Hi Kirsty
No problem at all changing English notes and travellers cheques in
Icmeler - but I wouldn't bother with the change offices, you'll get a better rate in the local mini markets.
If you're contemplating taking travellers cheques make sure you get sterling cheques.
I normally take a mixture - I buy about £40 worth of Lira before I go (exchange rate is normally good at the Post Office) which will see me through the first day or night depending when I arrive, some in English notes, but I'm a bit fo a safety girl and take the bulk of my spends in travellers cheques.
You will get a better exchange rate out there so I wouldn't exchange it all into Lira before you get there.
I'd also advise you hire a safety deposit box in your
hotel or apartment, the charge is normally on £10 a week.
When you're out shopping you can use any currency to pay for goods in the shops and credit/debit cards are widely accepted too.
Have a fab time!
Mazz