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Old 08-09-2008, 10:06 AM   #1
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Default Sun-seeking? Head for a Blue Cruise Fethiye!

Blue Cruise the Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Coast with Alaturka Cruises!!

I just returned from cruising on a traditional Turkish Gulet with Alaturka cruises and it was the time of my life, such a beautiful relaxing experience, and want everyone to know about it!! If you are contemplating cruising Turkey STOP and just DO IT!

I did a 4 day 3 night cruise between Fethiye and Olympos. The boat was really cool-slept under the stars, ate delicious food, had an excellent crew looking after us. The Turkish sun and sea was incredible: snorkeled and sun baked, saw beautiful sunsets and pristine, untouched coves. We got to explore ancient and World Heritage sites, I even jet-skiied...and fished!! Options were available for paragliding, deep diving, cliff jumping and kayaking, which everyone came back smiling about!!

The highlights for me were Oludeniz: the most stunning beach I've ever seen, and world renowned for paragliding; Butterfly Valley with waters so clear and typical of the Meditteranian; the Sunken City where we sailed over the ancient ruins of this World Heritage site-incredible!; and Olympos, of course, with its funky tree houses and vibe that you never want to leave.

I recommended this trip to EVERYONE. Young old, single or attached, families or independent travelers. One of my best travel experiences and definitely my Turkish highlight. Want sun and total chil-axing?? DO IT!
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Old 08-09-2008, 10:12 AM   #2
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Sounds great. Thanks for the review!


Yeah....links don't work until you have at least 15 posts .
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Old 08-09-2008, 10:15 AM   #3
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Thanks, good to know you enjoyed it! I am heading to Turkey for 15 days in October, spending 2 and a half days in Fethiye to do some diving and a short cruise the the 12 Islands, can't get to Olympos this time though. I am pretty sure I will have to go back though. The more I look at pictures and read about Turkey the more excited I get!
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uuuuummmm am I the only one around here who feels like this is a little...oh I dunno...spamish?
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That was my first impression
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Um I have to agree... Its also in the wrong forum, but I don't even feel like honoring a spammer by moving it..........
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:13 PM   #7
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LOL yeah I know, right?
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it has general good information

such as turkey being AWESOME

(which it IS)

and whatnot. i think the point is that the spammer's point was missed. no link, no point and it's mildly helpful in showing a different part of traveling not many here have seen (i.e. cruises/turkey).

at least, that's my guess at it.
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Old 08-11-2008, 02:23 AM   #9
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I genuinelly had an awesome time on this cruise and was just putting it out there as an option for people travelling to that part of the world to check out...Ive been recommending Alaturka to everyone cos they made my trip so smooth, Im not spamming!! Spreading the love and sharing experience is what travel is about yeah??!
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Don't take it personally, we just tend to get a little suspicious when the first post is promoting a product or service. Welcome aboard!

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