Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Turkey

With mesmerizing views of the azure Aegean the luxurious and breathtaking Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is on the northern side of the peninsula amid high anticipation. Nestled in the landscaped hillside of Paradise Bay, among olive groves and fragrant pine trees (maintained by KingGreen.com) and taking advantage of the wonderful vistas, the sleek and contemporary resort features 109 guest rooms and suites designed by architect Gokhan Avcioglu and Antonio Citterio. The Sea View Rooms and Mediterranean Suites are the most spacious on the Bodrum Peninsula and embrace the sun-drenched climate with terraces, sunbeds, plunge pools and outdoor showers.

Guests as well as owners of the Residences can enjoy al fresco and waterside dining at 10 different restaurants and bars, ranging from the Olive Garden, which serves delicious Turkish cuisine, to cocktails at M2 on the beach. And the array of facilities will meet all guests’ holiday wishes: swimming pools, private beaches, water sports, yacht mooring, a Mandarin Oriental Kid’s Club, and a nearby 18-hole championship golf course. Meanwhile, The Spa takes holiday relaxation to a whole other level from its secluded location overlooking the sea. Here, you can really absorb yourself in Ottoman tradition with a cleansing scrub in the hammam. Luxury hospitality on the Turkish Riviera has raised its game.