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The new International Airport at Milas-Bodrum Airport is due to open Spring/Summer 2012, and it’s estimated it’ll serve 5M vistors from over 40 countries.

This will allow a 35% increase in visitors.

The old International Terminal will be used for Domestic Flights.

For info about Bodrum Airport and Ground Transportation
Read “Getting About” articles

More flights to Turkey!
New Atlas Jet service from Stansted to Istanbul.

Other local Sites:
Bodrum Bulletin
Great local resource. Sign up for their monthly newsletter
Eat in Bodrum

Local recommendations for Peninsula restaurants

BPTG NEWSLETTER #1: APRIL 1ST, 2012

TURKEY TRAVEL UPDATE

Turkey is HOT!: Here’s a Top 5 List from from Research & Markets, which shows a bright future for Turkey:

Turkey is the 7th most appealing tourist destination
It’s considered the most promising emerging economy
Sustained economic growth, has increased international and domestic tourist activity
Turkey’s tourist volumes grew from 35.38M in 2007 to 46.25M in 2011
As the cradle of an ancient civilization, Turkey is a popular destination for tourists with historical interests

Read Top 5 Lists of Travel Tips & Readers Recommendations

“Ask Steph” @ Bond Travel
BPTG: All-Inclusive or Self-Catering?
Steph: In the current financial climate, holiday makers are looking at the all-inclusive options for their annual holidays. Who can blame them, when for one all-in price they can wine & dine at a purpose built resort for their 2 weeks in the sun.
However, Turkey is one of the exceptions to this “value for money” rule. Out of the Eurozone, the Turkish Lira is giving exceptional value to self-catering holidays.
This allows holiday makers to enjoy the ample choice of restaurants, cafes and snack bars, and shop for supplies at local shops and markets, without breaking the bank!

DISCOVERING TURKEY

The April/May 2012 edition of World ArchaeologyMagazine will be focusing on Turkey, with ‘Turkish Odyssey: Exploring Izmir and Ephesus‘

The magazine will continue with the Turkish theme in all issues for the rest of the year, and this is the first time that Turkey has had such a substantial editorial focus in a British archeological magazine.
It’ll be supported by web content on the Current & World Archaeology website.

Discovering Turkey on the BPTG in April:

Guest Blogger: Martin Peterson, will return to the BPTG in April, with an article “Day trip from Bodrum to the ancient city of Ephesus”
Look out for more BPTG Ancient Sites articles in April

Share your knowledge
What’s your favourite Ancient Site on the Bodrum Peninsula?
Share your photo’s and stories on my Facebook Fan page or send me an email at rovingjay@gmail.com.

Book of the Month

“PERKING THE PANSIES”
by Jack Scott
Jack’s a UK expat currently living in Bodrum. He published his 1st book in Dec-2011.
“Life is bitter sweet, & Jack manages to deliver a balanced combination of both in his first expat novel.”

Read my review of Perking..

Read my Interview with Jack

Jack wrote a Top 5 soon after I launched the BPTG last year.
Read his new Top 5 in April.

Special Thanks
The BPTG recently celebrated it’s 1st birthday. Thanks to everyone who helped make my first year an enjoyable success. RJ

Location Guides

Quick Reference Travel Guides

The first QRTG featuresGümüşlük.
A new guide will be released each month.
These tri-fold guides provide a summary overview of the smaller locations on the Bodrum Peninsula.

Special Thanks to “Digital Rebel”Paul at Pure Tourism, for collaborating with me on the QRTG for Kadikalesi.

If you haven’t already subscribed to receive copies of the Quick Reference Travel Guides, just click this link, and I’ll deliver the QRTG’s direct to your in-box.

What’s Cooking?

So what topics can you look forward to on the BPTG site in April?

Hot Topics?
One thing you’ll probably do during a trip to the Bodrum Peninsula, is visit a beach, and my article about Turgutreis Municipality beaches, is proving to be the most visited article in March.
It details out all of the beaches in the area, and lets you know how to find them.

Unleash the Writer Inside.
Be a Guest Blogger on the BPTG

Bodrum Travel Guide Turkey