Seven Seas Imperial - Turkey

We have now had time to digest our impressions from our holiday in Turkey. We stayed at an all inclusive hotel called the Seven Seas Imperial.

As soon as the bus drove into the driveway to the hotel, we saw that this was a hotel with class.

It was a beautiful view when we looked out on the terrace from the front desk.

Our room was in the main building and was very fresh. The room was for four people, but we were just two so there was plenty of room for us.

The view from the balcony was very nice.

At the main restaurant they served breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was different themes every day, so it never became monotonous. Down at the beach, there was also a lunch restaurant, which served some beach food such as sausages, burgers, etc. There were also two à la carte restaurants.

There were two separate pool areas. The main pool was near the reception area. There was also the Cave Bar, where you could cool off with a drink.

There was even a pool with a wave machine and water slides. We tested both the water slides and something called the rapid, where you went down in a rubber ring in a path. It was great fun.

We did not spend so much time at the pools. If you go to Turkey you'd like to experience the beach and ocean. The beach was perfect for long walks. For the restless, there were a lot of water sports activities.

When we had dinner, we ended the evening with a drink or two at one of the hotel bars. There were shows every night, but we contented ourselves with the bars. At The Cave Bar there was live music and other performances each evening.

In summary, we are very pleased with the hotel, the room and the meals. This was one of our top five holidays. The only downside was that the beds were a bit harsh, but no bed is as your own. Inclusive alcohol had a limited selection, but we knew that and then you can´t complain.

Do you want a relaxing holiday on an all inclusive hotel, we truly can recommend Seven Seas Imperial.

Turkey's top 5 destinations

Turkey seduces it´s visitors with lazy days on the beach , low prices, spicy food experiences, tea parties in the bazaars and endless nights. It is no wonder that Turkey is becoming increasingly popular among tourists.

Turkey has an abundance of sunshine and beautiful beaches. Are you just going on one package holiday this year, make sure it is Turkey you are going to! Here you can spend a really relaxing holiday and gather strength for everyday life.

This year we went to Turkey for the first time. Read our travel report here ...

Turkey's top 5 destinations

Alanya

Alanya is one of Turkey's largest resorts with swimming and sunbathing on sandy beaches, numerous restaurants and a vibrant urban core. Everyone can travel to Alanya, families, couples or party people.

To the west of Alanya's characteristic rock Cleopatra beach extends three kilometers long, with coarse sand. On the other side of Alanya, you find the eight-kilometer long and at times shallow eastern shore. There you find water activities at several places, mainly in connection to the larger hotels that offer water skiing, pedal boats, paragliding and scuba diving.

Belek

The renowned holiday area of ​​Belek is situated along the long Turkish Riviera, only half an hour from the airport in the regional capital of Antalya. Belek is Turkey´s and one of Southern Europe's premier golf metropolises, but the area is more than just golf. Along the wide, sandy beach you can find a wide range of excellent holiday hotels.

In Belek there are mile long beaches with coarse sand. The beaches are located adjacent to the hotels and are often private. There are water sports, beach chairs and umbrellas. Sea turtles of the red-listed species Caretta caretta lays their eggs on some beach sections.

Içmeler

Içmeler is the favorite for families with children! Here the beach is shallow and the water is clear. The atmosphere is relaxing and you find a varied range of restaurants, bars, bazaars and excursions.

Here the beach is a little wider than in Marmaris and the water is clear and fine. The beach is shallow and mostly consists of sand mixed with pebbles. All around there are many cozy bays with fine sand. To get there you can rent a car or take the local boat.

Side

The cozy Side is teeming with ruins and cultural attractions. The long sandy beaches attract to many dips and in the Old Town you can stroll around the charming stone houses, shops, bars and restaurants. This year you find a new long beach promenade in Side!

In Side, there are two beaches. The east has a little bit clearer water and water sports. Here it is easier to find your own little place where you can enjoy the sun. West Beach is the favorite of families with children. It is a shallow beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, restaurants, bars and various water sports.

Ölüdeniz

A Turkish holiday resort with Thai waters and warm winds into October.
Ölüdeniz, with Turkey's most beautiful beach, is an oasis in a lagoon in the Mediterranean with both action and quiet.

Previously the area was basically uninhabited, but in the last fifteen years, a pleasant resort town sprung up right next to the beach, with small hotels, cafes, shops and a lot of cozy outdoor cafes. Relaxation, swimming and long quiet dinners at sunset becomes the main ingredients for most people.