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This is a side question, but we're going very soon on a 2 week holiday in Kemer, is there any real danger for tourists? Not that I don't agree with what you're

This is a side question, but we're going very soon on a 2 week holiday in Kemer, is there any real danger for tourists? Not that I don't agree with what you're doing, but I'm traveling with a 3 year old and there's not enough information on this from news media.

enraged_camel 13y ago
I found this on the website of the American embassy in Ankara, Turkey. http://turkey.usembassy.gov/sm_053113.html http://turkey.usembassy.gov/sm_053113.html Couple of things. First, Kemer is pretty far away from the main cities that have the protests. Second, it's a tourist spot, so things should be fairly calm there. Good luck, I hope you enjoy your visit!
afsina 13y ago
Danger would be similar to say going to Spain or a Greek island. Perhaps less.
iuguy 13y ago
It could be extremely dangerous. The sun is very hot in Antalya. You should at least make sure your 3 year old has sun cream and maybe a hat to keep the sun off them. If it gets too hot I would suggest you try a Turkish ice cream called Mado (similar to Italian gelato), or maybe a cool drink. Also be warned that the 3 year old might get a lot of attention and people may give him sweets or soft drinks, particularly ice cream vendors or resort bar staff. This could be extremely dangerous as he'll be spoilt rotten. Most Turks absolutely love kids. If you think you can cope with these risks then you'll be fine, but I'd understand if you decide to reconsider :)
- kolistivra 13y ago
  Mado is not an ice cream type, but merely a chain which sells ice cream. They usually do a good job do, you should try the ice cream.
  - afsina 13y ago
    Tasty. They use goat milk and real fruits-nuts.
  - iuguy 13y ago
    Sorry, I should've made that clear - I missed out the word "chain" in the sentence about Turkish ice cream.
kolistivra 13y ago
There would be absolutely no danger -- Kemer is a wonderful touristy spot far far away from any stress/problem/riots. I'm sure you'll have a great time!

enraged_camel 13y ago

I found this on the website of the American embassy in Ankara, Turkey. http://turkey.usembassy.gov/sm_053113.html http://turkey.usembassy.gov/sm_053113.html Couple of things. First, Kemer is pretty far away from the main cities that have the protests. Second, it's a tourist spot, so things should be fairly calm there. Good luck, I hope you enjoy your visit!

afsina 13y ago

Danger would be similar to say going to Spain or a Greek island. Perhaps less.

iuguy 13y ago

It could be extremely dangerous. The sun is very hot in Antalya. You should at least make sure your 3 year old has sun cream and maybe a hat to keep the sun off them. If it gets too hot I would suggest you try a Turkish ice cream called Mado (similar to Italian gelato), or maybe a cool drink. Also be warned that the 3 year old might get a lot of attention and people may give him sweets or soft drinks, particularly ice cream vendors or resort bar staff. This could be extremely dangerous as he'll be spoilt rotten. Most Turks absolutely love kids. If you think you can cope with these risks then you'll be fine, but I'd understand if you decide to reconsider :)

kolistivra 13y ago
Mado is not an ice cream type, but merely a chain which sells ice cream. They usually do a good job do, you should try the ice cream.
- afsina 13y ago
  Tasty. They use goat milk and real fruits-nuts.
- iuguy 13y ago
  Sorry, I should've made that clear - I missed out the word "chain" in the sentence about Turkish ice cream.

kolistivra 13y ago

There would be absolutely no danger -- Kemer is a wonderful touristy spot far far away from any stress/problem/riots. I'm sure you'll have a great time!