LONDON, December 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
With its enviable year-round climate, insatiable quest for
festivities and incomparably high number of remarkable sites of
cultural and historical importance, it's safe to surmise that
Turkey is a destination that is
suitable for each season of the year.
If your holiday in 2013 comes with aspirations of being
affordable then Thomas Cook offers many cheap
holidays to Turkey. Made up of seven
different regions, which, similar to the different regions of
Spain, all boast their own
individual identity, Turkey is a
great destination to visit - and the experts at Thomas Cook explain
why:
Winter sports
Whilst Turkey may not be
traditionally associated with skiing and snowboarding, for those
seeking some fun in the winter sun, this remarkably diverse nation
is home to many great ski resorts, such as Davraz, Palandoken,
Uludag and Kartalkaya.
As well as providing skiers with some top-quality pistes and
facilities, part of Turkey's
winter sports appeal is that these resorts offer great value for
money compared to the notoriously expensive European skiing
destinations.
Festival in Honour of Rumi
If you're looking for a quick getaway to escape the
pre-Christmas hype in the UK, then travelling to the city of Konya
would make a great choice. During the first two weeks of December
the Festival in Honour of Rumi takes place at the ancient site of
Muslim pilgrimage.
Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi was a 13th century poet and
philosopher who lived and died in the city of Konya. This
atmospheric festival is ablaze with spellbinding performances and
traditions as locals and visitors alike pay tribute to Rumi.
International Bodrum Cup
Located in the south-western Aegean region of Turkey, Bodrum is a
bustling and compelling city that is most famous for housing the
Mausoleum of Maussollos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World. Given its beautiful harbour, string of ancient wonders and
castle which hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year,
Bodrum is a fantastic place to visit at any time.
If you're looking for cheap holidays in the
autumn and are enthusiastic about sailing, you may be interested in
witnessing the International Bodrum Cup. This annual event is held
each October and celebrates the end of the cruising season in
Turkey by uniting some of the most
exclusive yachts from around the world.
To discover the many unique sights, sounds and traditions of
Turkey, Thomas Cook offers a
variety of last minute holidays to this
fascinatingly diverse country.
SOURCE Thomas Cook
