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Isis Hotel and Spa

Hotel: Isis Hotel and Spa

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Gumbet, Bodrum, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Children’s pool Hotel-run mini-club Play area On a private Blue Flag beach 2km from Gumbet 4km from Bodrum Massage Beauty centre Spa centre Sauna Turkish bath Relaxation area	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Club Blue Dreams Hotel

Hotel: Club Blue Dreams Hotel

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Bodrum, Bodrum, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Choice of pools Daytime and evening activities Great All Inclusive package 2 swimming pools Waterslides Plunge pool Indoor pool with whirlpool bath Children’s pool Mini-disco Kids’ club for 4-12yrs Sauna Steam room	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Palm Wings Beach Resort

Hotel: Palm Wings Beach Resort

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Altinkum, Bodrum, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Swimming pool Waterslides Indoor pool Pool bar Sauna Children’s pool Playground Playroom Miniclub, 4-12yrs Cots and highchairs Children’s menu Buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner Snack bar	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Rixos Hotel Bodrum

Hotel: Rixos Hotel Bodrum

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Torba, Bodrum, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Main restaurant for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a large choice of food 5 à la carte restaurants including Mexican, fish, Turkish and French – please note, there is a service charge of 10 Euros per person Themed evenings in main restaurant Snack bar, fast food and menu snack bar Main swimming pool & whirlpool Activity pool with waterslides Indoor pool, heated according to weather Pool bar Spa with sauna, whirlpool bath, gym & steam bath Children’s pool Hotel-run children’s club 4-12 yrs Playground, playroom & soft play centre Cinema Mini disco Early suppers Kids’ lunchtime buffet Cots & highchairs	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Kadikale Resort

Hotel: Kadikale Resort

Location: Kadikalesi, Bodrum, Turkey

Rating: ★★★★★

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Beachfront Non-smoking main buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Italian à la carte restaurant Fish à la carte restaurant 2 swimming pools, 1 May-31 Oct Sunbeds, parasols and mattresses Towel service Pool bar Snack bar 2 waterslides Table tennis Pool table Mini football Basketball Minigolf Sauna Turkish bath 2 children’s pools Kidzone children’s representative and clubs for 3-12 years from 1 May-30 Oct Playground Kids’ corner in restaurant Cots & highchairs	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Hotel Art Bodrum

Hotel: Hotel Art Bodrum

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Bodrum, Bodrum, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Buffet restaurant Swimming pool with slide Sunbeds Umbrellas Entertainment team Bingo Volleyball Table football Billiards Table tennis Chess Darts Backgammon Card games	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Kefaluka Resort

Hotel: Kefaluka Resort

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Akyarlar, Bodrum, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Full board Pitta and pizza 12:00-16:00 Snacks 12:00-18:00 Tea 17:00-18:00 Late night snacks 23:00-07:00 Main buffet restaurant 1 visit to each of the 5 à la carte restaurants per stay as part of All Inclusive package: Turkish, Italian, fish, Asian fusion and Mexican 2 large pools – 1 with a hydromassage section Indoor pool Slide pool with whirlpool bath Pool bar Beach bar Gym Sauna Whirlpool bath Aerobics Turkish bath Steam bath 3 children’s pools Children’s à la carte restaurant Hotel-run kids’ club for 3-12yrs Hotel-run teen club for 12-16yrs	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Hawthorn Karaca Resort

Hotel: Hawthorn Karaca Resort
Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Turgutreis, Bodrum, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Adult-oriented Large standard rooms Walk-in wardrobes All sea view rooms ‘Olea’ buffet restaurant Swimming pool Sun terrace Fitness centre Tennis court Turkish bath Sauna Steam bath Table tennis	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Hotel Samara

Hotel: Hotel Samara

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Torba, Bodrum, Turkey.

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Superb beachfront location Spacious gardens Buffet restaurant Turkish theme nights Terrace restaurant – à la carte Snack bar Swimming pool Pool bar with swim-up area Towels, sunbeds & mattresses Indoor pool Beach bar Sauna Children’s pool with slide Playroom Playground Hotel-run kids’ club for 4-12yrs Cots & highchairs	Belfast Int (Sun) Birmingham (Thur) Bournemouth (Thur) Bristol (Mon) Cardiff (Mon) Doncaster/Sheffield (Thur) East Midlands (Monday) Exeter (Mon) Gatwick (Sun) Glasgow (Mon) Luton (Thurs) Manchester (Sun) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Mon)

Dalaman is an area on Turkey’s South coast surrounded by beautiful countryside and magnificent beaches. The warm waters of the Mediterranean are safe and welcoming for families. There are plenty of hotels to choose from.

Hotel: Olu Deniz Resort

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Olu deniz, Dalaman, Turkey.

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	On a lovely beach Range of sports and activities Close to Blue Lagoon	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Hotel Belcekiz Beach

Hotel: Hotel Belcekiz Beach

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Hotel Belcekiz Beach

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	On the beach 1km to the Blue Lagoon Introductory scuba diving lessons available Weddings	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

St Nicholas Park Hotel

Hotel: St Nicholas Park Hotel

Rating:★★★★★

Location: Fethiye, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	800m to resort centre, bars & restaurants 4km to Olu Deniz beach – courtesy bus twice a day 8km to Fethiye Courtesy bus to	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Hotel Green Forest

Hotel: Hotel Green Forest

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Fethiye, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Newly refurbished Secluded feel Lagoon pool	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Mares Hotel

Hotel: Mares Hotel

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Marmaris, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Wonderful views 7 bars Waterslides	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Hotel Club Turban

Hotel: Hotel Club Turban

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Marmaris, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Waterslides for children, May-Oct only Spacious 2 bedded family rooms available Replenishing spa Thomson Kidzone, May-Oct only	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Hotel Pasa Beach

Hotel: Hotel Pasa Beach

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Marmaris, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Great friendly atmosphere	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Club Letoonia

Hotel: Club Letoonia

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Fethiye, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	3 private beaches Various sports and activities Spa & wellness centre	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Hilton Sarigerme Resort and Spa

Hotel: Hilton Sarigerme Resort and Spa

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Sarigerme, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	Stunning complex On the beach Great choice of watersports	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Magic Life Sarigerme Imperial

Hotel: Magic Life Sarigerme Imperial

Rating: ★★★★★

Location: Sarigerme, Dalaman, Turkey

Photo	Board Basis	Facilities	Flights
	All Inclusive	On the beach 4 pools Lots of bars & restaurants	Belfast Int (Mon) Birmingham (Sat) Bournemouth (Mon) Bristol (Sat Cardiff (Sun) Doncaster/Sheffield (Sat) East Midlands (Thur) Edinburgh (Mon) Exeter (Thur) Gatwick (Sat) Glasgow (Thur) Leeds Bradford (Mon) Luton (Sun) Manchester (Sat) Newcastle (Sat) Norwich (Thur) Stansted (Sun)

Cheap all inclusive holidays to Turkey are surprisingly good value for money, even in peak season; and they offer something that you don’t normally see at all inclusive resorts unless you are prepared to pay for them – water slides.

Of course the water slides are not the only criteria I use for choosing a hotel to stay in (although they do go a long way to persuading me). When we took family holidays all inclusive resorts were out of the question. They were so expensive it was just not worth it. Now I have changed my mind. The cheap all inclusive holidays to Turkey I have been looking at are only about £200 more expensive for a family of 4 for two weeks, compared to a self catering apartment. I don’t know about you, but when I am on holiday I do not want to be slaving over a hot stove. So we tend to eat out and let others do the hard work. When you add the cost of the food to the holiday, plus the drinks around the pool when you’re soaking up the sun, the pennies soon mount up, way above the initial £200 all inclusive premium.

Of course there are going to be some discrepancies between the all inclusive and other boards, but the difference in price has closed a lot. If you are happy to eat every meal in the hotel, drink around the pool and do some activities that are on offer then cheap all inclusive holidays to Turkey (or elsewhere) are great value for money.

Another thing that I have found is that when you are searching for hotels independently try asking whether they do an All Inclusive option. We did this when we booked our hotel in Zanzibar and the premium was only an extra £20 per person per night. When you consider that all the drinks, activities and food was included I reckon we saved ourselves some hefty pennies; especially since the food prices were not cheap. It was convenient as well. We were quite far from an ATM machine and had little cash left other than the $20 departure tax. Not having to worry about having cash to pay for everything was a great weight off our shoulders.

P.S. About Zanzibar. I have been meaning to post about our trip to Tanzania, so stay tuned!

The one thing that should be the travel industry’s primary concern is to make peak season holidays just as affordable as term-time holidays. The difference in price is astonishing. Fortunately there are holidays to Turkey in October that offer great value for money, with a 5 star all-inclusive resort coming in at under £1600 for a family of four.

The great thing about holidays to Turkey in October is that the weather at that time of year is a pleasant average of 26 degrees; a lot warmer that many popular European alternatives, and there is plenty of things to do.

Whichever resort you chose (Bodrum, Dalaman or Antalya) there are plenty of beaches, scenic excursions, fun activities such as water parks and ancient ruins to explore. You can fly from virtually any UK regional airport as well. Holidays to Turkey in October are an ideal solution for a cheap getaway.

Holidays to Turkey from Belfast usually involve an annoying indirect flight via another UK airport which ultimately push the price of the holiday up. It seems a little unfair doesn’t it. However, there is hope. Although a little limited in choice there are holidays to Turkey from Belfast at great prices.

The main destinations tend to be Dalaman and Bodrum. Hotels are plentiful and you can get a two week stay in a 5 star hotel, All Inclusive, for as little as £2406 for a family of four.

If you are looking for holidays to Turkey from Belfast there are a number of sites that offer some great deals.