Turkey is visited by nearly 23 million tourists each year. Many consider it a great travel destination because of its picturesque landscape, history, cuisine and fun nightlife. Fortunately, booking international travel is not much different than booking domestically. You can research, book and confirm your reservations for your trip to Turkey from the comfort of your own home.
Research the area of Turkey you are most interested in visiting. Be sure to research websites such as Meantertravel.com/turkey for information on Turkey’s greatest landmarks including Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, The Kariye Museum and the many ancient archeological sites. If luxury is your goal for this trip, research cities located on the Mediterranean Sea. Istanbul is known for its modern flair and its liveliness.
Get familiar with the currency. Note that hotel prices are typically displayed in Turkish lira. Coinmill.com is a great tool for getting currency conversion rates. As of January 2011, the U.S. dollar was worth 1.59 Turkish lira, but be sure to check updated currency rates before booking.
Read reviews. With websites such as Tripadvisor.com and Booking.com, you will surely find a hotel that suits the purpose of your trip. These websites also provide direct booking links to make your travel reservations.
Select the hotel, dates of travel and room type. Enter your payment information and record your confirmation number and important phone numbers such as the booking website customer service and the hotel’s direct phone number and address. Before departure, contact the hotel to confirm your reservation.
