So I guess I can't tempt you to Bahrain, then?

Summer temperatures 50+ C with 100% humidity, hot fog like a turkish bath
Highest driver/pedestrian fatalities in the world
220 square miles with the cultural outlets commensurate

We're looking for a similar choice -

One of my best friends and colleagues has chosen (mentioned by someone in this thread earlier) Turkey - inland and uphill of Fetiyeh

Skiing 20 mins (and they say they'll build a lift sometime soon), sea and watersports 20 mins the other direction, new build house with 4 bdrms and a pool for 125k sterling

We're tempted. Our kids say, 'oh, forxxxxsake why'!