The hotel is around 40 minutes from Bodrum airport and just 15 minutes by water taxi into the city — and that short journey across the bay is an experience in itself. While the resort could easily keep you blissfully occupied for days, I’d definitely recommend getting out on the water. I joined a traditional gullet tour arranged by the hotel, and it was honestly the highlight of my trip — sailing past rugged cliffs and pine-covered coves, stopping to snorkel in impossibly clear waters, and soaking up the views with a chilled drink in hand. Utter bliss.

Back on shore, there are plenty of water sports right from the hotel’s beach — paddleboarding, jet-skiing, wakeboarding — and for the seriously adventurous, you can even take off from the bay in a private seaplane for a completely different perspective of the coastline.

I didn’t have time to dive into Bodrum’s historic side on this trip, but I’m already plotting a return. The old town is high on my list — wandering through the whitewashed alleyways, shopping for handmade ceramics and local textiles, visiting the Castle of St. Peter, and catching the golden hour at the ancient amphitheatre. There’s so much more to discover beyond the resort — and next time, I’ll be making time for both.