Outbound flight with Thomas Cook, on time & only 2 spare seats. Still not sure whether I like East Midlands airport but was convenient for my dates.
I was in row 12 & they ran out of Gordon’s gin before the duty free trolley got to me – not a complete disaster just a bit surprised.
Huge queue at
Dalaman passport control, to be expected when 4 flights all arrive within 10 minutes of each other, waited about 50 minutes – on the plus side my case was waiting for me & so headed straight to the transfer. Transfers area was the busiest I’ve seen it but then I’ve not travelled to
Icmeler in July before.
DM Transfers reliable as ever & a pleasant
transfer with water included.
Arrived at Siesta Apartments to a small welcome party, some friends had already flown out a few days before & were waiting for me with a G&T – thank you very much
I’ve stayed at the Siesta Apartments a few times now & I cannot recommend this place enough, the rooms are clean with good facilities and a brilliant location. Stayed for 9 nights this time.
Daytime was spent lazing by the pool or at the beach and a couple of days I strolled to the old village to the Champagne Apartments run by the same family who own the Siesta Apartments. The pool at the Champagne Apartments is amazing with a fantastic slide & lovely gardens.
Restaurants visited: Bonjour, Lighthouse, Champagnes, Cupids, Pier 15, Tandoori Sizzler, Kontes - every meal was beautiful. Although my favourite was the mixed grill from Lighthouse.
Can definitely recommend Sevgi Bar for an awesome night out – especially if you like 60s, 70s, 80s, Motown music & amazing cocktails. The staff are great there too.
My 9 nights whizzed by & before I knew it – home time.
Picked up on time by DM transfers after an emotional farewell – really hate leaving but must go to be able to pay for the next one
Flight on time, travelled back with Jet2 who I must say seem one of the most organised airlines at the airport for queue management. However their cabin crew operations didn’t seem as slick as other airlines – 1 member of the cabin crew counted the number of people on board 4 times before we took off. Just an observation not a complaint. Flight back was comfortable.
Another fantastic stay in my favourite place and was really pleased to see lots of places improved from what I saw in May – the building work had gone & the place is busier. Business owners I spoke to mentioned they are doing OK which in the current climate has to be a positive.
Thanks again Icmeler & see you October xx