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Turkey – the land of mystery and promise – offers a diverse blend of attractions, from its inspiring landscapes to its ancient history and culture. Fortunately, for the time being this can be found for a good price as well. Turkey’s currency has been part of the reason it has been hailed as a best value buy for holidaymakers in 2009. There are still a number of years to go before the country can join the EU and start making plans to swap its Lira for the Euro. Until then, visitors can enjoy a favourable return on their money alongside some great deals on Turkey hotels.

Following the changing fortunes of the Pound against the Euro, some travellers were forced to look elsewhere for a good value holiday. Turkey has become a serious contender as an alternative to traditional European destinations, with its favourable exchange rates of around 2.4 Turkish Lira to the Pound. The country benefits from all the advantage of its European neighbours, such as weather, activities and culture, but at a better price when you’re there.

Popular places for holidaymakers to spend their new found wealth include the town of Bodrum on the West coast, where old fashioned charm and modern sophistication come together in a pleasing mix. For a great investment of both time and money, a trip to the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology is well worth a visit. A bit further south, in Antalya, you can see some of the ocean’s treasures for yourself when you take a scuba diving course. The region also benefits from a good supply of high quality cheap hotels, with all inclusive resorts available for incredible prices. Meanwhile, the Dalaman region is a good choice if you want to save a bit of money by sampling a diverse range of Turkey’s delights all in one place. Again, there are plenty of reasonably priced Turkey hotels on offer, suitable for families, couples or groups of friends.

Of course, there’s no doubt that some of the best things to do in Turkey are free. Whether walking around it’s towns, hiking through its mountains or relaxing on its beaches, Turkey’s most exquisite offerings are in fact priceless.

Turkey has rocketed up the holiday charts as a serious and versatile contender. In the same breath you will hear holidaymakers talking about how impressed they are with the country’s luxury resorts and the affordability of its cheap hotels, which can be found for under £5 per night in some places. Meanwhile, a number of all inclusive resorts have been offering incredible deals allowing travellers to get the best of both worlds.

A good example of one of the high quality hotels in Turkey offering five star luxury at a great price in the Concorde De Luxe Resort Hotel. Located in Turkey’s capital Antalya, this beachfront hotel offers such variety through its accommodation and facilities that guests have everything they need just in the resort and need never venture outside. As an award winning option for travellers, this hotel was voted the ‘leading hotel in Turkey’ by Hotels4u.com and Medhotels.com at their recent awards ceremony.

The Concorde’s all includive option offers the best value for money. For around £350 two people can enjoy a standard room with land view for seven nights and for just £50 extra they can opt for a stunning sea view. Guests can take full advantage of the hotel’s dining facilities as part of the cost. The Turkish, Italian, English, Seafood and BBQ restaurants are just some examples of the choices onsite. Meanwhile, holidaymakers can enjoy unlimited locally produced drinks and a selection of imported beverages at one of the 12 bars available, including a tea house and vitamin bar.

The range of activities at the hotel for all ages is second to none. Just a few of the sporting and relaxation facilities include a Fitness Centre, Turkish Bath, Sauna, indoor swimming pool, Aquapark, mini golf course, non-motorized water sports gym, racket sports, and air gun shooting. All of these are complemented by a luxurious Spa with over 30 treatments. Meanwhile, kids can enjoy taking part in the mini club specifically designed for 4 – 12 year olds, with numerous activities and games on offer with qualified staff.

There is even more on offer besides all this, ensuring an amazing holiday experience. All in all, the Concorde De Luxe Resort Hotel is a prime example of the quality and affordability offered by Turkey’s cheap hotels, where visitors can find real value, comfort, convenience and luxury in abundance.

Holidays should be your one chance to relax and unwind, but with today’s financial troubles threatening to spoil your experience, is there a way to get the best of both worlds and have a hassle-free holiday at a low cost too? Fortunately, the answer is ‘yes’, thanks to the myriad of all inclusive hotel deals currently available in popular locations.

All inclusive resorts are the ultimate in stress-free holidaying. The essentials are fully catered for, while numerous on site facilities mean that if you decide you want a change from lounging by the pool or need something to keep the kids happy, you don’t need to go far to find alternative entertainment. With all this on your doorstep the ‘hassle-free’ element of your holiday is fully covered, but how about the ‘cheap’ part?

Resorts in a whole range of popular destinations are currently offering excellent deals to tempt guests through their doors, so you can now take advantage of all their benefits at a much less stressful price:

Greece

Greece and its islands make popular choices for a relaxing getaway and tick all the boxes when it comes to scenery, culture, activities and cost. All inclusive prices on the island of Kos, for example, are as low as £16 per person per night this October. Considering the average cost of a three course meal for two plus wine in Greece is currently £38.30, according to the latest Post Office Holiday Costs Barometer, staying at one of the many all inclusive Greece hotels is a no-brainer for those wanting to save money while they relax.

Turkey

Turkey is offering great holiday value at the moment thanks to its position just outside the Euro-zone. The cost of eating out is climbing, however, so an all inclusive holiday is a sensible choice price-wise. All inclusive Turkey hotels near the capital are costing as little as £17 per person per night this September.

The Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca have all the angles covered when it comes to variety on holiday. There are currently some great deals to be found on Balearic Islands hotels. A four star all inclusive experience in Ibiza can be found for just over £30 per person per night this September, while even better deals are to be had in Mallorca, where prices drop to £19.50 per person per night.

Turkey has been inspiring plenty of excitement this year. Affordable, suitable for all types of traveller and with an irresistible east-meets-west flavour, it’s no surprise the country has been topping the holiday charts. The destination has been hailed a great value choice for 2009 by numerous travel companies and major currency exchangers. Saving money is definitely an important consideration for holidaymakers when times get tough, but with the daily grind getting even grittier, lowering stress levels is just as vital. Choosing to stay at one of the many Turkey hotels offering great all inclusive deals at the moment is an excellent solution.

Low-stress

Deciding to go all inclusive can in fact be the difference between a serene holiday experience and an extremely stressful one. All inclusive is the obvious option if you’re concerned about how to entertain the children or whether you’ll actually get any quiet moments to yourself. Swimming pools, gyms and other sporting facilities often come as standard, with cultural extras such as Turkish baths a popular addition. Most will have a kids playground or crèche facilities and many will be able to advise on day trips to visit local attractions, so that you’re well catered for if you fancy marvelling at the Acropolis of Pergamum or exploring the ancient legend of Troy. The low-stress factor can be enjoyed by couples as well. With drinks and food all covered and on-site activities on hand if desired, couples on a romantic break - or even friends just enjoying time away together - can indulge in a genuinely stress-free experience.

Low-cost

An obvious stress-buster, going all inclusive in Turkey at the moment is a prudent choice financially too. A major cause of worry while away is, of course, often money itself. The relaxing effects of going on holiday naturally start coming undone as soon as you worry about whether you have enough spare cash for kids activities or another big night out. Fortunately, as a ‘best value’ destination for UK travellers Turkey is easily a winner. The pound is currently strong against the Turkish Lira and the cost of living is still relatively low. When you add to this the huge variety of cheap Turkey hotels, it comes as no surprise that holiday-makers are flocking to its exquisite shores. An all inclusive hotel in Alanya, for example – just along the coast from the capital, Antalya – can cost as little as £17 per person per night this September.

It’s worth noting, as well, that while the cost of living may be low the costs of eating out and buying alcoholic drinks in Turkey have been rising. So when compared with bed and breakfast or half board options, this makes all inclusive even more attractive.

With so much to recommend it, Turkey is set to delight UK travellers as a top destination for a long time to come - and its great value all inclusive resorts will make sure they enjoy it in comfort and style.