Swords Travel Lifestyle Magazine Spring / Summer 2025

For further details call 0203 907 1100 | 11 OKU Bodrum A More Refined Pulse on Turkey’s Aegean Perched on a quiet hillside above the Aegean, OKU Bodrum is an intimate, boutique adults‑only retreat designed for guests seeking space, calm and a more refined expression of slow living. Rooms and suites are shaped around privacy, many with their own pools, generous terraces and uninterrupted sea views. The design is warm and minimal, using natural textures, soft tones and open layouts that create an easy flow between indoors and out. The adults‑only focus shapes the atmosphere. Quiet pools, relaxed beachfront areas and serene wellness spaces set an unhurried pace, while private cabanas and shaded lounges give couples and friends room to unwind. Days move gently between the seafront jetty, the spa and long lunches, with Teyo bringing its Japanese‑inspired dishes to a setting made for lingering. Evenings settle into a slower rhythm with cocktails by the water, dinner under the stars and a sense of escape that feels effortlessly grown up. OKU Andalusia A Sanctuary in the Hills Further west, OKU Andalusia rises from a hillside overlooking the Los Alcornocales nature reserve, its terraces stepping down toward views that stretch to Gibraltar and, on clear days, the outline of Morocco. The landscape is wilder here, with wind‑brushed hills, cork forests and a coastline shaped by centuries of trade. The resort mirrors this natural drama with a grounded, glamorous design, using dark woods, stone and woven textures, with suites that spill out onto private pools or rooftop terraces. OKU Andalusia works just as well for couples as it does for families, with integrated adults-only spaces - such as a trendy new beach club - for a more sophisticated atmosphere, while shaded family areas, calm shallows at the beach and a dedicated kids' club make days easy for families. Children move freely between pools, nature and play spaces, while parents settle into long breakfasts, relaxed lunches and quiet corners to unwind. Teyo returns here too, bringing its Japanese‑inspired dishes to a setting that feels intimate and elemental, with menus that suit families and couples alike. It is a place where time for all guests feels unhurried and where the rhythm of slow living comes naturally.

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