![20160426_111504](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_111504-300x225.jpg)
After a few days in Istanbul, I wanted to visit one of the beach areas of Turkey. I chose Bodrum which is frequently referred to as the “Turkish Riviera” since many of the wealthy Turks spend weekends and the summer there. Istanbul to Bodrum is like New York to Miami. And the best part is the short 45 minute flight.
![Turkish Air Boeing 737](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160425_175035-300x225.jpg)
When I arrived in Bodrum, I checked into the Caresse Resort and Spa, which is part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection. It is new and beautiful!
![the master bedroom](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_133643-300x225.jpg)
![second bedroom](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_133804-e1461843122861-225x300.jpg)
![balcony outside the master bedroom](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_133738-e1461843232693-225x300.jpg)
![balcony outside the living room](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_194115-300x225.jpg)
![pool area](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_111437-300x225.jpg)
![the resort has 2 gulets (traditional Turkish sailing vessels) available for charter](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_112159-300x225.jpg)
![beach area](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_163427-300x225.jpg)
![the Concierge and activities planning office](http://gringowiththelingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160426_111601-300x225.jpg)
I could tell that this was going to be a great stay in Bodrum!