Antalya

When the daily pressures of urban life start to wear you down – the traffic, the noise, the grit, the endless emails and conference calls – taking a little time for yourself is a tried-and-tested solution. A week or so spent pampering yourself in an exotic location is enough to recharge the batteries of even the busiest urban professional. What’s more, solo holidays are on the rise, reported both the Independent and the New York Times in 2015. Solo holidays are the perfect opportunity for clearing your mind and pampering your body. And what better place to do both than

Alanya is famous for its beautiful Mediterranean climate and fabulous beaches. But for those who like to sample local cuisine when they travel, Alanya has lots of delicious surprises. Turkish cuisine is one of the most varied in the world of gastronomy and when you consider that it is defined by the most incredible fusion of European, Asian and African dishes, you would expect nothing less. While the intricate and turbulent history has influenced Turkish gastronomy, so too has the fact that there is an abundance of fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients available, perfect for creating some simply stunning dishes.

Alanya is a beautiful seaside resort on the Turkish coast nestled between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Blessed with a warm climate, long sandy beaches and a vast range of historical and archaeological sites Alanya, in the province of Antalya has become a popular destination for tourists. In the city itself there are wonderful restaurants, plenty of hotels, cafes and bars and everywhere you look you see evidence of the way the local people embrace their heritage and respect their history. Throughout the centuries many different occupiers have inhabited the city and each has left their mark in