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Ten kilometers from the airport of the city of Alanya stands the five-star giant hotel Titanic, built in the shape of a large ocean liner reminiscent of the famous "Titanic". Both the grounds, the design, and the interior of the hotel fully match its name. The staff will be dressed in sailor suits, and the maritime theme will be felt everywhere. On the grounds of the "ship" there are five restaurants, five bars, three outdoor pools, one indoor heated pool, water slides, playgrounds, a host of various sports activities, discos, and so on. Moreover, all this is free, as is customary in Turkish hotels operating on the high class all inclusive system.<\/p>
The Kremlin Palace hotel is also located on the Antalya coast. It is a beachside replica of the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square. Vast luxurious halls with marble floors, crystal chandeliers, antique-style armchairs, cascades of heavy drapery - everything like in a real Kremlin palace. Yet an ordinary Russian can stay here. Next to an exact copy of the Historical Museum there is a whole row of pools and bars. In the Faceted Chamber tourists will find a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a Turkish bath. And St. Basil's Cathedral houses an entire complex of à la carte restaurants. There is also a Russian restaurant.<\/p>
For those who would like a change of scenery, another hotel, very much in Turkish style, will suit them - the five-star Topkapi Palace. This tourist complex is an exact replica of the sultan's palace in Istanbul. The service system is all-inclusive, so every vacationer can feel like a sultan.<\/p>
Another notable stylization is the five-star hotel Venezia Palace. Not far from Antalya, practically in an open field, are the Doge's Palace, the Campanile tower, St. Mark's Square, and the Rialto Bridge. Instead of canals, there is a whole series of pools in the shade of pines. The hotel has four buildings with names matching the theme: San Marco, Santa Maria, Castello, and the Campanile tower, where newlyweds are accommodated - there is only one room per floor. "Venice" is one of the few hotels where you can come with a pet, but you need to notify in advance, and the pet's weight must not exceed five kilograms.<\/p>
Not far from Antalya this summer, another five-star hotel awaits tourists - Tropicana. By staying there, tourists can also indulge in fantasies, only about the tropics. Around are lush tropical forests and cool gazebos right over the water. Tropicana operates on the ultra all inclusive system. Incidentally, one of the restaurants offers Japanese cuisine, which is not often found in Turkish hotels.<\/p>
For those who would not want any stylization and would simply like to relax in comfort, there are always worthy hotels in Turkey. One of the most attractive holiday destinations on the Turkish coast is called the Belek area. This resort is 25 kilometers from Antalya airport and lies between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The area is remarkable for its luxurious eucalyptus and pine forests. It is no wonder that giant loggerhead sea turtles prefer this uniquely beautiful corner of Turkey for breeding. The forests of Belek are home to many unique bird species, including the Tyto alba owl, which has become the symbol of the town. This region has 300 sunny days a year, and from May to October there is practically no rain. Such favorable climatic conditions allow hotels in the Belek area to operate year-round.<\/p>
Here, in the Belek area, the Otium Sun Zeynep Lux hotel welcomes tourists. It is located in a eucalyptus forest right on the shore. The hotel grounds cover 35 hectares, and there is even its own botanical garden. Guests can stay either in the central building or in individual villas and bungalows nestled in greenery. Only for tourists from the countries of the former Soviet Union does this hotel operate on the all inclusive ultra system; you can eat almost around the clock, choosing between restaurants and bars. The hotel has everything needed for tourists to feel comfortable and find entertainment to their liking at any time: in the morning - various sports activities, sea and sun baths in the pool or on the sandy beach; during the midday heat, you can relax in a Turkish bath or sauna; and in the evening, a lively disco. You can even forget about the children for a while; cheerful animators will take care of them in the mini club. Not far from the hotel, for the convenience of tourists, there are a functioning church, a mosque, and a synagogue.<\/p>
Our tourists also like to stay in hotels in the Kemer area. The town is 43 kilometers from Antalya airport. It is also very green and picturesque here: mountains covered with dense forests, black cliffs, and an azure sea. Kemer is also interesting because the ruins of the ancient cities of Olympus and Phaselis, founded in the 3rd century AD, have been preserved in the vicinity.<\/p>
If you have chosen these places for your vacation, you should pay attention to the Otium Hotel Art Lux. The hotel has been welcoming guests for 20 years; this year it celebrated its anniversary with a complete renovation - both of the room stock and all auxiliary premises. This hotel is small by Turkish standards and very cozy - 284 rooms in the main building and 112 rooms in bungalow-type cottages. The territory of 48,000 square meters is nestled in greenery. There is a very rich choice of sports activities here. In addition to tennis, aerobics, volleyball, and basketball, you can learn horseback riding and diving.<\/p>