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  "id": 9786324,
  "title": "Two countries, one holiday: Turkey’s glitzy Bodrum and Greece’s unbuttoned Kos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/two-countries-one-holiday-turkeys-glitzy-bodrum-and-greeces",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T15:02:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/two-countries-one-holiday-turkeys-glitzy-bodrum-and-greeces-unbuttoned-kos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Just a short ferry ride away, Turkey's Bodrum and Greece's Kos make for an easy two-for-one getaway. By Nicole Trilivas\n\nAlthough pairing two holiday destinations in one weekend might seem overkill or exhausting, it turns out to be surprisingly simple and enjoyable. Bodrum, Turkey's internationally renowned hotspot, and Kos, Greece's more relaxed island, are close enough to see one from the other on clear days. Numerous affordable ferries run daily between the two locations, with the fastest crossing taking only half an hour. Both destinations boast their own international airports with direct flights to and from London, allowing travelers to fly into one city and out of the other without the hassle of backtracking and clearing customs twice.\n\nBegin with Bodrum: Turkey's Bodrum takes on Mykonos\n\nSituated on a hilly peninsula adorned with pine trees in southeastern Turkey, Bodrum boasts a reputation for luxury and hedonism. Consider it the Turkish counterpart to Greece's Mykonos or France's St Tropez. Once a humble fishing and agricultural center and an archaeological treasure due to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, a Seven Wonders of the World, Bodrum rose to global fame in the 1950s and 1960s as a haven for bohemians and artists. The opening of Milas-Bodrum Airport in 1997 further solidified its status as a reachable destination for domestic and international travelers.\n\nToday, Bodrum offers a plethora of high-end accommodations. From luxurious mega yacht charters and private boats to affluent big-brand chains like Mandarin Oriental and Aman, as well as newer Turkish additions such as the airy Maxx Royal, there's something for every taste. However, for those seeking a more authentic, beachy experience reminiscent of Bodrum's bohemian past, Maçakızı is the place to stay. This family-owned, influential, and still true-to-itself hotel has been operating since the 1970s and is known for its charming atmosphere, resident dogs, and Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Aret Sahakyan. The restaurant's menu features innovative Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, including seafood dishes like grouper cheek with caviar beurre blanc and wood-fired pide breads. Beyond the dining experience, Maçakızı's beach club, shaded by pergolas with khaki netting, and its spa, featuring open-air Balinese-style salas and an impressive hammam, offer a relaxing retreat. Visitors can also explore Bodrum's Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the 15th-century Bodrum Castle, and the ferry port on the southern side of the Bodrum peninsula.",
  "summary": "Just a short ferry ride apart, Turkey’s Bodrum and Greece’s Kos make for an easy two-for-one trip. By Nicole Trilivas Two countries in one weekend. This kind of travelmaxxing can sound like overkill (or straight-up exhausting), but it’s reassuringly easy to pair Turkey’s internationally famous Bodrum with the more laid-back, summer-lazy Greek island of Kos. [...]",
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