Turkey’s Aegean coast is famed for its low rise cubed buildings, bustling bazaars and brilliant beaches. Around an hour from Bodrum airport, Gumbet is a modern resort that manages to capture the essence of Turkey. Set into the hillside the Siesta Beach Apartments provide a fabulous view of the beautiful curving bay, removed from the hustle and bustle yet still within easy reach of all the action, these tranquil apartments are a perfect holiday retreat.

Recently refurbished, the self-catering Siesta Beach Apartments Gumbet Turkey have everything to make your holiday special. Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful flowers, the whitewashed limestone complex is connected by a series of drawbridge-style walkways, adding a playful element to the structure. Spend lazy afternoons relaxing by the pool or take a stroll and explore the town, discovering all Gumbet has to offer. Sample the local cuisine in one of the many cafes and restaurants, or retire to Siesta Beach and ‘dine in’ with a view. Alternatively grab your ingredients from the local bazaar and head back to the apartments to prepare a Turkish feast in your own kitchenette.

Relax in the hotel’s two pools or soak up the rays on a pool side lounger as your kids play in their own dedicated area. Alternatively why not experience a Turkish bath on site and finish off with a massage and a round of table football. Don’t miss out on the weekly Turkish barbecue night in the Siesta Beach complex – it’s not to be missed! The centre of Gumbet really comes to life in the evenings; as twinkling lights fill the streets, allow the smells of every type of cuisine fill your senses and wait for the party to really get underway.

Around 3km from the town centre and on a local bus route is Bodrum Castle. Built on Zephyrion Island by the Knights of Rhodes in the 15th century, the structure took almost a century to build and is a must-see attraction. The Underwater Archaeological Museum inside the castle is a trip into the worlds of ancient mariners and medieval Knights who built the castle from stones that once were part of one of The Mausoleum of Halicarnasus.

If you fancy a thrill there are loads going on at the water’s edge. How about having a go on a Ringo, a huge rubber ring pulled along by power boat – just hold on! If you’ve exhausted the beach take a short trip to Aquapark Dedeman with loads of slides and a fantastic half pipe attraction only installed in 2006. For the less adventurous, there’s always the lazy river and wave pool to day dream the hours away in the Turkish sunshine.

The Siesta Beach Apartments Gumbet Turkey are an ideal location from which to shape you holiday, relax under a parasol, soak up the culture and catch a wave in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea.

Man Eaters of Tsavo and Mombasa Beach Extension

Day 1 – Nairobi- Amboseli

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive 170 Kms towards Namanga on the Tanzania border and another 80 Kms to reach Amboseli in the early afternoon. You will view game as you proceed towards the Amboseli Serena, check in at the lodge for your lunch and later in the evening depart for a game drive. You will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 – Amboseli

This day will be spent exploring the park. The waters from melted snow drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface on the Amboseli plains, creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains. Here elephant, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wildebeest, hyena, jackal, warthogs, zebra and the Maasai giraffe are likely to be seen. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge

Day 3 – Tsavo West

You will  leave soon after breakfast for Tsavo West National Park This is an approximately 125 Kms stretch that will take you almost 1 ½ hours. Visit the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs, which are favorite haunts of both the hippo and crocodile that can be seen from an underwater observation chamber if time permits.

Day 4 – Tsavo East

Early in the morning you will drive to Tsavo East. This park was famed for its large herds of elephant covered in red dust and fine scenery. You visit the scenic Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks (attracts elephants in the drier season) and Aruba Dam as we view game if time permits. Meals and overnight at Voi Safari lodge

Day 5-7  Mombasa

Early morning game drive. Soon after breakfast we proceed to Mombasa an approximately 200 Kms drive arriving there in good time for lunch in a restaurant in town. Later, transfer to the Mombasa Serena hotel where you will enjoy a stay at the beach for three days.

Day 8 – Mombasa-Nairobi

After breakfast, your Nairobi bound flight leaves at 9.30 am.  Arrival in Nairobi will be at midday, where a Natural Track Safari van will be waiting for you. You will then drive to the international airport for your outbound flight.

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More and more couples each year are making the decision to add some adventure into their lives and into their wedding by traveling to a romantic destination to tie the knot.

Destination wedding packages exist for every romantic venue you can imagine, whether it’s a famous hotel in Italy, a chateau in France, or a mountain top in New Zealand, there is a romantic destination to suit everyone’s dreams. One of the most popular and affordable venues for tying the knot turns out to be the beach. That’s right, a beach wedding !  

Many, many couples and their families consider it to be the most romantic wedding destination of all.  There are plenty of locations for romantic beach weddings to choose from, like the wonderfully colonial Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Saint Jean de Luz on the Basque Coast in France, or the beautiful archipelago nation of Seychelles, but if you want to put away your passport and remain in the United States, there is really only one choice, it’s Coronado Beach on beautiful Coronado Island in San Diego, California!  

It’s accessible by bridge or by land so there is no need to board a boat to get there. Although there is a darling ferry that leaves downtown San Diego nearly every hour most times of the year. Coronado Beach is one of the most sought after locations for beach weddings in the United States.  The views are picture perfect with the ocean on one side and the fabulous world famous Hotel Del Coronado on the other. It’s so very picturesque, you’ll want to make sure you have a great photos that capture the images and memories of your day. It’s the perfect location for romantic beach weddings, the climate in San Diego is wonderful year round, as it rarely gets below 60 degrees.

Fees for destination wedding packages vary with the destination, the actual wedding location and the services you would like, as well as the size of your group. Beach weddings can be a real bargain when you compare them to the cost of a traditional wedding ceremony in your neighborhood church or hotel. There are many variations of packages to choose from, which means that there are destination wedding packages suited to everyone’s needs. You’ll want to be sure to double check to see what your package includes. For example, will your wedding package include transportation, airline tickets, hotel, food, beverage and tips? Or just the actual wedding day package with ceremony, flowers, photography? Most all destination wedding packages can be found on-line, and you should use common sense when selecting and hiring a service to work with.

In the end, a destination wedding can mean being able to have such a wonderfully charming wedding and still have money to begin your new life together. This can mean a lot to couples who are just starting out, no matter what the economy is like. With so many new couples looking for ways to stretch their budgets, beach weddings are the right choice for starting a new life together as husband and wife. In short, you can have a lovely wedding ceremony performed in a wonderfully romantic exotic location with all the trimmings for much less than you might think. ??Couples from all over the world come to the pristine island in Southern California, called Coronado Island, to vacation, honeymoon and to actually to tie the knot and begin their journey through life together. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect or delightful beginning to this new chapter in your life than being married on the beach in this picture perfect postcard setting. It’s such a great place to be married if you have romance in your heart, a budget in mind and you want to experience the ultimate in destination weddings, this could be the place for you too!

Staying on Patong Beach puts you in the heart of the action of Phuket, Thailand. Patong Beach is the main tourist center for Phuket and has a lot to offer the first-time visitor or the old friend who comes back year after year. With the natural beauty that surrounds this resort area, there is no way someone can get bored. The foliage that blooms with the seasons and the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets could keep even the amateur photographer or naturalist busy for years.

The approximately forty minutes drive from the airport to Patong is breathtaking. Practically the entire ride is filled with a feast for the eyes. Picturesque greenery, stunning white beaches, and exotic vegetation barely give your eyes a chance to rest as your driver takes you to this beautiful island. The photos that your chosen beach resort posted online do not do the natural scenery justice. This is something that you will have to see for yourself.

The beauty does not end with your ride though. Once you arrive at your hotel in Patong, you realize that the people greeting you are equally beautiful. They long to share the traditional Thailand hospitality with you so that you feel immediately welcomed and comfortable in your new surroundings.

The dream continues after you are settled into your room. A short stroll leads you to the squeaky white beach at Patong Beach, where lots of activities take place such as football, para sailing, jet skies and much more.

What could make this first day of vacation any better? The answer is easy – food. Any traveler knows that enjoying local cuisine is an important part of understanding and appreciating the culture you are visiting. Resorts in Thailand know how tiring international travel can be, so many offer 24-hour room service, a pool-side bar, an on-site restaurant serving traditional Thai dishes along side more familiar continental style and international dishes. There are an amazing number of choices available to suit the taste of any traveler, whether young, old, picky, or culinary adventurous.

As if that is not enough to provide a fulfilling first day, just take a short walk and you will find yourself among the lovely shopping of Patong. Once there, you will find many more restaurants and endless options for local entertainment.

The hotel industry in Patong has learned to cater to the western taste and offer many accommodation options to ensure they will be comfortable during their stay in Thailand. Millions of people come to Patong every year and they do their best to offer travelers access to the comforts of Thailand and beach life while also providing access to the local businesses and entertainment of Phuket.