Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Introduce Yourself => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: bella35 on February 18, 2011, 09:58:50 AM

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Post by: bella35 on February 18, 2011, 09:58:50 AM: visiting Turkey for the first time in May with hubby
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Post by: marina on February 18, 2011, 10:10:52 AM: Welcome to CBF Bella.

May is a lovely time to visit, we'll be there then too.

Turkey is a wonderful country, make sure you get out and explore. There are loads of good ideas and tips on this site.

Hope you have a great time.
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Post by: Anne on February 18, 2011, 11:52:56 AM: Welcome Bella
Are you coming to the Fethyie area for your holiday?
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Post by: tribalelder on February 18, 2011, 12:27:15 PM: Hi and a warm welcome to the Forum....hope you find it useful :)
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Post by: pookie on February 18, 2011, 14:07:01 PM: Welcome ! Hope you enjoy Turkey - it is a wonderful place, with wonderful people.
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Post by: bella35 on February 18, 2011, 17:55:02 PM: Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. We are staying in the Oykun Hotel Calis beach. We usually go to the greek islands and cyprus but thought it was time we gave Turkey at try
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Post by: badger on February 18, 2011, 18:44:38 PM: Bella welcome to the CBF
The Oykun is an excellent choice of hotel for your first visit to Turkey. 8)
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Post by: scot on February 18, 2011, 19:13:12 PM: Welcome to CBF and i sure you will enjoy your holiday.

Bruce
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Post by: marina on February 18, 2011, 19:30:33 PM: You couldn't have picked better than the Oykun. It's a lovely hotel with wonderful staff who will make you feel at home right away. We've stayed there for the last few years and heartily recommend it.

Having said that we are having a change this year and staying in an apartment, though I think we'll be back at the Oykun sometime.

:)
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Post by: bella35 on February 18, 2011, 21:27:43 PM: The Oykun sounds really good. We have booked bed and breakfast but not sure if we should upgrade to half board
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Post by: PKHUGHES100 on February 19, 2011, 07:31:18 AM: Hi Bella, welcome to the Forum, Calis is a superb location, you can enjoy the beech, the wonderful surroundings and meet super people but remember, be adventurous, get out and explore. That is how you will discover the real Turkey, culture and people. 8)

Kevin
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Post by: Mr Pickles on February 19, 2011, 13:28:24 PM: Hi Bella, welcome to the forum

Ian
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Post by: kenkay on February 19, 2011, 14:02:44 PM: quote:
Originally posted by bella35

The Oykun sounds really good. We have booked bed and breakfast but not sure if we should upgrade to half board
Hi Bella and a big welcome to CBF 8) Once you have seen the the choice of excellent restaurants in Calis I'm sure you'll be more than happy with bed and breakfast at the Oykun 8)
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Post by: marina on February 19, 2011, 14:11:42 PM: quote:
Originally posted by bella35

The Oykun sounds really good. We have booked bed and breakfast but not sure if we should upgrade to half board

We always stayed bed and breakfast and wouldn't do half board. As you will find when you get to Calis, there are so many lovely restaurants for an evening meal you'll be spoilt for choice and I guarantee you can't get round them all in two weeks. Be sure to try the ones away from the promenade too, there are plenty who serve fantastic food and cheaper than the promenade, although it is nice to eat overlooking the sea and watching the sunset.

The Oykun do pretty good lunches and evening meals and you've always got the option of eating there too even if you are just B & B.

Just keep checking this site for recommendations for good places to eat and you won't be disappointed. :)
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Post by: bella35 on February 19, 2011, 20:28:32 PM: Thanks everyone for the replies. We will stick with b & b.
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Post by: carlchris on February 27, 2011, 22:33:32 PM: Hi Bella, my hubby and i are staying at the oyken in May. It will be our 2nd time to Calis. We loved it so much last year we cant wait to go back. Maybe see you then. :)
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Post by: puma on March 01, 2011, 00:11:30 AM: hi have a great holiday and a warm welcome
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Post by: bella35 on April 12, 2011, 20:17:36 PM: Hi Carlchris
We are arriving at the Oykun on the 23rd May for 1 week. Maybe see you there?
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Post by: LeeGlo on April 13, 2011, 11:27:15 AM: Welcome Bella, it might be your first visit to Turkey but I'm sure it won't be your last. You have picked a great place to start, nice lot of folks in Calis, and Fethiye is a great little town, lovely harbour area, shops and even our own bit of culture, (the rock tombs) hope you and your hubby have a lovely holiday.
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Post by: bella35 on April 13, 2011, 21:26:04 PM: Hi LeeGlo thanks for the info. We have said for years that we must try Turkey and I cant believe it has come round so fast just over 5 weeks to go!
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Post by: tony jenkins on April 16, 2011, 13:04:25 PM: Hi Bella, we used to go to Greece every year (Corfu loads of times) and tried Turkey 3 years ago. I can tell you that Turkey is 'head and shoulders' above Greece. I know you will have a great time, enjoy.
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Post by: stoop on April 16, 2011, 13:53:36 PM: Great time to go and you will love Calis and Fethiye I'm sure.

Welcome to the forum.
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Post by: Liz 101 on April 18, 2011, 13:27:31 PM: & you'll be here for carnival week which starts 22nd May, best grab your seats early for the carnival parade & free concert on 28th
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Post by: jaypay on April 19, 2011, 13:18:38 PM: Hi Bella - what dates are you going to the Oykun - my husband and I are going from 14th to 28th May? We have stayed there before and it is one of the best. The lady on Reception (who everyone calls Goldie) is great, she is very helpful and Oykun the owner is lovely too. The staff are friendly and helpful. I am sure you will have a great time but do go out for meals at night, one of the most enjoyable things is being able to walk up and down the promenade and choose what you want to eat from the variety of different restaurants, we think it is part of the holiday. Good Luck and we might just be able to say hello.
Janet
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Post by: bella35 on April 19, 2011, 22:46:56 PM: Hi Janet
We will be there from the 23rd to 30th May. Look out for the "lost" looking Scottish couple
Anne
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Post by: jaypay on April 20, 2011, 13:49:59 PM: Hi Bella
You will not be lost for long at the Oykun! It is so friendly, everyone smiles at you and they are so courteous. It is just off the main strip down a paved road so once you get your bearings you will not have a problem. There are some great restaurants in Calis and you can also get the dolmus (small mini-van taxis which stop wherever you put your hand up and charge about 1.50 Tl to go into Fethiye the nearest town. During the day you can also get the water taxi from the wooden bridge and go across the bay to Fethiye and last year it cost 5Tl and it is a great experience.
I will look out for you at the Oykun.
Enjoy
Janet
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Post by: nichola on April 21, 2011, 18:14:46 PM: quote:
Originally posted by bella35

The Oykun sounds really good. We have booked bed and breakfast but not sure if we should upgrade to half board

Welcome to CBF I am sure you will have a great time here with so much to do and see.

There are so many nice restaurants here that I am sure B&B is a good choice. Everywhere is very accessible and you will find yourself spoilt for choice.
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Post by: bella35 on May 01, 2011, 19:05:18 PM: Is it best to take Turkish Lira, travellers cheques or euros to Calis?
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Post by: Highlander on May 01, 2011, 19:09:25 PM: The general consensus is to take just enough lira to last you through the first day or so and then change when in Calis as you will get a better rate there.

Cannot comment on whether euros are better than GBP.

Travellers cheque are no problem to change.

Hope this helps. Have a lovely time. :)
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Post by: bella35 on May 03, 2011, 20:41:42 PM: Thanks Highlander for the info. just over 2 weeks to go!
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Post by: bella35 on May 03, 2011, 20:51:02 PM: Hi Janet
My daughter and son in law have decided to join us. They have booked independently and are going Sunday 22nd to 29th. We are traveliing with Thomsons on Monday 23rd. Although we got a good price with Thomsons they worked out £100 cheaper and that is including pick up with Oykun from the airport. Something for us to think about for next year. So look out for Lisa and Alan on the 22nd
Anne x
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Post by: bella35 on May 03, 2011, 20:54:14 PM: Hi Janet our daughter and son-in-law have decided to join us. They booked independently and arrive on Sunday 22nd May. They got a great deal and Oykun is picking them up from the airport. So look out for Lisa and Alan on the 22nd
Anne x
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Post by: bella35 on May 03, 2011, 21:00:15 PM: Ooops sorry everyone I seem to have posted twice. Can tell I'm not a computer buff!