Turkey is a truly magnificent destination that is ideal for all kinds of tourists, from single people and couples to families and large parties. The Republic of Tukey, as it is officially named, has coastlines alongside the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea, the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea, which are all extremely popular spots among tourists. As a result of the country`s incredibly diverse history and its geographical positioning amongst Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Turkey is not only of significant cultural interest to visitors but it is also a beautiful and economically stable country. Moreover, Turkey will possibly enter the European Union before much longer, which could further enhance its standing among tourists. When choosing a hotel in Tukey, it is first important to note that the country operates a three star hotel rating system. That is, by and large, a hotel will be either 3 stars, 4 stars or 5 stars. Obviously, 3 stars are attributed to hotels that offer the lowest overall quality, although in Tukey this does not necessarily mean that it is all that bad. In fact, the general standard of hotels in Turkey is very high, which is not an exceptional point to note in consideration of how important tourism is to the country. Nevertheless, tourist will want to look our for 5 or 4 star hotels wherever possible. As previously mentioned, Turkey offers tourists a diverse range of places to stay and things to do and see. Unless travelling around is a desirable option for the tourist, in which case he or she ought to be looking for good quality 3 star hotels that offer competitive one or two night prices, it is obviously necessary to consider where to stay in the country, which will largely influence what sort of hotel will be chosen. Indeed, if staying somewhere inland, tourists will want a hotel that has excellent services and amenities – a good quality pool, for example, is essential if not staying near the coast. With summer temperatures in Turkey usually deep into the thirty degree celsius range, it is also important that the hotel chosen has sufficient air conditioning, as otherwise the nights may be unbearable for those who are less accustomed to the exceptional heat. However, many visitors to Turkey will flock to the coastal regions in order to enjoy the glorious hot sunshine in beautiful clean waters. In fact, with some 8,000 kilometres of shoreline available, tourists are spoilt for choice as to where to head. Therefore, popular tourist destinations in Turkey include Istanbul, predominantly because it is the most well known and largest of cities in the country, Antalya, which offers some truly exceptional beaches and historic culture, Ankara, which experience very hot temperatures in summer, Cappadocia, Pamukkale,Ephesus, Diyarbakir, Mardin and Troy. When choosing a hotel in a coastal resort, it is always important to consider the walking distance to and from the beach in addition to the availability of bars and restaurants in the surrounding area. Indeed, whilst many good hotels will offer their own superb restaurants, a more varied and authentic holiday can be had from sampling the local cuisine in local restaurants. Furthermore, with the beaut iful beaches so fundamental to Turkey`s tourism industry, it is vital to select a hotel that is within easy walking distance of beaches that are not overly crowded