The Bodrum Peninsula on Turkey's stunning Aegean coast is the summer playground for hundreds of thousands of discerning holiday-makers offering something for everyone - the beach bum, party animal, culture vulture or adrenalin junkie. Described as the 'San Tropez of Turkey', the whitewashed town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) is the beating heart of the Peninsula where the Turkish elite come to let their hair down. 'The Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide: Turkey's Aegean Gem' is the definitive book for visitors and expats alike from Jay Artale, part-time resident and someone in the know. The book is packed to the rafters with meticulously researched facts and fun, sites and scenes, eats and treats, must-dos and don't-dos, both on and off the well-beaten track. Need to know how to get about? Want insider knowledge on the best boats trips to hidden coves and where to find ancient sites to tumble over? Looking for the best places to eat for authentic rustic cuisine Fancy a high-energy water-ski ride around the bay? Dying to know what bars to see and be seen in? It's all here, and much, much more. Whether dipping in for a hint or two or reading cover-to-cover in one serving, this book should be in everyone's suitcase. Book Content: Sections include: Location Overview, Distances to key towns, local transportation (dolmus and taxi), key activities and sights, local shops and markets, beaches, water sports, festivals and events, music, boat trips and the best of local bars and restaurants. The book also includes an introduction to Turkey, including Turkish food and drink, culture, key phrases, invaluable resources like websites and Google map locations for hard to find, and out of the way places.