Friday 31 January 2020

Why Turkey is on my 2020 Travel List

Why Turkey is on my 2020 Travel List

Why Turkey is on my 2020 Travel List

This thoughtful travel itinerary is packed with both iconic and private spots throughout Turkey to inspire your next adventure!

In 2020, I plan on reaching higher and traveling farther (metaphorically and actually!), and that includes vacations. As much as I love to travel, I have to be honest that Turkey hasn’t really been on my mind – until recently. It all started when I saw a stunning photo of a hot air balloon at sunrise (the only reason I’ll get up at 4 am). With small kids and a husband who travels a lot, most of our travels are long weekends to nearby destinations like Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Mexico. 

Now that Turkey is on my mind, I’m making my 2020 travel plans go the distance, and have started to look around for travel inspiration and ideas. 

First, let’s check out a few dreamy hotels. Did you know there is a Turkish Riviera? And it’s stunning! Just last year, Edition Hotels opened The Bodrum EDITION. The 108-room hotel is 3 kilometers from Yalikavak Marina at the westernmost point of the Bodrum peninsula, and minutes from Bodrum Castle and Bodrum Amphitheatre. 

id you know there is a Turkish Riviera? And it's stunning! Just last year, Edition Hotels opened The Bodrum EDITION. The 108-room hotel is
From Edition Hotels: REDEFINING LUXURY IN THE TURKISH RIVIERA

Ready to go super luxe? Yeah, me too. I’m also drooling over the new Six Senses Hotel, transformed from two historic mansions in Istanbul. Set on 6+ acres, it’s called Six Senses Kocataş Mansions and just opened a couple of weeks ago. 

I'm also drooling over the new Six Senses Hotel, transformed from two historic mansions in Istanbul. Set on 6+ acres, it's
Six Senses Kocataş Mansions

I can’t take credit for the sample itinerary below; it was posted on the Conde Nast Traveler’s Facebook Group, Women Who Travel, by a lovely woman who recently went to Turke. I love the flow of it and the stunning moments she shared from the spots listed here.

Day 1: Istanbul

  • Galata Tower
  • Umbrella Street in Han Karaköy 
  • Lavanten Karaköy (drinks and shisha) 
  • Dolmabahce Palace

Day 2: Istanbul

  • Seven Hills restaurant for breakfast (view of Hagia Sophia)
  • Sultanahmet Mosque
  • Kubbe rooftop 
  • Balat neighborhood (colorful houses on Kiremit Caddesi)

Day 3: Alaçati

  • Flight to Izmir & taxi to Alaçati
  • Spend the afternoon wandering through the picturesque streets

Day 4: Cappadocia 

  • Flight to Kayseri airport and rent a car to drive to Cappadocia 
  • Silk Road Cafe for lunch (order the sac tava!!)
  • Galerie Ikman Carpet Shop 
  • Stay at Museum Hotel – Luxury Cave Hotel Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia 

  • Sultan Cave Suites rooftop at sunrise for views and photos
  • Fairy Chimneys 
  • Uchisar Castle

Day 6: Cappadocia 

  • Sunset point at sunrise for balloon views
  • Shopping & lunch in Göreme

Day 7: Istanbul

  • Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
  • Flight to Istanbul
  • Finish your trip in Istanbul and head home the next morning 

As we move into 2020, I’m ready to break out of my safety zone in so many ways. And as much as I love my Rosewood Hotels (still the best!), I also know that to truly spread my wings, I need to see new places, try new foods, and experience new adventures. What adventures do you have on your mind for this new decade? I invite you to join me in a new year of exploration. xx

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 Photographer: Anee Atelier

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Friday 17 January 2020

5 Guaranteed Ways You Can Stay Healthy through Winter Travel Season

5 Guaranteed Ways You Can Stay Healthy through Winter Travel Season

5 Ways to Stay Healthy through Winter Travel Season

Take your health into your own hands this cold weather season with these tried and true ways to stay healthy during your winter travels.

From packed airplanes to breakfast buffets and perpetual jetlag, traveling can wreak havoc on your health – inside and out. Add winter to the mix, and it can become a downright personal health code violation! Winter travel comes with its own mix of considerations. I want you to globetrot, see your friends and family, and hit the slopes, but I also want you to look and feel great all season long. As we step into the winter months, let’s commit to staying healthy with these 5 Winter Travel Health Commitments

To Stay Healthy, Commit to Hydrate

When the weather turns cold, It’s easy to forget to grab the water bottle. After all, you’re not sweating or trying to stay cool. Your winter skin, and body, need hydration more than ever. The cold air zaps the moisture from your skin, and you might be eating fewer juicy peaches and fresh cucumbers this time of year. To avoid that under the weather, feeling dehydration can cause, stay true to your hydration schedule – regardless of the temps. Bring a water bottle on your flight or road trip. Many airports have water bottle refill stations now. 

Need a little nudge? S’well has the cutest Winter Blooms Collection for your winter water goals.

To Stay Healthy, Commit to a Different Kind of Sweat Sesh

As mentioned above, that lack of water can cause dehydration. Add in the dry air our heaters put out, and cold weather season becomes synonymous with dry skin season. Luckily there’s a warm and relaxing solution: winter is the perfect time to hit the sauna or steam room and give your skin some love. During your travels, ask the hotel if there’s a nearby sauna or if the hotel spa has one you can use. If you’re going to New York City, definitely check out Higher Dose infrared sauna. It’s a gamechanger. 

To Stay Healthy, Commit to Sleep

I just wrote a piece about sleep on my blog. Check it out here if you haven’t read it yet. Winter can mess with your sleep schedule because the days feel shorter. In NYC, in November, the sun sets around 4:30 pm. FOUR THIRTY PM! This can cause us to stay up later since we lack the natural signal that day has turned into night. We also tend to spend more time indoors now at night, settling into hours of Netflix or computer screen time. The benefits of good sleep are endless, and one of the most impactful is that sleep regulates appetite, helping us avoid mindless snacking, and healthy sleep curbs inflammation. Rest is a crucial component of staying healthy. When traveling, bring an eye mask, essential oils with lavender, and try to stick to your sleep schedule. 

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To Stay Healthy, Commit to Skip the Buffet

I don’t know about you, but traveling is the worst for my diet. I grab airport food on the fly, indulge in dessert every day at the hotel restaurant (because it’s sooooo good), and suddenly find myself having wine at lunch and dinner. When it comes to winter travel, indulge a bit in the yummy apple cobbler and mulled cider, but also remind yourself that staying healthy is impacted by your diet. And maybe give yourself a little reminder from time to time that you don’t want to spend next summer working off every sugar plum Danish and glass of eggnog. As much as possible, even when you’re traveling, stay true to your wellness and nutrition standards. It’s all about balance.

Finally, To Stay Healthy, Commit to Having Fun

Wellness is emotional as much as it is physical. During winter, we may choose to stay inside and avoid the cold weather and elements, or we can choose to feel like a kid again. Wherever your travels take you, have some fun! Ice skate at an outdoor rink like the one at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, build a snowman in Central Park, walk around and look at the holiday lights in whatever city you’re visiting. Embrace the magic of the season! 

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