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Cirali beach holiday, Turkey, independent reviews

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Reviewed 9 Jul 2008 by Victoria Ward

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


We arrived, late, dirty, very tired and starving, depressed at surviving on the deli bag tossed at us by airline staff which constituted our supper. In 5 minutes of us landing in our hut (chalet, cabin) an apparition in white cycled towards us out of the dark, dismounted and said 'Hello, I'm Ihsan and I am your waiter. Come with me.' We walked, through orange groves and past plastic greenhouses, about 5 minutes without any clue about what was going on, to find a candlelit table spread with a white table cloth and had the most delicious three course meal which finished well after midnight. At every state Ihsan and everyone else gave us the impression that serving us at all hours of the day and night was their pleasure. It was a delight.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Go and enjoy the most laid back, charming, hotel experience I can recall. Do as little as possible. Pack less than you can imagine. Take a backgammon doubling dice. Don't expect the beach to be totally brilliant. The sea can be very clear, but the odd storm blows in sad flotsam and jetsam of human rubbish. Know that nearly everyone else there, in our experience, is likely to be a honeymooning coupled. It's probably not great for kids, but perfect for adults who are content in their own and each other's company and want a rest and to be looked after very well.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, very much.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent.
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