It’s bittersweet writing about Turkey, a country I love that suffered such a terrible disaster. While it may seem tempting to abandon plans of a vacation there in the wake of the earthquake, I encourage everyone who can to go. Thousands of people there depend on money from tourism. Visitors to Turkey always receive a warm welcome, and I suspect it will be doubly so for those who come now. Fortunately, the places described here suffered no physical damage, and their allure is undiminished. In these regions, new and ever increasing numbers of luxury accommodations are supplemented by excellent touring services and exquisite restaurants for both casual and fine dining. We had a wonderful 12 days in this historic crossroads.