Watch: Tour bus crash in Turkey injures almost every passenger
At least 28 people were injured in the crash on Sunday (25 May), according to local authorities. The injured include at least 26 of the 28 passengers on the tour bus and one person from the coach.
CCTV footage from inside the tour bus shows passengers being violently flung around the coach as it was hit while entering the main road from a junction.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the injured were taken to hospitals in the city.
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19 of the best hotels with swim-up rooms in Turkey
Snooze, swim. Snooze, swim. It's the ultimate in holiday relaxation, slipping between lounger and pool, and it's never easier than when you can swim right up to your room. Turkish hoteliers are never slow to embrace new trends, and there are swim-up rooms, apartments and suites in every type of hotel, from family-friendly all-inclusives to romantic boutique hotels. Not that relaxing in this sun-drenched, spectacularly beautiful country is ever difficult; it may not have the super-slow pace of the Greek islands, but Turkish hospitality is second to none, with families particularly welcomed. Throw in crystal-clear seas, fantastic food and a culture rich in tradition and history, and it's not difficult to see why so many British holidaymakers return to Turkey for a relaxing week in the sun. These are the country's best hotels with swim-up rooms. This article contains affiliate links that will earn us revenue £££ | SPA | POOL | 10 RESTAURANTS | Best for contemporary style Proof that Turkish hotels can match just about anywhere for serious luxury, the 24 villas at Bayou each have their own private, swim-up pool, alongside sleek, modern decor. The villas adjoin the Lara Barut Collection resort, and guests can use all the facilities including the bars and restaurants, spa and sports academy. The Bayou Bar and Weik A'la Carte restaurant are exclusively for Bayou Villas guests. £££ | SPA | POOL | 7 RESTAURANTS | Best for natural surroundings Swim-up rooms add to the pleasures of this spacious, family-friendly resort in a tranquil location where the Dalaman River feeds into the Mediterranean. The hotel has a Family Experience for children under 12, with dedicated menus, a kids' pool area with waterslides and a kids' club that offers everything from cooking classes to movie screenings and costume parties. The state-of-the-art spa draws on Greek mythology in its design and is as relaxing as a stroll along the huge swathe of beach at sunset. • Discover our full guide to Turkey £££ | SPA | POOL | 2 RESTAURANTS | Best for knockout views The swim-up rooms at the Garcia also command the very best of the hotel's views over the lush green forests and sparkling waters of the Blue Lagoon. Each comes with a private poolside terrace, while inside you'll find rooms decorated in relaxing Mediterranean blues and natural finish wood (swim-up family suites are also available). Even if you go for one of the standard rooms you'll find plenty of swimming options, with four adult and two children's pools. And when you're ready to tear yourself away, it's just a short drive down to the beach. • More great hotels in Oludeniz ££ | POOL | 1 RESTAURANT | Best for honeymooners The honeymoon suites at the Nautical are showstoppers: self-contained bungalows with their own private terraces and pools, just metres back from a sparkling crystal bay that is for guests only. The emphasis at this tiny boutique hotel is on nature and relaxation: you can join meditation and yoga classes amid the lemon trees in the garden, and enjoy laid-back, acoustic live music events in the evenings. The cheaper rooms aren't too shabby either: individual stone houses are cleverly arranged to make you feel as though you're alone in the wilderness. £££ | SPA | POOL | 10 RESTAURANTS | Best for group holidays The last word in all-inclusive luxury, the Maxx Royal is so large and packed with amenities that you could easily spend a fortnight here without leaving the grounds. The Laguna suites have direct access to the pool and can sleep up to six adults in two bedrooms, and teenagers and young adults will love the hotel's laser tag area. Separate pools mean that you can enjoy an adult holiday here, although kids are well-served too, with an on-site aquapark with ten slides. £££ | SPA | POOL | 7 RESTAURANTS | Best for luxury getaways Each sumptuous villa here comes not only with direct pool access, but with a garden area and decking where you can stretch out between swims. Down on the soft sand of the private beach you'll find luxury pavilions — the perfect place to watch the sunset with a cold cocktail from the beachside bar. It's a place made for relaxation, but if you want to get your blood pumping there is a well-equipped gym and full golf course, as well as a range of activities including yoga. For the best that money can buy, opt for the presidential villa, which comes with its own private pool. £££ | SPA | POOL | 2 RESTAURANTS | Best for a stress-free break This luxury hotel occupies one of the best stretches of beach in Bodrum, where you can feel the soft white sand between your toes and dive into the refreshing crystal waters. The service is top notch: the hotel's personal assistant can organise everything during your stay, from restaurant bookings to excursion recommendations. Sumptuously designed rooms and restaurants stocked with high-end accessories will make you feel like one of the celebrities who frequent this part of the Turkish coast. The superior suites are swim-up rooms, and there are also beach villas available, each with its own private pool. • More great hotels in Bodrum• Best things to do in Bodrum £££ | SPA | POOL | 5 RESTAURANTS | Best for a quieter retreat This luxury resort in Side manages to meld the ease of all-inclusive with the exclusive feel of a boutique hideaway. It is renowned for the quality of its gastronomy, with frequently changing menus at its three à la carte restaurants offering a range of cuisines. If you feel the need to work off the excess, staff can arrange for gym equipment to be brought to your room and can book you sessions with personal trainers — or you can join sports classes ranging from yoga to beach volleyball. Swim-up rooms share a separate swimming pool. • More great hotels in Antalya• Best things to do in Antalya ££ | SPA | POOL | 3 RESTAURANTS | Best for spa lovers Far smaller than most of Antalya's sprawling resorts, Dosinia is the place to stay if you prefer a more intimate vibe, while keeping all of the perks of all-inclusive. Packages include free use of the extensive spa, which features a Turkish-style hammam and has a range of treatments and massages, as well as plenty of outdoor activities. The pool is freshwater and there is an on-site waterpark with slides as well as separate indoor and outdoor pools for kids, plus clubs to keep them entertained. £££ | SPA | POOL | 9 RESTAURANTS | Best for golf lovers The pool feels more like a secret lagoon at this five-star resort, weaving a path through lush gardens and between suites that open up straight into the water. This vast place nonetheless manages to feel intimate thanks to its clever design, based around a mix of individual units and the main hotel, which features spacious, luxurious rooms. Its biggest draw, though, is the 27-hole championship golf course, designed by the golfing legend Nick Faldo. Guests staying in the swim-up suites can choose to have dinner served in their rooms. £££ | SPA | POOL | 2 RESTAURANTS | Best for gastronomy There is a new chef every week at this high-end, concept hotel, where the focus is firmly on food. Each brings their own twist to the locally grown, organic ingredients, guaranteeing that every meal will be a joy. The sleek and modern design of this hotel is a welcome change from the usual brash all-inclusives, and the swim-up rooms have private patios equipped with comfy outdoor furniture. Even the long, sandy, private beach is well-designed, featuring cabanas that you'll want to lounge in all day. £ | SPA | POOL | 1 RESTAURANT | Best for nightlife In the centre of the popular resort of Hisaronu — set above Oludeniz's glorious beach — this is a perfect base if you feel like getting out of the hotel and dancing the night away. The main strip is a five-minute walk away and features dozens of bars and restaurants catering to the international crowd who holiday and live in this part of Turkey. The Blue Lagoon, a surreal, beautiful inlet ringed with white sand, is also close by. Swim-up pool rooms make the perfect base for relaxing on the days when you feel like staying at the hotel. • Best things to do in Fethiye• More great hotels in Fethiye ££ | SPA | POOL | 7 RESTAURANTS | Best for family breaks The focus is firmly on the kids at this resort 30 minutes' drive from Antalya airport, with den-like children's rooms fitted out with bunk beds and clubs catering to all ages. Teenagers will love the nightclub and karaoke, and the water sports at the hotel's private beach. Six of the nine on-site swimming pools are designed with children in mind, and there is an aquapark with six slides too. If you opt for one of the swim-up suites you'll get a terrace that makes it feel like your own private pool. £££ | SPA | POOL | 15 RESTAURANTS | Best for party people Few hotels in Turkey can boast superstars Jennifer Lopez and Dua Lipa on their guest lists, but they are among the performers who have graced the stage at this all-inclusive resort. A few big names pop up here every summer, but even if you're not lucky enough to catch them you'll be spoilt for choice, with live bands and DJs performing every night. The hotel also hosts glamorous parties for adults only, with themes ranging from Cuban to Eighties glam. Shake off your hangover with one of the dozens of outdoors sports activities that take place during the day. And be sure to get in a round of golf. £££ | SPA | POOL | 6 RESTAURANTS | Best for nature lovers In a pine forest on one of the most stirring stretches of the Turquoise coast, this Fethiye resort makes a great base for getting out and trekking through the pine forests of the Mediterranean or getting your adrenaline pumping with windsurfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing courses. But there is plenty to stay put for too: the hotel is split into adult and family sections, with swim-up rooms available in both. The six restaurants include a variety of world cuisines, and an intimate beachside option for romantic evenings. £££ | SPA | POOL | 13 RESTAURANTS | Best for wellness breaks The hundreds of treatments available at the Ela's huge and luxurious spa, alongside a full-size Turkish hammam decked out in beautiful traditional tiles and marble, make you feel like you are living in an Ottoman palace. There is plenty of organised entertainment for both small children and teenagers, and a huge range of sports activities available, so it will be easy to grab time for yourself and rewind. The best villas come with their own private pools. £££ | SPA | POOL | 6 RESTAURANTS | Best for a sense of seclusion Most foreign tourists overlook the northern part of Turkey's Aegean coast, but it's worth a visit — the waters are bracingly cold and the temperatures less scorching than in the more southerly resorts. The high-end Paloma chain's Izmir offering is on a secluded part of the coast, right on a stretch of golden beach. Poolside rooms come with their own terrace and small tropical garden, offering maximum privacy and tranquillity. £ | SPA | POOL | 7 RESTAURANTS | Best for families The spacious family bungalows at this value-for-money resort have the feel of a self-catering hideaway, but with all the conveniences of a package holiday on the doorstep. Steps lead straight down from the balconies into the pool, and each has a private terrace complete with loungers. Cycle hire is a popular option here, with plenty of trails in the surrounding mountains and guides on hand to show you the best routes. There is a huge water sports programme, and children can also take swimming classes for a small extra cost. £ | POOL | 2 RESTAURANTS | Best for pool lovers All of the rooms and apartments at this well-designed hotel overlook the lagoon-style pool, with those on the ground floor having swim-up access to their private terrace. The pool has a lush, plant-filled island feature in the middle, where you can lounge with a good book between dips, and there's a cute kids' playground with slides, a trampoline and their own pool. The hotel also has owns the Buzz Beach Bar & Grill right on Oludeniz's fabulous beach, with a 10 per cent discount for guests. • Best places to visit in Turkey• Best hotels with waterparks in Turkey What's your favourite hotel with swim-up rooms in Turkey? Please share in the comments below
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4 hours ago
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Perseid meteor shower — and other news in pictures
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The Independent
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Major London train station to remove three quarters of advertising billboards
Liverpool Street Station is set to strip back its advertising boards by more than 75 per cent, throwing out old posters in favour of new, modern digital displays and more information screens. Government rail company Network Rail has submitted a new planning application to remove dozens of adverts across the concourse and platforms of the UK's busiest railway station. Network Rail has identified 148 advertising boards throughout the station, and hopes to reduce this number to as few as 34, according to a heritage statement report in Network Rail's application. The rail company says that stripping back the adverts is an attempt to further improve the experience of the millions of passengers who pass through Liverpool Street every year. 'Our aim is to improve passengers' journeys through our station by installing additional information screens and replacing old advertising boards with modern digital displays,' a Network Rail spokesperson told The Independent. "Should we receive planning permission, we hope these changes will make travelling through Britain's busiest station a much smoother experience." Alongside a better passenger experience, the application's heritage statement said that removing adverts would reveal covered-up walls and views across the 1870s train shed, which will have a 'heritage benefit'. If approved, Liverpool Street will not be the first London station to revitalise the way it uses adverts around the station. In October last year, London's Euston station switched off a large advertising screen that overlooks the concourse as part of a plan to improve the station. The plan was put in place following overcrowding issues, last-minute train announcements, and people rushing to platforms forced authorities to look at improving conditions. To try to create a smoother experience passing through Euston, Network Rail later switched on its large overhead advertising board, but instead displayed live train travel updates for passengers. At Liverpool Street, most of the existing displays are static posters, which Network Rail hopes to replace. In total, 138 static posters will be removed and replaced with 17 digital advertising boards in new locations. A further seven static boards will be replaced with screens under a previously approved plan. Some digital displays will appear at the end of the platforms, with an additional screen showing train departures, allowing passengers to see travel information and find their platform, which promises to improve passenger flow. The overhaul of advertisements comes after a separate multi-million-pound proposal by Network Rail to redevelop Liverpool Street. The company hopes to transform the station into a 'landmark gateway to the City of London' that can accommodate over 200 million annual passengers. The proposal includes eight new lifts, six new escalators, a wider concourse and step-free access across the station to enhance accessibility at Liverpool Street.
