Week at Maxx Royal Kemer Resort

Our holiday begins in Cologne, where we fly to Antalya with SunExpress. The flight times are ideal; we fly out just after 3:30 in the morning. After a flight of over three hours, we land in Antalya that very morning, so we essentially have a whole day ahead of us. At the airport, we're met by an old friend of my mother's. He takes us to Kemer, which is over an hour's drive from Antalya.

Our arrival at our hotel was a bit chaotic. We had to wait a while for our assistant to show up, and the offered glass of champagne was also delayed. But eventually, we received good news from our assistant: we'd been upgraded to a larger room. When we were then escorted to our rooms, we couldn't be more pleased. We were staying in a Maxx Laguna Duplex Suite, a "hotel room" of over 250m². Our suite contained two bedrooms with private bathrooms and two outdoor terraces, one directly overlooking the pool and the other with a jacuzzi on the balcony. After a delicious breakfast, we caught up on some sleep on the beach and ended our first day with a delightful meal at the Bronze Steak House.

We're not doing much else this week. Basically, it boils down to sleeping, having breakfast, reading a book on a lounger by the pool or the beach, napping or playing games, having lunch together, returning to the pool or beach, having coffee with a pastry or chocolate, getting ready for dinner, and then checking out the disco or one of the bars. The ultimate relaxation, not bad at all.

The only excursion we're making is to the Taurus Mountains, where we're planning to visit the summit of Tahtali. It's important to check the mountaintop in the morning to ensure it's not shrouded in clouds. If it is, a trip to Tahtali is not recommended, as you won't be able to see anything. That's why we postponed our trip the first time until the next day. We arranged a taxi and were dropped off at the cable car that would take us to the summit. Don't be alarmed; the cable car ride up and down costs €32 per person. The cable car takes you to the summit of Tahtali, at an altitude of 2365 meters, in just 10 minutes. From there, you have a view of the sea and the magnificent Taurus Mountains.

I'm also having a great time at the hotel. I discovered a booklet with an Instagram route through the entire property. I'd already spotted a large silver camera with "Instagram Points" in several locations. The booklet also gives me an overview of where all these spots are located. It's a fun activity to walk the route and capture the hotel's most beautiful spots. A post with the best Instagram points will follow soon, of course.

In the coming weeks, I'll be publishing several blog posts that will delve deeper into the food and drinks, service, and activities at Maxx Royal Kemer Resort. I'll also compare the hotel in Kemer with Belek. Follow the website or our blog. Facebook / Twitter page to stay informed.