LONDON, February 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
On February 24, the great and good
of the silver screen will assemble at Hollywood's Kodak theatre for the
85th annual Academy Awards. One of the surprise stars of
this year's awards, however, is not an A-list celeb, but a
destination. As a result of its leading role in the latest
instalment of the Bond franchise, Skyfall, Turkey is sure to be the country on everyone's
minds as Adele takes to the stage to sing her Oscar-nominated song
of the same title.
Nominated for five Academy Awards, Skyfall is set to be
the most critically acclaimed Bond film to date; and it's widely
acknowledged by the industry that the opening scenes in
Istanbul provide the best ever
opening sequence to a Bond film. They have certainly got the
industry talking, with the Turkish city now a popular destination
with celebs.
According to the UK's favourite holiday operator, Thomas Cook, it's a trend popular with the
British public too, with trips to Istanbul up 76% on last year. Turkey in general is enjoying greater
popularity, with people looking to escape the cold and wet British
winter - cheap holidays to Turkey are up 56%.
And it isn't hard to see why this destination is so popular -
once seen as a cheap alternative to more upmarket European
destinations, holidaymakers are now seeing the unique beauty
Turkey has to offer. The stunning
minarets of Istanbul, sat on the
shores of the iconic Bosphorus, provide a unique combination of
glamour and mystique that have kept those in the know (including
the Bond franchise, with the city also appearing in The World is
Not Enough and From Russia With Love) coming back year
after year.
It's not just city breaks that this wonderful destination has to
offer - the eastern allure of all inclusive holidays to
Turkey also provide an
unforgettable experience, often in surroundings as luxurious as any
007 may find himself in. Holidaymakers can find themselves sipping
a martini by the pool - shaken, not stirred of course - within
hours of setting off from the UK. Turkey's stunning coastlines and azure waters
provide the perfect backdrop for any getaway.
With a range of bargain holidays to Turkey from Thomas
Cook now available, those looking for an A-list style break
on a Z-list budget should book without delay.