Turkey has become a Mecca for Russian-speaking tourists in recent years
Vacation is the most pleasant time of the year, which everyone dedicates to themselves, their loved ones and dear people. Where else to go on holiday but to Turkey, which has become a Mecca for Russian tourists in recent years. However, a vacation in Turkey is not always pleasant. After all, there are a huge number of eyewitness stories about bad hotels, problems with tickets and terrible service. But it is within our power to ensure that only the most pleasant memories remain from the vacation.
Here are a few simple tips to help you have an unforgettable vacation in Turkey. Planning a vacation in this country should start with choosing a tour company, and advertising is far from the best helper here.
You should also not trust information on the Internet too much, because website promotion can bring it to the top lines of search engines, but it is far from certain that the information on the site will be truthful and will not embellish the merits of the tour company.
It is best to use the advice of friends who have already vacationed in Turkey, or, if there are none, choose a company that has been providing travel services for a long time. The second thing you should do is find out the average price of a tour to the resort you have chosen. If the price at the agency you contacted is much lower than the average, this should alert you. Even a 10% discount should raise doubts. The Internet can also help in choosing a tour company. Nowadays, many travel agencies spend significant money on creating a website that would help potential buyers of tours learn about their activities. Look at various forums to see if the chosen tour company is on 'black lists' and what reviews other users write about it. Remember that a well-chosen travel agency is almost a 100% guarantee of a pleasant vacation.
So, the tour company is chosen and there is very little time left before the trip. It would not be superfluous to make photocopies of important documents: passport, driver's license, and air tickets - and keep them separate from the originals. This will help save a lot of time if unforeseen situations arise.
Russian can be encountered often in Turkey, but it is a good idea to learn a few basic words in Turkish before the trip. You will see for yourself how Turks react to their native speech from tourists. Literally a few words can completely endear a Turkish seller to you, and this is important if you, for example, are bargaining.