Frequently Asked Question's

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GENERAL QUESTIONS	ROYAL ASCOT	HENLEY REGATTA
CARTIER POLO	WATERSPORTS HOLIDAY	SPEED DATING
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1. What is 20days?
2. What is 20nights?
3. How do I become a member?
4. How do I sign up to your newsletter?
5. What is the average age of your members?
6. Do I have to live in London to join?
7. How much does it cost to join?
8. How do I contact you?
9. Why don't you have a phone number listed on your web site?
10. What if I can no longer attend an event I have booked?
11. What is your refund policy?
12. What is your cancellation policy?
13. Are tickets transferable?
14. Can I bring a guest(s) to an event?
15. Do you do private / corporate events?

Royal Ascot:

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1. Why are you not doing Ascot this year?
2. What is the Silver Ring like?
3. How long will it take to get there?
4. What do I wear?
5. What time will we arrive at the races?
6. What time do we leave the races?
7. What time approximately will we be back at Gloucester Road Tube station?
8. Are we allowed food on the coach?
9. Are we allowed to drink on the coach?
10. How many people attend this 20days event?
11. What is the average age of who attend this event?
12. What is lunch like?
13. Can you get cash there?
14. What do I need to take?
15. How many tickets can I buy?
16. If I bring a group do I get a discount?

Henley Regatta:

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1. What is Henley Like?
2. Aim I allowed to take my own alcohol?
3. Can I take my own picnic?
4. Can we go into the Barn Bar next to The Courtyard Enclosure?
5. What do I wear?
6. Is there a limit on how many tickets I can buy?
7. Behavior?
8. What is the coach like?
9. Do I get a discount if I bring a large group?
10. Can I leave stuff on the Coach?
11. Will I need an umbrella?
12. How many people attend this event with 20days?
13. What is the average age of people who attend this event?
14. Do people come on their own?
15. What do I need to bring?

Cartier Polo:

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1. What is Cartier like?
2. Can I take my own picnic?
3. What is lunch like?
4. Can I bring my own alcohol?
5. Drinks reception you say...Can I neck as much as I want?!
6. What should I wear?
7. What time do we arrive at Cartier?
8. What time do we leave Cartier?
9. What time do we get back to London?
10. If we bump into a friend and they need to get back to London can they hop on the bus?
11. How many people attend this 20days event?
12. What is the age range of people who go?
13. How many tickets can I buy?
14. If I bring a group do I get a discount?
15. Where about's is the 20days Enclosure?
16. What should I take with me?
17. If I am having too much fun to leave and I am booked onto the 7pm coach can I change onto the 11pm and buy a party ticket?
18. If I bring 50+ people can I have my own coach ?

Water Sports Holiday:

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1. What are the travel plans?
2. What do I need to do before departure?
3. What should I pack?
4. What is the plan for the week?
5. Where is Ortakent?
6. Where are we staying?
7. What is the hotel like?
8. What is the food like?
9. Are drinks included in the all-inclusive deal?
10. What activities are included?
11. What activities are not included?
12. What water sports equipment do they have at the hotel?
13. What are the facilities like?
14. Is there an opportunity to go out into Bodrum?
15. What is the local currency?
16. How much money do I need to take out with me?
17. Can I pay for things in GBP or EUR?
18. Is there a fancy dress night? What is the theme?
19. Is it possible to get a triple room?
20. Is it possible to get a room to myself?

Speed Dating:

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1. How many people usually attend this event?
2. What is the free drink we get on arrival?
3. Is there an age limit?
4. What is the age range of people who attend this event?
5. How long is each date?
6. How do you know when your time is up?
7. Do we have a break in between our dates?
8. Do we get to date everyone at the event?
9. What is the mid evening shot?
10. What do I wear?
11. Can I come on my own?
12. There are a few of us that want to come together from work, but we don't want to date each other - can you help?
13. Is it a bit cringie?
    

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1. What is 20days?
20days is a free-to-join (for now) members club that helps those in their 20s and 30s make the most of only having 20(+) days holiday a year. We bring together loads of similar types of people so that whenever you go away on a 20 Days trip or to a 20 Days event, you know that you'll have a good time, and will probably know a few others there anyway - whether you're with a group of close mates, or on your own.

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2. What is 20nights?
20nights is here to make the process of looking for luuuuuurve (or just a bit of a laugh) easier; 20nights organise speed dating nights at fab venues such as Mahiki and we PROMISE that they are not cringey at all. Everyone who attends is always surprised at how much fun they have and how they are NEVER stuck for conversation. Get involved - what's the worst that can happen?

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3. How do I become a member?
Easy. Click on the box on the top right hand side of the home page at www.20days.co.uk and just fill in your details. Soon we will begin charging for membership so get in there quick.

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4. How do I sign up to your newsletter?
Easy. Click on the box on the top right hand side of the home page at www.20days.co.uk and just fill in your details. We will then send you a newsletter every 2 - 4 weeks telling you what's going on. We keep them short and sweet and full of goss!

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5. What is the average age of your members?
The average age is about 28 but it ranges from 21 - 38.

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6. Do I have to live in London to join?
Certainly not - we've even got members who live in Australia (they're begging us to start a branch of 20days there!)

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7. How much does it cost to join?
Currently it is zilch, zip, zero, nada, nothing. However we will be charging in the future but this will be a nominal fee of around £5 a year only.

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8. How do I contact you?
Drop us an email at info@20days.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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9. Why don't you have a phone number listed on your web site?
We're busy little bees at 20days - we live by the 20days ethos which is cram as much adventure into every second of life as possible - you only have one life after all! We are usually in the office during normal office hours but we're also often off climbing mountains, skiing, kite surfing etc which can make answering the phone a little difficult! We all have blackberries and iPhones so an email will get to us just as quickly as a phone call and we will usually be able to reply straight away. If not, we'll get back to you within a couple of days.

Please Note: If you book onto an event we will give you the number of the person hosting that event so if you have any problems on the day you can call them.

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10. What if I can no longer attend an event I have booked?
Drop us an email and we'll see what we can do to either replace you (with a small loss of deposit/payment) or you can find a friend to take your space and pay the transfer charges.

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11. What is your refund policy?
We're pretty easy going people so will refund you where we can. But this is totally at our discretion.

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12. What is your cancellation policy?
We do not officially accept cancellations for events but will do what we can to accommodate you on a case by case basis. For holidays, our cancellation policy depends on which tour operator we're using for that particular trip. The cancellation fees will get higher as you get nearer the date of departure.

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13. Are tickets transferable?
This is trip/event dependent and time dependent. Please email us for specific details on your event.

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14. Can I bring a guest(s) to an event?
You certainly can - as long as they go online and buy their tickets or you purchase a ticket for them.

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15. Do you do private / corporate events?
Yes we do. Because we're a small team we have to evaluate requests on an individual basis and if we think we have the time, contacts and knowledge to make your event fantastic, we'll definitely sort it for you.

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Royal Ascot:

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1. Why are you not doing Ascot this year?
Unfortunately, not enough people registered their interest/booked in advance so we were unable to make the necessary arrangements with our suppliers

2. What is the Silver Ring like?
Really fun, there are places to buy food and more champagne/drinks, live bands, right next the race course

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3. How long will it take to get there?
We will be leaving London at 10am planning to get there for 11:30 traffic depending. So about 1h30mins

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4. What do I wear?
Ladies to be in dresses and hats/head pieces and men to be in suits (tails and top hats are not compulsory in the silver ring but can be worn)

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5. What time will we arrive at the races?
Approximately 11:30am

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6. What time do we leave the races?
Departure will be at 6pm just after the final race

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7. What time approximately will we be back at Gloucester Road Tube station?
Planning to be in London 7:30 - 8pm traffic dependant (it can be very heavy on Ascot Saturday)

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8. Are we allowed food on the coach?
Yes you are

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9. Are we allowed to drink on the coach?
Yes you are

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10. How many people attend this 20days event?
For the last 2 years we have had 85+

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11. What is the average age of who attend this event?
20 - 38

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12. What is lunch like?
We have teamed up with a company who supplies gourmet picnics which are delicious.

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13. Can you get cash there?
Yes there are cash points but the queues get quite big so we advise you bring cash to bet with

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14. What do I need to take?

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15. How many tickets can I buy?
There isn't a limit on how many tickets one person can buy

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16. If I bring a group do I get a discount?
Yes we offer discounts for anyone bringing a large group, the details will be on the booking page and a large group is anything more than 10 people.

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Henley Regatta:

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1. What is Henley like?
Henley is a brilliant British day out. It is a good excuse for a get together and to watch a bit of rowing.We have partnered up with The Courtyard Enclosure to have our members in the best location at Henley. We have tried and tested all options and this is by far the best place to be. There is live music all day, a hog roast in the evening to fuel you for the dance floor which is goes crazy when the DJ comes on to carry the party into the night. The famous impressive firework display is well worth watching. The Courtyard enclosure set up tables for you to enjoy your picnics and booze, which makes them the perfect providers.

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2. Aim I allowed to take my own alcohol?
YES!! You are allowed to take your own alcohol into the enclosure. AND...if you run out there are bars in the enclosure ready to restock you.

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3. Can I take my own picnic?
YES!! The Courtyard Enclosure provide tables for people to bring their own picnics. If you are still hungry there are places to purchase food.

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4. Can we go into the Barn Bar next to the Courtyard Enclosure?
YES!! Your Courtyard Badge gets you into the Barn Bar for free. The Barn Bar is an area full of bars, a stage with live music and food stalls.

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5. What do I wear?
Please note that the dress code at The Courtyard Enclosure is Traditional Regatta dress (without the skirt length restriction). Gentlemen should wear trousers with blazer or jacket with shirt and tie. Ladies should wear a dress or skirt/trousers with top. Jeans, shorts or trainers are not permitted. Entry may be refused if the dress code is not adhered to.

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6. Is there a limit on how many tickets I can buy?
There isn’t a limit on tickets so anyone can buy as many as they like availability dependant.

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7. Behavior?
Please be aware that a mixed crowd of people attend The Courtyard Enclosure each year. Whilst we do expect high spirits we ask all our customers to be sure that their behavior does not blight other groups' enjoyment. We reserve the right to ensure that any customers we consider to be causing offence to others leave the enclosure.

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8. What is the coach like?
The coaches are 52 seater's, with air conditioning, toilets and a good standard

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9. Do I get a discount if I bring a large group?
Yes. Please look at the Henley Page on the 20days Web site for more details.

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10. Can I leave stuff on the Coach?
Yes you can but it is at your own risk

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11. Will I need an umbrella?
We advise people to bring umbrellas, sadly we can't control the weather. However the Courtyard Enclosure is made up of a large marquee with one side open to its garden so you will be sheltered from rain or sun (sun hopefully)

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12. How many people attend this event with 20days?
Last year we had 95 people and we are predicting 150+ this year

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13. What is the average age of people who attend this event?
20 - 38

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14. Do people come on their own?
Yes but leave with a pile of new mates

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15. What do I need to bring?
Picnic, alcohol (if wanted), sun cream, sunglasses, umbrella, blister plasters (for the girlies), bottle opener, a jumper/coat for later in the evening when it may get chilly, charged mobile phone, cash for the bar and most importantly, your dancing shoes oh and maybe a camera to catch those great dance moves.

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Cartier Polo:

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1. What is Cartier like?
It is a brilliant British Summer day out. It is a big event where about 8,000 people attend. There is a polo match that is between England and a new international team each year. The Event is sponsored by Cartier. It is in Windsor which is about an hour outside London. It is a big social event orientated around the match, then there are two big after parties. There are shops and bars at this event. If you haven't been before it is defiantly worth a go. It is our biggest and best event of the year.

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2. Can I take my own picnic?
Personal picnics are not allowed in the 20days Enclosure - this is a rule set by our partners the Official Player's and Grooms Party. We will be providing picnics for everyone attending.

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3. What is lunch like?
We have teamed up with a company who supplies gourmet picnics which are delicious. Each picnic is to be shared between two, consisting of a yummy sandwich, organic crisps and healthy salad followed by a naughty treat.

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4. Can I bring my own alcohol?
Personal alcohol is not allowed in the 20days Enclosure - this is a rule set by our partners the Official Player's and Grooms Party. We will be providing a 1 hour drinks reception on arrival and then there will be bars available to purchase drinks.

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5. Drinks reception you say...Can I neck as much as I want?!
The drinks reception is supposed to be a civilised affair. 20days has the right to limit alcohol consumption to anyone who we feel is not consuming in the spirit of the day.

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6. What should I wear?
Cartier is a total mixture people dress up and some don't. We suggest: Boys – lounge suites/chinos/linen trousers (jeans strictly prohibited if you’re in the clubhouse/grandstand area) shirt, blazer, loafers – the more outlandish the better – we want pastel coloured linen suits and crazy shirts! Girls – summery dresses/smart trousers – avoid sharp heels if you can as you’ll sink into the grass! Pashmina/wrap/cardigan for later in the evening as it gets cold – or just steal a jacket from a gallant man….

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7. What time do we arrive at Cartier?
We arrive at Cartier between 12- 12:30 traffic dependent

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8. What time do we leave Cartier?
We leave the grounds at 11pm, please try to be at the coach by 10:50 - if people haven't arrived by 11:15 we will leave without you

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9. What time do we get back to London?
We get back to Gloucester Road about 1pm

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10. If we bump into a friend and they need to get back to London can they hop on the bus?
Yes for a fee of £30 availability dependant

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11. How many people attend this 20days event?
Last year we had 185 this year we are expecting 250+

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12. What is the age range of people who go?
The age range is 20 - 38

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13. How many tickets can I buy?
There isn't a limit on how many tickets one person can buy

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14. If I bring a group do I get a discount?
Yes we offer discounts for anyone bringing a large group, the details will be on the booking page and a large group is anything more than 10 people.•

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15. Where about's is the 20days Enclosure?
It is inside the Grooms and Players Party Enclosure which is in the best location, right next to the polo pitch.

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16. What should I take with me?
Camera, umbrella, sun cream, cash, blister plasters (for girls), something to keep you warm as later in the evening the temperature drops.

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17. If I am having too much fun to leave and I am booked onto the 7pm coach can I change onto the 11pm and buy a party ticket?
Yes dependant on availability all you have to do is find a 20days team member and pay for a ticket and the fee to change coaches. This has to be before 6:45pm.

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18. If I bring 50+ people can I have my own coach?
Yes you can, all you have to do is add it to the questions section when you register your interest or make a booking

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Water Sports Holiday:

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1. What are the travel plans?

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2. What do I need to do before departure?
If you haven't already, please email the following to info@20days.co.uk so we can confirm your booking with the airline and tour operator:

• full name as it appears on your passport
• passport number
• passport place of issue
• passports valid from/expiry date
• date of birth
• address
• contact tel no
• email

Please check your passport will be valid at the time of travel and have 6 months on it after the planned return date. You should also have suitable travel insurance that includes the activities you will be taking part in.

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3. What should I pack?
Casual trousers, shorts, summer dresses, flip flops, swimmers – all the usual gear for a casual summer holiday plus shoes you can wear in the sea are useful i.e. the modern day version of jelly shoes, sailing/water skiing gloves if you have them, a really 80s sunglasses string/tie to keep your glasses on whilst you’re sailing and a rash vest if you have one. Also the obvious things like sun cream, sunglasses, a good book, iPod etc! Plus any gear you want to dress up in for our themed party night (details coming soon!) and/or go out on the town in.

N.B. There is a 20KG luggage allowance per passenger and any extra weight may incur additional fees.

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4. What is the plan for the week?
Strong winds and good levels of kit make The Seaside Hotel stand out as a great windsurfing and sailing resort, coupled with a vibrant local culture to make a fantastic all-round holiday destination.

This is YOUR holiday – therefore you can do what you want when you want! But if you decide to join in with us, here is a rough guide to what we will be doing for the week!

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5. Where is Ortakent?
Ortakent is located just outside Bodrum, a Turkish port town in Muğla Province, in the southwestern Aegean Region of the country. It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gökova, and it faces the Greek island of Kos.

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6. Where are we staying?

***Whilst we make every effort to stick you in a room with a friend, if you booked alone you will be sharing a twin room with a soon to be friend! If you booked in a group we will do our best to keep the group together. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requests and we will do our best!

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7. What is the hotel like?
This nice and tranquil 3 star resort enjoys a secluded location on the southern coastline of the Bodrum peninsula, amongst the orange and mandarin groves near Ortakent, one of the oldest settlements in the area.

Nestled amongst the shade of pine trees, the rooms are all east or west facing, apart from the suite, which has a sea view. Those that face east enjoy a view over the tennis court and swimming pool while those to the west overlook the volleyball court.

There is a choice of twins, doubles, triples and inter-connecting rooms for groups. All have private en suite facilities (some family rooms have bath and/or shower, twin and double rooms have shower only), air conditioning, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer and fridge.

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8. What is the food like?
Very nice full buffet options for every meal including (but by no means limited to!) fresh fruit, cereals and yogurt or bacon and eggs for breakfast, some lovely salads, cous cous or light snack for lunch and beautiful, locally sourced fresh fish, lobster, steak, chicken, pork and many local dishes with a good vegetarian option available.

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9. Are drinks included in the all-inclusive deal?
Unfortunately not! Bottled water is included during meal times and fresh juices are included during breakfast. Other drinks are available at the bar.

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10. What activities are included?
Morning conditions are generally good for water skiing and by the afternoon, the wind usually picks up to a fresh force 4. In light morning winds with our expert tuition, novices will soon be setting sail solo. Afternoons offer exciting and challenging conditions for improvers and adventurous beginners, who will enjoy the wide range of boats and excellent choice of boards for all levels and conditions.

For less confident sailors, there are exhilarating rides with our instructors aboard Dart 16 catamarans or the chance to explore the surrounding coastline by kayak. Alternatively, there is plenty of snorkeling kit for you to borrow and explore the underwater world.

Back on shore, our tennis coach will be offering group sessions to brush up on rusty technique or there is plenty of time to enjoy an informal game. During the cooler hours, join one of our guided bike rides to explore the local area on a variety of routes to suit all abilities, or join in with a fitness class.

There’s always something gentle on offer to appeal to less energetic tastes. Relax by the pool, take a refreshing dip, play a game of boules or indulge in an aroma therapy massage.

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11. What activities are not included?
Your holiday package includes a try dive (scuba diving) but does not include any extra dives - if you would like to go scuba diving please speak to the scuba diving instructor upon arrival.

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12. What water sports equipment do they have at the hotel?
With all of the above and more being added along the way, there will always be something for you to do on the water!

Sailing Boats:
6 Laser Funboat, 14 Laser Pico, 6 Laser 1, 2 Laser 2000, 4 Dart 16, 4 Bahia

Windsurfing:
70 Beginner & Intermediate Boards, 40 Shortboards, 100 rigs (3.5m-8m)

Waterskiing & Wakeboarding:
2 ski boats, a variety of skis and boards, all inclusive of your package

Kayaking:
10 1 and 2 seater kayaks.

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13. What are the facilities like?
If you are more of a terra ferma kind of person or just enjoy soaking up the rays with a good book then there are a range of activities to keep you busy on the land too!

Tennis

• Group tuition is included
• 1 floodlit tennis courts
• Tennis rackets and balls are provided.

Mountain Biking

• 14 Gary Fisher and Orange mountain bikes.
• Mountain bike guiding

Health and fitness

• A range of fitness classes including fitball, circuits and stretch
• Health and beauty treatments are available at a supplement

Other activities

• Volleyball
• Boules, table tennis

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14. Is there an opportunity to go out into Bodrum?
Of course! You can wonder in on your own or with a group (just let us know) or you can wait until we all go in as a group to check out the local cuisine and nightlife! It is also quite fun to go haggling and see how much you can buy something for even though you don't actually need it - who cares you saved big bucks on the asking price!

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15. What is the local currency?
Turkish Lira (TRY) is the local currency. It used to be that 10,000,000 lira was equal to about 10 GBP but they have re-structured the lira. However some people in the markets still refer to it at 10 thousand or 10 million - just ignore the thousand or million (unless you are buying a house or sports car!)

99% of places in Turkey do accept both GBP and EUR but you will not necessarily get the best exchange rate!

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16. How much money do I need to take out with me?
This obviously depends if you want to partake in everything and drink until the sun comes up or simply use the hotel and get some sun. Anywhere between £400 to £800pp spending money although you can easily do it a lot cheaper or a lot bigger! It's your call...

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17. Can I pay for things in GBP or EUR?
99% of places in Turkey do accept both GBP and EUR but you will not necessarily get the best exchange rate!

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18. Is there a fancy dress night? What is the theme?
There is a fancy dress night! Last year was so much fun and we really managed to turn some heads and get everyone involved. Last year the party was on Friday night and was a Retro Baywatch theme. It will be a similar day and theme - which your host will let you know nearer the time.

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19. Is it possible to get a triple room?
Yes - if you are travelling in a group of three mates this is not an issue - please let us know when you book (or soon after) so we can check availability with the hotel.

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20. Is it possible to get a room to myself?
Yes - there is a single room supplement, but if this is something that you would like to do, please email us to find out more information.

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Speed Dating:

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1. How many people usually attend this event?
It varies on the venue (due to location and venues capacity) but it ranges from 40 to 80. But don't worry we won't make you sit through 40 dates! It is set up in a way that allows you to date around 15-20 people and the rest of them you can chat to at the after party or buy a drink at the bar...

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2. What is the free drink we get on arrival?
It is a yummy fruity cocktail made to order. Please arrive on time to ensure you get your free cocktail.

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3. Is there an age limit?
Yes there is. 35years old for women and 38 for guys

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4. What is the age range of people who attend this event?
It ranges from 20 - 38

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5. How long is each date?
Each date will last for around 3mins (stopwatch starts when the last person has sat down)

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6. How do you know when your time is up?
You will see the 20day team wondering round with flashing red batons

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7. Do we have a break in between our dates?
Yes there is a half time break to get a drink from the bar or pop to the loo or make a phone call etc...

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8. Do we get to date everyone at the event?
You will get to have about 14 dates, by then you will have the confidence to approach the ones you didn't get to date at the bar. The reason we don't let everyone date everyone is firstly time and secondly dating can be quite exhausting and thirdly everyone is keen for the party to get started.

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9. What is the mid evening shot?
It is whatever the bar decides to give on the night. Usually a tasty (and alcoholic) mix to give you a bit of dutch courage and help get the party started!

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10. What do I wear?
Some people come straight from work and others are lucky enough to pop home and get changed. The venues we use have a no trainers policy and hey its always nice to dress up for a good night out.

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11. Can I come on my own?
Yes you can. You will meet a whole load of fun lovely people.

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12. There are a few of us that want to come together from work, but we don't want to date each other - can you help?
Yes, of course. If you let us know at the time of booking who is in your group we will make sure that the guys will not date the girls where possible. Please email info@20days.co.uk for more details.

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13. Is it a bit cringie?
NO WAY - these nights are soooo fun and we always have a great party afterwards.

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