Newsletter June 2009

CULTURAL FAMILY HOLIDAYS
I’ve just returned from leading our first family Turkey tour of the year. Superb swimming, flower clad landscapes, picnics on ancient temples. On top of that there was the clean fresh air, stunning vistas, and the kind of relaxation that comes with an onboard cook preparing delicious tasty food while you lie back and gaze at the horizon, or read a book, or play a game.

What better way for children to develop a passion for the past than to experience history where it was made - over 2,000 years ago. How can you possibly beat learning about the Greeks and Romans than on some of their very best preserved sites, in Turkey - performing in the orchestra of a marble seated theatre, walking along colonnaded streets on the way to the forum, exploring the Roman houses, decked out with mosaics and frescoes, only recently opened to the public in Ephesus.

Here’s what a British family on our recent Sailing to Ephesus family trip in Turkey had to say:
“Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday - it surpassed all expectations. The gulet Almira and her crew provided first class luxurious service, the surroundings were stunning, and of course, the locations and presentation of the history were the highlight of the tour.” Jane Jenkins.

2009 TOURS - BOOKING UPDATE
I’m delighted to say that all our trips that set sail so far this year, in April, May, and June have all been fully booked. We do still have some availability on the following trips for this summer and autumn: 
Sailing Western Lycia July 25 - Aug 1. A week sailing beside pine clad mountains, swimming in idyllic coves, and exploring a terrific array of temples, tombs, and theatres.
Sailing the Lycian Shore Aug 29 - Sept 12 Our original tour, combining stunningly beautiful scenery with fascinating and atmospheric sites, including the best preserved ancient theatre in the world.
Writing and Sailing in Caria Sept 12 - 19 A brand new trip for 2009, a week with one of the finest guides to Turkey, award-winning travel writer, Jeremy Seal. You’ll be swimming, exploring, and honing your writing skills on this inspirational tour designed to stir your creative juices.
Sailing Western Lycia Sept 12 - 19 A week sailing beside pine clad mountains, swimming in idyllic coves, and exploring a terrific array of temples, tombs, and theatres.
Halicarnassus to Didyma gulet cruise Oct 10 - 17 A chance to explore some of the biggest and best preserved sites on Turkey’s west coast, including the gargantuan temple of Apollo at Didyma.
The Bodrum Cup Regatta Oct 10 - 26 A unique opportunity to participate in Turkey’s celebrated wooden boat sailing regatta, visiting some great sites along the way, personally escorted by Peter.

PRIVATE CHARTER ON THE ALMIRA
The beautiful 8-cabin gulet Almira, is available for just a few weeks throughout the rest of 2009 - July 4-11, July 11-18, August 22-29, Oct 3-10.
You could enjoy a week sailing in paradise, swimming, eating, and relaxing, looked after by her experienced and friendly crew of four, or we could create a tour just for you in Turkey or Greece complete with expert guide and logistics all included. Contact us for details.

TURKISH RECIPE OF THE MONTH
This month for your delectation we present one of the absolute classic dishes found right across Turkey. We often serve them on our gulet cruises in Turkey, and they are one of Rebecca’s (Peter’s daughter) favourites, as well as being much loved by our guests.

They are simple yet satisfying, crispy and comforting. They are of course sigara borek - small cyclindrical rolls of filo pastry, stuffed with white cheese and parsley, and served piping hot as a mouthwatering meze.

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