TRAVEL & RESORTS
GOLDEN TRIPS
FOR SILVER TRAVELLERS
Travel companies have reported a boom in bookings for late summer and autumn from people anticipating receiving their two Covid vaccines before Easter * – the over 50 ’ s , and particularly over 65s , are booking after almost a year of pent-up demand , thanks to mass vaccine rollout and the resulting growth in travel confidence .
Hotels are answering to this burgeoning demand with activities and tours catering to travelling boomers ; whether it ’ s a bucket-list hot air ballooning trip in Turkey , winemaking and truffle hunting in Tuscany or a world-class medical wellbeing boost .
The Bucket List Trip argos in Cappadocia , Turkey
For a bucket list escape to one of the world ’ s most magical destinations , known for its distinctive fairy chimneys , honeycombed hills and mystical atmosphere , argos in Cappadocia hotel in Turkey offers guests the chance to admire the multi-dimensional , natural beauty from 1,000 feet up . Take a sunrise , hot-air balloon journey over Anatolian valleys , scattered with archetypal pigeon houses , beautiful vineyards and the peak of Mount Erciyes . Those looking for something less daring can explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a unique Jeep Safari experience , where groups of up to 4 people will be taken off-road to the hidden valleys and hills of Cappadocia .
Relax after a day of adventure in one of argos in Cappadocia ’ s rustic suites , boasting traditional Turkish crafts and modern furniture , each unique in size and design and set within a 2000-year-old network of ancient ruins , caves and underground tunnels . When not taking a dip in their private pool , there is an idyllic therapy room to unwind with spa treatments , the organic Seki restaurant , offering fine dining with breath-taking views over Pigeon Valley , and the region ’ s largest wine cellar .
Prices start from € 250 ( approx . £ 223 ) per person for a 60-minute flight . For more information please visit www . argosincappadocia . com
36 The Art of Luxury Issue 46 2021