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Archive for the 'Tips' Category

Passport information

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

All U.S. and most European citizens, even infants, need a valid passport to enter Turkey for stays of up to 90 days. U.S. citizens also need to purchase a visa, which can be done at the official point of entry for $20 USD (as of 01 April 2004), UK citizens purchase visa for 10 [...]

Driver Safety

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Driver Safety Briefing
The cardinal rules of safety while driving in Turkey are: drive very defensively, avoid driving at night, and keep your emotions in check.
The Regional Security Office has analyzed American employee accidents that have occurred during the past several years in order to identify “lessons learned” that can be utilized to increase driver safety, [...]

MARMARIS MARKETS

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Thursday Market in Marmaris (the popular Friday Market)
Marmaris Village Market sells fruit, vegetables, fabrics and some clothes - for men, women and children, from street-cred clubwear to fake designer goods and last year’s must-haves. Some of its specialities are sports wear, linen, tablecloths and there’s household goods, too. The market is held in and [...]

Marmaris Shopping Hints

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

When making purchases keep all receipts.
If you believe you have been overcharged or cheated either in terms of items bought or services rendered please contact the local police (Zabita, tel. 153) and/or fax your complaint to the Consumer Protection Directorate at the Ministry of Industry and Trade at: T.C. Sanayi ve Ticaret Bakanligi Tuketicinin ve [...]

TAX FREE Shopping in Marmaris, Turkey

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

As a foreign visitor, you can claim back the tax you pay on your purchases and receive immediate cash refund on departure at most international ports of Turkey.
Here is how:
1- Shop wherever you see the Global Refund tax-free sign. Whenever you make a purchase, just ask for your tax free invoice / cheque.
2- [...]