Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
spring and autumn you are likely
to need a jumper, and in winter a
coat. The other areas can get
chilly even in summer so be sure
to pack plenty of warmer clothes
as well as your beachwear and
swimwear. It's a good idea to pack
some sun-resistant beachwear for
tiny children too. If you are plan-
ning to spend lots of time on the
beach think about some sort of
protection like a shield, umbrella
or a tent.
If you're planning to visit
mosques or religious buildings
during your stay, remember that
it is polite to dress modestly.
Women should cover shoulders
and arms and not wear short
skirts or shorts, and men should
wear long trousers and a shirt.
The same applies to children.
Remember, too, to take party
clothes for when you attend
some of the festivities and special
events. Your youngsters will love
the chance to dress up.
If you have babies or very
young children you will also
need to think about things like
nappies, baby wipes, nappy
cream and special foodstuffs.
Most of the major towns and
cities have good supermarket
facilities so you should be able to
find what you need, but take a
few things to get you through
the first couple of days until you
have become orientated. In
terms of baby formula food,
brands may differ from those
your baby is familiar with at
home, so it might be a good idea
to take some with you.
Sterilising bottles shouldn't be a
problem if you are staying in
self-catering holiday accommo-
dation where you can follow the
same principles as you would at
home, while hotels in Turkey are
almost always helpful to anyone
with children and will assist if
you need their cooperation to
boil water or use a microwave.
Supermarkets in Turkey don't
always stock baby food in jars, as
it is more traditional to prepare
such food in the home. For visit-
ing families this can be a prob-
lem, but you should find most
restaurants and hotels are only
too happy to purée food from
the menu for you if needed.
Other things to think about
when packing are reins for strap-
ping toddlers into seats in restau-
rants, and a buggy for when you
are out and about. If you are
planning to visit historic sites, or
even just explore towns where
pavements can be damaged,
remember surfaces can be uneven
so a sturdy buggy is preferable to
a lightweight version. If you are
hiring a car, always request a car
seat and check that it is suitable
for the age of your child and that
it is undamaged.
Insurance & Health
Travel Insurance
Turkey has few reciprocal agree-
ments with other countries so if
you have the unfortunate need for
medical treatment while you are
in Turkey you will be required to
pay for the treatment you receive.
For this reason it is essential to
have travel and medical insurance.
You will need to pay for your
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