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SWISSOTEL THE BOSPHORUS

Having Safe Hotels Executive Level Certificate for 2016 - 2017, Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul offers five-star luxury accommodations with its exclusive rooftop pool and award-winning spa. By the outstanding Bosphorus view, this property is within walking distance to Nisantasi where the main luxury shopping area is. Tastefully decorated by world-renowned designer Khuan Chew with the touch of Swiss design and warmth of Turkish culture, all units in Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul feature state-of-the-art technology and exclusive amenities. Along with free WiFi throughout the property, working desk and seating area are available in all rooms for your comfort. Drinks and refreshments can be found in the mini-bars. Some rooms feature a walk-in shower while some have a bath tub. Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul is also a hot spot with its stylish restaurants serving the exclusive tastes of world cuisine. Café Swiss is known especially for its weekend brunches and serves Turkish, Swiss and world cuisines with a healthy touch. Guests can fancy a drink or cocktail and have dinner in 16 ROOF restaurant and bar on the roof top while gazing at beautiful Bosphorus view. Decorated with authentic mountain lodge style, Chalet invites you to Swiss tradition accompanied by the fireplace. Les Ambassadeurs Bar allows its guest to savor their drinks while listening to jazz music. Purovel Spa & Sport offers luxurious holistic spa treatments including 14 treatment rooms, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools. Guests can chill and enjoy the full range of hotel services including a tennis court. The property hosts a range of activities during the wekend, including sports and workshops. Many designer shops, exclusive restaurants, brands and lively bars are within walking distance. Istanbul’s historic area with the Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque is only a 15-minute drive from Swissotel The Bosphorus. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 26 mi away. Istanbul Airport is 26 mi away from Swissotel The Bosphorus. 2 swimming pools Free Wifi Spa Private Parking Family rooms Fitness center Non-smoking rooms 7 restaurants Bar Very Good Breakfast Visnezade Mah Acısu Sok No:19 Maçka, Besiktas, 34357 Istanbul, Turkey

ÇIRAGAN PALACE

Well situated in the center of Istanbul, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located one mile from Dolmabahce Palace. All rooms come with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have sea views. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and American options. The hotel offers 5-star accommodations with a fitness center. Dolmabahce Clock Tower is 1.4 miles from Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, while Istanbul Congress Center is 2.5 miles away. The nearest airport is Istanbul, 23 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. 2 swimming pools Free Wifi Airport shuttle Spa Free parking Family rooms Fitness center Non-smoking rooms Bar Very Good Breakfast Çırağan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, 34349 Istanbul, Turkey

FOUR SEASONS

Located along the Bosphorus, this renovated 19th century Ottoman palace features a historic architecture in harmony with luxurious details. An indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool with free parasols and sun loungers are available. The seafront property also has a garden and a spacious terrace with panoramic views of the Bosphorus. Free WiFi and private parking are available on site. Tastefully decorated with fine furnishings, each air-conditioned room offers an iPod docking station and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A mini-bar, safety deposit box and a desk are also provided. Aqua Restaurant, with its terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, serves Mediterranean cuisine, with Italian and Turkish specialties. Guests can enjoy the breakfast with international flavors in buffet style. Pool grill is an ideal choice for fresh salads, crispy grilled kebabs and tender fresh fish. The Lobby Bar and Lounge is a cozy place for socialization. You can work out in the fitness center and then relax in the sauna. Guests of this luxurious hotel can also benefit from the exotic atmosphere of the Turkish bath afterwards. Spa therapy and body treatments are also possible. The reception is at your service 7/24, and provides room service. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is only a 4-minute walk from one of Istanbul’s lively scenes, Besiktas Square. Ataturk Airport is 16 mi from the property while Istanbul Airport is 31 mi away. Outdoor swimming pool Free Wifi Spa Private Parking Family rooms Fitness center Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Bar Wonderful Breakfast Ciragan Cad. No:28, Besiktas, Besiktas, 34349 Istanbul, Turkey

HILTON MASLAK HOTEL

Hilton Istanbul Maslak is located at the center of Maslak, Istanbul’s commercial district with many business centers and entertainment options. Lobby is arched by an art gallery and Executive Lounge offers panoramic sea view. Free high-speed WiFi throughout the property and on-site private parking are offered. Spacious rooms of Hilton Istanbul Maslak are decorated with retro or contempopary décor and feautre a 32” flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and tea &coffee set-up. The day starts with a rich open buffet breakfast . At Zaxi Restaurant and Zaxi Bar, you can taste special delicacies. Fitness center includes squash court and pilates facilities. Spa center offers indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Guests can get a variety of health and beauty treatments at the spa and enjoy spacious hot tub. Luggage service and child care room is available on site. Hilton Istanbul Maslak is just 2 minutes’ walk from the ITU-Ayazaga Metro Station, offering easy access to Kanyon Shopping Mall, Zorlu Center, Taksim Square and Old City. Hotel is only a few minutes drive from popular shopping mall Istinye Park. Galatasaray Turk Telekom Arena, Emirgan Park and Belgrade forest are within 15-minute drive away. Istanbul Airport is 27 mi while Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 35 mi.

SHERATON CITY CENTER HOTEL

Located in Istanbul, only a few steps away from Arter Art Gallery and 2.5 mi away from Panayia Greek Orthodox Church, 5-star Sheraton Istanbul City Center features 254 tastefully designed guest rooms. The hotel has an indoor pool and free shuttle service to and from Taksim. Fully equipped fitness center and revitalizing Shine Spa can be enjoyed on-site. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. All air-conditioned rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free WiFi and a private bathroom. Guests at Sheraton Istanbul City Center can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast at Nev-i Lokma Restaurant. At the accommodations you will find a restaurant serving international and Turkish cuisine. Sheraton Istanbul City Center offers a business center for guest use. Speaking English and Turkish at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Istiklal Street, Taksim Square and Galata Tower. The nearest airport is Istanbul Airport, 25 mi away from Sheraton Istanbul City Center. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 30 mi away.

CVK PARK BOSPHORUS

Located in the heart of the city, CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul is just 492 feet from Taksim Square. Featuring chic interiors, the hotel offers 1 swimming pool and an extensive Safira Spa& Fitness Center built on an area of 27887 ft². Guests can benefit from sauna, Turkish bath, steam room and massage facilities. The luxurious rooms of CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul include an LCD TV, free WiFi and an electric kettle with free tea and coffee set-up. There is a hot tub in some rooms. CVK Park Prestige Suites are located within a luxurious residence adjacent to the main building and feature separate kitchen, private dining and living areas. The spacious and comfortable apartments feature contemporary style decor with tiled and marble floors and wooden furniture. All type of apartments are equipped with a refrigerator, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave and a coffee machine. Dishwasher, washing and drying machine, dinnerware, fully equipped kitchen, Molton Brown Amenities, eco-friendly room automation system are also offered. Three different restaurants serve under the roof of Izaka Restaurant: Mezze Mave with freshly prepared seafood delicacies, The Midd with various kebabs and meat options and the Hitode with a wide range of sushi dishes. There is also a bar & lounge within Izaka restaurant where you can have a sip of your drink accompanied by panoramic Bosphorus, Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, Prince's Islands and Asian side views. For hygiene purposes, we request to not bring any food and drinks from outside. Thank you for your understanding. Istiklal Avenue is only 1312 feet away with numerous restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and art galleries. Dolmabahce Palace is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Vodafone Arena stadium is 0.7 mi away. Cevahir Mall is 2.5 mi, Zorlu Center Mall is 4.3 mi and Istinye Park Mall is 6.8 mi from CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel. Istanbul Airport is 31 mi from the property.

Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel

About 164 feet from Taksim Square, this 5-star hotel offers rooms with private hot tubs and free WiFi. It features a full-service spa and extensive dining options including 2 restaurants, a café and a bar. Taksim Acıbadem Hospital is only 2133 feet away. The rooms at Elite World Istanbul Hotel have a neoclassical flavor. Luxury, marble-finished bathrooms, elegant carpeting and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs come as standard. Interactive TV is available in each room. Taste classics from Turkish and world cuisines at Elite Restaurant. Celebrate the day at Lobby Lounge and Lobby Bar or enjoy yourself at The Brasserie, with light menus. With a rich coffee menu, you can visit Coffee Company with a style resembling classic Italian cafés. If you are looking for pure health, try Fit Bar where you can sample light dishes, fresh fruit juices and energy drinks. Leisure facilities at the Istanbul Elite World include a mosaic indoor swimming pool, children’s pool and a fitness center. A marble Turkish bath is also available. The Hotel Elite World Istanbul is a short walk from the exclusive İstiklal Street. Ataturk Airport is 15 mi from the property while Istanbul Airport is 30 mi away. Taksim Metro Station, 1312 feet away, offers easy access to other sites in the city. Lutfi Kirdar Convention Center, Istanbul Congress Center, Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall and Muhsin Ertugrul Theater are within 0.8 mi distance.

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

Centrally located, Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus offers stunning views over Bosphorus Strait and it is just a 10-minute walk from Taksim Square. Featuring both an outdoor and an indoor pool, beautiful green gardens, a traditional Turkish bath and 6 restaurant&bar options, this iconic hotel provides resort accommodations in the heart of the city. Taksim metro station is within a 5-minute walking distance while Osmanbey Metro Station is located 13 minutes' walk away. Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has bright rooms with balconies overlooking the gardens or Bosphorus. Featuring traditional décor with Turkish accents, each room has large windows, a separate sitting area, and a marble bathroom. Executive Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast, drinks and snacks throughout the day and private check-in and check-out. Cantonese and Szechuan dishes are served in the Dragon Restaurant, open-air restaurants with panoramic nature views. Veranda Bar&Terrace features one of the best views of the Bosphorus with its brand-new decor overlooking the lush gardens of the hotel. Guests can also visit the Dubb Indian Bosphorus Restaurant with its Indian cuisine. Children's menus and high chairs are also provided at the hotel. The extensive Health Club of Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus is open for 24 hours, and offers tennis and racquetball facilities, and aerobics classes. The Turkish bath has 2 saunas, 2 steam rooms, and massage treatments. Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus also offers a variety of entertainment options and facilities for younger guests, including a garden with playgrounds for toddlers and kids, and different items including bottle warmers and baby carriages. Istanbul Congress Center, Lutfi Kirdar Convention&Exhibition Center and Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theater are right next to Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. The hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the fashionable shopping district of Nisantasi with luxury brand stores, designer shops, exclusive restaurants and cafés, and lively bars. There are also numerous hospitals nearby: Acibadem Taksim Hospital is only 2133 feet, Clinicana Hair Transplant and Esthetic Surgeries is 751 m and American Hospital is 1.1 mi, away. Istanbul Airport and is 28 mi from the property while Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 27 mi away.

TRIP TO ISTANBUL

İstanbul, the bustling metropolis of Türkiye, is a city full of charm, where the past goes hand in hand with the present and every step brings to light a relic of times gone by. At the crossroads of two continents - Europe and Asia - this spectacular city has absorbed the best of both worlds.With its beautiful historic landmarks, quintessential cuisine, vibrant nightlife, festivals of art and music, celebration of faith, labyrinths of marketplaces and shopping arcades, the beating heart of İstanbul, and the soul of Bosphorus under the watchful eye of the Maiden's Tower is a traveller's dream. 1.Hagia Sophia Mosque This architectural marvel displays 30 million gold tiles throughout its interior, and a wide, flat dome which was a bold engineering feat at the time it was constructed in the 6th century. Blue Mosque Built between 1609-1616, this impressive mosque has six minarets. Why is it called "Blue Mosque?" There are two stories: the first, more common one is that the interior is covered in Blue İznik tiles. The second is: many years ago, ancient sailors who sailed by the mosque on the Marmara Sea saw the blue colors of the sea reflected in the mosque. Topkapı Palace This lavish palace was the royal residence of the Ottoman empire for almost 400 years. Here, you can peek into the imperial life of the sultans as you wander through the grand courtyards, pavilions and ceremonial rooms that display an impressive collection of artefacts and treasures. With a separate ticket, you can also venture into the Harem—a private world decked with over 400 exquisitely decorated rooms where the sultan shared with his wives, concubines and children. To skip the snaking lines, buy a fast-track ticket or a multi-day Museum Pass, which provides access to the city’s other top sights. Suleymaniye Mosque Famed architect Sinan built this majestic structure for one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Although this mosque is less ornate, there are many similarities between it and the Hagia Sophia since the same architect was responsible for both. Galata Tower Temporarily closed. This historic watchtower, also known as the Galata Kulesi Museum, can be found at the end of Istanbul’s Istiklal shopping street. Today, this museum has exhibition spaces where you can learn about the area's history and admire the iconic architecture of this stone tower. Head up to the observation deck, where you'll be treated to sweeping views of the city and the Bosphorus Strait. It gets busy during sunset though—you can skip the lines with an Istanbul Museum Pass. There are loads of shops and restaurants in the area too—you can explore the tower and the surrounding area on a guided tour of Istanbul. Dolmabahce Palace This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them Grand Bazaar Bargaining for goods is standard practice at the largest covered market in Turkey, rumored to contain over 4,000 shops.

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TRIP TO FETHIYE

Fethiye takes center stage of the foreign tourists in the summer months thanks to its turquoise sea, bays communed with nature, and historical texture.. Not only for sea holidays, but also due to the availability of its geographical structure, Fethiye is one of the most preferred places for paragliding. With each passing year, ever-increasing Fethiye hotels are enough to meet the huge demand. When it comes to Fethiye bays and beaches, the first thing spring to mind is Ölüdeniz, Butterfly Valley, Kabak Bay, Saklıkent and Göcek. In addition to these bays and beaches, most popular swimming places in Fethiye include Gemiler Beach, Kıdrak Beach, Kabak Beach, Belcekız Beach, Kumburnu Beach, Çalış Beach, which is very close to Hisarönü and Ovacık Villages. Cennet Bay, Katrancı Bay and Günlüklü Bay is especially essential beaten tracks of the boat tours. Where is Fethiye? One of the biggest districts of Muğla, Fethiye is located in the east of the city. Fethiye is surrounded by Antalya in the east, the Mediterranean Sea in the west, Dalaman in the northwest and Denizli and Burdur provinces in the north.

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