The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region... Turkey\'s Aegean coast is beautiful, historic and agriculturally rich. The most spectacular of the classical sites are along the Aegean Coast, stretching from the northern border with Greece south to Bodrum. The treasures include the 3,000-year-old ruins of Troy, made famous by the poet Homer; the ruins of the fabled city of Pergamum, on its windswept hilltop; and the magnificent temples, colonnaded streets, and the theatre in Ephesus. This is the heart of what was once known by the ancient Greeks as Asia Minor, an area that\'s been drawing visitors since the time of, well, Homer. Izmir, a busy port town that is Turkey\'s third-largest city, is a good gateway for exploring the area, with regular flights to and from Istanbul and some European destinations. Near Izmir is the Çesme peninsula, home to some lovely sandy beaches and the cobblestoned town of Alaçati. The area\'s heavyweight attraction, though, is the Roman city of Ephesus, with its

The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region... Turkey\'s Aegean coast is beautiful, historic and agriculturally rich. The most spectacular of the classical sites are along the Aegean Coast, stretching from the northern border with Greece south to Bodrum. The treasures include the 3,000-year-old ruins of Troy, made famous by the poet Homer; the ruins of the fabled city of Pergamum, on its windswept hilltop; and the magnificent temples, colonnaded streets, and the theatre in Ephesus. This is the heart of what was once known by the ancient Greeks as Asia Minor, an area that\'s been drawing visitors since the time of, well, Homer. Izmir, a busy port town that is Turkey\'s third-largest city, is a good gateway for exploring the area, with regular flights to and from Istanbul and some European destinations. Near Izmir is the Çesme peninsula, home to some lovely sandy beaches and the cobblestoned town of Alaçati. The area\'s heavyweight attraction, though, is the Roman city of Ephesus, with its well-preserved amphitheatre and library. In this region are also the less-visited, though still impressive, ruins of the ancient cities of Didyma, Miletus, and Hierapolis. For a taste of up-to-date Turkey, head to Bodrum, which is getting the reputation of being the St. Tropez of Turkey with its profusion of seaside restaurants and swank cafés and nightclubs, visitors can get strong doses of sun and (mostly sophisticated) fun. The Bodrum / Lake Tuzla area WHY ROYAL HEIGHTS?... Royal Heights holiday village is rapidly becoming one of Bodrum\'s premier holiday resorts. Not only do you get first class accommodation, over 9 pools to choose from, a beach club, clubhouse, water sports, and a whole range of leisure amenities, you also have access to another three stunning resorts all within a short walking distance or drive. Imagine being able to choose from four clubhouses, golf, a beach club, beach and over 30 pools as well as saunas. indoor pools, Turkish baths and a wide range of other pastimes - a situation I suspect many people would love to find themselves in. LOCAL TUZLA AREA... Royal Heights is located on the beautiful Tuzla headland, close to Lake Tuzla with stunning views of the Gulf of Gulluk and the Aegean Sea. During the period October to April, Lake Tuzla is home to 1000\'s of migrating and local wildfowl. These included flamingos and pelicans as well as many rare and beautiful birds and mammals. Lake Tuzla is a national reserve and is protected by the Turkish government. Royal Heights is just one of four resorts situated in this beautiful location, all available for you to explore and enjoy. Nightlife Bodrum and Gumbet Bodrum probably has more bars per area than any other place in Turkey, appealing to all tastes. Even Turks quite often rank Istanbul as number #2 after Bodrum The night life of Bodrum is something very special. Even Turks will rank Bodrum after Istanbul as number 2. Bodrum probably has more bars per area than other places in Turkey, appealing to all tastes. Among them are intimate seaside cafes with magnificent views of the illuminated castle. In Gumbet you can take your pick for top nightspots. Wander along Bar Street and go into whatever takes your fancy. Trends change and what is hip one week may not be the next. The best bet is to follow the crowds if a bar or club is busy that usually means a good night can be expected. Try the Queen Vic, The Shamrock, Victoria Bar, Beach Club and Heart Beat Disco. Bars are open from midday until the small hours. Discos generally don\'t get going much before 2200 or 2300 but stay open until 0300 or 0400