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There’s always something going on in the wonderful world of the Discerning Collection. Here are some of the things we’ve been up to recently, and our thoughts about what’s hip, what’s hot and what’s happening. We hope you’ll find it interesting and inspiring!

Eat Free at Kalkans Finest Restaurant, The Likya Residence.

For the month of December we at the Discerning Collection are offering a complimentary meal for two if you book a Kalkan holiday before

Kalkan Prize Winners Trip

“I was lucky to be picked to go on a Travel Counsellors prize winners trip to Kalkan in Turkey.” We have team events several

Highly Commended

It’s only our second full year of operating and already we are seeing some lovely feedback and incredible loyalty from our guests. Our average

More lovely Accommodation on its way!

Well the 2013 summer season is over and it’s great to announce that we’ve had another successful year in all our destinations especially Turkey.

Paragliding in Kalkan Turkey

Before I had a child I used to go gulet sailing in Turkey with a bunch of friends (the only way to do this!)

Kalkan…brilliant with or without the children.

I was reading an article in the Telegraph last week which discussed the topic: Do you dare go on holiday without the children. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10152866/Do-you-dare-to-go-on-holiday-without-the-children.html

A terribly short history of hotels in Turkey

When we first sent guests to Turkey, way back in 1988, the accommodation that we provided tended to be located in the more unspoilt

Cala San Vicenc Hotel, Mallorca

Just had a lovely breakfast at this stunning boutique hotel in the unspoilt resort of Cala San Vincente in the North of Mallorca. Lynda

Transiting through Istanbul Airport

On my way to Dalaman recently I had the dubious pleasure of transiting through Istanbul Airport. Given that we have a number of guests

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