Belek, on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, basks in a subtropical climate, warm sea, and abundant natural and archaeological attractions. In a land filled with inspiration from history-Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman-the brand-new Susesi De Luxe Resort & Spa offers a modern complement to rival the past.

The resort’s many attractions start with a long stretch of private beach and go on to include a 54,000-square-foot spa, 13 pools, seven restaurants, a dozen bars, and a two-story, 86,000-square-foot convention center.

The glass walls and ceiling of the center's foyer hint at things to come in 11 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, which range in size from 269 to 38,750 square feet. A flexible ballroom, an indoor amphitheater, the latest technological equipment, and a professional meetings staff answer every modern requirement.

Nearby, the main resort building holds 362 rooms and 38 suites, while 174 terrace houses, 24 lake villas, and 2 presidential villas offer added privacy and amenities. All provide direct-dial phones, LCD TVs with satellite reception, Internet access, safes, and views of the gardens or sea.

Delegates dip into a wide range of all-inclusive dining options, starting with the main restaurant's open buffet for all meals. In the evening, six a la carte restaurants broaden the choice to Turkish, Italian, seafood, Asian, Californian, and Mexican menus. An array of bars and cafes, a juice bar, wine room, nightclub, English pub, and even a midnight buffet offer additional options.

When not meeting, participants can play on the aqua park's six water slides or compete at squash, volleyball, basketball, bowling, tennis, and beach and water sports. In the evening they can take in first-run movies at the cinema or dance to live music. The highlight of a visit to the spa: a traditional Turkish cleansing ritual in a hammam, or steam bath, where bathers receive a massage atop a marble slab in the center of the room.

History buffs can explore the ancient cities of Phaselis and Olympos to find ruins of temples, bridges, and baths. Culture seekers can join audiences of over 17,000 people at the amphitheater of Aspendos, built in the second century A.D. and today staging world-class ballet, opera, and theatrical performances.

In the forests of Koprulu Canyon National Park, adventurers can go white-water rafting on the Kopru River. At home, golfers can play five championship courses in Belek-the golf center of Turkey. And in winter, skiers find deep powder just 30 miles from the warm Mediterranean waters lapping the shore.