Kempinski Hotel
Barbaros Bay, Turkey
This glamorous retreat, on a hillside above the Bay of Bodrum, exploding with bougainvillea and jasmine, is so spacious that even when full it never feels crowded. Add excellent, highly personalised service, five restaurants, a glorious infinity pool, a private beach and a jetty for lounging on that’s straight out of The Great Gatsby and it’s close to perfection. The final flourish? A vast Six Senses Spa with beautiful treatment rooms, an outdoor relaxation area with its own herb garden and the opportunity to enjoy your own customised spa journey, with treatments by both Six Senses and Aromatherapy Associates. Other highlights include spa suites with their own steam room and sauna, the invigorating Hammam Sea & Olive Oil Scrub and the Watsu treatment with the alternative therapy guru Deniz Susever. There’s also an entire menu of detox and activities such as yoga, Pilates, meditation, Nordic walking and fitness training.