Road trip along the country roads of southwest Turkey, and experience everything from luxury resorts, to mountain wine tasting, to natural wonders…
Turkey has so much more to offer than hot air balloon festivals and hammam spas (although both are worth checking out). The country is rich with natural beauty, friendly faces and hints of luxury nestled amongst wallet-friendly experiences. Bodrum is a four-and-a-half-hour plane ride from Dubai and FlyDubai offers convenient holiday packages for those looking for a short break.
Despite a turbulent summer, including vicious fires and a recuperating travel industry, the country remains resilient and ready to welcome tourists. But, as lovely as Bodrum is, there’s more to see than just the one city. What’s On recommends renting an affordable car (for roughly Dhs250 per day) and taking three or four days to explore more of what the local area has to offer…
Stay here
To ease yourself into your adventure, begin with barefoot luxury at the new Mett Social Living Resort, Bodrum. A beautiful hotel with Dubai-style touches to make you feel right at home, with jaw-dropping ocean and mountain views and Dubai-exported dining concepts Mood Rooftop and Isola. The 72-room resort also has 31 luxury villas which are perfect for friends looking to getaway as a group. With chic, beach-inspired interiors, the rooms will make you feel instantly relaxed as you enjoy soak view of yachts bobbing the balcony. For those who want to experience a traditional hammam treatment, Moi Spa is the ideal place to scrub your stresses away. Rooms start from Dhs 1,396 per night.
Eat here
A highlight of your stay at Mett will no-doubt be lunch at Folie Restaurant and Sea (a concept by the team behind Drift Beach Dubai). The Provençal menu is heaving with top-quality ingredients and fresh, irresistible dishes. Set on an over-water deck, you can hear the tide crashing below deck, and guests can even arrive by boat if they wish. A DJ and…