A recap of our late Summer getaway - Turkey 2015

-We spent long lazy days relaxing in the sunshine and gentle sea breeze
-sipped local rose wine late into the warm evenings
-swam each day in the sea and in the hotel's two pools
-strolled back to the air-conditioned room for a midday doze
- ate freshly caught fish, prawn casserole (local delicacy), and delicious Turkish mezzes
-went to the beautiful Palmarina where we yet again dined at Cipriani
- did plenty of fun adrenalin rushed activities/water sports 
- had long island iced tea "sun-downers"with spectacular views at newly opened Mandarin Oriental
- haggled with the street sellers in the market in the buzzy town of Bodrum
-went to an open air concert in Yalikavak with staff we met at Nusr-Et Steakhouse
... and soaked up the serenity of the turquoise Aegean Sea lapping at our feet by our boutique hotel's wooden jetty. 

Holiday date night in Palmarina

Cipriani Bodrum

When we arrived at our hotel on our first day, we asked the reception to book a table at iconic restaurant Cipriani which has opened recently in the new Palmarina (as we had heard it could be difficult to get a table) in Yalikavak. 

So, on Friday evening we took at taxi, about 25 mins drive to the beautiful waterfront location, and after admiring the super yachts in the marina, we were given a very warm welcome, shown to a great table in the centre of the restaurant under the stars and then enjoyed several hours of fine dining (seafood risotto and lobster salad) excellent wine and plenty of people watching including Turkish and international socialites.

We had Sean with us (and so we didn't pop in to the Billionaire Club next door afterwards!), and the staff were super child friendly, even making up a little bed for him with a cushion and blanket when he got tired :-)

One thing's for sure - we'll be back!