A few tips please

[shazneil]

As we are first timers to Icmeler I have a few questions wondering if any one can help. I think I have read most of the posts on this site and have noticed that some mention taking extentsion leads, Is this just for self catering or in hotels? We are staying in the Marmaris Park. We are travelling from Birmingham 25th Sept have read lots of comments about luggage allowance just wondering if its worth buying toiletries airside after cases have been booked in and taking them as hand luggage.(anything to take that extra pair of shoes) Also is it cheaper to buy a beach towel when we get there or I think I have read somewhere that you can hire them. Any advice will be great.

[mazz]

I've never bothered with an extension lead and never had a problem wherever I've stayed, plugs have always been conveniently located.

If you're not fussy about brands I would say yes, you'd definitely save on weight if you bought toiletries and books airside (which makes an absolute nonsense of the weight restrictions doesn't it!).

Some hotels/aparts hire out towels, not sure about the Marmaris Park, though they are cheap enough to buy when you get there - just be careful you don't buy a deep colours as I have seen people do this and the colour has run with sweat I always pack 1 towel and buy another out there (I like to have 2 - one for beach and one for pool/boat trips).

You'll have a fab time and I'm sure this will be your first visit of many!

Mazz

[Eatock08]

Hiya & Welcome

You can buy two beach towels for £10 along the canal, I dont take an extension lead but I suppose it could be useful if you need to plug in a few things at once lol. I buy some toiletries after security at the airport depending on luggage alloawance etc have a great hol

Alison

Agree with Mazz, I always buy my toiletries airside and also buy 2 beach towels on the canal over there, 2 for £10 anything to make more room for shoes

I also fly 25th Sept but from Manchester

[Sue]

i dont take many clothes now i just buy then when i get there, i am flying on 25th september to colette from manchester

[DIANE C]

Im maybe being a bit silly but I thought that you had to wash new towels before you used them!! Ive always taken towels with me for that reason but can anyone enlighten me on how you get past this.

[Sue]

we take ours to the laundrette after a couple of uses and it costs us 2.50 lira each

[shazneil]

Hi A big thanks for all reply's I'm sure they will help alot. Really looking forward to our 1st visit after reading all comments. If anyone can think of any other hints and tips we would be grateful.

[sheepy]

:D Im maybe being a bit silly but I thought that you had to wash new towels before you used them!! Ive always taken towels with me for that reason but can anyone enlighten me on how you get past this.

Erm......chuck them in the hotel pool, then dry them off on the balcony?



*hides behind sofa

[DIANE C]

:D Im maybe being a bit silly but I thought that you had to wash new towels before you used them!! Ive always taken towels with me for that reason but can anyone enlighten me on how you get past this.

Erm......chuck them in the hotel pool, then dry them off on the balcony?



*hides behind sofa

MMMMM Never thought of that

Diane C

[mazz]

Perhaps not such a good idea if they're red towels

Mazz

[Susi1962]

You couldjust take those miniature toiletries and buy the full size locally in the Tansas (supermarket chain - there's a small one in Icmeler and a bigger one centrally in Marmaris). Always do that and it really saves on the weight.