Pack the floaties, charge the tablets, and throw in that third backup sunhat—you’re going on vacation. But not just any vacation. XO Cape Arnna has arrived on Turkey’s golden coast, and it’s rewriting the family holiday rulebook, one gourmet popsicle and heated pool at a time.
Tucked just outside the charming coastal town of Fethiye—aka Bodrum’s quieter, cooler cousin—XO Cape Arnna is the debut drop from the new XO Collection, and it’s basically a five-star dream factory for grown-ups and kids alike. Picture a place where children are not just tolerated, but actively celebrated (without sacrificing your right to an expertly muddled mojito and a nap you don’t have to earn).
First things first: this place is massive. We’re talking 100,000 square meters of all-inclusive wonderland, split into two distinct vibes: The Resort (family-friendly, inflatable flamingo-friendly, totally chaos-friendly) and The Club (adults-only and entirely off-limits to tantrums, screen time negotiations, and sticky fingers—ideal for a cheeky date night while the kids are at the kids’ club).
Let’s talk pools. Thirty-seven of them, all heated or cooled depending on your personal comfort level. That’s right—there’s always a pool just the right temperature for swimming, splashing, or hiding behind sunglasses while pretending not to hear “Watch this, Mom!” for the eighth time in five minutes. But the real MVP? The private water park. Six slides with names like “Black Hole” and “Aquatube” (both more fun than scary, promise), plus a splash zone that’ll have your littles shrieking with joy and sleeping like angels by 8 p.m. Pro tip: there’s also a very nice bar nearby for grown-up hydration needs.
Rooms? Oh, they’ve thought of everything. From spacious Grand Family Suites to multi-room villas with private plunge pools and enough storage space to hide all the souvenir plush toys, every detail says, “Relax, you’re doing great.” Bonus: every room somehow looks great even when covered in pool towels and snack wrappers.
And the food. Seventeen restaurants, people. That’s right. 1-7. Whether you’ve got a picky eater, a budding sushi connoisseur, or just need something you can bribe them with mid-meltdown (hello, on-site ice cream parlors), there’s something for every palate and every parenting emergency. Kids’ menus abound. Buffets are endless. And no one’s judging your third espresso of the morning. When you’re ready to burn off those calories (or just tire out the kids), the activity list reads like a summer camp with a luxury budget: sailing lessons, martial arts, treasure hunts, aerial yoga (yes, even for teens), and a kids’ club that might actually make them forget you exist for an hour or two.
Meanwhile, the spa is the kind of serene oasis you’ll fantasize about every school drop-off for the next year. Hammams, saunas, an igloo room, and massages so restorative you’ll forget you once paid $19 for airport yogurt. Evenings bring live music, beach parties, and themed events that feel more like mini festivals—so yes, you can wear that boho kaftan and your child can dance under fairy lights while a fire-juggler performs nearby. Everyone wins.
The bottom line? XO Cape Arnna is what happens when luxury stops pretending families don’t exist. It’s indulgent, it’s thoughtful, it’s bursting with kid-friendly fun and grown-up perks—and it might just be the first vacation where everyoneactually gets to relax.
Come for the water slides. Stay for the room service and spa robes. Leave only when your kids start asking if you can live there permanently.
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