Cheryl's Antalya Adventure at the Titanic Deluxe Hotel

We were met at Manchester Airport by Adam and Ashleigh, the Regional Sales Managers for Classic Package Holidays, ready for our flight with Sun Express. The check-in process was smooth, and the flight was on time. I was really impressed with the aircraft and crew. The legroom in the standard seats was probably the best I've had on any charter airline, with a menu provided for food and drinks onboard.

You could pay by cash or card for anything purchased. The meals were mainly things like donner kebabs and cheese sandwiches, priced from 10-12 euros, and pot noodles, priced at 5-6 euros.

At Antalya airport, we were greeted with a glass of fizz and a rose, a lovely touch. Our coach transfer was direct to the Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek and took approximately 45 minutes. Upon arrival at the hotel reception, we were again greeted with a glass of champagne as we checked in. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a Maldives room, which was amazing.

It was like a villa on stilts, with a balcony outside and private stairs down to another platform containing your private sunbeds and direct access to the pool. We ate dinner in a private dining room off the main buffet restaurant. The menu choice was extensive and as good as I've seen in any hotel. We noticed a separate restaurant, Tiny Kids, that is just for children, and they also have an extensive buffet for themselves. Following this, CPH provided entertainment in the nightclub, with professional live singers who had travelled with them from the UK.

The main restaurant also had a great selection of breakfast items. After this, we attended a business update from Classic Package Holidays and an informative supplier showcase, including Iberostar Hotels, Titanic Hotels, Newcastle Airport, CPH, Grand Yazici, and Sun Express.

We then ate lunch in The Cullinan, the sister hotel of the Titanic Belek. This is also a 5* deluxe hotel with a massive choice of food, which was of a very high standard.

The hotel itself was every bit as impressive as the Titanic Belek. After returning to our hotel, we took a boat ride to the beach, where there was an 'Ibiza Vibes' beach party at the beachside bar. Cocktails and drinks were provided, as well as entertainment such as singers, a saxophone player, and games to win prizes such as holidays.

Instead of taking the little train back to the central hotel, we walked the 800m past the hotel's golf course, which was fantastic. The hotel is top-rated for golfers, providing their Golfers Lounge in the main reception and many other things.

We had pre-dinner drinks and canapes in the evening at the Nori Japanese a la carte restaurant, where the Classic Package agent awards were held. This restaurant has a beautiful outdoor area on the river. Following this, dinner and entertainment were provided at the Beef Grill, an a la carte restaurant. This included a 5-course meal with wine, and the food was incredible. Later in the evening, there were more drinks and entertainment at the Eternity nightclub.

There was an optional half-day excursion available to The Mall of Antalya available. However, we decided to stay at the hotel and look around at all the available facilities. Many pools wind around the complex, with a huge waterpark for families (this was due to open on 15 Apr).

The hotel is home to one of the largest spas in the Antalya region, and a large gym is also available. The grounds are immaculate, and waiters uniquely serve drinks to tables and sunbeds on rollerblades.

Numerous shops and bars are in the complex, including an Irish bar, beach bar, lobby bar, and sunset bar. The hotel also includes a large indoor play area for children and a bowling alley.

They have a variety of room types available, as well as the Maldives rooms, such as swim-up Bali rooms and family suites. Some rooms contain a French balcony, which you cannot sit out on, so this is worth considering when quoting customers. After viewing one of these rooms, I recommend a room with a full balcony.

We ate lunch in the main restaurant, with entertainment provided by live singers. The afternoon was free time, so we used this opportunity to relax on our Maldives terrace, and the weather was surprisingly good for the time of year. We had dinner and more entertainment in the Pascarella Italian a la carte restaurant, which again was very impressive, and the food was excellent. This restaurant also has a lovely outdoor area that is available by the river. There was further entertainment available in the Eternity nightclub. However, we headed to our room, ready for our early departure the following day.

WHO WOULD THIS TYPE OF TRIP BE SUITED TO?

This hotel is an excellent all-around hotel for everyone. It has fantastic facilities for golfers, families, and adults/couples alike. It strikes a good balance between being family-friendly with hordes of facilities to keep children happy and plenty of luxurious facilities for adults.

It would suit customers who prefer a luxury hotel and don't usually prefer all-inclusive holidays in other destinations. This is due to the wide choice of restaurants onsite and the vast range of bars that serve premium branded drinks and cocktails. Due to the size of the hotel, it doesn't have to be a repetitive experience of constantly eating, drinking or sunbathing in the same place. It would also suit customers who like hotels in the Caribbean but may not want to fly as far on their holiday.

Favourite Restaurant Visited?

The Beef Grill, but all others were a close second.

Best Experience of FAM and Why?

The flawless service and amazing food in the hotel, as well as the beautiful room, were worth the trip. We also met the lovely team from Classic Package Holidays, who went out of their way to make us feel so welcome, well looked after, and entertained.

Airline/Cruise Comments:

I definitely recommend Sun Express. I was really impressed.

General Comments and Tips:

It was fascinating to discover all the new destinations that Classic Package Holidays offers to book on their website. These include Cape Verde, Thailand, the Maldives, Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro.