If you’ve just started to look for your family holiday this summer, it’s likely you’re confronted by high prices and low availability with the notable exception of Turkey.

At the beginning of this year the cost of a holiday to Turkey rose considerably due to high demand and local inflationary pressures creating the “perfect storm of spiralling costs”, however, the earthquake in February, saw a drop-off in bookings, at a time when extra capacity was released in both flights and hotels, which is why there is still good availability for travel this summer.

The earthquake killed and injured tens of thousands in what has become one of the biggest natural disasters in recent memory, however, the drop-off in tourist revenue has further compounded the distress.

Holidaymakers may be surprised to hear that government advice was never to cancel your holiday: it’s just to avoid the immediate vicinity of the disaster with Istanbul, Antalya, Dalaman and Bodrum running as normal, unaffected by the earthquake.

However, not all hotels have bounced back, and some still have post-covid struggles with staffing and maintenance issues undermining the holiday experience, so it’s important to make sure the resort you select will meet your expectations, and avoid those that may not.

The great news is that all covid travel restrictions have now been lifted but please remember that your passport needs to be valid for at least 150 days from the date you arrive and there should be a full blank page for the entry and exit stamps.

Great value holidays in Turkey for summer 2023

A good example of the great value holidays Turkey is offering this year is 7 nights in a good quality 4* hotel in Olu Deniz, departing 23rd July 2023 all inclusive for 2 adults and one child including flights (from East Midlands), luggage, transfers and ATOL protected at a total of £2499, it’s hard to beat value like this. There are lots of other options with luxury 5* hotels also slashing their prices.

If you would like to discuss booking a family holiday to Turkey this summer please get in touch. You can book an appointment here!