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Our featured properties of the week

This week’s favourite holiday properties for the ultimate luxury getaway.

Where to next? We have curated some inspiration to cover all sorts of stays and guests. Peruse what’s trending now. We’ve cast around for hotels, villas and gulets which we think will offer standout holidays in summer 2025.

Kalamar Bay, Kalkan
Luxury Villa
Kalamar Bay, Kalkan, Turkey
Private Villa With Pool
Kalamar Bay, Kalkan
Luxury hotel with spa
Uchisar Village
Boutique and Authentic Cave Hotel
Kalkan, Turkey
Hotel Rooms With Private Pool
Kalkan, Turkey
Private Villa with Pool

Hand-picked uncommercial destinations

We specialise in uncommercial holiday destinations in Turkey, the Greek Islands of Crete and Kefalonia, Mallorca, Sicily, Malta and the year-round exotic destination of Morocco. We continue to seek out and offer new discerning experiences in other destinations and this year are delighted to introduce new regions in Morocco, bucket list expeditions and also luxury voyages at sea- worldwide.

Friendly, personal service

We are a truly specialist tour operator offering unique boutique hotels, private villas with pools, rural retreats and select apartments in unspoilt resorts. Whether you’re looking for a suite built within caves, a romantic rooftop terrace or your own private infinity pool…we’ve got a great selection for you.

We have extensive first hand experience of the properties we feature,  have time to help guests choose specific rooms or villas and, having built up great relationships with all the owners, can offer a truly personal service to enhance your holiday. Thankfully, many of our guests agree as we have a huge number of very loyal repeat guests.

But don’t take our word for it… to see genuine reviews from Discerning Collection guests click here.

Holiday types

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Tailormade Holidays
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Experience Holidays
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Likya Pavilion Pool House at sunset
Hotel Rooms with Private Pool
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Adult Only
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Beach
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Cultural Discovery
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Luxury Sailing and Gulets
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Activity & Adventure
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Private Villas and Apartments with Pool
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Luxury Cruising & Expeditions

Discerning experiences

We are delighted to introduce our exciting new portfolio of truly memorable experience holidays. Designed to allow you to discover natural wonders and unique cultural experiences year round and in a choice of destinations. Our current experience holidays include; a yoga and lifestyle holiday in an eco lodge in Morocco this November, tailor made itineraries on the Amalfi coast, Tuscany, Puglia and Matera and landscapes of Turkey which combine Cappadocia and Istanbul.  Our Discerning Experience holidays have been created to allow you to see a facet of the destination not usually unavailable, while traveling in style and enjoying the finest hospitality as well as our renowned personal and attentive service.

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Autumn’s Calling: Isn’t it time you found yourself here?

As the golden hues of autumn settle in, now is the perfect moment to make a final escape to the tranquil, sun-kissed shores of Turkey.

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Mavi Koy in October 2024

Mavi Koy, our premier villa in Kalkan, offers an experience far beyond your typical self-catering stay. With exceptional service and unbeatable prices, this luxurious escape is easier on your wallet without compromising on quality.

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Likya Residence Hotel & Spa

One of our guests favourites in Kalkan, Turkey

Arguably the best hotel in the region, the stunning Likya Residence and Spa is a luxurious adult-only retreat, yet just a short stroll from the heart of the charming harbour town of Kalkan.

All of the light, airy and incredibly spacious rooms and suites offer unrivalled sea views and have a large balcony or terrace, a superb spot to sit and watch the sun go down over the deep blue Mediterranean.

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Tailored for you

Bespoke holidays, to fit your exact requirements

Whether you are simply looking for accommodation for a few nights, or want an off the beaten track tailor-made holiday, the team at The Discerning Collection can fulfill your every need.

We can arrange flights from any UK airport on any day of the week, transfers or car hire, accommodation (including specific rooms), and many other services such as various jaunts and excursions, meals in some of the best restaurants in town! We are totally flexible and are here to ensure that you book the holiday that you want.

Simply give us a call on 01784 817 720 to experience our friendly and knowledgeable service first-hand.

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