I was so apprehensive about cave hotels—that they were dank, claustrophobic, dark. However, after a short flight flanked by two very long drives to and from airports on a cold night, the HEATED floors, high ceilings, turned down beds, and smiling welcome of Ruhaan dispelled all of those fears. He wanted us to share coffee and fruit with him right then, but we were tired and slept like logs. Then to learn that the Turkish breakfast included in our stay meant eggs made to order every morning with the coolest candied figs at breakfast that Ho do well with any of the fresh cheeses and bread. I’m so glad they had room for us, and we’re very responsive when I contacted them on WhatsApp to ask how to book when I had trouble (it’s SO HARD to book hotels in Turkey for a family of 6!), and to arrange a hotel shuttle for us coming in. Ruhaan knows the best places to eat and see, just a ten to fifteen minute walk to the town center, and all he wants to know is, “Are you happy?” And yes, SO HAPPY.