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[shelly]

just watching the news .. None essential travel to Turkey ?? anyone know more?

[dksbbs]

Another overhyped story by reporters

The Government website states the following

The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the provinces of Hakkari, Sirnak, Siirt and Tunceli. You should be especially vigilant when travelling in other provinces in south eastern Turkey and in areas in close proximity to the Syrian border

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey

This has been in place for years and is 1000KM from Icmeler.

Today there are protests in Istanbul and Ankara, there is a small protest in Marmaris as well, if you happen to be in those areas and see a protest just walk in the opposite direction, it's the same advice I would give someone in the UK, unfortunately you will get the few who decide to cause trouble and thats when the police become involved.

Personally I am not concerned and unless the government specifically say don't go to Icmeler I am travelling.

Dave

[shelly]

Thanks Dave we dont travel until August anyway, Did see the news on the protest in Marmaris so i did become a little concerned for ppl there. I suppose we will just have to see what the developments are if any.
Have a great Holiday

[dksbbs]

Just seen on facebook that the protest im Marmaris was very peaceful and was by the Ataturk statue near the Marina, they have disappeared now and looks like they have gone home.

Dave

[JT]

We have protests every day of the year in the UK with different leagues fighting in the road with police but people just get on with their daily life and also tourism goes on

[skilly]

What are the protests about, is it politics?

[dksbbs]

A park in Istanbul being turned into a supermarket as far as i can tell and then the over reaction by the police using tear gas and water canon.

Dave

[maryb]

Do youthink I could borrow one for the jeep safari! Looking forward to august

[spannersmanner]

seems to be getting worse

[JT]

I and lots of other people was lounging on a sunbed in Sharm El Sheik while all the troubles were going on in Cairo

The Foreign office today said, "stay away from demonstrations".

If I was in London and there was a National front or any demonstration on I would not go near it.

[JT]

For an example would this keep you from visiting England or a UK person visiting London

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... sters.html

[sunlover loch lomond]

I have to agree with you JT. I am coming to Icmeler on Thursday and when I tell people the reaction is "you are not going there" - why not? I am not the least concerned and will do as you say - walk the other way if there is trouble.

[gaylemcvey]

I have to agree with JT as well, were due there next week and its not bothering us just keep away from any Protest it happens in london all the time

[jmelia128]

We will arrive in Icmeler on friday,on the 18th i have booked 2 nights in Istanbull and until someone tells me otherwise
i will still be going.

[Marm]

Just returned from Icmeler - no trouble and even some Turkish people weren't sure what it was all about. Whilst there we booked another holiday through Icmeler Online for September. We have no fear of going again. Must say ICR is an excellent company to deal with. Many thanks to Elaine and Michelle

[Sami]

Non essential travel to Turkey, hell, my holiday is essential!!! LOL

[sunseeker2011]

Non essential travel to Turkey, hell, my holiday is essential!!! LOL

Haha, yeah, who's holiday isn't 'essential'? mine is too Sami

[LaneyICR]

Well I live in Marmaris and work in Icmeler and I have not seen any protests going on. I have also spoken to a couple of our guests who have just come to Icmeler after a few days in Istanbul and they said they knew about the trouble but it was not happening where they were so just enjoyed there holiday no problem. Don't let those people who are not booked to come to Icmeler ruin your count down, because we are waiting for you in resort

[sunseeker2011]

Don't let those people who are not booked to come to Icmeler ruin your count down, because we are waiting for you in resort

Don't worry Elaine, no-one can ruin our countdown, so looking forward to it and I can't see a problem at all

[shelly]

Elaine love, I am only the messenger of what was reported on the news on that particular day last week. And to be honest at the time i thought it was something to do with the quakes .
Blimey , i do not wish to ruin anybodys count down I do have one of my own on August 26th for 2 weeks .