just over an hour’s flight from Istanbul, is perfect for American visitors with its host of impressive offerings. This picturesque locale with a mild climate is famous for its golden sand beaches, breathtaking natural landscapes such as the Taurus Mountains and cascading waterfalls, and world renowned ancient ruins like archaeological marvel, Perge and awe-inspiring Hadrian’s Gate, as well as the historic old town Kaleiçi with its narrow cobblestone streets and Ottoman era houses.

Known as the Turkish Riviera, the alluring destination has top luxury resorts, world-class restaurants and bustling bazaars rich with the vibrant local culture. Not to mention fantastic shopping! With something for every taste, Antalya makes a great getaway for families, friends and couples alike and is also perfect for business travel and conferences.

Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort Belek
With many top hotels in Antalya, Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort Belek, part of the Kaya Hotels & Resorts Brand, stands out for its array of excellent amenities. This luxurious beachfront 5-star all-inclusive hotel designed by world-renowned architecture firm WATG, has 3 bars, 8 restaurants and a 200-yard-long private beach. Everything is so spacious and spread out, it never feels crowded. kayapalazzohotels.com/en/

Accommodations
The resort features various categories of rooms, suites, villas and mansions, all supremely comfortable, done in stylish contemporary décor using soothing neutral tones, light wood, soft blues and handsome decorative accents. Luxury Lagoon Suites’ have terraces with loungers and gardens, private access to the swim-up lagoon and scenic Lagoon Restaurant reserved specially for these guests. Elegant Golf Villas have a private pool, living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and a terrace with sun bathing and sitting areas. Sumptuous Palazzo Mansions are two levels with numerous bedrooms, business rooms, music system, fitness room, dressing room, sauna, steam bath, Turkish Bath, heated pool, lounge area, fire pit, terrace with infinity pool and private sand beach. Both golf villas and palazzo mansions offer the utmost privacy and have butler service; palazzo mansions have chef service.

Cuisine
The Luxury Lagoon Restaurant is atmospheric, and private – solely for guests of Luxury Lagoon Suites with Turkish and International dishes cooked to your liking. I loved the buffet restaurant in the main building with its lavish spread of every type of bread, mezze, salad, fish, chicken, lamb and Turkish delight, any time of the day. The a la carte offerings include superb ocean front Mezzo Fish and al fresco eateries, Serafina Italian, Steak House and my favorite Yada Sushi with exquisite crab, tuna and Asian specialties – all accompanied by cool live music. There’s also a Patisserie and 24 hour room service.

The Beach
In addition to the 3 pools, including 1 for adults, and the large swath of sand beach fronting the turquoise water with complimentary parasols and sun loungers aplenty, the beachfront cabana options are spectacular. Mine looked like an over-water bungalow, with ladder down to the water to swim, cozy daybed, table to dine, waiter service and more. This was the most luxurious cabana I have ever seen.

Spa
For more pampering, the huge 2 floor 3.500 square meter Spa Center features 20 massage rooms with a full menu of options, VIP rooms, skin care areas, Turkish baths, saunas, Jacuzzis and indoor pool. My sublime Spa session started with an aromatic body massage, followed by a Turkish hammam, then a candle lit Jacuzzi in a private room with champagne, strawberries and cherries. Truly, a treatment to remember!

Activities – Golf
Family-friendly activities include the popular waterslides and a Mini Club providing entertainment for kids. Additionally guests can enjoy live music performances and various evening shows for all ages. Golf enthusiasts will love the championship Kaya Palazzo Golf Club course with 18 holes, cushy Clubhouse and excellent lessons. There’s also a fitness club and tennis courts.

MICE
The resort houses the largest convention center in proximity to Antalya Airport, with 13 different halls, extensive technologies and top internet infrastructure, making it a great choice for business and corporate events including meetings, Incentives, conferences and exhibitions. For more Info about MICE – contact Emel Yildiz emel.yildiz@kayahotels.com.tr
Excursions: The hotel can arrange all types of excursions: from visiting world-famous ruins, including the spectacular Aspendes theater, ancient towns,
activities for outdoor enthusiasts, to the fabulous shopping.

How To Go: Turkish Airlines operates numerous daily flights from Istanbul Airport to Antalya. www.turkishairlines.com