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Turkey has everything you could wish for in a holiday destination, from a sunny climate to fascinating history, beautiful scenery and plenty of affordable holiday accommodation. A Turkey villa holiday, or staying in a self-catering apartment gives you the freedom to explore this enchanting country, and knowing the national customs and habits before you go will enhance your experience.

• Remember a crisp ten pound note upon arriving at the airport, all UK visitors must pay for a tourist visa.
• Everyone is expected to barter or negotiate the price of goods in shops and at market stalls, particularly souvenirs such as carpets, craft items, traditional clothing and household knick-knacks.
• No holiday in Turkey is complete without a visit to a Turkish Bath or Hammam, and this is an invigorating cleansing and social experience enjoyed by Turks on a regular basis. It involves steam baths and all over exfoliation, usually followed by an oily massage.
• The tap water is unlikely to be as purified as drinking water at home, so it is safest to drink bottled water during your stay in a Turkish holiday villa or apartment.
• If you are visiting one of the many beautiful mosques, you will need to be correctly dressed and women must have their head and legs covered (scarves are usually provided). Shoes are taken off before entering, and you will not be allowed in during a service.
• It is customary to tip people, whether it is the waiter who served you lunch, the taxi driver delivering you to your holiday villa in turkey, or the guide showing you around town.