Turkey

Kalkan with Teens & Tweens
- By Timothy Watson
- 03 Jan 2025
- Family travel
Kalkan is tantalising in the breadth of its appeal. Until relatively recently, it was inhabited by Greeks and named Kalamaki. The architectural influence can still be seen, but the five-times daily call to prayer is an atmospheric reminder that this is very much Turkey. It is cosmopolitan, but also bohemian; add the dawn-to-dusk sunshine, phenomenal cuisine and the clearest water you will ever swim in and you have a heady mix of ingredients, amongst which there is something for just about everyone to enjoy. Read more >
Three good reasons to visit Kalkan
- By Simpson Travel
- 01 May 2022
- What's new
What could possibly make a Kalkan holiday even better? How about three wonderfully relaxing experiences that capture the spirit of this beautiful destination, with the compliments of Simpson Travel, ... Read more >
Where to go in Europe: Seven months of sunshine
- By Simpson Travel
- 11 Apr 2022
- Where to go
It’s all about latitude of course, so you don’t need us to tell you that Crete is likely to be considerably sunnier than Cambridge in April! Read more >
Family holidays for five
- By Simpson Travel
- 01 Mar 2021
- Family travel
Karen Beddow, mother of three and editor of award-winning travel blog Mini Travellers, negotiates the difficulties of travelling as a family of five… Read more >
The perfect holiday for teenagers
- By Simpson Travel
- 01 Mar 2021
- Family travel
Simpson Traveller Emily Harris (15) tells us why Kalkan is the perfect teenage destination; so good, she went there twice! Read more >
Things to do in Kaş
- By Simpson Travel
- 24 Mar 2020
- Where to go
Exotic, intriguing and flamboyant, Kaş is a vibrant melting pot of courtyard restaurants, bohemian shops and colourful bazaars. A distinctly Simpson destination, we show you why it's a jewel in the crown of Turkey's glittering Turquoise coast and why there's plenty to do and see, no matter what your inclination. Read more >
Walking the Lycian Way
- By Simpson Travel
- 05 Sept 2019
- What to do
Walk back through time along Turkey's Lycian Way, 500 kilometres of peaceful trails, historic sites, unspoilt countryside and unrivalled coastal views. Read more >
Ancient sites in Turkey: accessible archaeology
- By Simpson Travel
- 02 Sept 2019
- What to do
Discovering historic sites becomes a pleasure for all ages when the remains are scattered behind beautiful beaches or sunk beneath brilliant turquoise waters. Read more >
Things to do in Turkey: our favourite experiences
- By Simpson Travel
- 02 Sept 2019
- What to do
From fun family days out to the very male domain of the barber shop, here's our guide to some of the must-do experiences on your next Turkish holiday. Read more >

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Kalkan with Teens & Tweens

Three good reasons to visit Kalkan

Where to go in Europe: Seven months of sunshine

Family holidays for five

The perfect holiday for teenagers

Things to do in Kaş

Walking the Lycian Way

Ancient sites in Turkey: accessible archaeology

Things to do in Turkey: our favourite experiences

Why travel with us..?

Talk to one of our experts

A brand you can trust

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