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Top Hotels in Bodrum - Mugla - Turkey
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Barcelo Tat Beach & Golf Resort Belek
102 reviews -
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
474 reviews -
InterContinental Istanbul Ceylan
308 reviews
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Grand Hyatt Istanbul
255 reviews
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Swissotel Grand Efes Izmir
200 reviews
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The Marmara Istanbul
303 reviews
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Ankara Hilton SA
103 reviews
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Adana Hilton Sa
52 reviews
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Radisson Blu Conference & Airport Hotel, Istanbul
159 reviews -
Sheraton Istanbul Maslak Hotel
166 reviews
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Barcelo Eresin Topkapi Istanbul
525 reviews
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Conrad Istanbul
441 reviews
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Rixos Downtown Antalya
40 reviews
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Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center Ankara
54 reviews
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Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Cesme
70 reviews
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Ramada Kaya Plaza Istanbul
51 reviews
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Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel
153 reviews
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Ankara
47 reviews
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Sherwood Breezes Resort Antalya
412 reviews
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Dedeman Hotel Istanbul
160 reviews
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Hilton Istanbul
419 reviews
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Surmeli Efes Kusadasi
627 reviews
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Sheraton Cesme Hotel Resort & Spa Ilica
108 reviews
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WOW Hotel & Convention Center Istanbul
133 reviews
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Atamis Onura Hotel Kusadasi
55 reviews -
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia
128 reviews
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Elite World Hotel Istanbul
136 reviews
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Courtyard Istanbul International Airport
140 reviews
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Dedeman Ankara
71 reviews
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Adam & Eve Hotels Belek
184 reviews
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Hillside Su Hotel Antalya
491 reviews
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Delphin Palace Hotel Antalya
649 reviews
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Crowne Plaza Izmir
116 reviews
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Nippon Hotel Istanbul
168 reviews
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Ela Quality Resort Hotel Belek
145 reviews
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Dedeman Antalya
156 reviews
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Hilton Izmir
184 reviews
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Ilica Hotel Spa & Wellness Resort
70 reviews
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Mirada del Mar Goynuk
169 reviews
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Turunc Hotel
236 reviews
Bodrum - Mugla - Turkey
Travel Blogs from Bodrum - Mugla - Turkey, Turkey
Mausoleums, discos and final thoughts on Turkey
This is a top pick! ... not... turns out we actually enjoy going to bed early. Who knew? We Said: Our final thoughts and comments on Turkey. Turkey is a very easy, rich, and rewarding travel experience. We felt if offered us incredible food, sights and experiences ...
Happy 12th birthday to Kate!
This is a top pick! ... in Gundogan. We built sand castles while we were there. The sand was coarse, but smoother than any of the other sand we have seen in Turkey. After that we went to the bakery. I had to take a chance on what kind of cake it was by looking at the top. ...
Unhappy nose (Josh)
This is a top pick! ... tell mom, "We are going to go drive." Then they would tell Josh, "You drive!" The three wild beans would cruise around Bodrum picking up babes in bikinis and hunks in Speedos. [Josh loves writing this entry so much that his jaw is aching from smiling ...
Our first invitation to a Turkish home
This is a top pick! We didn't blog yesterday because we were very busy and got home uncharacteristically late. We were late getting home in a good way. Let me explain. Yesterday we went to the pool in the morning and met up with Josh's friend Amishay (this is not the ...
No internet is crampin' my style
This is a top pick! ... not too sure what to do about celebrating it besides taking her to the Harry Potter movie, assuming that we can find it in Bodrum. I saw a theater, but no poster for it yet. There are also some good-looking cakes at the bakery. Anyone have any ideas? ...
Nanny's last day with us
This is a top pick! ... town this time and it was surprising. Yalikavak is a pretty happening place at night. It's not cramped and crowded like Bodrum, but very lively just the same. We rolled the metaphorical dice and picked a place. Kids had spaghetti and cheeseburgers. ...
Hangin' in Gundogan
This is a top pick! ... I should shower. Dogs bark all night and none of them are shaggier than me. Lots of them have big mouths. When you go to Turkey, the barber shops are cheaper and there are no chains or brand names, they are just there and they don't sell you cheesey ...
Just a quick note
This is a top pick! ... to spend a fair amount of time consulting the dictionary, but we also played with the baby and looked at some of our Turkey travel photos together. The children also gave me some anniversary gifts. Kate negotiated for a salt and pepper set that says, ...
Driving Miss Lucy
This is a top pick! ... doing this to me and we are cracking up very much. But mom is still a great mom. Love, Alex Josh: Today on Josh's Turkey Live, we have goofy Turkish TV commercials! We will visit the Cafe Crown Buzz (pronounced Boooz). There is a guy at a bar ...
Hamam and impromptu birthday party
This is a top pick! ... up her stay, we are trying to mark the last few things off our "to-do" list. One of them was for me to go down to the Bodrum hamam on my own and luxuriate for an hour or so. Nanny and the kids left for the beach at the same time I got in the car and ...
Heading to the villa
This is a top pick! ... left the hotel and got on a big shuttle bus to get to the airport. We went on the airplane and got off by Bodrum. Bodrum is in the south end of Turkey and it is its own little spot. On our way to the villa in a rental car we saw planes scooping up ...
Guest blog!
This is a top pick! Hello. I'm Bridget's friend Lucy and I'm visiting them in Bodrum for a week. I arrived last night via layovers in Rome and Istanbul. My biggest activity since I arrived has been trying to find my luggage, which Alitalia decided was so appealing that ...
Boat trip around Gundogan bay
This is a top pick! ... finding a boat that had a clear indication that it was available for trips. I suspect it's easier to find one in Bodrum, as Bodrum is much larger. Eventually we found a sign on the side of a restaurant advertising two different routes for boat trips, ...
For the diehard blog reader: Kandil
This is a top pick! This is information from our host. It's about a holy day that is celebrated today: Kandil It is necessary to add that Turks have a personal way of following Islam. A great number of Muslim Turks will enjoy a nice alcoholic beverage, smoke ...
Ephesus
This is a top pick! ... famous in India. We got many pictures of her while we waited, so perhaps one day we will learn who she is. Bollywood in Turkey, who'da thunk it? One of our last stops for our stay was at another, smaller amphitheater that had two exit tunnels on the ...
Bye, bye, Grandpa
This is a top pick! ... back, everyone was sitting on the front steps of the hamam eating ice cream. They spent their extra time doing a little shopping in Bodrum for my wedding anniversary (tomorrow-- 13 years). Too bad their Dad won't be here to help open the gift. They also ...
One more day 'til Harry Potter (and Grandparents)
This is a top pick! ... --not greasy at all. All of the kids tried it and gave it a thumbs up, so add another item to the "Things we love in Turkey" list. I have to guess that the woman who made it was a real pro, so you might not want to trust your Gözleme to just anyone. ...
Turkey Botanical
This is a top pick! ... change and pulls a ticket out for you--all while he is driving. Given how much attention it takes to drive successfully in Turkey, I'm a little concerned that he is driving and making change at the same time, but it's not my country. Today I took a ...
A little taste of nightlife
This is a top pick! Sometimes you don't know what fun surprises the day will hold. Yesterday we didn't have any special plans. We went to the pool where I talked the kids into doing a raft relay with their French friend Leia. That worked very well until one child decided ...
Another late night
This is a top pick! We had Amishay up to the pool yesterday mornng. Nazli, his mother, could not come because her little boy broke her glasses that morning--some things are the same everywhere. In the afternoon our Turkish landlord stopped by to see how we were doing. I ...
No internet at home-- blog update
This is a top pick! ... to do a day trip on a head boat. We really enjoyed our day trip out of Gundogan when Lucy was here, so we thought the Bodrum trip would be really fun as well. The Gundogan experience was better overall, but it was a nice day. Kate and I spent a lot of ...
Down day and Bodrum Castle
This is a top pick! ... it out (well, not beyond posting the cards anyway). We found some boat trip options for later in the summer, sailing out of Bodrum. They are a little cheaper (25YTL) than Gundogan, but not by much. That will be fun to do with my parents when they ...
Alex has learned to dive
This is a top pick! We have had plenty of time to work on those hard-to-get-around-to skills here. So far, Alex has learned how to dive and tie his shoes and shuffle a deck of cards. Kate also learned how to shuffle cards. I learned how from my Aunt Diane in Canada, so I ...
Big waves
This is a top pick! We had huge waves at the beach yesterday. That is, huge waves for here. Usually there are very few waves, if any. All of them are generated by wind, not tide. We heard that there was rain in Istanbul the day before yesterday and that brought some ...
"Baby day" at the beach
This is a top pick! Yesterday we hosted friends up at our pool for a while and then headed down to the beach. We called it "baby day" because much of the activity was centered around playing with our two toddler friends. Kids and adults fetched water from the sea for Alp ...
Last full day in Gundogan
This is a top pick! We've been lying pretty low the last few days, dividing much of our time between the pool and the beach and socializing with our friends. The socializing has unfortunately been cut back a bit because little Ipek and Alp Doan both have been sick. They ...
From the internet cafe downtown Gundogan
This is a top pick! While the dateline on these entries says Bodrum, all our entries (for the most part) going forward are from Gundogan. We visited Bodrum briefly yesterday and it was really a madhouse. The don't call it the Monte Carlo of the Aegean for nothing! That ...
Tuesday
This is a top pick! We spent the morning at the beach. I played ball with a Turkish toddler and Josh made a friend his own age. They had a few words in common and all enjoyed pushing and being pushed into the water. I'm hoping we will see him again tomorrow as having a ...
"Oz-lay-meck" means I'll miss you
This is a top pick! ... did not want to be a big brother. Josh: My heart's being torn in half (Alex: mine too!). I'm thinking about maybe going to Turkey next summer. Maybe we will the lottery. Yesterday the Shaggy Dog was shorn. He tried to resist, but to no avail. I ...