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Turkey
For a couple from L.A., the perfect honeymoon involves ancient ruins and whirling dervishes--relaxation, too
September 2005 issue

  • Gamirasu Cave Hotel Ayvali, 011-90/384-341-5825, gamirasu.com, honeymoon suite $180

    • Food


    Dave Barnes and Kristi March, ready for a hike to the fire-breathing Chimera (Amanda Friedman)

  • Cin Bal Kayaköy, 011-90/252-618-0066

  • Mahmut'un Yeri near Islamar, 011-90/242-838-6344

    • Attractions

  • Hagia Sophia Istanbul, 011-90/212-522-1750, $11

  • Topkapi Palace Istanbul, 011-90/212-512-0480, $9

  • Çemberlitas Hamam Vezirhan Cad. 8, Istanbul, 011-90/212-522-7974, scrub and rub $20

  • Pamukkale Antique Pool 011-90/258-272-2024, $13

  • Chimera Çirali, 20 minutes off Antalya-Kas¸ road, free

  • Phaselis Antique City southeast of Antalya, $7

  • Whirling dervishes Avanos, 011-90/384-511-3795, sarihan1249.com, $30

    • Surprise!

    Thanks to Bougainville Travel in Kas (near Kalkan), Dave and Kristi will enjoy a free day of sea kayaking around Kekova, a partially submerged ancient city with crowned tombs sticking out of the water and 2,000-year-old buildings a few feet below the surface. Swimming and diving aren't allowed in the area, so kayak is the best way to go.

    How Was Your Trip?

    René Reed, here with husband Andy and daughter Jenna in front of Schloss Neuschwanstein, told us her family had a "fabulous time" touring Germany by car (Trip Coach, June). "In Beilstein all the tourists left just before dinner and we had the whole town to ourselves."


    Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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