Turkey

Turkey, with coasts on the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas, offers water sports, yachting, ancient cities, archaeological sites, museums, exciting markets, and world famous cuisine. Luxurious beach resorts on the Turkish Riviera cities of Antalya, Alanya, Bodrum, and others take advantage of the warm waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean, with plush spas and traditional Turkish baths. Ankara, Turkey’s capital, is in the central part of the country, and Istanbul, is a fascinating city with stunning mosques, bazaars, markets, palaces, nightlife, and excellent restaurants.

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