Just east of Cesme is Ilica, where the water is heated by hot springs and is allegedly crystal clear

Our next stop on our honeymoon is Izmir. Izmir is another port like Dubrovnik, that I had never heard of and wasn t too excited about. And then I did some research and ermergerd. The areas around Izmir are gorgeous.
Ephesus is an ancient city like Pompeii, slowly being uncovered. It is supposed to be very beautiful but considering we are seeing ruins the day before (Athens) and have an intense tour the next day (Istanbul), Mr BFT and I are probably going to skip this in favor of seeing the Cesme peninsula.
Just east of Cesme is Ilica, where the water is heated by hot springs and is allegedly crystal clear.  If you follow me on Pinterest then you noticed I went a little Ilica pinning crazy last week.  But, really, can you blame me?
We are going in April and our weather probably won t be as ideal as these pictures show, but we will make the best of it.  I really want to take a dip in the Aegean Sea.  And sip on a blended adult beverage in one of these thermal pools.
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Heather, everyone keeps saying Ephesus is a must-see but we are seeing so many damn ruins (Rome, Pompeii, Athens) on this trip that the chance to do something different is very appealing. This is one of the few chances we have to do something somewhat tropical. BUT, if weather discount hotel venice is gloomy or rainy then we will probably go to Ephesus.
I definitely know what you mean It s easy to become overwhelmed by ruins, churches, palaces, and museums while touring around Europe! I was fortunate to live in Spain for a couple of years while I was in HS (I also was born in Italy and lived there for 2 1/2 years, but I don t remember it!), and had a chance to do a good bit of sightseeing then. My dad, who has been all over Europe multiple times, would inevitably reach a point in our trips where he d heave a big sigh and say something like, Oh look ..Just more priceless art! So I totally get it