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PHOTO: COURTESY HURAWALHI MALDIVES (UNDERWATER RESTAURANT)
TÜRKIYE
Kaymakli Underground City
Located in the heart of Cappadocia, the Kaymaklı 
Underground City is a sprawling multi-level complex carved 
into soft volcanic rock, with origins in ancient times and 
later expanded by early Christians seeking refuge from 
persecution. Once sheltering up to 3,500 residents, the city 
features a vertical maze of narrow tunnels and low-ceilinged 
chambers. A guided tour reveals ancient living quarters, 
communal kitchens, and massive rolling stone doors, 
offering a glimpse into how entire communities adapted to 
the threats posed by a turbulent world.
FRANCE
Reims Champagne Caves & Cellars
Originally built as chalk quarries during Roman times, 
the underground crayères beneath Reims now house the 
cellars of some of the world’s most renowned champagne 
producers, including Veuve Clicquot and Pommery. Part 
of the UNESCO-listed Champagne Hillsides, Houses and 
Cellars, a visit offers an atmospheric journey through history, 
paired with guided tastings within these historic caves. 
MALDIVES
Hurawalhi Undersea Restaurant
Set beneath the turquoise waters of the Lhaviyani Atoll, 
the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant at Hurawalhi Maldives is the 
world’s largest all-glass underwater dining venue. It is 
located 5.8 meters (19 feet) below the surface in a tranquil 
lagoon. Dine on a curated five- or seven-course menu. 
Admire schools of tropical fish, stingrays, turtles, and reef 
sharks as they glide past the curved glass walls and ceiling, 
like an ever-changing, surreal backdrop of living art in the 
quiet blue depths of the Indian Ocean.

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