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Offline BishyBoo

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1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« on: May 16, 2013, 22:16:15 PM »
Hi, due tol be staying at a Villa in Uzumlu for 2 weeks in Sept but am quite concerned now after reading here about the break ins in Uzumlu and im now considering cancelling our holiday, any advice please?VEVWFK



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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2013, 22:36:24 PM »
Frinton-on-sea might be the better bet.

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2013, 23:04:02 PM »
Not very helpful to a new member scorcher...

The situation is not as bad as it once was and I think the chances of it happening are quite small these days. Just be cautious, money/passports etc in the safe (assuming there is one) and don't leave the windows open when you go out - or are in the pool.

Just relax and enjoy your holiday  :)

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2013, 23:23:31 PM »
thanks for the reassurance Scunner


Scorcher - Is Frinton On Sea where you spent the war years?

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2013, 23:39:18 PM »
Settling in nicely I see :D

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2013, 23:54:13 PM »
seems i am Scorcher, thanks   ;)

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2013, 09:55:23 AM »
There has only been 1 reported break in.  As long as you use the same security common sense you would in the UK you will be fine.  You can get all the information on this site; 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/103976533089761/

Relax, lay back and enjoy your holiday.

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2013, 11:05:09 AM »
Thanks Eric,  just concerned when im the one thats booked for everyone, i would hate something to go badly wrong.  We are so looking forward to our holiday and only 17 weeks to go !!!!  :) Any other advice on the area would be most appreciated

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2013, 12:08:44 PM »
I think the main thing is that you make sure that everyone in your party ensures that the place is secure when you go out (do not leave even one window open), and you need also to consider what access there is to the building while you are by your pool.  Think 'Fort Knox' and also don't divulge where you are staying, when you are out socialising.  At night, lock internal doors so that any possible intruder will make sound trying to open the doors and therefore alert you.  If you havent got a safe, take your passports with you when you go out.  Just be sensible, same as you would in the UK and have a fab time, its great here :D

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Re: 1st time to uzumlu and need advice please
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2013, 13:21:21 PM »
Thanks Rindaloo,  I'm feeling a lot more relaxed about it now, phew!
We came to Turkey for the first time last October and were staying in Akbuk which was lovely but VERY quiet and although we like quiet where we are staying we do like to be close to shops, restaurants, shops, bars, markets and did i mention shops? We have hired a car for the 2 weeks  and i believe its about a 25 minute drive to Fethiye so the location sounds perfect for us.   :)
Only 17 weeks to wait and im on the internet constantly looking for outings, shopping areas, boat trips etc.
Any info or advice you can give would be very much appreciated. x




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