Having recently made an important investment in the fascinating environment of the region, Barcelo Cappadocia Having opened its hotel, Barceló Hotel Group will also welcome its guests on its first holiday.

Shortly after its opening, the hotel attracted attention with its architectural design and unique character and was included in the 'List of the 2024 largest hotels opening in the Middle East in 15' in the 4th place.

Average 3 Nights Accommodation

Local tourists who want to visit the unique fairy chimneys and valleys of Cappadocia have started making reservations for the Ramadan Feast. Average 3 nights accommodation The holiday period, when it is expected that the preference will be prominent, will be combined with the spring liveliness of regional tourism.

For the Ramadan Feast, which will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30 and Tuesday, April 1, holidaymakers are planning a 28-day holiday starting on Friday, March 5. At the same time, with the week of March 31 coinciding with the second mid-term holiday of schools, families will be able to evaluate holiday opportunities on different days throughout the week.

 Hosted 4.4 Million Tourists

In Cappadocia, which is on the route of locals and foreigners with its natural, historical and cultural assets, 2024 million 4 thousand 374 tourists were hosted in museums and historical sites in 19. 1 million 351 thousand 763 of the visitors other than day trips stayed in 856 facilities in the region.

In the region where a new record level of visits is expected in 2025, various tour activities and excursion programs can be created, especially with hot air balloons, horses and off-road vehicles.

The Largest SPA Center in Cappadocia

Reflecting the traditional texture of the region with its design using natural stones specific to Cappadocia, the hotel has a sustainability certificate thanks to the use of environmentally friendly and nature-friendly materials, from onyx to granite and natural wood.

Designed to meet all expectations and comforts of its guests, Barceló Cappadocia has the largest SPA center in Cappadocia, offering a wide range of facilities such as massage rooms, sauna and steam room for those who want to renew themselves in the mystical atmosphere of the region, in addition to its rooms in different categories. In addition to private baths, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center and panoramic areas are ideal for watching the enchanting views of Cappadocia and the balloons taking off at sunrise. The hotel also offers restaurants and bars serving local and international flavors, and a Congress Center designed for special events and meetings, adding value to the region.

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Located in Cennet Bay, one of the most enchanting spots of the Bodrum Peninsula, surrounded by unique natural landscapes, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum offers its guests a privileged holiday opportunity in touch with nature this season as well. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary with great surprises last year, the innovations offered to its guests by Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum continue throughout the 2025 season. Specially designed rooms with lush gardens and large terraces, suites with infinity pools among century-old olive and pine trees, residence apartments offering the comfort of home and luxury villas equipped with more unique services and experiences every year await those who desire a privileged holiday experience.

Unique Innovations, Refined Experiences in the 2025 Season

Rated “5 Stars” for the third time in a row by the world’s most prestigious travel platform, Forbes Travel Guide, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum holds the title of being the only “Forbes 5 Star” hotel in Bodrum this season. Surrounded by the unique blue of the Aegean Sea and the lush green nature of Cennet Bay, the hotel continues to offer a unique holiday opportunity this season with its expanding villa selection, new restaurant openings, shopping options with boutiques of exclusive brands and the enchanting The Spa at Mandarin Oriental treatments. With 22 luxurious and unique villas meticulously designed and arranged according to different segments full of privileges, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum continues to be one of the facilities with the highest number of villas in the region.

Gastronomy Journey Strengthened by New Global Brands

Taking its guests on a rich culinary journey and being awarded numerous international gastronomy awards, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is launching world-famous restaurant openings in the 2025 season. With its location with an uninterrupted sea view, ROKA, offers outstanding flavors from Japanese Robatayaki cuisine, sumptuous sushi and sashimi plates and carefully prepared cocktails. ROKA, with its unique flavors prepared on the open-air robata grill in the heart of the venue, serves only for dinner. ROKA by the Beach With a lighter menu, you can enjoy the open air in a relaxing ambiance accompanied by refreshing cocktails with the signature ROKA. ROKA and ROKA by the Beach are preparing to meet their guests in May. Mandarin Oriental is Bodrum's indispensable signature restaurant Hakkasan This season, it invites its guests to new discoveries with its high-level Cantonese cuisine and flawless service approach. Offering special recipes from Mediterranean and world cuisines for lunch and dinner with its pleasant atmosphere, Lucca by the Sea's cocktails are entrusted to world-famous mixologists this year, too. Lucca Beach is waiting for those who can't wait to enjoy the sun and light summer flavors accompanied by good music. It was met with great interest when it opened last year. FERDİ BABAcontinues to bring Alaçatı's favorite Aegean flavors and fish to Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum in 2025.

Classical taste stops will welcome distinguished Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum guests in the new season. Famous for its contemporary signature cocktails Mandarin Bar With its brand new concept and design, Blue Beach Club & Bar   Pool Bar & Restaurant with its relaxing atmosphere, Sofra is among the resort's gastronomy selection with Mediterranean dishes that suit every palate. Branded names greet this summer in desserts. Offering an haute couture patisserie experience Vakko L'atelier's elegant presentations or Hafiz Mustafa 1864's traditional Turkish desserts are at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum again this summer.

An Exclusive Shopping Experience with Luxury and Boutique Brands

Hosting boutiques and pop-up stores of exclusive brands, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum stands out as the most comprehensive and specially designed luxury shopping stop in the region. New brands are added to this shopping experience accompanied by unforgettable views every season. One of the world's most famous sportswear brands Alo yoga's only store after Istanbul is opening this season in Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum. World-famous designer Elie Saab is among the notable names of this season with its special boutique. Bagutte Jewellery, Calzedonia, Dior Beauty, Golden goose, Intimissimi Man, My Best Friends ve Sagaza Madrid will meet guests with its most special collections. Standing out with its holistic accommodation approach and offering unique privileges ranging from gastronomy to healthy living, entertainment to shopping, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum's shopping opportunities include, just like last season, 100% Capri, Adamo, Atelier Rebul, Audemars Piquet, BeeGoddess, Beymen, Bluemint, Brunello Cucinelli, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Dilek Hanif, Eres, Falconeri, Fiolas, Hermès, Intimissimi, Kutnia, Les Benjamins, Louis Vuitton, Lunab, Meri Krutzo, Missoni, Molu, Muse for All, Piaget, Serena Uziyel, Sır Maison, Vakko, Van Cleef & Arpels and Vilebrequin brands.

Unique Good Life Opportunities

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, continues to offer a wide range of wellness, beauty, health and massage programs, including award-winning holistic signature spa therapies, in the 2025 season. Programs, special packages, retreats and much more led by experienced experts and internationally renowned spa gurus meet guests. This season, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental welcomes its guests with world-renowned skincare brand Augustine Bader invites you to discover unique treatments with. The treatments applied with the successful products of the German brand, which is an expert in skin care with its award-winning formulas, can only be discovered at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum on the Bodrum Peninsula.

“New Season, New Experiences”

Stating that they will continue to offer an extraordinary experience with personalized services in the 2025 season, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum General Manager Tunç Batum said; “As Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, we are excited to make a strong start to the new season after celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2024. We are preparing to sign many innovations and surprises this year as we do every year so that our guests can have an accommodation full of unique privileges. As we enter the 2025 season, we received the “5 Star” evaluation for the third time in a row by Forbes Travel Guide, the world's most prestigious travel platform. These achievements encourage us to continue working to contribute to Bodrum and our country's tourism, and they also serve as a thank you to our guests who return to Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum or are excited to stay with us for the first time to encounter new experiences every season. This year, we are ready to bring timeless luxury to our guests once again with our new villas, world-famous gastronomy areas, distinguished famous brands that have joined our organization and much more.”

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The Peninsula Istanbul, the dazzling hotel on the Bosphorus of The Peninsula Hotels, one of the world's most established hotel groups, welcomes you to the spring Easter Brunchand Spring Themed Tea Time The Peninsula Istanbul welcomes its guests with The Peninsula Istanbul Executive Chef'I Andreas Block ve Pastry Chef Malte Rohmann's talented team invites you to an unforgettable gastronomic journey with special flavors, elegant presentations and a stylish atmosphere.

Special Easter Brunch

Sunday, April 20 day, 12:30 - 16:30 PM A brunch experience where you can fully experience the arrival of spring and the joy of Easter awaits your guests at The Lobby terrace area between 24:00 and 24:00.

The Easter Brunch, where carefully prepared Easter flavors will meet the most beloved flavors of Turkish and world cuisines, will offer moments of joy accompanied by live music. With a colorful egg painting workshop, an exciting Easter egg hunt and many other surprise events waiting for our little guests, this Easter will be unforgettable for children. Don't miss this special day where flavor and fun are intertwined.

The Peninsula Istanbul Spring Tea Time

The Peninsula's world famous tea time, April 7th – 27th on their dates, 15:00 - 19:00 PM It is being renewed with a concept inspired by spring colors. It will be offered on the impressive terrace of The Lobby. Spring Themed Tea Time, makes the moments you spend with your loved ones even more special, while turning tea time into a ritual with carefully selected flavors and elegant presentations. The iconic tea time, served with classical piano melodies and a unique Bosphorus view, awaits you to experience unforgettable moments with the stylish atmosphere and impeccable service approach of The Peninsula Istanbul. Don't forget to reserve your place to enjoy spring.

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