Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

There's no reason to leave Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum. Stretched across nearly 150 acres, the seaside Turkish haven offers 11 food and drink concepts, four pools, two private beaches, a full spa and a fitness center. Even better, the property is embedded on a hill surrounded by olive and pine trees along Paradise Bay and features stunning views of the Aegean Sea almost everywhere you look.Drop off the children at the Gymboree Kids Club while you take a run down the path along the bay, try kiteboarding in Akyaka or have a private dinner surrounded by the ruins of the Bodrum Castle.Aside from the 79 rooms and suites, the hotel also offers 22 villas and 31 small apartments; some come complete with private pools, perfect for families and groups traveling together. Plus, most of the contemporary accommodations have vistas of either the garden or sea as well as a terrace to meditate on the stunning surroundings.