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Travel Insurance
Travel is a major part of everyone’s life as more and more of us take
holidays and make business trips abroad. Global Tours Info is now an
integral part of our holiday or business travel preparations.
Global Tours Info Quotes have developed an online comparative
quotation system. You can now obtain quotations from a panel of some of the
most respected On-line Global Tours Info providers within seconds.
Our quotation system allows you to compare premiums and view the cover
available from our selection of providers.
Our panel are able to offer Global Tours Info for Single Trip, Annual
Multi Trip, Extended Stay, Back Packers Travel and Business Travel, with
some providing special packages for families and winter sports cover. Most
of our providers offer 24 hour assistance and a specialized claims service.
Most of our Global Tours Info providers give you the opportunity to
select your travel cover without including your baggage which may already be
insured under your household policy.
It is possible to arrange Holiday Insurance to cover specialized sports
activities, planned hazardous activities such as rock climbing and diving.
Pre booked diving holidays may also be covered. This cover may be arranged
on Single-Trip, Annual Multi-Trip, Extended Stay, Backpackers Travel and
Business Travel policies. (Please refer to the travel insurance provider's
policy wording for precise details).
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Turkey is located in southeastern Europe and also in southwestern
Asia although most of the land is situated in Asia . The European part
is known as Thrace and the Asian part as Anatolia (Asia Minor). The
area W of the Bosporus being part of Europe.
The Asian side joins with Europe in Istanbul via bridges across the
Bosporus. It borders the Black Sea , between Bulgaria and
Georgia to the north. Turkey also borders the Aegean Sea
and the Sea of Maramara to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea
between Syria and Greece to the south. Other bordering
countries are: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria,
Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria. The
majority of the population is Muslim.
Turkey is a country of great diversity with elevated plateaus, coastal areas
and mountainous regions - with the highest point being Mount Ararat ,
the believed site of Noah’s Ark. Turkey holds an important position
geographically with its control of the Bosporus , Sea of Marmara
and Dardanelles which join with the Black Sea and Aegean
Sea.
The coastal resorts of Turkey are magnificent and very popular
tourist destinations. The resort areas of Bodrum, Antalya and
Kusadasi are particular favorites of Europeans. The capital,
Ankara offers many fascinating sights and attractions as well as
museums. Other major cities are: Izmir, Adana, Bursa
and Konya.
However, Istanbul is probably the best known city for most people, and a big
draw for tourists. Istanbul is known for its magnificent palaces, churches
and mosques, which adorn many postcards. There are also remains of Greek and
Roman buildings which are well worth a visit. Remember to check on dress
code, as women are usually required to cover their heads when visiting
mosques and some other locations.
Visitors will delight in dining experiences and sampling delicious Turkish
cuisine, along with opportunities to see the famous belly dancers.
Turkey is a volcanic country and so there are many natural hot springs ,
health spas and Turkish baths for relaxing. There are also caves to be
explored.
Among other activities available, Turkey offers: Mountaineering, hiking,
river rafting, skiing, cross-country bicycling, yacht cruises. Shoppers will
love browsing the shops and bazaars. There are many great skiing resorts in
the country also for winter sports enthusiasts from December through May.
The beautiful waters of the Black Sea , Aegean and Mediterranean are a true
paradise for sailors and lovers of beaches and water sports in general.
Yachts can be chartered either bare-boat or crewed, and flotilla cruises are
also popular.
Sun lovers will love the beaches and clear waters for swimming, and there is
also of course plenty of opportunity for SCUBA diving, snorkeling, surfing,
and fishing.
For nature-lovers, Turkey has a vast array of flora and fauna which varies
from region to region due to the differing terrain and micro-climates they
contain.
Weather
Temperatures in Ankara may vary between -4C and 30°C. Marmara with the
Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with
long hot summers and mild winters.
Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information is correct
we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is
available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not
available in countries for which the F.C.O. advise against travel to.
** At the time of writing, the F.C.O. advised against travel
to countries, or areas thereof, marked thus at the time of writing. Travel
Insurance is not available in areas where the F.C.O. advise against
travel to.
You are strongly advised to visit the F.C.O. web site for up to date
information and general travel advice before you travel.
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