The Top Ten Tourist Destinations in Turkey by Cane Williams

Turkey is an attractive country for tourists. It was the center of an ancient empire that has lasted well into the modern ages and yet is brimming with new life, vitality and progress. It is a country of peace and conflict. It is a place of contrasts, of rugged landscapes, of smooth and sandy beaches, of spectacular views. Turkey has very different faces so naturally there are so many tourist destinations there.

Which places do tourists flock to in Turkey? Here are the top ten tourist destinations in Turkey.

1. Antalya. People say that Antalya is the unofficial tourism capital of Turkey. Antalya has beautiful beaches, said to be among the cleanest in the Mediterranean, and has a rich archaeological heritage. The architecture here boasts of Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman influences, among the others.

2. Istanbul. The largest city of Turkey is Istanbul. In the past, the city was the capital city of two successive empires: the Byzantine and the Ottoman. It is the only city in the world that bridges between two continents and two worlds. You can see all the contrasts of Turkey in Istanbul, being an ancient city of cultural significance and being a cosmopolitan, global city at the same time. Shopping is also very popular in this city, it is also one of the shopping capitals of Europe; shopaholics name Istanbul as one of their favorite tourist destinations in Turkey.

3. Cappadocia. The most famous thing of Cappadocia is its stunning geological formations, particularly its fairy chimneys. Cappadocia is A UNESCO World Heritage site. These geological formations were the result of erosions that created magnificent natural pillars and columns that look like minarets.

4. Ankara. Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and also the center of its trade and commerce. Beside, tourists can find many museums and other cultural, historic and artistic attractions in Ankara, it is also known to be the tourist destination in Turkey where one can get the best native handmade Turkish crafts at bargain prices.

5. The Turkish Riviera. Mediterranean coastline of Turkey is known as The Turkish Riviera and also known as the Turquoise Coast. In this area you can find many wonderful beaches and rich archaeological sites. The beaches on the Turkish Riviera are said to be the cleanest in the whole of the Mediterranean.

6. Ephesus. One of the most popular tourist destination in Turkey is Ephesus, owing to the many Greek and Roman ruins dotting the landscape. It is the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. The Cave of the Seven Sleepers and the House of the Virgin Mary are also the places which tourists must definitely see.

7. Troy. The Iliad, the site of the battle sung by Homer in his immortal classic, would be interesting for anyone. Of course, Troy is currently a site of archaeological ruins, but the romance of The Iliad has made it a popular tourist destination in Turkey.

8. Diyarbakir. Turkey is a country full of ancient archaeological ruins, and one of the most notable of them is Diyarbakir. Among Diyarbakir�s treasures are the still-intact city walls that were commissioned by Emperor Constantine and its numerous ancient minarets.

9. Hierapolis. Tourists visit frequently Hierapolis which is another ancient archaeological ruin. Hierapolis was once a leading spa resort during the Roman times, and the remains of the public baths still stand there. Like Cappadocia, Hierapolis is one of the tourist destinations which are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

10. Mardin. Mardin�s chief visitors are those who want to make pilgrimages to its many monasteries, particularly the Deyr�ul Zafaran Monastery. The unique ancient stone houses is also famous and private for Mardin.

Cane Williams from KonutKredileri.com, the contributor of Ucuz Konut Kredileri. More information on the subject is at The Top Ten Tourist Destinations in Turkey

Tourist Destinations of Europe - A Dream Holiday by Shilpa

Traveling this beautiful continent is dream of millions of people. The word beautiful is an under statement for the unexampled winsomeness of Europe. Europe has always been the most favored tourist destination in world. Further boost has been provided to Europe Tourism by the budget airlines. Europe tourism industry is flourishing at a great pace due to world famous tourist spots of Europe. In this fast world your weekend trip can land you at exotic beaches in Italy, at Windsor castle or serene banks of Rhine.

Europe has so much to offer that you will have to pre-plan well that which tourist destination you want to see when you are traveling Europe. Europe travel provides you a wide array of diversity, cosmopolitan cities combined with astonishing scenery. Europe has world famous tourist spots spread all over in countries like France, UK, Germany, Italy, Greece and Switzerland. This article will feed you with essential information on tourist places of Europe.

Getting in Europe- Major tourist spots:
The largest travel hubs of Europe include London, Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam which are further well connected to all other major tourist destinations of Europe. There are many budget airlines which offer very cheap flights to Europe. Main among these are AirBerlin, Centralwings, EeasyJet, HLX, Ryanair, SkyEurope Airlines and WizzAir. You can find the lowest fares on routes going to or from cities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. All of such flights need to be booked on the internet in advance.

If you plan to travel from cities like Beijing, Vladivostok and Moscow then a wonderful option is travel by Rail trough world renowned Trans-Siberian railway. After reaching Europe you can travel around by air Or Eurail. Passes of Eurail are the best deal if you plan to travel extensively around Europe. Eurail is more beneficial than cheap plane tickets. Eurail connects all the tourist destinations of Europe in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey.
You can also take bus service which connects over 500 tourist destinations across Europe. Eurolines can take you any where from Sicily to Helsinki and from Casablanca to Moscow.

Tourist destinations in Europe:
There are numerous tourist destinations in Europe which can not be covered under one article so we will discuss these in a series of articles. Today we will talk about world famous mountain range- Magnificent Alps.

Alps:
Europe is a paradise for a person who loves mountains and is addicted to traveling snow covered high peaks. Alps provide a lot of variations as it is spread all across countries like France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. You can choose your destination country as per your choice of culture, language and cuisine.

France is especially famous for its winter resorts situated in Alps. They are world famous for the high level of service and very fashionable hotels. Most famous place in Alps in France is Courchevel. It has become a symbol of the luxury and prestige. Chamonix is also famous place and is paradise for you if you are looking for best ski resorts. Moreover it is very cozy and world renowned.

Whole world knows that the best place to enjoy beauty of Alps is Switzerland. Its resorts are considered best in world but these are really expensive. For finding some affordable places you may need help of local people. The most prestigious resorts here are Zermatt, Saint Moritz, and Davos. Main cheaper resorts are Grindelwald and Gstaad. For more detailed information on traveling Europe follow our series of articles dedicated to Europe Tourism.

R.Verma is senior analyst for a popular travel portal. For great insights into tourist destinations of Europe, tourist spots and travel packages to Europe visit http://www.europetravelhub.com

Malaysia Tours - Explore Beauty of Top Tourist Destinations by Stive

Malaysia is a beautiful tourist destination in South East Asia. The sheer diversity of the tourism destinations is amazing. It is a beautiful country blessed with astounding attractions with rich culture and traditions, colonial hills, numerous pristine beaches, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, world's oldest tropical rainforest and pleasing climatic conditions. On your visit to Malaysia you have wonderful opportunity to see and explore some exciting tourism destinations, which are one of its kinds.

On your Malaysia Tours visit to the famous cities that includes the famous Kuala Lumpur (the capital city), Kelantan (the Land of Lightning), Malacca, Negeri Sembillian, Penang, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, Terengganu, etc. These beautiful tourist destinations of Malaysia provide wonderful opportunity to see and explore some exciting range of attractions which exhibits the beauty and magnificence of Malaysia also called "Truly Asia".

Visit to Kuala Lumpur offers you to see the harmonious mix or medieval and modern charm, rich culture and traditions, sky striking building, ultra modern architectures and magnificent heritage buildings. One of the famous among all the architectural wonder is the world famous Petronas towers, the tallest twin buildings in the worlds. Here one can visit to the lovely Batu Cave, Lake Gardens ( Taman Tasik Perdana), Merdeka Square, Chinatown and the central markets. Beside these you can do lots of shopping in the bustling markets and malls of Malaysia and take back home memories and souvenir for a lifetime memories of tours in Malaysia.

Penang is also a beautiful holiday destination in Malaysia that deserves the attentions of tourists from all over the world. The perfect fusion of medieval and modernity, Penang a beautiful island destination in Malaysia offer tourists to see and explore some exciting tourism attractions that include Batu Ferringhi (top beach destination), Fort Cornwallis, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kek Lok Si, Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Queens Bay Mall (one of the biggest shopping mall in Malaysia), Snake Temple, Sri Mahamariamman Temple and Wat Chaiyamangkalaram. These beautiful attractions have truly enhanced by the beauty and magnificence of Penang and are now one of the major tourist attractions of Malaysia Package Tours. Truly you will have wonderful time in Penang that you will love to treasure to relish in forever.

Cameron Highlands is one of the most beautiful place which is must visit destination on Tours to Malaysia. It is a beautiful hill resorts with evergreen beauty, sprawling tea plantations, strawberry farms, flower nurseries, butterfly farms and on top the place in also famous for its pleasing climatic conditions. This beautiful hill resort never fails to impress the heart of tourists with its scintillating tourist attractions and the pleasing climatic conditions.

Apart from these Malaysia is also very famous for its well organized tourist attractions, hospitable people, rich culture and traditions, excellent infrastructure, easily accessibility of tourism destinations, delicious delicacies and world class accommodation facilities. All these have truly made Malaysia the most demanding holiday destination of South East Asia. Come for Malaysia tour and experince the beauty and charm of truly Asia in a delightful and memorable way.

Stive writes about various beautiful tours and travel destinations of the world. He is providing valuable information on Malaysia Tour, Kuala lumpur Genting Tours, etc. For more information visit to http://www.malaysiatourpackages.org