On the south shore of Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula, where the blue Aegean meets the Mediterranean, lies the glittering port town of Bodrum itself. While its marina is home to mega yachts and A-listers, its true charm lies in its quieter corners. Slip past the harbor to find stone-paved streets, white-plastered houses laced in bougainvillea, cats sunning themselves and locals sipping tea. Near the old boatyard, local fishermen still mend their nets; and in villages such as Bitez and Gümüslük, the mandarin groves, stone homes, old wells, and seaside mosques haven’t changed in eons. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is a highlight – and then there is the food. From Aegean home cooking to haute-cuisine dishes garnering Michelin stars, there is dining to suit all tastes and budgets.