NOVEMBER 2020
30 romantic hotels in the Med
Sultry Italian island retreats, chic French castles and cosyCretan cottages
– Susan d’Arcy picks the most loved-up places to stay
29 Macakiz
Bodrum Peninsula
Turkbuku village is home to Turkey’s most glamorous beachscene, and this boutique resort is where the interiors are paleand the action is interesting, especially when celebrities suchas Mick Jagger and Kate Moss check in. The bougainvillea-festooned suites are an ode to stealth wealth, with designerfurnishings by Rifat Ozbek and paintings by local artisans. The palm shaded pool is laid-back, food is by Aret Sahakyan, one of the country’s star chefs, and the hotel has its own boatthat is perfect for exploring deserted coves and enjoying on-deck wine-tasting workshops.
Details Doubles from £330, half-board (macakizi.com). Fly to Bodrum