Silver Stripe Bedding Set

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The Silver Stripe Bedding Set is made with 100% USA and Turkish cotton, and 400 thread count. It is soft to the touch and keeps you cool at night, which makes it comfortable to sleep in. As all Globaltex's bedding sets, every time it’s washed, the duvet cover gets softer as the water gets through the cells of the linens expanding the cotton sateen cells. The Silver Stripe is one of the 4 Stripe Collection models they have, and it is among the favorites.

Lux Collection

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When referring to luxury and high-quality towels, the Lux Collection Room Towels are right at the top of the list. With 720 GSM, the 100% cotton towels are the perfect fit for any bathroom. Made without chemicals and produced with reusable energies, the towels get softer with every wash expanding the cotton sateen cells.

Indigo Blanket

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Cuddling is important, whether by yourself, your friends, or your significant other. The Sofya Blanket Collection is perfect for this, with cotton and acrylic of the best quality. It is soft to the touch and great to keep you warm during cold days.

Visit https://globaltexusa.com/ to view more products by Globaltex Fine Linens, and use promo code "haute2021" at checkout for a 15% discount, valid until 04/07/2021.

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Dove Bedding Set

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The Dove Bedding set, as all Globaltex duvet covers, is made with 100% USA and Turkish cotton, which makes it soft to the touch and comfortable to sleep at night. Every time it’s washed, the duvet cover gets softer as the water gets through the cells of the linens, expanding the cotton sateen cells each time. Also, all Globaltex products are organically produced, without any harmful chemicals or processes.

Comforter / Duvet Insert

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Getting a good night’s sleep is the number one priority. The Microfiber Duvet is not only soft and high-quality, it will also make you feel you are sleeping in a cloud. It is safe for people who suffer from allergies and at the same time will have you not want to get up from the bed.

Scotch Blanket

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During the holiday season, there is nothing better than wrapping yourself in a blanket and enjoying the comfiness of your home. Globaltex blankets are soft and they keep you warm and cozy when it is cold outside.

Visit https://globaltexusa.com/ to view more products by Globaltex Fine Linens, and use promo code "haute2021" at checkout for a 15% discount, valid until 04/07/2021.

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Here, Patak joins Haute Residence for a look on how Globaltex has developed, grown, adapted to this year's pandemic, and into the future.

Haute Residence: How did you come about founding Globaltex?

Ramazan Patak: I founded Globaltex Fine Linens in 2015. I have closely worked with the hospitality industry before and I realized the products hotels were using were bad, they would not last long and the quality was not the best. They were in need of good, luxury linens that would not get destroyed after a few washes.

So I decided to develop those products and went to Denizli, Turkey which is known to be the textile mainland of the world and began working with the best manufacturers in the area to create what I envisioned. And that is what brought me here, our clients believe in our products, they know they’re high quality, so the business keeps growing and we are always looking for ways to improve and expand.

Since its inception, what have clients and the target audience of Globaltex identified as the company's main service? Why?

Our main target audience has always been five-star hotels, resorts, and luxury properties, the reason behind that is easy, we love and care about luxury and we want our clients to understand and care about it too.

Each one of our products is carefully thought from its conception to the production to the moment a client receives it. We focus on details and the experience one of our products will make the person feel. That is why we want our clients to be able to appreciate and enjoy what we do.

In which ways has this year's pandemic had an effect on your business and how you market it?

Of course, at first, it was hard, because as I mentioned before we make business with the hospitality industry and it’s no secret that hotels, resorts, and even restaurants were of the most affected industries during this pandemic.

But as I’m sure many of the business out there did it, we took a moment to think about what we wanted to do and how could we do it. And we decided it was time to adapt right now, so we could expand in the future.

With our knowledge of textiles, we decided to produce masks and that helped us a lot during tougher times. And we also decided it was time to explore an idea that had to do with textiles too but with a different focus, our Hand Sanitizing Wipes. Those two helped us keep our business going and our minds focusing on the fact that better days are coming.

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What do you envision for the present and future of the company?

We like to think big; that helps us achieve our goals. And right now, our biggest goal is to be the best linen supplier for hotels and homes in the world, we are working hard and producing high-quality products that will help us get there.

At the moment, we are focusing on opening offices in some of the main cities in the world. Starting from here in the United States, we already have two showrooms and offices. And we also have our office/showroom in Turkey, so we are looking forward to expanding into Europe too.

There are a lot of great things coming for Globaltex, we are working hard and keeping our minds positive. We will be here for a long time and this is just the beginning.

For more on Globaltex Fine Lines, visit https://globaltexusa.com/.

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As the first worldwide mobile app for chartering a yacht, YachtLife features brokers that can tailor nothing short of the best sea experience on one of the high-quality vessels in their fleets.

With the desire of urban living being stronger than ever, we partnered with YachtLife to add a unique, great benefit to living at Reach and Rise Residences and connects our residents with the outdoors, which is what Miami is all about,” said Maile Aguila, senior vice president of residential sales for Swire Properties Inc. “Our penthouse buyers see the value of living at Brickell City Centre and understand that there is nothing else on the market where you are in the middle of the city’s action and can have yachting, dining and entertainment right at your fingertips, as well as incredible floor plans, ultimate privacy, elite services and sweeping views of the water and city skyline.”

Membership in the app is perfect for those who enjoy the pleasures of the sea and charter yachts on multiple occasions throughout the year. As members of YachtLife, the owners of one of the 14 penthouses at Reach and Rise get special pricing on all yacht charters, as well as offers on products and services of the app's luxury brand and hospitality partners.

In addition to Miami, the luxury yacht company has ties with brokers around the world, including Southern California, The Hamptons, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., The Bahamas, Mexico, Saint Martin, Ibiza, Mallorca, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, Dubai, Thailand and more.

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Penthouse owners also enjoy the full-scale amenities available for Reach and Rise residents.

For more on Reach and Rise, visit http://www.residencesbrickellcitycentre.com/

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The event will be covered extensively by Fox Business Network and Anchor of FBN:AM, Cheryl Casone, who is taking her New York film crew to Miami's sandy beaches to interview some of the real estate industry's biggest names at the Summit.

The "Titans of Miami" panelists will start this year's Summit at one of the grandest residential locations in all of South Florida, where they will speak of the luxury real estate market and where they see it heading. Listen and learn from them by purchasing your ticket to the Summit HERE.

They are:

Gil Dezer, President, Dezer Development

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An accomplished businessman and humanitarian, Gil Dezer is a visionary developer, and one of the largest oceanfront property owners in Sunny Isles Beach. Dezer and his father, Michael Dezer, own just over 27 acres of prime oceanfront property, arguably one of the largest holdings of beachfront property owned and developable in the state of Florida.

Dezer has been instrumental in changing the face and value of the South Florida residential real estate industry through the introduction of brand partnerships, connecting his developments with some of the world’s most recognized brand names.

In collaboration with real estate mogul and now-President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, Dezer led the Trump Organization’s first foray into the South Florida real estate market through the successful development of Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences and Trump Towers in Sunny Isles Beach.

Dezer Development received a $214 million construction loan from Wells Fargo in September 2013, at the time marking the largest loan for a single construction project in the Southeast in the post-recession era. The highly-anticipated Porsche Design Tower officially became a reality in the first quarter of 2017, marking the completion of the iconic tower.

Dezer leveraged this track record of success with marquee lifestyle brands to enter into an exclusive partnership with The Related Group and Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio to launch the world-renowned fashion and furnishings designer, Giorgio Armani’s, first residential tower in the U.S. real estate market, Residences by Armani/Casa. Designed by globally-acclaimed Argentine-born architect, César Pelli, the 56-story oceanfront tower features 308 luxurious residences and incomparable amenities spanning two floors, all exquisitely designed by Armani/Casa with rich textiles and custom furnishings.

Louis Birdman, Co-Developer, One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects

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For nearly three decades, real estate industry veteran Louis Birdman has taken a leadership role in the development of over 70 residential projects, comprising more than 18,000 residential units nationwide.

Mr. Birdman has a significant background in property acquisitions, dispositions, entitlements, financing, planning, design, construction, sales, and marketing. Mr. Birdman has been a principal investor and developer in numerous real estate development projects throughout Florida and nationwide, including Las Vegas, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.

He is also the founder and principal of Louis Birdman Architect, an architectural consulting practice that provides consulting services to developers of real estate in both related and unrelated entities. He has been a registered architect licensed in Florida since 1989 and has held architectural licenses in multiple jurisdictions in the United States, including Chicago, New York, and Nevada.

Mr. Birdman is the co-Developer of One Thousand Museum Residences by Zaha Hadid Architects, a 62-story condominium tower in Miami with 84 half-floor and full-floor residences. One Thousand Museum just completed, ushering in a new era of luxury living in Miami.

Edgardo Defortuna, President, CEO and Founder, Fortune International Group

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Edgardo Defortuna is President, CEO and Founder of Fortune International Group, a Miami-based full-service real estate firm recognized throughout South Florida, Latin America and Europe as a leader in high-end luxury real estate. He oversees all of the company's activities across all of its business units.

Mr. Defortuna brings 30+ years of experience in the real estate industry and is considered a visionary and a driving force in South Florida real estate. Since its launch in 1983, Fortune International Group has been a preeminent leader in real estate sales, management, and development, successfully operating and building in South Florida’s best neighborhoods including Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Aventura, and Sunny Isles Beach. Today, Fortune International Group maintains 18 offices worldwide with over 1000 agents. In addition, its portfolio of developments includes Jade Residences at Brickell Bay, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Sunny Isles Beach, and Jade Signature.

Fortune International Group is well-known around the world, with a strong presence in Latin America. The company has also penetrated the European and Asian markets at full speed, with a special focus on Spain, Britain, France, Turkey, and Russia. Through his company’s success, Mr. Defortuna is widely recognized for having made a significant contribution to the internationalization of Miami and its reputation as a global business, trade and vacation hub.

A pioneer in many areas, Mr. Defortuna can be credited for being of the first Miami developers to align with international “starchitects” to bring his vision to fruition. Fortune International Group has worked with the very best in the world including Herzog & De Meuron, Pierre Yves Rochon, Michele Bonan, Arquitectonica, Carlos Ott and others.

According to Mr. Defortuna, “the keys to successful residential real estate development include market knowledge, construction experience and access to plenty of capital. Equally important are ambition and reputation.”

Shahab S. Karmely, Founder, KAR Properties LLC

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With 35 years of international real estate experience, Shahab S. Karmely has honed an impressive pedigree in transactional, managerial, and developmental disciplines. These, combined with an extensive background in fine arts and design, are the foundational elements of his development expertise and overall vision. As the founder of KAR Properties LLC, and through KAR and/or its affiliates, Mr. Karmely has acquired, repositioned, and monetized over 3 million square feet of office, luxury mixed-use, and industrial space in the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe. With offices in New York and Miami, KAR currently oversees the management of a core portfolio of assets and a development pipeline in excess of 5 million square feet.

KAR has made a significant entry into the Miami market with acquisitions and investments in excess of $300 million in established and emerging neighborhoods. Mr.Karmely’s background as a developer/owner/manager gives him a unique perspective and invaluable insights in analyzing and implementing the appropriate strategies for a variety of asset classes. He champions innovative and inventive approaches in response to changing market conditions, trends, and new opportunities as is required in today’s dynamic and challenging real estate markets.

Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner, Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM)

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Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner of Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM), has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate development and financial sectors throughout the United States and Brazil.

Under Mr. Kingston’s oversight, Multiplan REAM--founded by José Isaac Peres, the internationally-recognized Brazilian developer, and owner of major residential and commercial real estate holdings--is currently developing 57 Ocean, a new, ultra-luxury wellness-inspired oceanfront condominium in Miami Beach. Designed by globally-acclaimed Miami-based firm Arquitectonica, the enclave will feature a limited collection of 81 residences in a one-of-a-kind, elegant and high-profile boutique residential building with luxury amenities.

Mr. Kingston is also the founder and former CEO of PatioMix Shopping Centers, a fully-integrated Brazilian mall company with development, construction, leasing and management capabilities. Active in the industry, as well as his surrounding community, he is a member of the ULI Florida Multifamily Product Council, the Key Biscayne Village Educational Advisory Board, and the Key Biscayne K-8 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council.

Mr. Kingston holds a BA in Finance from Louisiana State University, a Master of Design from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Daniel Kodsi, CEO, Royal Palm Companies

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Ricardo Tabet is the co-founder and CEO of Optimum Development USA LLC, a fully integrated real estate and development investment firm with offices in the U.S. and Europe. An accomplished professional with more than 22 years of experience in the real estate industry, Mr. Tabet is widely regarded as a highly respected business executive and successful residential and commercial developer.

Curating, creating and delivering unique, exclusive lifestyle and architecturally distinctive properties, Mr. Tabet specializes in developing ultra-luxury condominiums, high-end retail, strategically located lifestyle boutique hotels and “Class A” office buildings in prime locations throughout the world. Among the company’s most notable recent projects are The Celino Hotel in Miami Beach, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand; 160 Imlay in Brooklyn, a luxury residential condominium conversion that was formerly the New York Dock Co.; Labels Berlin 1 and 2 in Germany; and the Exchange Palace in Budapest, a mixed-use project being developed in one of the most renowned buildings in Europe that formerly housed the country’s stock exchange.

As a former senior executive of several large national and international investments firms, Mr. Tabet has been involved in more than $4 billion in real estate transaction deals and has led the acquisitions, repositions and development of major real estate assets in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and South America. He has also acted as an exclusive representative and real estate investment advisor to many institutions, foreign investment banks, and family wealth management offices.

Mr. Tabet earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and hotel administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Eric Fordin, Vice President, The Related Group

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Eric Fordin is a Vice President at The Related Group. His commercial real estate experience spans more than 21 years, with specialization in the acquisition, entitlement, development, financing, sales, and marketing of multifamily and mixed use development projects. 

Since joining Related in 2004, Mr. Fordin has been involved in the development, from concept through construction completion, of over 2,000 units with a value in excess of $3 billion. These projects include the Residences by Armani Casa, Hyde Resort & Residences, Apogee Beach, Beachwalk Resort & Residences, Hyde Beach House, Loft and Loft 2.  

His oversight includes the negotiation of land acquisition and partnership agreements, development budget creation and project fiscal responsibility along with the overall management of the development process including overseeing the team of consultants including general contractors, architects, engineers and designers in the realization of The Related Group projects. 

After earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of South Florida, Mr. Fordin attended New York University where he completed real estate-related courses in project management, cash flow analysis, and construction essentials for owners and developers. 

Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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Lisbon, Portugal

Top of everyone’s list in Lisbon, Portugal. It’s not the fact that Madonna has settled there while her son attends the famed Benfica soccer academy. It’s because since the financial crash of 2008 when Spain and Portugal teetered on the brink of collapse, Lisbon has become one of the most affordable capitals in Western Europe. Teeming with historical property, government grants to renovate and a vibrant tech start-up scene, prices rose by 4.9 percent on the year to November 2017,  according to Global Property Guide. Prices have now risen to roughly $475/per square foot.

“This latest demographic wave of international investors very much want to live in Lisbon,” Ricardo Sousa, CEO of Century 21 in Portugal told Forbes. “The French were the ones who originally used to get on the plane to spend weekends in Lisbon but now demand is becoming more and more diversified and the profile is shifting. Investors with half-a-million euros or above are looking at the city center and its historical heart, as well as the Expo area, which is very popular with Asian investors and there is a lot of land.”

Northern Europeans looking for luxury digs have also flocked, drawing comparisons with Miami in the Guardian while ringing the alarm bells of gentrification.

Côte d’Azur, France

France’s Côte d’Azur has always been known for upscale luxury. The sort of place James Bond would join an international arms dealer on his yacht. A new report by Savills shows that the hot spot on the French Riviera continues to be a prime destination for the global wealthy to park their cash. A high inventory of luxury property allows buyers room to negotiate, often with a  10 to 30 percent discount. It’s not cheap — about $2,867 to $3,440 per square foot.

“The region offers a desirable lifestyle but also the benefits of city living with high-end retail, restaurants and a full social calendar,” said Alex Balkin, head of Savills French Riviera in their 2018 report on the Mediterranean region “This makes it appealing to a new wave of young, globally-mobile high-net-worth individuals looking for high specification homes that are ready to move into.”

Algarve, Portugal

When it comes to resident expats, the Algarve has 100,000 of them. It’s affordable, sunny and surrounded by 100 miles of shimmering Atlantic coastline and striking cliff-top vistas. Oh, and did I mention it’s cheap — around $450 per square foot. Don’t expect it to stay that way.

Istanbul, Turkey

With half of Istanbul’s population under 30, this is a vibrant, growing economy at the cross-roads of Europe and Asia. House prices are cheap and cash is flooding in as older buildings are being renovated or replaced with sparkling new apartments. With real estate at around $320 per square foot, it’s a great time to ride the Istanbul property wave.

Barcelona, Spain

The Catalan crisis seems over and Barcelona house prices are once again galloping off into the sunset. According to the property price index published in early December by the Spanish Statistical Institute (INE), Catalonia prices are rising at 10 percent — the second highest rate on record for the region and close to the over inflated numbers pre-2008 crash. Expect to pay many millions of dollars to live in luxury. Driving the price hikes is tourism, with many investors buying homes to let, Airbnb-style, as short term rentals to visitors. This, in turn, is increasing house prices for locals. It’s a gorgeous city with scenic views, a world famous soccer team and prices to match.

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Turkey's Yunak Evleri hotel is seven ancient cave houses recessed into limestone cliffs of the Cappadocia region.

These caves date back to the Middle Ages––the fifth and sixth centuries.

The hotel has 40 rooms which can accommodate 80 guests.

Ancient cave dwellers are considered lowbrow nomads but there’s little evidence of that here. The Yunak Evleri hotel (in the Cappadocia region) is a series of seven ancient cave houses recessed into limestone cliffs—dating back to the fifth and sixth centuries. Vacant as recently as 2000, the caves were imaginatively converted into an unconventional, 40-room hotel adjacent to a restored 19th century Greek mansion, which comprises the most recent part of the luxury establishment.

A regional attraction since the early Middle Ages, the ancient caves dot the hillside like pock marks, doubling as rustic suites on a reimagined rocky façade. Hotel rooms and public spaces are naturally beautified with multi-level plateaus, nooks, archways, stone fireplaces, and unique windows and doors—all carved into the spectacular landscape. Accommodations range from exotic luxury caves to multi-chamber deluxe suites (including family suites) for up to 80 guests.

Rooms are accessed through a labyrinth of narrow passageways and curved stone stairways on multi-level plateaus.

Hotel rooms and public spaces are beautified with natural nooks, archways, and stone fireplaces.

A beautiful courtyard.

Rooms are accessed through a labyrinth of narrow passageways and curved stone stairways that lead to remarkable rooms decorated in the local traditional style. Décor is highlighted by Emperor marble floors, hand-laced curtains, antique chests and bedside tables, handcrafted writing desks, old kilim carpets, and antique lighting. And what’s a Turkish hotel without Turkish-style baths? Each room features white marble bathrooms accessorized with pedestal sinks, ceramic tubs, hydromassage, steam showers and/or Jacuzzis.

Yunak Evleri earns its five stars via its amenities—a panoramic rooftop restaurant, naturally cool rooms, personal patios that overlook the Turkish Mesa, and antique furnishings from the 1900s Ottoman Empire era. Kilim floor pillows invite guests to relax throughout the hotel. For visitors who wish to fully immerse themselves in Turkish tradition, hookahs (or “narghile”) are accessible as well. The caves were retrofit with modern facilities, such as international TV, Internet, Wi-Fi, a library, music room, power for lighting, and plumbing for the many baths and spas.

A rustic suite in a traditionally Turkish style.

Hotel suites feature marble floors, hand-laced curtains, antique chests, handcrafted writing desks, and old kilim carpets.

Bedroom suite with high, naturally-arched marble ceilings.

The Turkish baths include white marble floors and walls, pedestal sinks, ceramic tubs, hydromassage, steam showers, or Jacuzzis.

Yunak is named for its local neighborhood in Ürgüp, originating from ancient times when women washed and socialized by the village square fountain, which was the center of daily life. The Cappadocia region is famous for carved homes, churches, and monasteries, which villagers crafted from the soft rocks of volcanic deposits (the village of Göreme became a monastic hub from 300 to 1200 AD). The region’s unique rock formations, including “fairy chimneys” and Aktepe Hill, were formed over millions of years following eruptions from ancient volcanoes.

The Cappadocia region’s unique rock formations are leftovers of ancient volcanic eruptions.

Cappadocia is famous for carved homes, churches, monasteries, and now, the Yunak Evleri hotel.

The Yunak Evleri hotel includes the caves and an adjacent to a 19th century Greek mansion.

The distinct regional terrain lends itself to popular local activities, such as hot air ballooning, horseback riding, trekking, biking, and, of course, local customs like belly dancing and whirling dervish ceremonies—offering Yunak Evleri hotel guests a temporary escape from their caves.

Photos courtesy of Yunak

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