With the exchange rate of the euro currently making Europe an expensive holiday destination this year, is it time for UK holiday makers to bypass last years popular destinations like Tenerife, Spain, Cyprus and the United States for somewhere new?
Two major destinations stand out this year as excellent holiday locations for the budget concious UK holiday maker who wants to save money, but also have a fantastic summer holiday.
Todays holiday destination is Turkey, due in part that it is outside the euro currency zone of Europe (it uses the Turkish New Lira) so your holiday money wil go further.
Beautiful Turkey coastal beach resorts have been very popular over the last few years, but there is plenty to explore inland, especially in Istanbul.
Istanbul is excellent value for money at the moment with the Pound holding its value against the Turkey New Lira, so you can make the most of your holiday budget. Istanbul City Breaks are the fastest-growing city break destination in Europe at the moment, with an increase of over 18% on last year. The best time to visit for the best weather is late April when the tulips are in bloom and the weather is warmer. Flight time from the UK to Istanbul is about 4-hours.
Flights: A cheap flight to Istanbul from London Stansted for 2-adults departing on 25th April 2009 with Turkish Airlines starts from about £155 per person.
Hotel: The Inter Istanbul Hotel is a good value for money with good standards and good service. The hotel is located just inside the city walls on the main road to and from the airport. The historic sights of the Blue Mosque and the Aya Sofia are approximately a 15-minute drive away. There is also a tram stop just outside the hotel with a direct line to Sultanahmet. Room Facilities include: Air conditioning, Satellite television, Direct dial phone, Mini bar and Hairdryer. A Standard Room for 2-adults with Bed & Breakfast for 7-nights from Saturday 25th April 2009 starts from about £460 per room (£230 per person).
What can you do in Istanbul? On your visit to Istanbul you must see Kariye Museum, also known as the Chora Church, this eleventh-century Byzantine church was turned into a mosque in the sixteenth century and is now a museum. The walls are covered with remarkable mosaics and frescoes depicting the life of Christ. For more information on Istanbul see our Turkey Travel Guide.
Total cost: Summer Holidays to Istanbul in April start from about £385 per person departing on Saturday 25th April for 7-nights from London Stansted Airport staying at the 4-Star Inter Instanbul Hotel located in the Old City of Istanbul.
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