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Thursday 27 January 2011

Artemisia Property Sales and Rentals: Taking the stress out of an arrival at Dalaman Int...

Artemisia Property Sales and Rentals: Taking the stress out of an arrival at Dalaman Int...: "Arriving at any airport can be stressful to say the least! You are not sure where you are, where to go or what the procedures ..."

Taking the stress out of an arrival at Dalaman International Airport in Turkey

Arriving at any airport can be stressful to say the least! 

 You are not sure where you are, where to go or what the procedures are.  You are in a foreign country and don't always understand the language.

Wrestling through passport control, baggage reclaim and sometimes visa authorities... it is all a bit bewildering.

OK tough enough, but what about the fact that unless you are on one of those package breaks with a tour operator... where you fight with about 50 other people to get a seat on the bus, then an hour or two drive to the resort, only to find that you drop off at the every hotel in the resort... before yours.  It's all a little too much!

Things can be done differently. Why not plan your arrival with a private taxi chauffeur, so that when you have negotiated all the airport formalities and collected your luggage, you can just locate your driver with a quick text notification and head straight off directly to your accommodation.

If you are flying to Dalaman International and staying in or near Fethiye at anytime, just remember Dalaman Fethiye Transfers.


Dalaman Fethiye Transfers provide fast, efficient and reliable airport transfers from Dalaman International to all the popular holiday and business centres near Fethiye.  So if you have a holiday planned in Olu Deniz, Calis Beach, Ovacik or Hisaronu.  If you have a business meeting, short break or holiday stay in Fethiye or Uzumlu... think Dalaman Fethiye Transfers.

With a range of vehicles to accommodate any size of party from 1-20, local experienced, registered drivers... Dalaman Fethiye Transfers can smooth your arrival and departure journey into an experience of calm and assurance.

With a registered reservation office in the UK you can deal with and all the backup facilities on the ground in Turkey, if it's a airport transfer from Dalaman International Airport you are after, then DFT is the number or website to keep.

www.dalaman-fethiye-transfers.com       Call in the UK +44 (0)843 289 4385

Dalaman Fethiye Transfers are proud partners of Artemisia Holiday Rentals, providers of stunning villas and apartments throughout the Fethiye and Olu Deniz region.

www.artemisia-holidayrentals.co.uk

Tuesday 25 January 2011

Putting the Turkish back in to Turkish Delight...ful Holidays

Turkey is a very a beautiful country to visit with a unique culture and charm.  Part of it's charm is its retained links to an historical past, with chapters in history of great armies, conquests and empires.

Lycian Rock Tombs in Fethiye - Turkey

Yes indeed, the past is still there to be seen...  touched and enjoyed... however the real charm and pull that Turkey exudes on all visitors is captured in the warmth and genuine welcome of its people.

When dining out in Turkey, do not be surprised or offended if the waiter turns up at your table with a pre dinner drink, or an extra side dish, flat bread or display of fruit that you did not order.  This is usually complimentary and is a customary welcome gesture.   You will find this type of welcome not only in the restaurants but also on market stalls and even in the shops, particularly jewellers, where you can also experience generous little offerings of iced or Turkish tea, or a sample of their goods such as Turkish Delight or sweets.


Obviously what is offered as a friendly welcome gesture does seem to encourage the visitor to be a little more liberal with their buying or spending habits, so you could argue... it is a good policy in cultural or diplomatic persuasion.

The Turkish people in the main are colourful, mostly genuine and helpful and will move heaven and earth to accommodate you.  At the markets, shops and street stalls you will be encouraged to browse their offerings.  Don't be shy, live a little "Turkish style" and take a look at what is being offered.

Bartering is part and parcel of the buying process, it is catered for and almost expected.  This can add to the overall fun of shopping in Turkey.  You should as a rule know what you are willing to pay for an item, stick to that amount and not waiver unless the price is still within your overall accepted level.  If a price is offered to you, my general rule of thumb is suggest a figure of between 15-25% off the price quoted, if the original figure was within your expectation.  If you feel this is too much or too little to ask for... do as the Turks do... negotiate but be fair and friendly and then you will experience the true warmth of these friendly people.

 Turkey a land of outstanding beauty...

Where to stay: Looking for a self catering option to enjoy the freedom of choice visit: www.artemisiavillas.com or www.artemisia-calisbeach.com or if you fancy a half board option why not visit: www.royal-parkhotel.com

 To get the low down on the area, the country and what it has to offer the visitor call an area and resort expert in the UK free on land line:
0800 5118 333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              0800 5118 333      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or free on mobile: 0333 7007 333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              0333 7007 333      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. From outside the UK call on +44 (0)208 1337 222 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +44 (0)208 1337 222      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Mobile web: www.artemisia-villas.com.contentmobi.com

Thursday 20 January 2011

Artemisia Property Sales and Rentals: Time to reflect on another Great Day of our Holida...

Artemisia Property Sales and Rentals: Time to reflect on another Great Day of our Holida...: "Wow what a day we had... Olu Deniz beach was fantastic and the late afternoon visit to 'The Blue Lagoon'... well that was the icing on the c..."

Time to reflect on another Great Day of our Holiday in Turkey

Wow what a day we had... Olu Deniz beach was fantastic and the late afternoon visit to "The Blue Lagoon"... well that was the icing on the cake!

Olu Deniz on Turkey's sunny Mediterranean Coast

On our holiday last year to Turkey we visited the beautiful region of Fethiye.  Situated on Turkey's South Western Mediterranean coast, the area between Fethiye and Olu Deniz is a particularly beautiful part of the country.

Fethiye is the provincial market town with its colourful harbour and waterfront promenade and it's glitzy yacht marina and Olu Deniz is the famed beach resort a few miles away.

Olu Deniz is one of the most photographed beach areas in Europe as it offers a truly stunning panorama with it's wide sweeping sandy bay giving way to an impressive mountain range that drops like a stone in to the clear Turquoise of the Mediterranean.

The beach at Olu Deniz is a mixture of fine sand and in parts with some shingle and rocky out parts.  You will find the sea quality is perfect, with a gentle current, clear blue water and a pleasant temperature.

This is a large expanse of beach, so finding a spot was not a problem and as is customary throughout the world, there are sunbeds and parasols for hire at a sensible price and for those who object to paying for a sunbed, you can do as many did... spread out your towel for free.

Behind the beach at Olu Deniz there is a lively resort with many restaurants, shops, bars and cafe`s.  The beach front restaurants serve an excellent beach snack type lunch but are a little more expensive than those set back off the beach front.

There are amenities like toilets and baby changing facilities... but go prepared would be my suggestion.  On a lighter note there are water sports facilities for the action and thrill seekers and for the real adrenalin junkies there is a tandem paragliding service which takes you to the summit of Mount Babadag, which over shadows the beach and from a heady 6,500 feet where you can be hurled off the top to descend with awesome views... I am told and then circling your way down to land on the beach itself.  You can sit and watch the para gliders circling and descending all day, it is fascinating to watch as they look like small birds when high up and aeroplanes when they land.

So after a spot of lunch and an afternoon of reading, sunbathing and watching the para gliders we headed along the beach a few hundred metres to the famous "Blue Lagoon".  I had read much about this area it looked beautiful in the pictures I had seen... so we decided to take a look and explore.

The lagoon is a natural inlet of the sea which has to navigate its way through a curled passage around a peninsular of land.  This peninsular of land almost cuts off the lagoon from the sea.  There is no tide so to speak but the steady flow of sea water offers the lagoon a fresh supply of water that has two properties, a lovely temperature and quite a bit of salt.   You can almost float in the lagoon and the water is like a bath temperature.  The lagoon is naturally beautiful but it is fast becoming so popular that we found the best time to visit was early morning or late afternoon when there were not so many of the visitor's.  At these times the visibility of the water improves and can be clear and blue.

The Blue Lagoon at Olu Deniz


The Blue Lagoon is a nature reserve and there is a small cost to enter this protected environment.  For our family it was well worth the cost to experience this.  The beach areas in the lagoon are the fringe of the peninsular that protects the lagoon from the sea and the around the waters edge of the lagoon itself.

With a full day spent at Olu Deniz and "The Blue Lagoon" we felt the urge to stay in the resort until sunset and with a ride up the high coast road that then looks back at the beach and here is the result.

Sunset at Olu Deniz

Early evening at Olu Deniz in Turkey can be strikingly beautiful... and must look absolutely incredible from one of the paragaliders as seen in this picture.

We stayed in a very nice villa in nearby Ovacik.   A pretty hillside resort which also sits in the shadow of Mount Babadag or "Father Mountain" as it is known.

Artemisia Residence Villas has two very pool areas, with a 25m pristine pool on each development, with lovely gardens and fabulous views over the Hisaronu valley down towards Olu Deniz.

We hope you can also enjoy your day at Olu Deniz and holiday in Turkey.

For more details on holidays to Turkey and in particular this region please visit www.artemisiavillas.com or call in the UK free on 0800 5118 333

Wednesday 19 January 2011

Set sail around 12 Mediterranean Islands... on an affordable Med Cruise

Cruising the Mediterranean conjures up an image of a grand cruise liner plying the waves from one Mediterranean port to another... a nice holiday option if you can afford it! In these hard times here's a Mediterranean cruise... that you can afford.

The 12 Islands of Fethiye Bay on Turkey's sunny South West coast, operates virtually every day throughout the summer months and visits some of the most beautiful, off the beaten track, uninhabited islands in the striking Turquoise Mediterranean sea.

Visiting protected nature reserves and historical sites, it is a leisurely cruise
that meanders through all 12 islands (full day) or 6 islands (half day) that are dotted around the beautiful Fethiye bay area.

T
his scenic area of Turkey has proved very popular with visitors for many years, who flock here each year from all parts of the globe to holiday in the popular resorts of Fethiye, Calis Beach and the area's "Jewel in the Crown" ... Olu Deniz and it's "Blue Lagoon".

The bay of Fethiye is a vast area of blue Mediterranean sea, with a string of islands that form a truly stunning picture postcard backdrop at sunrise and is famed for its wonderful sunset spectaculars, at which tourists and locals alike congregate to witness on the local beaches and in the waterfront restaurants, bars and cafe`s.

Turkey offers outstanding value for money as a holiday destination, with an incredible and diverse range of top quality to budget accommodation and a huge choice dining and entertainment options. The country offers a perfect holiday mix which caters and meet the needs, expectations and demands of the modern worldwide traveller. It offers a unique culture and fascinating history that is coupled with a modern tourism infrastructure and a local community with a 'can do' attitude to life. Be careful what you wish for... because if you let the waiter or taxi driver know... you just might get it! In a nutshell the locals are mostly, very friendly and obliging with a good sense of humour and they will go out of their way to make you happy.

So why not join the 12 Islands of Fethiye Bay Cruise this summer and experience a day to remember. Enjoy drinks and snacks throughout the day with a barbecue lunch stop. Enjoy
sunbathing on the open deck or relax with a cool drink on the lower shaded deck. Dive off the boat for a cooling swim or walk off the boat and explore the islands... the choice is yours.

Where to stay: Looking for a self catering option to enjoy the freedom of choice visit: www.artemisiavillas.com or www.artemisia-calisbeach.com or if you fancy a half board option why not visit: www.royal-parkhotel.com

To get the low down on the area, the country and what it has to offer the visitor call an area and resort expert in the UK free on land line: 0800 511
8 333 or free on mobile: 0333 7007 333. From outside the UK call on +44 (0)208 1337 222

Mobile web: www.artemisia-villas.com.contentmobi.com

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Tuesday 18 January 2011

2 Bed Villa for Sale on the exclusive Artemisia Residence near Olu Deniz in Turkey - products and services from Artemisia Property Sales & Rentals

2 Bed Villa for Sale on the exclusive Artemisia Residence near Olu Deniz in Turkey - products and services from Artemisia Property Sales & Rentals

Lazy Summer Days by a Pool in sunny Turkey

Here is your chance


relax and unwind in one of the most beautiful holiday regions in the Mediterranean... where dramatic mountains meet crystal blue seas that lap at the sandy shoreline and stunning sunsets round off a beautiful day in the most dramatic manner.

The Fethiye region between the famous beach at Olu Deniz with it's captivating crescent shaped bay that leads from dramatic cliffs to a long stretch of sand and shingle to a natural inlet known as "The Blue Lagoon".

Probably the most photographed stretch of coastline in Turkey for it's sheer stunning scenery, it is this region that many of the tour operators and the Turkish Ministry for Tourism uses to promote Turkey.

If your idea of a relaxing self catering holiday is a good book by a pristine pool surrounded by dramatic mountains, views and sunsets to die for, then a holiday to Turkey and the Fethiye region should be high on your list of possible holiday considerations for 2011.

You can rent a 2 or 3 bedroom air conditioned luxury villa within a pristine development featuring a lovely pool area and sun deck, situated in the picturesque hillside resort of Ovacik in the shadow of Mount Babadag or "Father Mountain" which rises to a summit of 6,500 feet.

Artemisia Residence Villas Resort is only a 50 minute transfer from Dalaman International Airport and with Villa rentals in July and August from as little as £427 sleeping from 4/6 persons, may be this part Turkey has what it takes for a relaxing, lazy summer holiday.

Further details visit www.artemisiavillas.com from your pc or laptop or www.artemisia-villas.com.contentmobi.com from your mobile or call free in the UK on 0800 5118 333 or outside the UK call +44 208 1337 222

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Monday 17 January 2011

Villa Holidays in Turkey Designed Just For You

Holidays where you set the pace... peaceful lazy days soaking up the Mediterranean sun with a cooling glass of wine, a good book and a pristine swimming pool right on your door step.

Renting a private holiday villa can offer such a great holiday experience where you can decide when to eat, what you eat and where to enjoy your meal. "Alfresco" dining on the terrace over looking the pool or mountains with views that run right down to the sea. You can decide to eat in or eat out. It is all about choice and with a villa holiday you are in control.

One of 's most beautiful holiday regions is set between Olu Deniz and Fethiye. Olu Deniz with it's stunning crescent golden sandy beach and it famous "Blue Lagoon" a inlet of water from the sea that offers wonderful swimming and sunbathing and Fethiye with it's colourful markets, harbour side waterfront which is a hive of nice bars and restaurants and a large yacht marina.

Just across the bay from Fethiye is a modern holiday resort with a fine beach and great bathing. There are beach front beach clubs that offer a nice spot for lunch or just a cooling drink. There are plenty of bars and nice restaurants that line the seafront promenade. Artemisia Holiday Rentals offer seafront apartments at from as little as £224.00 for an apartment that will sleep up to 6 persons.

Flying in to Dalaman which is only a 40 minute transfer from Fethiye or a 55 minute journey to Olu Deniz, there are reasonable flights with vast choice of airlines including the low cost variety.

Artemisia Holiday Rentals specialises in great value villas and apartments that are situated between the beach at Olu Deniz and the marina at Fethiye and are in an ideal location with stunning views.

With a lovely selection of villas catering for up to 6 persons that start from as little as £294.00 per week in April and only £343.00 per week in May. Spring time in is a lovely time to visit as the beaches and resorts are a little less crowded but the weather is great.

For full details of prices, properties and resorts on offer call in the on .0333 7007 333 or visit .www.artemisia-holidayrentals.co.uk