It may have been over 1400 years ago, people throughout the Islamic world will be celebrating the birthday of Muhammad ibn Abdullah again soon. In countries such as Pakistan, India and Indonesia, homes and mosques are decorated and people take part in carnivalesque street processions. In other areas, it is a quiet, respectful event where children recite poetry and parents tell children stories about the Prophet's birth, youth and adult life.

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Going on a holiday is very exciting, and many people enjoy the anticipation even more by reading a travel guide about their destination before leaving off. Unfortunately, these days not everybody has the time to read all the books they'd like to read. There are other, less time consuming ways to get in the mood such as sampling those elements of the exotic cuisine that have reached our high streets, listening to the music and watching videos that have gone viral in the country you're travelling to.

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The 48th annual Golden Orange Film and Art Festival in October 2011 is a wonderful opportunity to experience the fusion of two unique cultures in a beautiful holiday setting, and even possibly spot the odd film star or two! Originally started as a series of concerts and plays at the historical Aspendos Theatre in the mid-1950s, the festival has now become one of Europe's premier film events and showcases cinema and movies from around the world. Although not as famous as Cannes, it is still regarded as an important opportunity for both new and established filmmakers to premiere their work to an appreciative audience. The event is growing in popularity every year, and is now firmly on the calendar of 'must-attend' events for both independent and major film producers.

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There is a range of different festivals and events that are celebrated in Turkey however most of these are centered on the Muslim calendar. A lot of these events are celebrated in other parts of the world where there is a lot of Muslims. One of the biggest events that are part of the Muslim calendar is Ramadan and this festival marks the way for Turkey. There is a lot of international events that take place in Turkey and these are popular with people from all over the world that make use of the flights to Turkey.

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There are over one hundred festivals that take place all across Turkey and due to the frequent flights to Turkey they attract people from all across the world. There are local festivals organized in all the different cities, which are located in Turkey and a lot of these festivals have an element of international culture. These festivals are held in most of the main cities, which includes Izmir, Antalya and also Istanbul to name a few. The city of Istanbul is the main area for international culture and this is reflected in the art festivals that are held within this city.

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There is a wide range of different celebrations that take place within the resort of Antalya. A lot of these events are classed as major events and national festivals all across Turkey and some of these are even on the Islamic calendar. Some of the dates will vary from year to year. The city of Antalya also has a number of festivals and events that are celebrated within the city and these are seen as a good way to promote the city and to encourage people to make the most of the cheap flights to Antalya so that they can take part in these events. A lot of the festivals and events within this area are designed to show people the characteristics and culture of the city.

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There is a vast amount of different festivals and events that take place within Lanzarote. One of the popular events within this area is Teguise Carnival and this event is popular with both locals and tourists alike. A lot of the tourists that enjoy taking part in this carnival use the regular flights to Lanzarote. This carnival normally takes place during February. This carnival usually starts with birth of the sardine and it finishes with either the burial or burning of the sardine. This carnival is actually very similar to the harvest festival. On the evening prior to the carnival parade there tends to be a band that are based on the back of an open lorry and they play to the crowds that gather to celebrate the start of the festivities. The start of these festivities is also marked by a torch light procession and this is normally held by German people although a wide range of people tend to take part in it.

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During April the main festival that is celebrated in Tenerife is Easter and this festival is a weeklong event. Normally this festival is the start of the better weather on the island of Tenerife and this makes it a popular time with tourists. A lot of the tourists that come here to enjoy the sunshine make use of the regular flights to Tenerife. There are tourists that come to this area all year round however the numbers tend to increase when the weather is warmer and the schools have more holidays.

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There is a vast amount of different festivals and events that are held within Tenerife and a lot of these are held on an annual basis. One of the largest events that are held in this area is Santa Cruz Carnival and this is amongst the most spectacular events that are held anywhere in the world. This large event is popular with both locals and tourists and it is normally held during February. This carnival event can be classed as a historical event and it has the ability to attract millions of people every year and these people come from a wide range of places. This carnival is classed as the second most popular event on an international event. A lot of the tourists that want to experience this event also make the most of the regular cheap flights to Tenerife.

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A lot of tourists use the cheap flights to Antalya in order to enjoy the spectacular beaches that are on offer in this area. The beaches in Antalya are prefect for both tourists and locals that enjoy the sunshine. These beaches are one of the most popular attractions within this area and this is especially the case on a fantastic, sunny and warm day. The main beaches within this area can get very busy during the peak summer season as almost all of the visitors in this area will want to spend time on the beach. There are some water front hotels that have their own private beaches; therefore these may be worth considering. There is a vast amount of tourists that come to this area every year in order to enjoy the beach and also the vast array of other attractions that are on offer within this area.

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The ancient city of Perge is located about eighteen kilometers to the east of the city of Antalya. The Hittites created this ancient city. This city is popular with both locals and tourists alike. There are a lot of tourists that make use of the regular flights to Antalya in order to enjoy everything that this area has on offer. A lot of the architectural work that is located within this city dates back to the Roman times and this includes avenues, baths, theatre and also the city gates.

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There is a vast amount of places within Antalya where people are able to enjoy dining out. There are a lot of tourists that enjoy dining out in this area and they also make the most of the frequent flights to Antalya. It is true to say that Turkish cuisine is amongst the best cuisine anywhere in the world, however this is alongside Cantonese and French cuisine. The Turkish cuisine is diverse and rich due to the Ottoman Empire, which stretches from the gates of Vienna along to the strip, which is part of the Arabian Peninsula.

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Dedeman Aqua Park is located within Antalya and it is a very popular attraction with both locals and tourists alike. A lot of the tourists that enjoy this aqua park make the most of the regular flights to Antalya. Dedeman Aqua Park is very popular with both children and adults. This aqua park covers an area of forty thousand meters squared and it is home to a vast amount of spectacular scenery. This aqua park is actually one of the most scenic parks within the Mediterranean. It is true to say that people that visit this aqua park leave with happy memories that they will never forget.

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The Beach Park that is located within Antalya is a very popular attraction with both locals and tourists alike. A lot of the tourists that enjoy spending time at this park also enjoy making the most of the regular flights to Antalya. This beach park is located on the breathtaking coast of Antalya and it is surrounded by natural green landscapes.

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Antalya is a very popular tourist destination and a lot of these tourists enjoy shopping within this area. A lot of the tourists that enjoy shopping within this area make the most of the cheap flights to Antalya. There is a number of very popular areas for shopping within Antalya and it is true to say that this area is a dreamland for shopaholics. It is fair to say that this area has some of the best shopping within the Middle East and it is also a very magnificent area.

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Dolphins are very interesting creatures and they live within seas. Dolphinland in Antalya is a very popular attraction and it welcomes a vast number of people every year. A lot of the visitors that come to this attraction make the most of the regular flights to Antalya. Within Dolphinland is a great place to experience these wonderful mammals. Whilst visiting this park the visitors are able to touch the dolphins and swim with the dolphins.

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The ancient city, which is known as Termessos is located about an hours drive to the north west of Antalya. This city is located on the Mediterranean Coast and it is located in a very dramatic location. This city is very popular with tourists that come to the area from all around the world and these people make use of the cheap flights to Antalya.

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The attraction of Kocain Magarasi is one of the most important caves within the area of Antayla. This cave is a very popular tourist attraction. This cave was inhabited during the prehistoric times and during the Byzantine times and also during the early part of the Christian times. The cave was also used for a religious function during the early part of the Christian times. This cave is very popular with tourist from all across the world and they make the most of the frequent flights to Antalya.

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Antalya is considered to be one of prime holiday resorts of Turkey along the Mediterranean stretch. It is indeed an impressively maintained city that is constantly lined up with palm trees. It also boasts of a great marina right on the Mediterranean coast. Antalya has an airport and there are many regular flights to Antalya from many domestic and international destinations. In the fascinating old quarter of Antalya, you will come across a place called Chimaera and Olympos.

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Antalya attracts several visitors with its beautiful natural setting as well as historical riches every year. The bright and attractive combination of the deep blue sea, the sun and the mountains covered with thick layer of trees is not found easily together everywhere. If you are planning your holidays you must consider visiting Antalya. There are regular flights to Antalya and traveling to this beautiful place will not be a problem.

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Antalya is a popular tourist attraction famous for Kaleici, where you will experience the magic of historic Greek and Turkish houses that have been kept under protection. You will also find traces of Seljuks, Byzantine and Roman architecture around the old town. The best part about Antalya is that it stands on a tall cliff accompanied by mountains, forests and beautiful seas all around it. Since Antalya has an airstrip and there are several flights to Antalya from a number of places all over the world, you can reach Antalya conveniently to admire the coastal as well as historical places. Among its natural setting you will encounter a gorge or valley called the Saklikent Gorge. The gorge is a famous destination among tourists.

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Antalya is known for its historical riches as well as some good restaurants where you can plan your stay. Keep at least a week to visit Antalya. You can plan your visit to Antalya at any time of the year as it remains sunny almost through the year. You can catch flights to Antalya from anywhere in the world. Kalkan is a town in Antalya worth visiting during your vacation. It is a beautiful town nestled along the Mediterranean coast in Antalya. The word Kalkan literally means a shield. Kalkan has been able to preserve a lot of historical sites and several impressive beaches.

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There is a lot to explore while on your vacation to Antalya, from historic sites such as Broken minaret and Fluted minaret to beaches and parks. Whatever it is that interests you, it is quite easy to plan your visit to Antalya, as there are several flights to Antalya from all major cities of the world. One of the best places to begin your tour is to know the history of the city by visiting the Antalya Archaeological Museum.

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The Antalya International Piano Festival is one the major artistic events in the city, making you expect a lot from the city as your flight to Antalya lands. The event is organized every year by world renowned classical pianist from Turket, Fazil Say, under the aegis of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. Each year the festival hosts several piano concerts by well-known artists coming from all parts of the world. The event is held at the Antalya Culture Centre.

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Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival is an extremely popular festival in Turkey. It is organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture from June 10th to July 22nd. Aspendos is around 45 kms away from Antalya airport. You can easily reach Aspendos by taking a flight from the airport at Antalya. There are several flights to Antalya, international as well as domestic.

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In lives of Muslims a visit to Mecca to be a part of the pilgrimage called Hajj, holds great religious significance. Hajj is considered to be the 5th pillar of Islam. Every Muslim needs to participate in Hajj at least once in his life. It is applicable for both males and females. They should be in a good financial condition and should be in pink of health. The two requirements are kept so that they are able to successfully fulfill this service in their lives. Participating in Hajj is an expression of devotion to their Allah. The pilgrimage is carried out annually and several Muslims across the globe strive to be a part of it.

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Anatalya, Turkey actually celebrates every national festival and other important events, therefore if you plan to visit or spend your vacation there, you will get to enjoy all the festivities that Turkey has to offer. They even celebrate the events that are derived from the Islamic calendar. Antalya, however also have its own festivals that it celebrates that are meant for and celebrated to highlight the city and its own characteristics and culture.

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Wrestling is a national sport in Turkey, particularly Oil wrestling. In fact, the country is famous for its various annual wrestling festivals. Elmali Oil Wrestling festival, similar to the historical Kirkpinar Oil wrestling tournament, is one of the oldest festivals in Turkey which attracts more than a 100 wrestlers from all over Turkey to Elmali to compete for the wrestling title. From the 6th of August to the 8th of August, this wrestling festival - which is over 600 years old - will be held in a large stadium in Elmali, a town in the Antalya district. If you have already booked your flights to Antalya around this period, it is a great opportunity to enjoy this lovely sporting event.

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If you are planning a summer holiday to this beautiful province in Turkey, you might want to consider an early booking of your flights to Antalya in order to attend the annual Honey festival which usually takes place on the 15th of August in Gundogmus.

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Ballet buffs should quickly book their flights to Bodrum, because the 8th Bodrum Ballet Festival is scheduled to take place in August this year. Like last year, the historical Castle of St. Peter will be the main venue.

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Everyone has heard of bull fighting, but how about camel wrestling? This rather unorthodox and much less gruesome sporting tradition derived from Anatolian semi-nomadic custom survives in the city of Selcuk in Turkey. Known for its proximity to the ruins of Ephesus, Selcuk is the capital of camel wrestling. The national Camel Wrestling Championship takes place in the outskirts of the Aegean coastal city in January - but do plan ahead if you want to catch a glimpse of something extraordinary!

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If you are a beach lover, at the same time looking for other fantastic attractions to make your holiday a fulfilling one, you will love this beautiful and popular province in Turkey. Antalya is famous for its long summer, coastal attractions, mountainous scenery and natural beauty. Its beaches are unique for their long sandy stretches, rocky nature, and sparkling water. One of the most popular amongst families is the Lara beach for its beautiful long length of golden sand, curved cove and turquoise crystal clear water. There are various collections of recreational amenities available on the beach for holiday makers like water slides for kids, Turkish bath, sauna and aqua therapy at a much reduced rate. You will also find water sport activities like jet-skiing, wind surfing, parasailing and boat trips.

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This year is the sixth time that the Grand Prix takes place in Istanbul and boosts the sale of flights to Turkey. This year, F1 fans can see Button on his favourite track. "Turn Eight is one of the best corners in Formula One," Button said in an interview earlier this month. "It feels fantastic when you throw the car into the first apex, and then just feed it through with very precise throttle and steering inputs. When you get it right, it feels absolutely fantastic - you really can pull a lot of speed through that corner."

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There are some interesting international events coming up in the most popular resorts of Turkey. If you haven't booked a holiday yet, it's worth checking out the last minute flights to Antayla and Bodrum.

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Last Friday, a remarkable exhibition was opened on Lara Beach in Turkey, showing over 100 massive sand sculptures by thirty artists from ten different countries all over the world. One of the sculptures is 15 meter tall and depicts several characters from Avatar, the world's most successful film ever. The exhibition is part of the Antalya International Sand Sculpture Festival, and each round, participating sculptors only have a couple of days to turn 7,500 tons of imported sand into art.

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The Turkish holiday area of Antalya is looking forward to a great year in 2010 and things are already starting to happen.

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As well as being an increasingly popular holiday destination, the resort area of Antalya in southern Turkey is also a target destination for organisers of large events that can make use of the facilities in the area. Antalya now has a number of large luxury hotels that can accommodate hundreds of conference delegates and the city also has the modern Antalya Expo Centre, large purpose-built conference venue that hosts all kinds of events throughout the year.

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The opening date for the newest luxury hotel in Antalya, Turkey has been set for March 2010.

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The Mediterranean resort of Antalya in Turkey claims to have grown its January tourist numbers by over 30 per cent in 2010 compared to the same month in 2009. This claim is based on the number of tourists arriving at Antalya airport during the month.

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The operators of Antalya airport in Turkey, which acts as a gateway for tourists travelling to this part of the Turkish Mediterranean coastline, have announced a series of improvements including an improved domestic terminal which is set to open before the end of March.

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Rapidly turning into Turkey's hottest new kid on the block in terms of tourism, Belek is a region on the coast of southern Turkey which includes the town of Belek itself, the city of Antalya and the stunning Aspendos amphitheatre. Here the coastline is scattered with "blue flag" quality beaches, newly developed tourist centres and a variety of historic and cultural attractions.

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While much of Britain still experienced cold, snowy weather and temperatures in Scotland plummeted to as low as minus sixteen, we thought a round up of the weather in our key winter sun destinations would warm you up a little.

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The Turkish holiday resort of Antalya hosted its first ever folk festival during early December this year.

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We knew that Turkey was gaining in popularity as more people discovered the attractions of the Mugla area on the southern coast on the country. The coastline has a number of established holiday resorts with others developing rapidly under the close control of the local tourist authorities. The weather in this part of the Mediterranean is amongst the best in Europe as far as warm sunny days go.

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For anyone interested in ancient history and the legacy left by over five hundred years of Roman civilization, Tunisia has some remarkable offerings.

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A beach together with a bucket and spade will normally lead to some sort of sand castle eventually, but have you ever seen a professional sand sculptor in action? They are able to create things you would not have thought possible. We've seen them in places like the beaches of Cannes and Mallorca, but now Antalya in Turkey has its own Sand Sculpture festival which has proved to be very popular.

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It claims to be the land of sun, hospitality and culture and the resort of Antalya in Turkey is aiming to increase its list of cultural attractions by establishing its own International Choir Festival this year.

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The 7th Bodrum Ballet Festival is scheduled to take place in August this year, with the historical Bodrum Castle being the main venue.

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Details have been released for the 16th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival that takes in the spectacular 2000 year old amphitheatre near Antalya,Turkey. The fabric of the amphitheatre is amazing well preserved and its location alongside the ancient town together with an amazing capacity to hold 12,000 people make any occasions here very special.

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Turkey provided the world of Formula 1 with a great track, warm weather and fantastic spectacle, but the teams did seem to struggle with the hot track that warmed up to over 50 degrees Celsius during the event and tested the car's tyres to the limit. The air temperature was a very nice 30 degrees and those forced to sit in uncovered stands decided to take to the shade, hence the empty spaces that appeared around the track.

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The sailing industry forms a large and important part of the travel economy on the southern coast of Turkey. The towns of Bodrum, Dalaman, Marmaris and Antalya are all dependent on the trade generated by large cruise ships, coastal cruise companies and private yacht owners. Supporting and developing this part of the travel sector has been a compromise between conservation and improving facilities. One company that has been responsible for two recent marina developments is about to start a third new project in the port of Dalaman.

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The ancient ruins of Termessos located about 20 miles north west of Antalya are one of the must-see attractions in this part of Turkey. The town's history is thought to date back at least 3000 years, so don't expect to see too much in the way of standing structures but the large Amphitheatre, which could probably have seated between four and five thousand people, is largely intact and the Hadrian's Gate gives an indication of the pride its past residents had of the place. The location is thought to have been selected on the basis of a former Psidian Fortress which was built high in the hills at the foot of Rose Mountain and survived virtually every attack made on it.

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The coastline around Antalya in Turkey is proving increasingly popular, with more and more tourists selecting the area for a summer break. The Turkish authorities are keen to promote the location but are equally concerned about sheltering it from over development. There are no high rise buildings and restrictions on building styles exist to keep development sympathetic to the area. There are also some areas of natural significance that are even more highly protected. But to experience the real Antalya, just as it was thousands of years ago, you don't need to travel very far out of town.

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Hilton Hotels Corporation is obviously placing a huge amount of faith in the future of this part of Turkey, having announced plans for 11 new hotel contracts last year, which effectively doubles their footprint in Turkey. Ongoing plans are reported to include 40 hotel openings in Turkey over the next 5 years.

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The world of show business comes to Antalya in Turkey this weekend as a large new hotel prepares for a grand opening following a delay from the original planned date in February. Stars including Tom Jones and Maria Carey will take to the stage and perform while others such as Paris Hilton, Sharon Stone and Richard Gere are amongst the invited guests of the Mardan Palace hotel.

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Depending on which report you read, the number of tourists travelling to Turkey this year has increased by between 10 and 15 per cent.There are a number of reasons suggested for this but there is no doubt that the Turkish authorities are seeing a fantastic opportunity for their country and are doing all they can to make the most of it.

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Just imagine all the ingredients required for a perfect golf holiday coming together nicely.

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