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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Oct 24, 2002
Pros: Spectacular scenery, a historian's delight, sunny climate, Turkey's boat building capital!
Cons: Bodrum is a party town, don't expect to get much sleep!
Summary: Located on the southern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula, the charming city of Bodrum is perhaps one of the most sophisticated resorts on the Aegean coast. Countless yachts adorn its harbor, along with the famous 'Gulets', those beautiful wooden Turkish ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 27, 2011
Pros: Amazing
Cons: Nothing
Summary: Bodrum is really famous of yacheting ports. They have something called Blue Voyagewhich is a yacht that goes around turkey's shores for the whole day, so you can relax on the yacht under the sun and eat the tasty fish that they just brought ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 16, 2007
Pros: entertainment and beauty together, cheap
Cons: nothing
Summary: After I've read the reviews about my country and my hometown I really want to write one. The reviews written before are all true and nice just It may be interesting to look from a natives eyes I want to tell you about Turgutreis which used to be a small ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 18, 2006
Pros: Fun Nightlife, lots of bars and clubs, tons to do
Cons: crowded, pushy vendors, not great for kids, not the best beaches
Summary: Having family from Turkey and traveling all over the country, I would consider myself somewhat of an expert on Turkish travel. I went Bodrum twice, one with friends, and once with family. If your looking for tropical beaches and just pure relaxation, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 3, 2001
Pros: Nice place, not toooo many tourists
Cons: Can be very hot in August
Summary: To me Bodrum is the prettiest resort in the South Aegean part of Turkey. Bodrum’s hisoric past goes back to the times of the Persian invasion. There was a masoleum built here which was reputed amongst the Seven Wonders of the world, but it was destroyed ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2001
Pros: Beautiful bay, illuminated castle, history, nightlife, good base for exploration of the peninsula
Cons: Night-time noise, con artists galore, high tourist prices, too many tacky tourists
Summary: I was first in Bodrum when it really WAS paradise, when the windmills on the hills were considered "off in the countryside", Gumbet barely existed, and the natives were friendly in the finest Turkish tradition. Wasn't that long ago, either!
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 15, 2000
Pros: Bodrum
Cons: Bodrum
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions When I been in this place, my dreams came true. I couldn't belive my eyes. It was beatiful and it is beatiful. I am from Turkey, and I stayed in this place for two years, and I was ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 11, 2000
Pros: hot, hot, hot, plenty of nightlife, friendly people
Cons: kebabs get a bit wearing after a while
Summary: When a couple of friends and I finally decide to go to Turkey on a summer holiday, I initially had some reservations about the place. Firstly, I knew absolutely nothing about it except that it was very hot.
However, when we got there, I cancelled ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 23, 2000
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Summary: During my year in Turkey the most interesting place I visited was Bodrum. I loved it! Only about three hours from Izmir, as the Turkish drive, or about 4 hours for us Americans. This beautiful resort town has what you are looking for. Disco's, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 15, 2000
Pros: Excellent Produce Markets, Beautiful harbor
Cons: Torrential Crowds in Summer
Summary: Bodrum, mellow and attractive in the warm days at the end of March, would sear and rattle the mind from May until September. As I walked by cafes on the esplanade, I saw Turks drinking glasses of tea from the few occupied tables and chairs, wearing ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 4, 2000
Pros: Great Sights, Culture, Food, Relaxation, Boat Trip
Cons: None
Summary: If you are looking for a place to party till you drop, shop for handicrafts, snorkel, and see beautiful scenery, Bodrum is the place. We flew on Turkish Airlines on a direct flight from Miami to Istanbul and then made our way to this spot that is the ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 7, 2007
Pros: Fantastic nightlife
Cons: Too hot in summer
Summary: Bodrum, Turkey’s liveliest city on the Turkish Riviera, attracting poets, singers and artists, as well as the tourists from all around the world. Bodrum is such a fascinating city that it has been named as St.Tropez of Turkey.
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