The peninsula has lots of attractions as each area has its own feel and a different approach to life. Each town has a different level of entertainment at night that reflects it's personality.

There are lots of bus trips to Pamukkale which is a natural wonder unique in the world formed by water over thousands of years. At a temperature of 35 degrees C the waters come out of the ground and down the mountain side and form many pools which overflow to form stalactites, hence the name "Cotton Castle" (the translation of Pamukkale.

The ancient city of Hierapolis dating from 190 BC can also be seen in the area.

There are daily boat trips to the Greek island of Kos leaving from Bodrum harbor at exactly 9.30am so get there early as you will need to queue at passport control. The trip costs £30 return.

Here you can experience the best that Greece has to offer but do not forget to change your money into Euros!

Bodrum is busy and has kept its traditional beauty as this is a central hub for the area with lots to see and do. Gumbet is a holiday resort here you will find more English people on package tours and an area that is designed to cater for this type of visitor. Torba is a traditional fishing village with the most beautiful beaches. Bitez is more for the local Turkish and so you can find a bargain here. Yalikavak is well worth a see as its large and still growing and the surrounding hills provide stunning views of the region. To the right you can see Ephesus once the second biggest city of all the eastern world. There are bus trips here for as little as £20 and you get lunch thrown in for your money.

Bodrum bus station is the key to the rest of the peninsula where you can visit Gumusluk and the famous rabbit island. Turgetreis market is on Saturday at 9.00am pictured right and there is even an aqua park on the road to Ortakent which is great for the kids and adults. There are also Turkish massage parlours everywhere and boat trips with lunch included!

The temperature in summer months has been known to get as hot as 42 degrees so be sure to put on suntan lotion and drink lots of fluids. Taking the duvets off the beds at night and just using the sheet is advisable.