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From fascinating art galleries and museums to sundrenched coastal resorts, Turkey can be a great destination for a summer holiday. With so many things to see and do, you will not be short of exhilarating attractions and activities that you will just want to get involved in. However, if you're on a break you may be inclined to do little more than lay back on the beach and spend time working on your tan. Should this be the case, Turkey holidays may be ideal for you as the number of resorts located in the south of the country along the Mediterranean Sea offer plenty of opportunity to soak up the rays. You may want to head to Calis, Olu Deniz and Dalaman. Alternatively, why not visit Marmaris? Also situated on the Mediterranean coast, you could follow a morning spent lying on the beach basking in the sunshine by visiting the old town region in the afternoon or exploring the town's amphitheatre. But the southern region of Turkey may not be the only place you want to consider when it comes to weighing up your holidays 2011 options. The resorts located along the Aegean coast, such as Bodrum and Altinkum, make for equally attractive destinations for sunseekers. During the summer, this part of Turkey sees average temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius and receives up to 14 hours of sunshine a day. If you're feeling peckish after a few hours' sunbathing, you may be keen to tuck into some Turkish cuisine. With the country's culinary scene taking in influences from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa, you will certainly find the food here to be a melting pot of different cultures. You can try coban salatasi - a salad made from cucumber, tomato, parsley and onion - or a bursa kebab, although there is a wide range of international food on offer if you prefer. Culture vultures may also find Turkey a great place to visit in 2011, whether they are visiting on a package holiday or are booking the different elements of their break separately. And art-lovers could discover that Istanbul, the country's largest city, is a great place to go. Spending time visiting the likes of the Museum of Classical Ottoman Divan Literature and the Pammakaristos Museum could provide you with an insight into the city's long past - in previous eras it was known as Constantinople and Byzantium. However, if contemporary art is more your thing, why not visit the Museum of Modern Art? The Blue Mosque and the Turkish baths are just some of the city's other attractions, so you will not be short on things to do over the course of your trip. If you are keen to pick up some souvenirs of your time in Turkey, make sure that you head to the Grand Bazaar. Said to be one of the largest covered markets in the world, there will be a fascinating range of goods for you to purchase as a memento of your holiday. Whether you're keen to indulge in retail therapy or spend time soaking up the sun, a trip to Turkey is sure to offer something for you. If you're searching for the dreamholidays 2011 destination make sure you come to travelsupermarket.com. We seek the best deals from leading travel companies, so you can be confident of getting great deals on fantastic Turkey holidays as well as breaks to other destinations.
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