Turkey

Turkey, where Europe and Asia collide, is an exotic melting pot of cultures, new and old. It is also fast becoming a must-visit for discerning travellers. Whether it’s castles or casinos, raki or rafting, a hamam or hot-air ballooning, a trip to this country promises nothing but Turkish delight for the crème de la crème of your salesforce.

What to know

GMT: +2 hours
Flight time from London: 3 hours 30 mins
Main airport: Istanbul
Best time to visit: Long, warm days from April to mid-June; shorter ones in September and October Language: Turkish
Minimum stay: 2 nights

What to do

Live the life of luxury in the boutique Adam & Eve Hotel in Belek
Haggle your way round the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Join the party in Turkbuku, the latest jetset playground
Cleanse the body and soul with a scrub and a massage in a local hamam
Hot-air balloon over the weird and wonderful landscape of Cappadocia
Sail the sparkling blue seas in a gûlet, a traditional wooden boat
White-water raft the famous Coruh River

A word in your ear

Sagliginiza (cheers!)