Shopping is one of the great pleasures of a trip to Turkey and the rich variety of Turkish crafts makes it impossible to resist buying something. Fine apparel of silk, cotton, leather and wool; artful jewelry; leather accessories; brilliant faience (colored tiles); vessels of copper, brass, marble, meerschaum and alabaster worked by master artisans; and of course heirloom-quality Turkish carpets and kilims are among the most popular purchases.

When deliberating how big a turkey to buy, consider whether you want to have leftovers for turkey salad sandwiches, turkey chili or turkey enchiladas after Thanksgiving. For many Americans, creative turkey recipe ideas or the opportunity to simply re-create that overloaded plate of Thanksgiving turkey and side dishes are part of the holiday's festivities.

Turkey has bilateral agreements with the following countries allowing foreigners to purchase land and property under their own name: UK, Ireland, Austria, France, Netherlands, Australia, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Canada, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Israel, USA and some other southern hemisphere nations.

In order to progress your purchase you will requ?re a valid passport and 2 passport sized photographs. Your passport will be copied and then translated into Turkish in order for the Military Checks to be carried out. The Military Checks are required to ensure that you have not been involved in any criminal activity against the Turkish state.

Virtually every major city in Turkey has air service and Turkish Airlines offers nationwide services. Most of the connections are made either through Istanbul or Ankara, both of which have domestic and international terminals. You can check schedules and even book flights at www.turkishairlines.com or call their U.S. toll-free number 1 800 874 8875. Busses are an efficient and affordable way to travel around the country.

Potentially, purchasing a property in Turkey is a great investment opportunity because prices are much cheaper than the prices in the other European countries such as Greece and Spain. 15 years ago a two bed roomed house could be bought in Spain for around ?15.000- ?20.000, now it would be around ?70.000. We would expect this kind of increase to be reflected in Turkish property prices as time goes on.

Once you have found the property you wish to buy, the relevant paperwork needed to commence the purchase takes half a day to complete.

Yes. There are a lot of areas where a foreign person cannot buy a property in Turkey, particularly near the military zones and. It is not always obvious, so caution has to be taken when deciding where to buy a property in Turkey. Solicitors would be able to advise you on this, but always use a reputable international real estate agent who works only with the well established developers in Turkey.

All you would need is your passport and passport sized photographs. The authorized translator will prepare your passport, its translated copy and the photographs to the notary office. The Notary Public works closely with the Title Deeds office and the Army. Necessary checks will be performed that there is no criminal records of activity against Turkey in your name and that the property is not located in a military zone

The only documents you will need to provide personally to purchase your property are your passport and two recent passport photographs, which can be taken here.

Ephesus is the most important ancient city in Asia Minor. Other three impressive places i.e. the Basilica of St John, The Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary are in the borders of Ephesus.

Thousands of modern, luxurious buses roar between Turkish cities and towns daily. This is how most Turks travel. It's easy to get fares and schedules but you can do that easily when you arrive in Turkey. Departures are frequent, and you don't need advance reservations on most routes. If you are an experienced driver, and want freedom of movement, consider renting a car in Turkey. Train travel in Turkey is still useful.

You need to bring your driver's license or a past DNR license that shows your permanent DNR number. If you wish to purchase a license for a gift, you will need either a DNR number or their SSN and date of birth.

It would be preferable, but not essential. We can buy on your behalf with a Power of Attorney authorized by the local Notary. You can view properties at leisure during your visit without feeling under pressure to conclude any negotiations before you return to the UK. It also allows you a “cooling off” period to make absolutely sure you are making the right decision.

I don't speak Turkish! How can I be sure that the sales contract I'm signing to buy my property is genuine?!

Turkey offers a wide array of very comfortable and modern facilities to fit any budget. Larger cities, such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, offer a range of international chain hotels, as well as many charming locally run Turkish properties. Seaside resorts on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts and other popular tourism destinations abound with hotels, pensions and holiday villages with high standards. Many of the Turkey tour specialists listed in our guide can make hotel reservations.