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Have you ever been to Turkey? If not, check this out and make sure to remember this and experience it yourself when you go to this beautiful country.

We went to Turkey last September, during the pandemic so we are not expecting much. The first day in our hotel and we booked our very first Turkish Bath. I just know they're going to rub our dead skin off and that's the only detail I know.

This is "Lycian D Spa and Turkish Bath" located at Hisaronu in Oludeniz. It is owned by a nice and very kind man named Duran Ates (photo with him at the top). He picked us up from our hotel, The Garcia which only takes about 5 minutes and taken to this heavenly place.

We were welcomed by the staff and offered a tea but since it was very warm that day we told them we're just getting some later. The place is very relaxing inside and the aromatic oil is in the air. Also, it's very clean and very welcoming.

We avail the "special package" for £35 per person. It includes 15 minutes sauna, Turkish bath and foam boats, 1-hour whole body massage and facial clay mask.

First thing was we were called and directed to the changing/locker room where we take off our clothes leaving just our underwear then they gave us a towel for covering. All of our belongings can be put inside the locker where we get the key to bring with us. There were also slippers provided for us to use.

Everything started with 15 minutes sauna and we were told we can stay as long as we want. Who doesn't like a sauna? It feels like it's burning your fats away. And those sweats just running down making you feel so much better in the heat.

Then went straight for our Turkish bath with a sea salt scrub. This time we're only wearing our underwear. I'm pretty embarrassed at first on the thought a man going to bathe and scrub me. But they are very professional and so I just indulge myself.

They also called the place Hamam which is an Arabic word for "bath". The interior design inside will take you back from ancient times. It seems like a big altar where you lie down. There's running water and buckets everywhere. And it's a public bath so they doing like 4 at the same time. So don't get shocked when you see other people inside.

So at first, I lie down on where I say the altar place with my daughter. Of course, she loves water so she wanted it as well. My husband and son on the other side. Then he started pouring warm water all over my body. Then put some mixture and started scrubbing me. Oh! You feel so so good while they're doing this. Then they rinse it and started the foam massage. They have this fabric with soap or something inside that makes foam and put it all over your body. Then gave you a satisfying quick massage. Then they shampoo your hair. Then you sit and they rinse you. The hot water feels great! After that, you will feel like you have a new skin new body. You feel so good and clean!

As to prove you that they enjoy the Turkish bath, my kids fell asleep after!

And when it's done they will wrap a towel on your body and your head. Next is the 1-hour massage. I love massage so I know a good one when I get one. I went for the hot oil massage as I like the burning sensation. My therapist is very knowledgeable, she must be a licensed therapist. All the cracking, stroking and kneading are spot on! It's very relaxing making me go to sleep. I'm very satisfied indeed!

Then it was finished off with a facial clay mask. All is well, we all have a sit and they served us a drink of our choice. They deserved a good tip for sure!

See how good and relaxing that was? That's very worthy and to think that we're not expecting much during that time.

Would you like to try it?

So what are you waiting for? Get your pen and write it down. Off you go to Turkey and experience that most satisfying Turkish Bath! 

Cheers!

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