Turkey-yes or no? (long sorry)

[jollymum]

I really don't know what to do and it's making me grouchy. I shouted at DS this morning and we were on time for school
We are going to Ichmeler at half term. It's 5 miles away from the last bomb site and I'm scared. My kids are demons anyway and it's our 1st hol abroad together. All inclusive, £1800 for six of us! All paid and no hols this year because it's a lot of cash for us. Bought summer clothes, sun stuff etc.

My dad told me yesterday that I shouldn't go, stuff the money and think about the kids. My dh and I had sorted out who was in whose room, plans for airplane tactics etc etc. My kids are 16,13,11 and 7 but fight relentlessly so I've told them if they fight on the journey there (3hrs transfer time) I'll never take them anywhere again. They were all excited but ds1 (16) says he's not sure about going. What if we get there and there's a bomb? My dad and others will say it's my fault but on the other hand, I don't want to walk around feeling scared, which I know I will.
Any ideas please, 'cos it's affecting me, the kids and my work. We're sending the passports off today.If I don't reply straight away, I have three classes this am so will get back asap.

I wouldn't go.

What does dh think about it?

I'd go. I have a rather fatalistic view of these things i.e.statistically you are more likely to be run over by a bus etc,etc.

Sorry that was not meant to sound abrupt, just my view .

Go.
You'll be fine.
I live in Turkey and it doesn't bother me one bit.

You could cancel and then be run over by a bus.
Life is too short to be afraid of what might happen.

Turkey is wonderful.
People are charming,food is great,scenery is lovely.

Please go,it will do yuo all a world of good.

I think if you don't go you will regret it.

there are more bombs in England

if you think like that, the terrorists have won.

the foreign office is offering what advice on Turkey?

just be aware when you are there and have fun!

I am jealous. Wecan't afford a holiday for about the next 25 yrs!!

My parents are in Marmaris at the moment having a whale of a time. They said they refused to be bullied into cancelling their holiday by terrorists.

I also have other customers who have booked since the bookings or have travelled since the bombings.

Everyone says it feels safe and they had a fantastic time. I only know of 1 person who has cancelled because of it to be honest. Bookings are pretty much back to normal.

I would go personally, we were there just before the attacks have been going for 5 years its a lovely place. It could happen anywhere at all look at London, New York, Madrid.

go. You lived in the UK presumably while the IRA was bombing, certainly your dad would have. Did you leave the country? No.

If you're worried check the foreign office website and see what it says there. But you are as safe in Turkey as in London these days. And its a lot nicer!

I reckon go. You've paid, the kids are excited, it seems very unlikely that there would be a problem, perhaps as likely as there being another terrorist incident on the underground, and millions still take the tube every day. I'm sure you'll chill out once you are there.

Alternative answer:

"No. I prefer chicken, I have enough of it at Christmas"

Sorry. This answer is to help with the grouchiness!

sadly the terrorists picked peak season time to cause maximum publicity and damage to the Turkish tourist industry. It is very unlikely that they would 'bother' (if that's the right word)to do anything at this time of year in a smaller resort.

Go and have a lovely time! Don't let fear spoil your life.

Moondog, I forgot you live there. Anywhere near Ichmeler? We're only going for a week but from all we've read the people are lovely and love kids! Any ideas for places to go/or miss out if they're rip off touristy would be great! Thanks for the support, I am just thinking that I have the kind of luck where it would be the last bomb they made and I bloody trod on it!

ive just come back from bodrum on sunday and had a fantstic time, i was a bit worried about going but i went and there was no trouble at all.
I think theres a threat of terrorism all over now but i really wouldnt let it spoil your holiday. Go you'll love it

I would go, as everyone says- statistically you are more likely to be hit by a bus.

If you are really concerned about it, look at this way then- the bombs that have recently gone off were in the town centres- you are staying All Inclusive- you dont actually have to leave the hotel if it worries you that much, you can stay on site and still enjoy your holiday.

I sort of know how you feel as a few years ago we had a holiday booked to Turkey and a few days before we were to travel there was an earthquake.
We did go and we had a lovely time, beautiful place.

have a lovely time in Turkey

Beautiful place and such friendly people

Jolly,it's a long way from me (I'm near Iran and Iraq) but rest assured,it will be great.