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Jan 22, 2013 | Contributor: Rana BabacToday marks the end of the first Festival Colbert in Istanbul during which twenty-six companies of the prestigious Comité Colbert of France presented their own take on modernity to the public.... Read More | 
Nov 29, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisLocated in Sultanahmet, The Four Seasons Istanbul was originally an Ottoman Empire prison. Used to detain political prisoners, including famous Turkish poet and communist revolutionary Nazim Hikmet, the neoclassically designed jail was converted into a luxury hotel in 1996. Nestled in the heart of Istanbul’s "Old City," the building is only a stroll away from grand historical attractions like the 17th century Blue Mosque or the 6th century St. Sophia. The former penitentiary now houses 65 opulent guest rooms and suites run by over 200 dedicated multilingual staff.... Read More | 
Nov 13, 2012 | Contributor: Michael PearseThe new Hilton in Istanbul, set to open in the summer of 2013, will give travelers to the must-go tourist city the opportunity to relax in style with 829 rooms at the heart of the Sisli district. Dubbed the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, the impressive building is expected to be a rewarding enterprise.... Read More | 
Apr 26, 2012 | Contributor: Sara Cardoza | 1 CommentWith all of the innovative and luxurious hotel properties out there it’s hard to choose the best, but we have rounded up a few of our latest favorites. These picks feature some of the coolest amenities, breathtaking locations, as well as stunning architecture and design elements. Take a look below to see a few of the world’s most amazing hotels and top getaways.... Read More | 
Nov 9, 2011 | Contributor: Rana BabacMillion dollar bras; women who make the goddesses themselves jealous; the most awaited fashion show in the world; glamour, glitter and gossip. In Turkey, especially in the last six to seven years, it has been a New Year’s tradition to watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after midnight. Over time Victoria’s Secret angels slowly but surely replaced the popular belly dancer performances that people used to watch on New Year’s Eve.... Read More | 
Sep 27, 2011 | Contributor: Rana BabacGQ— a premier men’s magazine for over 50 years— has been providing coverage of men's style and culture with its unique and powerful design, talented photographers, and award-winning writers. In March 2012 GQ is to debut in Turkey, but according to Women’s Wear Daily Condé Nast has bigger plans for its popular title.... Read More | 
Sep 22, 2011 | Contributor: Rana BabacParis Hilton touched down at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday where she was welcomed by her "Istanbullu" fans. "I am very excited about being back in Istanbul, it is a very beautiful city. I missed the Bosphorus Tour in Istanbul and her night clubs," Hilton told reporters minutes after she arrived from London.... Read More | 
Sep 12, 2011 | Contributor: Rana Babac | 1 CommentThe fifth Istanbul Fashion Week (IFW) started Wednesday and lasted four days with a total of 22 invitation-only runway shows for 22 different designers and five brands. The budget for the whole event - supported by the Istanbul and Beyo?lu municipalities - was approximately 1 million euros.... Read More | 
Sep 9, 2011 | Contributor: Rana Babac | 6 Comments‘Stars of Istanbul’ is the biggest multi-purpose outdoor arts event to be held in Istanbul for the benefit of UNICEF Turkey. The three-dimensional graphic- and artistic- renderings, inspired by the culture and the history of the city dating back thousands of years, will be displayed on top of giant star-shaped sculptures throughout this autumn. Bringing together the international business world and creative industry, the project draws attention to the ‘Brighter Future for Children’ movement.... Read More | 
Sep 8, 2011 | Contributor: Rana BabacThe Venice Simplon-Orient-Express— aka The "Orient Express"— departed from Paris on Sept. 2, 2011, and has arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday through Budapest, Bucharest and Varna with its 97 passengers from 31 different countries around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, US, France and Italy.... Read More | 
Jun 23, 2011 | Contributor: Rana BabacKing Edward VIII, Queen Elizabeth II, Emperor Franz Joseph, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Sarah Bernhardt, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis have strolled through the halls of this iconic hotel. Being the prominent symbol of Istanbul's urban culture for over a century, Pera Palace has always been the heart of cosmopolitan Istanbul, bringing together neo-classical, art nouveau and oriental styles in an elegant mix.... Read More | | 1 | 2 |
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