2013 could be a big year for Turkey with the IOC deciding where to host the 2020 Olympics. Istanbul is now one of three front runners for this major event and in my opinion the favourite.

 The problem with half term holidays is that they are only 7 days long so if you want to travel abroad for a traditional 7 night holiday you either have to rush to airport on a busy Friday evening or travel at the weekend.

Turkey is unusual in that it is a fusion of both east and west. Part of it is in Europe and part in Asia, and the two sections are divided by the Bosphorus, a body of water which stretches from the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea. This fusion is reflected in its culture and way of life, at least in Istanbul and the coastal areas.

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