I Visited Maçakizi, the Next It Travel Spot—Here’s Everything I Did and Wore

Fast-forward a few months later and I was boarding a plane for Bodrum with a reservation at Maçakizi carrying a suitcase packed with sarongs, sandals, and swimsuits I was waiting to wear. Jet lagged after a transatlantic flight and unsure of what to expect after stepping off the tarmac, I was picked by a Range Rover Defender at the airport by a driver in a white linen shirt and khakis. After a 45-minute drive through hills thick with trees winding though clusters of white buildings and views of the Aegean coast sparkling below, I pulled up to Maçakizi on a balmy August evening. The property—originally founded in 1977 by Ayla Emiroğlu and now owned by her son, Sahir Erozan—permeates laid-back, bohemian luxury. The grounds were lush with olive trees and bougainvillea. The reception area was adorned with wooden furniture, bright rugs, and dogs and cats nestled into shady corners. The rooms have travertine tile, red and white bed linens, and Acqua di Parma toiletries. The sound of cicadas filled the air.