With its neighbours at war, is Turkey safe for a holiday?

Simon Calder answers your questions on visiting the Amalfi Coast, making the most of a layover in Montreal, and tension in the Middle East

Most tourists will be going no further east than the Turkish resort of Alanya (Getty)

Q We are thinking about booking a holiday to Turkey. But with war in Iran and Israel, is it safe?

George P

A After the alarming escalation in conflict in the Middle East this weekend, many travellers have contacted me with similar concerns. Some, like you, are simply considering a holiday in Turkey; others have confirmed bookings for the country in the months ahead.