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A Glimpse at Ölüdeniz’s Famed Blue Lagoon in Turkey

The magnificent Blue Lagoon at Ölü Deniz, on the south-western coast of Turkey, is one of the world’s natural wonders. This secluded bay and pebbled beach, lapped by extraordinarily clear blue waters, has long been a magnet for tourists, drawn here by its beauty.

December 9, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
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New Aquarium Opens in Istanbul Turkey

Turkey recently opened the doors to the country’s largest aquarium. Located on 100 acres in the Florya district of Istanbul, the Istanbul Aquarium features 15,000 land and sea creatures housed in thematic rooms designed to look like different regions of the world.

October 18, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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Turkish Culture & Tourist Office Announces Opening Of World’s Largest Museum Of Ancient Mosaics

New York, NY (June, 2011) – Winning a race to save some of civilization’s most important antiquities from the ravages of time and vandalism as well as the march of progress, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Turkey has announced the opening of a new museum to display priceless mosaics dating back as far [...]

June 28, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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Istanbul Hip & Cool: Unique, Sophisticated Pleasures In Turkey’s Cultural Capital

NEW YORK, NY (April, 2011) — Because Istanbul is known only as an exotic and historic city, few are aware that it has become a hip, cool destination with incredible designers, sophisticated restaurants and cafes, music festivals with top Turkish and international talent, trendy boutiques and a lively nightlife that attracts cosmopolitan travelers from around [...]

April 12, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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New Hotels, Resorts And Restaurants Reflect Turkey’s Growing Stature As One Of Europe’s Leading Tourism Destinations

NEW YORK, NY (March, 2011) – New hotels, resorts and restaurants in Istanbul and other parts of the country are shaping a unique, multi-faceted tourism experience that continues to welcome growing numbers of international travelers to Turkey. By end of 2010, the country had registered an increase in international arrivals of almost six percent, including [...]

March 16, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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Travel to Turkey is Booming

By Elisabeth Lang, eTN | Feb 11, 2011 ISTANBUL (eTN) – The European Capitals of Culture, City of Year for 2010, has brought a tremendous visibility and great success to the city of Istanbul, which is founded on two continents, according to Gerhard Struger, General Manager of Istanbul’s Swissotel, The Bosphorous, and nearly 9 years [...]

February 14, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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First Istanbul Shopping Fest Slated For March 18-April 26, 2011

NEW YORK, NY (January 31, 2011) – For 40 days and 40 nights, the first annual Istanbul Shopping Fest will transform the cosmopolitan city into a shopping mecca where visitors from around the world can take advantage of savings of 30 percent or more at various shopping arenas throughout the city. Taking place from March [...]

February 1, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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Turkey expecting 31 Million Tourists in 2011

28 million foreign visitors came to Turkey in 2010 representing an increase of more than 5 percent over 2009. In the Turkish Hoteliers Federation (TUROFED) annual tourism report, Mr Ahmet Barut, the President of TUROFED said “The total tourism revenue is expected to reach USD 25 billion in 2011 with 31 million visitors.â€

January 28, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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Turkey’s Black Sea: A Wild, Wonderful Discovery

NEW YORK, NY (January, 2011) — Encompassing much of the country’s northern boundary and isolated by the rugged Kackar mountains, the narrow coastal Black Sea region of Turkey, is well off the beaten path of many international travelers but treasured by those who discover its unique charms. In addition to fascinating reminders of Turkey’s extraordinary [...]

January 20, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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Are The Origins Of America’s Statue Of Liberty To Be Found In Turkey?Recent Discovery of Figure on Ancient Column in Perge Leads to Speculation

New York, NY (August, 2010) – The iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor was a gift from France, in 1886. But, did its inspiration originate almost 2000 years ago, in Turkey? A recent discovery in the remnants of excavation in one of the country’s most important archaeological sites is cause for speculation.

August 18, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
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