SUN, SEA and sport IN TURKEY

In search of sunshine, adventure and, honestly, a bit of ‘me-time’, editor Sarah Sellens headed for Neilson’s new Turkish resort

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Chic, 'boojee', bohemian, luxurious, laid back... these are a few of the adjectives that came to mind when trying to set a tone for my stay at Neilson's Adakoy resort in Turkey. Now, for those of you who are hardened Neilson goers (and I've married into a family of Neilson aficionados, so I know you're out there), these are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when describing a Neilson's Beach Club resort. Energetic? Yes. Inclusive? Certainly. Sunny? Of course. All-you-can-eat (whisper it) buffet? Absolutely. But 'boutiquey'? No, this is a Neilson resort first for me as well.

And so it should be. Set on a beautiful peninsula near Marmaris in Turkey, Neilson | Cook's Club Adakoy is the result of a unique collaboration with Cook's Club that blends a luxurious setting with the award-winning activity programme that Neilson is known for – all designed for adults only (16+). Boasting a secluded bay with a private beach and panoramic views, it offers the ideal opportunity to keep active on vast expanses of calm water, while serving up the ultimate in relaxation and wellbeing. The result? The perfect holiday for grownups, so much so that I'll admit I was a little nervous to tell my husband (at home looking after our three kids) just how perfect it was.