In a word, , Turkey is rich. It’s a place that’s rich in vivid beauty.
It’s a place steeped in rich culture. It’s where you can get the best rich
coffee in the world.
As a place full of romantic countryside escapes and resplendent cos-
mopolitan evenings, Turkey is the classic connector of the East and West,
of Orient and European. It’s birth after the fall of the Ottoman Empire
in 1922 was shaped by the leader Atatürk, and today Turkey retains its
diametric nature through it’s trimming in both history and modernity.
Tradition runs strong here – Turkish dancing, Turkish carpets, and Turk-
ish dress are celebrated. But new affi nities for luxury, for leisure, and for
the essence of quality are vying for attention in this timeless nation.
Turkey is a transcontinental giant bordering eight different nations.
Going here is not like going to any other country – a traveler doesn’t
have to be held to one single idea for a getaway. Whether it’s a beach-
front spa, a farmhouse, or a desert hideaway, Turkey probably has it
somewhere within its almost 800,000 square kilometers. Dining, shop-
ping, relaxing, and exploring are all on the menu here, it’s just about
picking what is going to revive and enliven you the best.
To introduce (or reintroduce) you to the rich nation of Turkey, we
of Turkey
thought it best to play to two opposite sides of this place. The city of Is-
tanbul – glamorous and nestled along the Bosporus – is a perfect choice
for those seeking some sophisticated fun this season. And the natural
beauty of Cappadoica is the choice of the summer for anyone looking for
a magical, romantic escape into Turkish culture in the countryside.
Get ready to give up pork, learn to link pinkies, and fall fast into
love with Turkey this summer. Escape to a place that’s as rustic as
blue-lighted underground caverns as it is sleek like a perfectly choreo-
graphed seaside dinner on the Bosporus. Pick up an evil eye, round and
shiny and dark navy, and come along for the perfect August getaway;
we suggest starting a trip to Turkey by looking no further than the famous
city itself – Istanbul.
Once known as Byzantium and then as Constantinople, Istanbul is
the largest city in Turkey and retains its status as a global and historical
landmark. Istanbul is the true connection point of Europe and Asia. To
that end, it’s a place where diplomats, fi nanciers, and other high-living
commoners have always come to play and stay. And there are so many
strong choices for accommodations here it’s hard to go wrong as long as
you do even a little research. Hotel Les Ottomans is a perfect choice
here for those seeking a boutique hotel experience. With only 10 rooms,
the staff at Les Ottomans is famous for catering to their guests’ every
whim. The property was built as a seaside mansion for a wealthy Turkish
family in 1790. When entrepreneur Ms. Ahu Aysal bought the mansion
in the 1980’s, she knew she could take the old residence into a new era of
glamour as a chic hotel. Clearly she was right. Les Ottomans won “Tur-
key’s Leading Boutique Hotel” from the World Travel Award’s last year
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