Maxx Royal Kemer Resort

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"Antalya, Turkey Maxx Royal Kemer feels like a family-run boutique guesthouse rather than the colossal resort it is. This is largely due to the attentiveness of the staff and the warm smiles that greet guests at every turn. So much as hint at a special occasion, and it’s more than likely a jumble of balloons will greet you after a long day on one of the two beaches. There’s ample room for everyone to breathe, and rooms are more akin to sprawling villas. Check into one of the two-bedroom swim-up rooms, and you’ll be forgiven for forgetting that, eventually, there’s a check-out time. Premium rooms are paired with access to cabanas on the long beach and sleek chill-out areas facing the sparkling Mediterranean. The beach is stony, but boardwalks lead into the water, so feet are unscarred, and this corner of the Med seems all the clearer for it. Cornflakes are as frequent a sight as caviar at breakfast, and while lunchtimes can be a formal affair, options also include poolside sandwiches or indulgent eclairs from the patisserie. Suppertime is when the resort comes alive. Dancers and DJs take to the stage while dressed-up diners choose from a range of restaurants facing the heart of the resort. Discover Mediterranean cuisine at Medigusto, seafood favorites at Marsea, or Far Eastern flavors at Otaku; the possibilities are endless. —Vanessa Kingori Distance to the water: On the beach Travel time: 1 hour 10 minute drive from Antalya Airport Price: Rooms from around $1,027 per night, all-inclusive" - Lauren Burvill