Turkey

Antalya is Turkey's holiday capital — a modern resort city with a beautifully preserved Roman old town (Kaleiçi), spectacular Taurus Mountain backdrop and some of Turkey's best beaches. It's the gateway to the Turkish Riviera and home to countless luxury all-inclusive resorts.

Bodrum is Turkey's most cosmopolitan resort — a glamorous whitewashed town spilling around a picturesque harbour, dominated by a crusader castle. It attracts a chic crowd, has brilliant restaurants and clubs, and the surrounding peninsula has quieter coves and bays to explore.

Marmaris combines a stunning natural harbour with buzzing resort energy. The famous Bar Street is one of Turkey's liveliest, but venture away from the centre and you'll find tranquil coves, pine-forested hills and the gateway to the beautiful Bozburun Peninsula.

Fethiye is the jewel of the Turkish Riviera — a laid-back market town surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery. The Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz is one of the most photographed spots in Turkey, and the Lycian Way walking trail starts here. Paragliding above the lagoon is a bucket-list experience.

Side is a charming ancient city set on a peninsula with beaches on both sides — you can watch the sun rise over one sea and set over another. Roman ruins including a beautifully preserved theatre sit alongside excellent all-inclusive hotels and a lively bazaar.

Alanya is dominated by a spectacular medieval castle perched on a rocky promontory above a long sandy beach. It's one of Turkey's most popular resorts for good reason — brilliant beaches, good value all-inclusives and a fun resort atmosphere.

Dalaman is the gateway airport for some of Turkey's most beautiful resorts including Fethiye, Marmaris and the stunning Göcek Bay area. The surrounding Mugla region is Turkey at its most scenic — forested mountains, ancient ruins and turquoise coves.

Kusadasi sits on the Aegean coast of Turkey, just 20 minutes from the extraordinary ancient city of Ephesus. It's a lively, cruise ship-friendly resort with a bustling bazaar, good beaches and easy access to some of Turkey's finest archaeological sites.

Istanbul is one of the world's great cities — straddling two continents across the Bosphorus, with 2,500 years of history packed into every neighbourhood. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and incredible food scene make it an unmissable city break.