Post-Christmas Couple Time on Cheap Turkey Holidays

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Traditionally, Christmas is spent enjoying the company of family and friends, but you can often be left feeling that you haven't had enough time alone with your significant other. The New Year offers the opportunity to grab some quality couple time, and there's no better relationship tonic than a last-minute break to a romantic destination like Turkey or Greece. The purse strings tend to be tighter after the Christmas spending spree, but fortunately at this time of year you can find plenty of cheap Turkey holidays and affordable Greece holidays online.

The mountainous backdrops and beautiful beaches of the Turkish Riviera make a picturesque setting for a romantic getaway. The region in southern Turkey has a clement winter climate and a trove of cultural treasures including two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Tomb of Mausolus and the Temple of Artemis. The remains of the mausoleum sit beside the modern day tourist town of Bodrum, while foundations and fragments of the Temple of Artemis can be seen inland among the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus. Early in the year is a great time to experience the haunting atmosphere of these relics of a distant age without having to share them with hordes of tourists.

For beach lovers, Oludeniz on Turkey's southern coast is the perfect place for a holiday. Its shimmering white teardrop of sand and shingle stretches for miles and encloses an emerald lagoon with warm water and fine sandy shores. Oludeniz is one of the most photographed spots in Turkey and the Blue Flag beach is regularly referred to as among the best in Europe. The resort is quiet in winter so couples should have no trouble finding a secluded stretch of sand for a swim or a picnic. The beachfront promenade is lined with low-key restaurants that are ideal for a romantic evening meal while watching the sunset while on cheap Turkey holidays.

For couples looking for a more traditional retreat, the small town of Kas has not lost its authentic Turkish charm. Once a fishing village overlooked by pine-studded mountains, its little cobbled streets are lined with traditional houses adorned with carved wooden balconies, hung with bougainvillea, and draped with carpets. As well as integrating an ancient Lycian tomb, which is well worth a visit, the town is a well-known scuba diving hub, so adventurous couples can buddy up to discover the underwater world.

Greece holidays to the land of myth and legend are another great option for couples who want to make up for lost time together after Christmas. Greece's historic capital of Athens and pretty island cities, such as Corfu Town and Crete's Chania, are better to explore in the cooler months when the tourists are gone, but the locals continue to create a relaxed yet animated atmosphere. A romantic stroll through Corfu Town's old quarter takes you through a narrow maze of multi-storey, weather-worn Venetian buildings, some painted in pastel shades, with large shuttered windows and wrought iron balconies looking over the lanes. The cafes spilling onto the wide open Spianada Square near the old fortress are brimming with life all day long, and one on the battlements of the fort is open in the evenings and a magical place to watch the sun set with your partner.

Steve Alexander works in the travel industry and has an extensive knowledge of cheap Turkey holidays and Greece holidays. For more information on Greece holidays and other holidays around Europe, visit 2bookaholiday.com.

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