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Are towels provided in the Villas?
Bath
towels are provided in all of our villas,
but we do ask you not to use them around
the pool as sun cream and sun damages
them. Beach towels are provided in some of
our villas but this will be detailed in
the individual villa information.
What if we break something?
If you break something please try to
replace it if you can, if you can’t
please report it to your representative,
depending what the item is you may be
charged for the breakage from your damage
deposit after the villa has been inspected
following your departure.
Villa Grading?
Our unique 'villas' ratings are our own
opinion and do not necessarily reflect
'official' grades, if any. Official
grading are in any case somewhat
inconsistent and prone to a measure of
'local politics' and often place
importance on certain things that may be
of value in a city hotel (e.g. the ratio
of TV sets to rooms) which are not so
important 'on the beaches'. We have tried
to be realistic in our grading, but also
reflect the service and less tangible
qualities that our accommodations offer.
We recommend you follow our unofficial but
generally more useful appraisal system.
Accommodation
Your villa will normally be available to
you between
12 noon
and
4pm
on your day of travel, however, during
peak season you may not be able to have
access to your villa until
4pm
on the day of arrival. This night will be
counted as the first night of your holiday
whether you are on a day or a night
flight. When departing, it is usual to
have to leave your villa by
10 am
on the final day to allow for cleaning
before the new arrivals. Wherever
possible, our representatives will try to
arrange for a courtesy room for showering
and changing if you have a late flight but
this cannot be guaranteed. In some cases,
the room can be kept on and late cleaning
of the room can be arranged by paying a
fee directly to the accommodation.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Health
The Turkish sun is very fierce. Please
wear high factor sun cream for the first
few days. Unfortunately Dalyan has
mosquitoes, which sometimes can be a
nuisance. In the evening wear mosquito
repellent, use electric mosquito tablets
in your room and if bitten wash each bite
with plenty of soap and water and then
apply some antihistamine cream (available
from the chemist, or eczane - open 09:00 -
21:00) liberally to each bite. The
chemists speak English and are very well
trained and stock all internationally
known drugs. The water in Dalyan is safe
to drink, however it is high in mineral
content and drinking two or three litres
of it every day, if you are not used to
it, can lead to a slightly queasy stomach.
We recommend you buy bottled water
instead. If you do need to attend a
doctor, there is one at the entrance to
the Metin hotel, he will decide if you
require hospital treatment. Depending on
your complaint, you may be sent to Mugla,
Marmaris or
Izmir
, you will require private medical
insurance for this.
Your Holiday Price Excludes:
Holiday
insurance (which is ESSENTIAL).
Turkey
is currently not in the EEU so you are not
covered by your E111. Private Healthcare
in
Turkey is excellent and in some cases superior to
NHS at home.
Sea Swimming
With any beach holiday, the sea is always
an attraction and particularly within the
Dalyan area that we feature. At times
there will be strong currents and
undertows to take account of. Great care
should be taken to stay well within
designated areas as well as within your
depth and capacity, particularly if you
are not a strong swimmer, and never, ever
swim (or even frolic in the waves) under
the influence of alcohol. Children should
always be supervised.
What is the climate like?
The Mediterranean and Aegean coast of
Turkey
enjoy agreeable year round weather;
however in the height of the summer it is
not unusual for temperatures to reach over
35C. Make sure sun protection is always
used and it is very important to drink
plenty of water to avoid dehydration (we
recommend only to drink bottled water and
not from the tap). As in all Mediterranean
countries mosquitoes can be a nuisance. It
is a good idea to apply repellent to
ankles and any exposed skin areas.
Mosquito machines for the room are also
widely available in the
U.K.
as well as many of the resorts.
TRANSPORT:
What is the best way to get around?
Taxis are the most convenient way of
getting around but tend to cost the most.
Dolmus buses are the cheapest way of
getting from A to B. They operate from
beside the post office and go to Marmaris,
Fethiye, Ortaca and Iztuzu (turtle) beach.
Printed on the Dolmus Office is a
timetable. Another way to get to Iztuzu
beach is by boat, the cheapest being the
public boats, otherwise known as the
Dalyan co-op boats. Car rental is easy to
arrange and the roads are mostly adequate
and well sign posted. If hiring a car in Turkey
, you are certainly recommended to play
safe and hire one from an international
company that is also recognised in your
home country. It is not necessary to hire
a car in Dalyan as everything is so
accessible.
What if there is no-one to meet us at the airport?
You will have been emailed a contact
number with your final confirmation, of
your local representative. Occasionally
the traffic can be heavy so please give
them a few minutes. Try looking for an Oruc
International Representative.
Local Transport
The most popular form of local transport
is the dolmus (bus) service. This is a
shared mini-bus which follows specific
routes and is very cheap. Ordinary taxis
are also easily available. Guests wanting
to hire a car should take their
international driving licence.
LEGAL:
Crime and Emergencies
Please take the usual precautions. Use the
safes if your villa has one, keep your
wallets in an inside pocket and do not
leave any valuables unattended. You must
report anything stolen or lost to the
local police or Gendarme and get a report
before you can claim on your insurance.
You should also inform your local
representative. Emergency numbers are:
Police 155
Gendarme 156
Ambulance 112
Fire 110
To use these numbers from a public call
box you need a phone card.
What are the Passports & Visas requirements?
It is your responsibility to ensure that
all members of your party are in
possession of a valid and acceptable
passport, and any other visa or travel
documents that may be required. The
information given here is applicable to
British citizens holding a full 10 year
British Passport. All other
nationalities or British citizens not
holding a British Passport should
check the passport and visa requirements
directly with the Turkish Embassy in
London
. Wives plus children under 16 who are
included on another person's passport can
only travel if accompanied by that person.
If they are travelling alone they must
have their own full passport. Passports
need to be valid for at least 6 months
beyond the return date. Note: Since
October 1998, children under 16 are
required to have their own passport.
Please allow enough time for these to be
applied for. Children who are already
included in their parent's passport are
not affected by this change until the
passport is renewed or the children reach
16. British Passport Holders are
required to pay a visa charge on entry
into
Turkey
. At the time of writing this is £10 per
person, including infants, payable in
Sterling
£10 notes. Scottish notes are not
accepted.
Conduct
Naturally, you are subject to the laws of
Turkey
and must respect local culture, customs
and dress code. Touching drugs in any
shape or form will land you in jail or
worse. If you cause, or appear likely to
cause, damage or distress to others or to
property, either ourselves or the supplier
concerned (air carrier, hotel or ground
handler, etc) may terminate their services
on the spot without refund or
compensation.
CULTURE:
Language
Turkish is the national language however
in all the resorts we feature, you will
find English is widely spoken.
Mosques
Turkey
is a Muslim country and you will see many
mosques in the resorts with their
attractive minarets, however we should
warn you that the traditional call to
prayer has now been modernised in many
places. Most minarets now boast a sound
system that would not be out of place in a
disco. Be prepared, it's part of your
holiday experience - and it doesn't last
too long!
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