holiday as, for a variety of reasons, it's been a challenging year for both my wife and myself and a 10-day break will, hopefully, allow us to relax a bit.

The hotel we're staying at in Calis is fairly central and not far from the Fethiye water taxi drop off. Will the water taxi still be running in October? We were told by our travel agent (she owns a flat in Calis and has been there 20 out of the last 20-odd years) that the hotel is 3 star - simple but very clean and great service. This suits us to perfection as all we want is a safe base from which to do our exploring.

Another quick question, we were told that we need to carry our passports and visa documents with us at all times. That's unusual compared to other holidays we've been on where we've deposited the passports with the hotel. We have scanned copies and printed copies so, would they be sufficient or must we take the originals?

Anyways, thanks again. Can't wait to be experiencing Calis, Fethiye and the surrounding areas.
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Post by: Big Doug on July 30, 2019, 08:41:14 AM: Welcome, and enjoy,
But don’t try and do to much on you first trip is my advice.

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Title: Re: Hello from another new UK member
Post by: PaulJ on July 30, 2019, 08:42:02 AM: Quote from: MrT on July 30, 2019, 08:29:24 AM
If between the 15th and 20th the air games in Oludeniz is worth a visit

https://www.oludenizbeach.co.uk/air-games/oludeniz-air-games-2019
Thanks for the heads-up on that Mr T. I can't recall the exact dates but I think there's some overlap. I'll check out when I'm back home and see if we can be there as it looks like fun.
Cheers, Paul.
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Post by: PaulJ on July 30, 2019, 08:56:45 AM: Quote from: Big Doug on July 30, 2019, 08:41:14 AM
Welcome, and enjoy,
But don’t try and do to much on you first trip is my advice.

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Thanks Big Doug.
Yes - wise words as there's always a temptation to try to do everything at once. We will have to pace ourselves a bit but we're really looking forward to seeing as many of the historical / archaeological sites as we can reasonably manage.
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Post by: cenk on July 30, 2019, 08:57:00 AM: Welcome to cbf Paul. Sure you will enjoy your holiday here :)
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Post by: Highlander on July 30, 2019, 08:58:51 AM: It IS a requirement to carry your passport at lol all times and that a photocopy is not acceptable.

Some people carry their passports and others don't.

It a bit like chaging money somewhere other than a bank or change shop.
Title: Re: Hello from another new UK member
Post by: PaulJ on July 30, 2019, 10:12:23 AM: Quote from: Highlander on July 30, 2019, 08:58:51 AM
It IS a requirement to carry your passport at lol all times and that a photocopy is not acceptable.

Some people carry their passports and others don't.

It a bit like chaging money somewhere other than a bank or change shop.
Thanks Highlander. In that case - and to avoid any time-wasting / inconvenience if we don't have them and the local plod asks us to produce them - we'll have our original documents with us. We will have hard copy and clouded back-ups as well.