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Turning
dreams into incentives
Turkey is a virtual open-air museum of past civilizations mixed with the present, offering
fascinating possibilities for theme venues with the expert Konwewst team you can create
your own history in this ancient land, truly a theme paradise. Organize an elegant gala in
an Ottoman palace stage an Antony and Cleopatra rendevous on a sand beach escape through
golden fields and pine forests to a picturesque village for an enchanting day enjoying the
famous Turkish hospitality and entertainment - even a Turkish country wedding! |
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Excellent
Value
Turkey offers quality and variety
for excellent prices in comparison with other destinations. Turkey, with its four
seacoasts - the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea - has countless historical
and archaeological sites, thermal and winter resorts, sporting and adventure, excellent
dining, entertainment and shopping. This winning combination, coupled with the renowned
tradition of Turkish hospitality, creates an alluring destination. |
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Latest in accommodation
The leading centers of Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and Ankara provide the latest in
year-round international chain and boutique hotels, meeting rooms, convention halls and
exhibition centers that meet or exceed international standards for facilities and
services.Environmental protection
In the effort to protect the great variety of natural and historical assets it possesses,
Turkey has implemented environmental controls over new and existing developments as well
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Accessibility
Turkey is served by frequent and regularly scheduled direct flights from all parts of the
world to Istanbul and other destinations, which are well linked by an efficient domestic
air network. Istanbul is truly a short-haul destination with a long-haul impact for
Europeans and it's only a 9-hour direct flight from New York.
Shoppers paradise
Turkey has shopping to suit every taste... up-market malls, sophisticated boutiques,
fashion houses, or in contrast, the Grand Covered Bazaar, a maze of 4,000 shops, a virtual
paradise for seekers of fine carpets, leather, precious jewelry, brass, copper,
illuminated paintings and calligraphy. Excellent buys may also be found in the colorful
bazaars and duty free shops in Mediterranean and Aegean destinations. |
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Fine dining
In Turkey, dining is a leisurely pursuit coupled with friendly conversation, hors
d'oeuvres and iurkish wines, beer and spirits. Dishes from the refined traditions of
Ottoman Palace cuisine as well as kebaps and fresh Mediterranean seafood and salads are
interspersed on the menu with continental dishes. In the cafes you'll enjoy tempting
pastries with Turkish coffee or hot tea in a tulip-shaped glass. |
"After
5" attractions
There is entertainment to suit every style and taste from the gypsy band with belly
dancer, to a dance orchestra, traditional folk show, jazz or classical musicians,
discotheques and night clubs. |
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