Turkey is Among the Top Values in Europe, With Heavily Inclusive 11-Night Air-and-Land Packages for $1,499

In the Caribbean, it's the Dominican Republic. In Asia, it's China (no surprise). And in Europe, it's Turkey. I'm talking about the destinations harboring the best current bargains in travel. And though there's been plenty of discussion in this and other blogs about the first two, Turkey deserves a reminder. It is currently a remarkable vacation bargain, even including the cost of airfare to get there.
 
An example is the current, eleven-night, escorted tour of numerous major attractions in Turkey offered on weekly departures in April by Gate 1 Travel (tel. 800/682-3333; www.gate1travel.com ), provided that bookings are made on or before January 9. On their 13-day, 11-night package called Turkish Treasures, Gate 1 will fly you round-trip from New York to Istanbul on April 5, 9, 12 and 30, and supply you with first class hotels in Istanbul (3 nights), Canakkale (1 night), Izmir (2 nights), Antalya (2 nights), Cappadocia (2 nights), and Ankara (1 nights), with complete touring also provided (motorcoach, escort, all admission charges) for $1,499 per person, which includes 11 breakfasts and 8 dinners and all fuel surcharges for the flight. I consider this to be one of the top current values in travel.