A winter-sun paradise

Nowhere does the sea around Turkey feel more inviting than on the Antalya stretch of coastline at Maxx Royal Kemer Resort, where the Mediterranean and the Aegean meet. The five-star resort, including a spa, offers a truly get-away-from-it-all-vacation to suit everyone – from multi-generational families, to couples looking to hide out in the sensational ocean-facing suites. The complete privacy and freedom is unrivaled – whether you’re dreaming of beach-side bliss with endless stretches of sugar -white sands and azure blue seas, or rural seclusion, surrounded by the pine forests that cover the Taurus mountains – it is the perfect place to kick back and really unwind.

Since it opened in 2014, Maxx Royal Kemer Resort has raised the glamour stakes with extraordinary private villas and suites complete with charming living rooms, various hangout spaces and terraces that are ideal for long, relaxed lunches overlooking the sea. A stay here is effortless, as each villa comes with a butler and chef, not to mention the faultless and friendly staff across the resort, who can cater to your every whim. Whether you dine in your own private space or visit one of the many restaurants – Azure Türk, Azure Italia, Azure Fish, Bronze Steak House and Emerald Restaurant – you’ll be treated to a gourmet paradise. Don’t miss Michelin-starred super-chef Tim Boury in residence, who brings the Belgian slow dining concept to Turkey; plus an onsite chocolatier, which serves 44 different types of chocolate. For families, there are countless distractions: children can learn how to swim, cycle through the pine forests of the estate, play tennis or brush up on their drop-kick skills at the Maxxiland kid’s club; meanwhile, parents can unwind in the destination spa, complete with hammam and dedicated therapists who specialize in custom facials by Biologique Recherche. And if that’s not enough, there are bespoke menus, endless infinity pools, an outdoor cinema, floating fireplaces, dancers and acrobats from Las Vegas, helicopter rides, and a private yacht – this is real luxury. A retreat that’s made for celebrating life, family and friends, Maxx Royal Kemer Resort promises to be the ultimate vacation.