Europe's elite holiday resort enjoys £10m upgrade in Turkish paradise

When I die, forget about heaven - I want to spend the rest of eternity at Club Med Palmiye instead, writes Charlie Bennett.

- Charlie Bennett.

In this postcard-perfect setting placed between the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and the majestic Taurus Mountains, paradise truly exists.

A longtime cherished escape for sun-seekers and adventure lovers, I stepped into the unknown with Club Med. Had I enjoyed luxury, go-the-extra-mile comforts before? Absolutely. But this was the flag bearer, the trailblazing behemoth of the all-inclusive resort.

And boy was I blown away. Following a slick £10million refurbishment, this iconic destination has been transformed into a haven of grandeur, activity, and indulgence. Rooms are renovated and spacious - whether you are placed inside the main hotel or "bungalow" apartments - designed to reflect the surrounding landscape with natural colours and elegant simplicity.

I feel a sense of pressure to deliver Club Med Palmiye the review it deserves. That is how mind-blowing this place is.

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