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Tour operators dedicated to offering gay travel are popping up like mushrooms all over the world. We’ve got the inside scoop on gay travel and couples going to Turkey. Gay and lesbian travelers are now able to join in with small-group tours to enjoy gay vacations to Turkey that welcome both couples and singles or friends.

Turkey’s gay population has grown in numbers over the last decade and Turkish gay men are communicating with gays and lesbians from the world over. Considerable developments have taken place in the world of gay travel.

Turkish Gay clubs and bars have published business websites with English content dedicated to gay travelers visiting them.

Turkey has a Muslim religion, yet it has a very relaxed attitude compared to other Islamic nations towards gay and lesbian people. Turkey is highly western and progressive allowing gays and lesbians to have a freedom of expression as well as access to fulfilling careers and pursuing romantic intimacy.

Tour groups organizing gay vacations to Turkey welcome up to 15 people only and are perfect for travelers who are fun loving, flexible people’s people who embrace new cultures and experiences with curiosity and adventure. Smaller tour groups offer a camaraderie and intimacy amongst tourists allowing them to bond and become good mates. If you are an adventurous person who likes to meet people whilst experiencing new sights, gay vacations to Turkey are the answer for you.

These memorable gay vacations to Turkey are upscale and offer decadent meals and upscale accommodation along with professionally guided tours. Themes include party vibe or easy adventure, cultural and historical trips, safaris or cruises, or nature walks.

Gay tour companies offer travel packages fashioned from insightful cultural sightseeing as well as outdoor activities. They take you places that are off the beaten track and you will also visit some exciting, well-trodden spots where you will see a unique subtlety that most tourists will never get to see.

Tour operators allow you to create your own tour if you cannot find a suitable package on the website suitable to your schedule where you can create your very own itinerary. Choose from the normal tour guides and books to create your own itinerary. Pick from any or all of the sights mentioned or request a place that was not mentioned, anywhere in Turkey. Greek Islands tours and Blue voyage cruises within Turkey are offered for private groups, big or small to fit in with your vacation period.

Rest assured that in planning your own gay vacation to Turkey, all major tourist attractions are connected with public bus transport, be it long distance or short distance.

The Turkish railways are not as reliable or comfortable as the Turkish bus service. Domestic air travel is available to and from Istanbul to the other entire local and all the international airports. Chartered flights unfortunately are available only during high tourism seasons and are rare even during the season.

When planning your gay vacation to Turkey, be sure to book well in advance, especially if you want to go during peak season to avoid missing out on any important requirement for your flights and accommodation.

Howie Holben is the owner of Spirit Journeys, a gay travel organization that focuses on spiritual travel. Howie has travelled the world learning from indigenous peoples. You can learn more about Howie, his work and a gay retreat with a spiritual focus at Spirit Journeys website.