Hi, it seems not everyone is thinking about Christmas yet, some are thinking of Dalyan and Dalyan Garden Pension. We have bookings coming in for next year. I think booking a sunshine break now with the thought of the beach and the pool a reality, makes the winter easier to get through. Flights to Dalaman are available but it seems not as many as last year at the moment and not such good deals. However Easyjet from Gatwick to Dalaman and Thomas Cook from various airports to Dalaman do have some cheap deals. Its worth booking now if you find what you want – if you do it on your credit card you should be covered for unforeseen eventualities – well thats the advice on TV and on websites it seems (not mine!) Don’t let the credit crunch get you down, Turkey is very good value, cheap, lots of sunshine, beautiful clean sea and sand, almost deserted beaches (well the middle part) even in August. Very friendly people and hospitality and Dalyan is so easy to get to from the airport. Don’t forget early in the season, April and May are great for birdwatching and spring flowers and exploration in general and for those sun worshippers the temperature steadily rises from May onwards to a sweltering 40 centegrade plus by July/August. Enough to melt you, but you can cool off in the pool, and get ice cold drinks from the bar, anyway the rooms are airconditioned, if you need an afternoon nap. Everything to make a relaxing holiday.Turkey is exotic, but its not too far away, only four hours flight, it’s good value, and there are loads of things to do if lounging by the pool isn’t quite what you had in mind. Start planning a holiday with us next year and do get in touch if you need more information, or inspiration. You could have a lazy sunshine holiday, a walking holiday in conservation areas with bird watching. You could plan cultural trips to the Lycian tombs in the village or to Roman antiquities at Ephesus or Bergama if you like to travel further afield. You could make it an activity break with rafting or paragliding or snorkling or diving, or as some guests have managed – all of them. Whatever you fancy Turkey and the Dalaman area can provide. Come to us at Dalyan Garden Pension and we will provide the comfort and hospitality to enjoy your trip. Here’s to a warm and wonderful 2009.