Turkey 2007

harvey1964

what is the currency in Turkey ? are they in the Euro yet ? going later in the year and never been before

pennylane99

Its Turkish Lira....and not all countries in the EU use the Euro.....we dont....;)

sheryldoc

If/when changes to Euro.. I will Cry my eyes out.. bcz Turkey is my fave hol place EVER for bargains galore.. LoL.

harvey take a good mix of Lira and Brittish pounds.. I used ££ for most things TBH.. much better value!..

harvey1964

sheryldoc wrote:

If/when changes to Euro.. I will Cry my eyes out.. bcz Turkey is my fave hol place EVER for bargains galore.. LoL.

harvey take a good mix of Lira and Brittish pounds.. I used ££ for most things TBH.. much better value!..

At the risk of looking like a total ignoramus - how much is a lira worth etc ? is it really good value in Turkey ? really looking forward to it now

sheryldoc

Our money is worth MUCH more to them for example.. I bought a gold ring.. if I had paid with Lira would have cost me the equivelant of £200 but I paid with ££ and its cost me £110.. Speak with your travel agent they will advise you andgive you tips.. well worth talking to them.

Has to be Bank Of England note (Im scottish)

LOTS N LOTS N LOTS of fakes.. but we bought loads lol.. you can get really good "fakes" there are no copyright laws or something..

Haggle your heart out MSE style.. never pay what they first ask for.... The markets are excellent.. (where r you going?)

I must say be preoeared to be HARASSED there no other word for it.. the follow you, shout at you, pester you to come in their shops.. and once your in it murder to tet bk out.. just be FIRM.. not rude or cheeky jst a FIRM no thank you.. if they dnt take NO for an answer walk away.

If you go for a Shave.. these can be great.. but on occasions they do more than a shave without asking.. then charge you for it LoL.. its a bit daunting dealing with it all at first.. but after 1/2 days you get used to it!

harvey1964

goin to Gumbet All Inclusive
new hotel just opened sept 2006