YNG Yachting Expands Motor Yacht Charter Portfolio in Turkey

Turkey is quite well known for the elegantly designed gulet sailboats that have been handcrafted for decades, where the trade in construction has been past down from generation to generation. However, surrounded by 4 seas, its not just gulets that sail and cruise the sparkling waters of the seas. There are thousands of Mediterranean boat charters of all sizes, particularly during the season of holidays in the Mediterranean and Aegean – sharing with other beautiful countries these beautiful waters.

While alternative holiday styles have grown popular by travelers in the past few years, yacht holidays have seen a great interest since they are not just offered to the rich and famous but also to holidaymakers on a different budget. Group yacht charters and family cruises see choice in what many types of vessels can be rented for their vacations.

As this is considered a luxury holiday venture, it possesses many benefits in all different price ranges. This certainly includes motor yacht charters in Turkey. The regions are more than ideal, and so are all the features and rates.  With an every growing demand in seafaring vacations, motor yachts seem to be a preferred choice since they are mainly built by well known brands such as Feretti, Benetti, Azimut and the others. As such, YNG has decided to expand its services, along with their charter motor yacht portfolio in order to offer more choice yacht and higher selection in prices for most budgets.

An Ichiban 1 Motor Yacht near Maiden Tower in Bosphorus

From the 2 cabin motor yachts to the high end class in super yachts; as a full service yacht charter company, YNG is looking forward to another exciting year in the yacht travel industry from their harbor entrance office in Marmaris, Turkey. YNG currently offers 27 motor yachts in many styles, sizes, price range and expects to nearly double this by the end of March 2013; including some of the most globally recognized yacht names to new build yacht charters based in Turkey and Greece.

The Basilica Cistern gets record number of tourists after Dan Brown’s Inferno

The Basilica Cistern or or Sunken Cistern, huge cistern built in built in 542 just 500 feet (150 m)  southwest of the Hagia Sophia, has received  240,000 visitors in May 2013 after it was mentioned in Dan Brown’s new book Inferno. The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople). The underground cistern was built to supply water to the grand palace of the emperors of the Byzantine Empire. After Istanbul was conquered by Ottomans in 1453, it was used to supply water to the gardens of Topkapı Palace.

The Basilica Cistern is known in Turkey as Yerebatan Sarayı (Sunken Palace) or Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Sunken Cistern). It was turned into a museum and opened to visitors by the Istanbul Municipality after recent restorations.

Dan Brown’s latest book "Inferno", which went on sale simultaneously in Europe and the USA made a significant contribution to Istanbul's Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sofia Museum; and the number is expected to rise even higher. The story in Inferno begins in Florence and then moves to Sienna. Later on, Robert Langdon travel beyond the borders of Italy and into Turkey – where the evocative streets of Istanbul also play their part in the unfolding tale.

The Basilica Cistern

Fabulous Turkey Holiday Ideas by holidaymate.com

Holiday Mate understands that making the decision about where to go on holiday to Turkey can be difficult, so to make it a little easy Holiday Mate have revealed the three hottest destinations this year. These are Marmaris, Oludeniz and Bodrum. Here is a little bit about each of them:

Marmaris was once a small fishing village but those days are long gone. It is now one of Turkey’s most popular and largest holiday resorts. The town has a vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Home to one of the largest yachting marinas in Turkey, it is a beloved spot on cruises along the coast. A bustling, lively resort there is plenty to see and do with a plethora of shops, bazaars, restaurants, cafes, bars and night clubs. As well as plenty of excursions and trips. The neighbouring resort of Icmeler also lures its fair share of visitors. A much quieter and more laid back resort than Marmaris.

Bodrum is a historical town famous for once housing one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A picturesque port town where modernity’s effortlessly blend with the traditional, there are signs every where of its colourful history and rich culture. Popular with the rich and famous, reported visitors have included Beyonce, Tom Hanks and Sting. It is an area of fantastic beauty, with many sandy beaches where holidaymakers can spend relaxing days soaking up the sunshine whilst on holiday to Turkey.

Oludeniz is one of the most photographed places in Turkey and it’s no surprise why really, with its stunning beach, turquoise waters and famous Blue Lagoon. A popular destination with numerous restaurants and bars, the resort has still managed to retain its individual charm. The bars along the seafront make the perfect place to sit and watch the breathtaking sunset from or gaze at the paragliders as they slowly soar to the ground, after jumping off nearby Babadag Mountain.

Holiday Mate Unveils Fabulous Turkey Holiday Ideas

A Holiday Mate spokesperson said:

“There is something magical about Turkey that makes visitors fall in love and never want to leave. If you want to be cast under its spell and go on holiday to Turkey then simply visit our website or contact our call centre for free. We have a fantastic and extensive range of holidays to destinations all over Turkey.”
Holidays can be booked online, by emailing customerservices(at)holidaymate(dot)com or calling 0800 031 9900 and letting a holiday specialist help book a perfect break. Or visit the Holiday Mate stores whilst on holiday to Turkey. Also follow Holiday Mate on Facebook to find out more and to access up to the minute promotions and discount codes.

Background: Holiday Mate is a Turkey and North Cyprus Holiday Specialist that sells Holidays to Turkey and N. Cyprus with flights departing from all UK airports. Daily dynamic price checks ensure that no one can compete with Holiday Mate when it comes to cheap holidays to Turkey.

Turkey climbs one place to sixth in World’s Top Tourism Destinations List

According to United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNWTO) Tourism Highlights 2012, Turkey moved up one position to sixth place (with 29 million tourists) overtaking the United Kingdom in the 10 ranking by international tourist arrivals.

From UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2012 Edition:

France continues to lead the ranking of international tourist arrivals (79 million), and ranks third in receipts (US$ 54 billion), while the United States ranks first in receipts (US$ 116 billion) and second in arrivals (62 million). Spain is still the second largest earner worldwide and the first in Europe (US$ 60 billion), while ranking fourth in the world by arrivals (57 million). China continues to rank third in arrivals (58 million) and fourth in receipts (US$ 48 billion), while Italy remains in fifth place in both arrivals (46 million) and receipts (US$ 43 billion).

Turkey moved up one place to sixth in arrivals and is twelfth in receipts. The United Kingdom is seventh in both arrivals and receipts. Germany continues to rank eighth in tourist arrivals and sixth in receipts, while Malaysia is ninth and fourteenth respectively. Australia, Macao (China), and Hong Kong (China) complete the top ten ranking by receipts in eighth, ninth and tenth place respectively, while Mexico closes the top ten by arrivals in tenth position.

UNWTO ranks countries according to the two key tourism indicators: international tourist arrivals and international tourism receipts. 8 of the top 10 destinations appear on both lists, despite showing marked differences in terms of the type of tourists they attract, their average length of stay and their spending per trip and per night. In the case of international tourism receipts, changes not only reflect relative performance.

Although Turkey is 6th in the World’s Top 10 Tourism Destinations By International Arrival list, it is not in top 10 in the World’s Top 10 Tourism Destinations By International Tourism Receipts list.

Maiden Tower, Istanbul

World’s Top 10 Tourism Destinations By International Arrival

1 - France (79.5 million)

2 - United States (62.3 million)

3 - China (57.6 million)

4 - Spain (56.7 million)

5 - Italy (46.1 million)

6 - Turkey (29.3 million)

7 - United Kingdom (29.2 million)

8 - Germany (28.4 million)

9 - Malaysia (24.7 million)

10 - Mexico (23.4 million)