DESTINATIONS TURKEY |ACTIVE
7 exper expert ASK THE Natasha Marson,
head of trade distribution, easyJet holidays
“Antalya in Turkey has a wide range of
hotels with fantastic sports facilities. For golfers, we’d recommend the Cornelia Diamond, which hosts its very own golf tournament, or the Regnum Carya, which has an impressive 18-hole course. We know lots of our customers love playing tennis on holiday, so for them
we’d recommend the Paloma Orenda, which has six tennis courts. With a good variety of activities, Antalya is a fantastic choice for great-value holidays with a jam-packed itinerary.”
A SPORTY BOUTIQUE STAY AT MARK WARNER While many of Turkey’s resort-style hotels are vast, Mark Warner’s Phokaia Beach Resort has just 161 rooms, so sports fans who prefer a boutique feel will love this seaside spot. Sailing and windsurfing tuition is free, plus there are stand-up paddleboards and kayaks to borrow. Keen sailors could aim for special Regatta Weeks in June and October, featuring extra sessions. Guided runs, cycling trips and a range of fitness classes are also included, plus there are tennis and pickleball courts on site. The resort’s
cooler location in Foca, just north of Izmir, is great for a holiday in high summer. Book it: Seven nights’ accommodation (five full board, two half board) starts from
£916, including flights, transfers and activities, departing June 18.
markwarner.co.uk
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SWIM SCHOOL AT JACARANDA This sprawling, 775-room Tui Magic Life hotel on the outskirts of Side has a unique selling point for younger families: a swim school that operates between April and November, including outside the school holidays. Swim classes start from age four, with individual and group sessions offered six days a week. Kids’ and teens’ clubs include sports activities, and the adults’ sports programme is comprehensive too, including mountain bike hire with guided outings, organised football and volleyball matches, group tennis lessons and tournaments, canoes to borrow, windsurfing equipment for those with a licence, plus a varied
set of fitness classes – all without extra charge. Book it: Seven nights’ all-inclusive for a family of four costs from £4,468, including flights from Luton
departing July 20.
tui.co.uk
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