[Jules224]

Hi,
I am off to kus in 12 days time (and counting) , we are staying at aqua fantasy with 2 young children, where would any of you recommend the best place to go bargain hunting, i'm a shopoholic but husband and kids will get totally bored, so want somewhere not to far from hotel if possible and is it best to catch a taxi?

[**claire**]

Hi Jules,

what kinda thing are you looking to buy??

The bazaar in the centrum is probably the best place to get gifts, clothes, designer handbags etc..

The markets also a good place to go bargain hunting!

[Mella]

Originally Posted by Jules224

Hi,
I am off to kus in 12 days time (and counting) , we are staying at aqua fantasy with 2 young children, where would any of you recommend the best place to go bargain hunting, i'm a shopoholic but husband and kids will get totally bored, so want somewhere not to far from hotel if possible and is it best to catch a taxi?

Lucky you *sniff* my favorite hotel ever ever ever! I'm soooooo jealous

''Not too far from hotel'' hmm well Aqua Fantasy is a little bit out of the way of the center of Kus..about 10 minutes or so, you can catch a taxi as they have their own taxi rank at the enterance to the waterpark/hotel..but your best bet would be to catch a Dolmus hun, it's cheaper...They stop on the main road outside the hotel every 7 minutes or so!


Have a fantastic time!!!!

Mella xxxx

[Jules224]

What kind of thing am i looking to buy?? Well i have got a bit of an obsession for shoes and handbags, suppose i had better get some gifts to bring home for the family though!!
Are the markets you are on about in Kusadasi?
With the recent events i was a bit worried about getting the dolmus Mella, am i being to cautious do you think?

[Mella]

Originally Posted by Jules224

What kind of thing am i looking to buy?? Well i have got a bit of an obsession for shoes and handbags, suppose i had better get some gifts to bring home for the family though!!
Are the markets you are on about in Kusadasi?
With the recent events i was a bit worried about getting the dolmus Mella, am i being to cautious do you think?

Yeah the markets are in Kus hun..there's one on a Wednesday with clothes ect. and the Friday Market (which used to be clothes) is now food.

Hmm, hun..I'm not sure - I suppose if I'm totally honest, i'd be a bit dubious about going on a dolmus, too. Although I think the security has been stepped up quite a bit, and now a bomb has already happened it's a little less likely to happen again...but do whatever you feel safer with. It's not THAT much more expensive with a taxi as it's only down the road...

I'd probably just still take the Dolmus though..I'd think if Turkish people are then why shouldn't I. S'up to you though xxx

[**claire**]

yes Jules there are markets in Kus, i think wednesday is the clothes market.

you will find lots of designer copies, jeans, t shirts, trainers, bags etc.

As far as taking the dolmus, if you are not comfortable doing so, taxi's are readily available .. and dont cost to much!

[Jules224]

Thanks to you both for your help, i think we'll just see when we get there, as to wether we get a taxi or dolmus.
2 weeks tomorrow and i'll be shopping at the market then!!
The bazaar in the centrum you mentioned, is this like a shopping centre that's open all the time? Sorry if that's a really dumb question.
I'll struggle getting all my clothes and shoes in on the way, god knows how i'll get it all home.

[**claire**]

the Bazaar is similar to a shopping centre, its like a big maze of shops!

just be careful with your luggage allowance .. the airlines are hot on it this year & are charging around £8 a kilo.

[Mella]

Oh how I wish I could go shopping at the Bazaar right about...NOW!

Hope you have a really fantastic holiday, chick.. And plzzzzz come back on here after and let us know how you got on, and take a few pics of Aqua Fantasy for me so I can see how it's changed and I'll love you for forever and a day hehe.

xxxx

[Asla]

Hmmmmmm.....bags and shoes.....Me too, I really am needing some retail therapy, Kus Style!