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jodes
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12-04-2008 09:33 AM
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Joined: 12 Apr 2008
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| Hi
Have a holidya booked for june 2008 at Holiday Village Sarigerme.
Heard some great reviews and looks like a wicked holiday.
Has anyone done any of the excursions nearby?
What are the water sports like? Scuba diving, body boarding, surfing? And near by beachs? Any you would recommend.
Any day trips or activites that you would recommend?
Cheers
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nessyfaz
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13-05-2008 12:21 PM
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Joined: 04 May 2008
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| AAARRGHHH i now need a travel kettle too!! I assumed we got one in the room. I have to drink a coffee in the morning before i move! Will need to pop out and buy one now tomorrow as we leave on Thursday. Just got my tickets...cant wait now.
The travel agent said she went a couple of years ago when it was joined and said it was great. So i feel more relaxed about going now.
Whats this about £10 notes???
I'm just taking a few quid in cash. Will need a cash machine though at some point....so is there one in the local village??
Apparently the stirling is accepted as much as lira.....so why bother exchanging?
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My Latest Review: May 2008 Holiday Village Turkey Hotel, Sarigerme (6/10)
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willfan
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13-05-2008 01:15 PM
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Joined: 24 Apr 2008
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| If you have an Asda I paid £8 for a travel kettle yesterday. it's only small but big enough for a couple of cups. I'm the same. I function so much better after I've had my first cup of tea. You can also get them from argos. They sell them in duty free so don't worry if you don't get one before. Only problem is I'm sure they are about £12 or £16.
When you arrive at the airport you will have to fill in a card with your details and hand over a £10 note each (including children) It's like paying for a visa.
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willfan
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13-05-2008 01:23 PM
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Joined: 24 Apr 2008
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| Sorry, didn't answer your question about cash points.
There is a mobile one in the village, failing that you will have to go to the nearest town. If you go on a trip with Sarigerme tours they stop at cash machines.
The hotel do offer an exchange service but I don't think you get the best deal.
I am taking sterling
If you have a look at www.sarigerme.net it may answer some questions for you. The forum also has answers from people who live there and are very helpful
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caseyjones
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13-05-2008 06:00 PM
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Joined: 26 Jun 2007
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| Hi all
Just a quick note for all those going soon.
My husband has just been told by a guy at work who has just returned from Turkey to put each £10.00 for the visa seperately in each persons passport and not altogether in one as when his mate went they thought the other money was a tip!!!!!!
Have a great hol.
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ferndene57
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13-05-2008 10:51 PM
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Joined: 13 May 2008
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| Hi,
read all your reviews, we're going this thursday, 15th may, for a week, with our 15month old. really looking forward to it, but a bit nervous now having read the reviews etc.
Once we get back I'll post some feedback about it. Hope it'll help calm your nerves!!
If anyone has any last minute advice, please let me know - Im all loaded up on mozzie repellant, first aid kit, earplugs etc!!
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ferndene57
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13-05-2008 10:54 PM
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Joined: 13 May 2008
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| Hi nessyfaz,
You need the £10 for visa payment when you get to the Airport -if you have a british passport.
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nessyfaz
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14-05-2008 07:56 AM
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Joined: 04 May 2008
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| Hi Ferndene.
See you there...we are flying out tomorrow too.
Will use the tip about putting £10 notes in seperate passports!! lol.
Not taking any other cash with me now. Will use the cash machine when i need it. I'm skint already!!
Also...thanks to the person with the tip about Asda. Unfortunatly.. i did check our local one and they dont do them. But its not a walmart one so doesnt have any electrical goods.
I havent even packed yet.....arrgghhh..........
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My Latest Review: May 2008 Holiday Village Turkey Hotel, Sarigerme (6/10)
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nessyfaz
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14-05-2008 05:04 PM
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Joined: 04 May 2008
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| Just read the latest reviews from people who just got back.....doesnt inspire confidence! Dont think my four year old son will be too impressed if there isn't a park there!! We shall see....
Stayed tuned for my review in two weeks.....
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My Latest Review: May 2008 Holiday Village Turkey Hotel, Sarigerme (6/10)
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ferndene57
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14-05-2008 05:41 PM
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Joined: 13 May 2008
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| Hi Nessyfaz,
Youre getting me worried now!! Which reviews are these youve read?
I've not packed yet either!!!
Cheers
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caseyjones
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14-05-2008 07:05 PM
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Joined: 26 Jun 2007
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| Hi all
I go to the hol village in July and have just read some fab reviews on the Trip Advisor website from people who have just returned this month.
I too have heard certain things about this complex but the good reviews far outweigh the so so ones.
Hope everybody who is going out soon has a fab time.
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firebird1972
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14-05-2008 07:06 PM
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Joined: 09 May 2008
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| Hi,
(we're here in June) - Try not to be too put off by these reviews. I think that last reviewer just simply had very different standards to those the hotel caters for, and added to that - there was a bug going around. This can happen at any hotel, in any country, at any time of the year. Ive read, like Willfan, almost every review there is about this place (sad really!) and its certainly not a common occurance. I can tell you, There are far, far more positive reviews than there are bad - plus, these people whent at the very start of the season, when I expect staff where still getting used to everything.
I think if you go expecting the Ritz, and kids walking about with bowler hats on their heads, rather than base ball caps, you may be dissapointed :o)
Just to clear up one point - to avoid any confusion - every member of your party, regardless of age or ability will need ONE SINGLE £10 NOTE EACH - UK STERLING. This is PER PERSON and not per family. They dont give ANY change.
There is a cash point in the village. The Hotel also give 'cash back' on your credit card (no doubt for a conisderable fee!)
The airport in Dalaman is extremely expensive - do not go with any plans to buy food or drink without spending a fortune. Stock up, however best you can, on provisions before you go.
This hotel HAS had some great reviews. The problem with these review sites is everyone has different standards and oppinions - and we all tend to take the negavite reviews too seriously.
Have a great time everyone!
Dan
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willfan
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15-05-2008 06:49 AM
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Joined: 24 Apr 2008
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| I fully agree with everything you have said.
Go with an open mind and don't go looking for negatives. Think of the positives ...... the sun will be shining ( I hope !) no work and some one else will be doing the cooking !!
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khanrock
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15-05-2008 07:41 AM
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Joined: 15 May 2008
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| i can arrange your transfer from Dalaman Airport to your house with the best rates. Please don't hesitate to contact with me.
okan
okangokcen@hotmail.com
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khanrock
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15-05-2008 07:45 AM
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Joined: 15 May 2008
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| hi all;
you can also rent a car with the best rates during your holiday,
http://rentacarindalaman.blogspot.com/
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1798
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15-05-2008 10:15 AM
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Joined: 15 May 2008
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| Went last year and had a great holiday.Only two tips,if you want to scuba dive dont use First Choice.You end up on a large boat with about 40 other people and end up waiting around for instructors etc.Use Sarigerme Diving centre about half way up the main street on the left. This is a family run school run by BURHAN a master diver nad you can get one on one tuition as my 9 year old did. You get two dives and a great meal and you are out for a full day. not half as with F.C.Also as you may expect much much cheaper than F.C.
If you hire a car DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES use Dell Boy in the foyer of the hotel.I and at least four others booked cars with air con expecting newish vehicles for days out starting at 9.00 am "Dell" did not show till 11.00am and only had bangers ie he tried to give me a 15 year old Rover 800 (bad car when new) which was obviously being used by his family, full of rubbish and DIRTY nappies in boot.
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Paul1976
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18-05-2008 12:45 PM
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Joined: 18 May 2008
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| Alot of people are saying they are going in June.
I am going with my wife and 4 year old daughter on the 16th of June from Gatwick.......
I am really looking forward to it and can't wait.
What dates will other people be there?
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bmxing1963
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18-05-2008 05:22 PM
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Joined: 18 May 2008
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| Hello, Me my Mum, Bro and sis are going for 1 week on the 9th June. Didn't realise we had to pay Visa at the airport. so Cheers :)
Never been to Turkey before, i can't wait to go, are all the activites open in June for the children?
We are not planning on taking any of their currency is this a good idea?
From the hotel how far is is to walk to Sarigerme tours in the village?
What is the beach like there? Is it protected for the turtles? Can you Sun bathe and go in the water?
Cheers
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potter
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18-05-2008 05:36 PM
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Joined: 17 May 2008
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| I think its 30 minute walk or you can get taxi for about 4 pound.Yes the beach is protected but you can still go on , you just cant dig in the sand.
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My Latest Review: Jun 2008 Holiday Village Turkey Hotel, Sarigerme (5/10)
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bmxing1963
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18-05-2008 05:52 PM
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Joined: 18 May 2008
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| thank you ,
We are going to book our tours through Sarigerme tours, so a £4 taxi ride will get me there?
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