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Dreaming of vacation?! Join us as we explore twenty-five stunningly beautiful hotels located in 25 of the most beautiful cities in the world! Some of these we have experienced personally, others we cannot wait to visit! Enjoy!. 25 Beautiful Hotels in 25 Beautiful Cities. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Lobby at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Barcelona, Spain. Design Read on Love Happens
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Forbes Magazine
A Weekend In Istanbul
29th February 2020
Blue mosque and hagia sophia Photosensia / Getty. Istanbul is legendary for its history and culture, so it can be slightly overwhelming to decide how best to spend your time in the city that is famously split between Europe and Asia. Between the grand bazaars, exotic cats, and endlessly beautiful mosques, Read on Forbes Magazine
Elite Traveler
The 10 Best Hotels in Istanbul
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Istanbul is now a major destination for both business and tourism. Here, Elite Traveler picks out the 10 best hotels in Istanbul. Read on Elite Traveler
Afar
Raffles Istanbul
2nd May 2019
Levazım Mahallesi Koru Sokağı Zorlu Center, Levazım Mahallesi, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey. Raffles Istanbul Connected to the high-end retail hub of the Zorlu Center, Raffles Istanbul may have top dining, shopping, and even a cinema on its doorstep, but its position high on the hill above Beşiktaş, overlooking the Bosphorus, is pleasantly Read on Afar
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The 38 Cheapest Places To Travel In 2019
18th December 2018
Want to save money in 2019? Check out these expert tips for the cheapest places to travel on a budget. Read on Forbes Magazine
Elite Traveler
Raffles Istanbul | Elite Traveler
17th October 2018
is an exhilarating fusion of virtuoso architecture, dazzling interiors, inspired food and sheer luxury. It lies at the heart of the cutting-edge Zorlu Center; a modern-day bazaar where luxury fashion, fine food and the arts converge on the European shore in Beşiktaş. Overlooking the Bosphorus, Raffles Istanbul offers its guests Read on Elite Traveler
Condé Nast Traveller
Raffles Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey - Hotel Review
9th October 2018
Though it’s a sleek, newly-built modern property with impeccable high-tech hardware in its 185 rooms, Raffles’ new address in Istanbul still channels the city’s Byzantine charm and mystery with gorgeous views from almost every room and lush Turkish textiles, handicrafts (like pierced metal-and-glass similar to those found in the Blue Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Lifestyle Asia
The best luxury hammams in Istanbul for the ultimate cleansing experience
19th April 2018
For those who have not yet been acquainted with the decadent indulgence of bathing in luxury hammams in Istanbul, you’re in for a treat. A Turkish bath, or better known as a hammam, is a public bath dating back to the Ottoman Empire. It’s the Middle Eastern version of a Read on Lifestyle Asia
Culture Trip
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29th November 2017
Whether it's celebrating in style in one of Turkey's large cities or more relaxed in a town by the sea, you'll have to book in advance. Read on Culture Trip
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8 Of The World’s Finest Afternoon Teas
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Travel + Leisure
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Wallpaper*
Best Urban Hotels 2015: the shortlist
21st April 2016
Four Seasons The Westcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa. The former Westcliff hotel – known locally as the Pink Lady for the colour of its façade – has been given an overhaul by Johannesburg-based firm RSL Architect and Jacket Interiors. No longer pink, modern African twists, such as dramatic bespoke pieces by artist Read on Wallpaper*
Elite Traveler
Raffles Istanbul, Turkey | Elite Traveler
28th July 2015
The Raffles Suite. At 4,478 sq ft, this is one of the largest suites in Istanbul. But what makes it stand out are the extras: a helicopter transfer from the airport, a butler and a private yacht tour along the Bosphorus.. From $21,791 Read on Elite Traveler
Travel + Leisure
A Boom on the Bosporus: Luxe New Hotels in Istanbul
20th April 2015
Neighborhood: Arty, of-the-moment Karaköy, a once-downtrodden harbor district now revitalized with cafés and galleries.. Style: Low-luster bling with a touch of the traditional.Architect Sinan Kafadar gave this 1875 Neoclassical building a modern makeover, styling the interiors in neutral tones and stocking the 71 rooms with Malin & Goetz toiletries.. Don’t Miss: The Read on Travel + Leisure
Traveller
Raffles Istanbul hotel review, Turkey: That old, new-world charm
19th February 2015
This luxury Istanbul hotel is adding a new chapter of glamour to the Raffles age-old tale. Read on Traveller
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It List 2015: the Best New Hotels on the Planet
3rd February 2015
It looks like a concrete-and-glass spaceship touched down amid the lush hills of Chilean wine country. In fact, it’s Viña Vik, a new retreat that’s thrillingly original and opening up the Millahue Valley to more travelers.Wine-country hotels the world over tend to follow a few familiar themes—intimate scale, lots of Read on Travel + Leisure
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SmarterTravel
Never Stay in One Place for Too Long: How to Really Experience Istanbul
9th December 2014
Istanbul is too big and too diverse to limit yourself to just one neighborhood. But getting around in a car can take a painfully long time—it's one of the largest cities in the world, and it has the traffic to prove it. So it makes sense to spend a few Read on SmarterTravel
Evening Standard
Old meets new in Istanbul
21st November 2014
ES Lifestyle newsletter The latest lifestyle, fashion and travel trends Enter your email address Continue Please enter an email address Email address is invalid Fill out this field Email address is invalid You already have an account. Please log in Register with your social account or click here to log Read on Evening Standard
Wallpaper*
Raffles — Istanbul, Turkey
21st November 2014
On reflection, it was a canny decision to open Raffles in Istanbul’s most ambitious mixed-use development. Designed by architects Emre Arolat and Murat Tabanlioglu, the Zorlu Center, in the Besiktas district, is a mammoth 21st-century bazaar heaving with boldface-name retailers (the world’s third largest Apple Store, for instance), a West Read on Wallpaper*
Afar
Near and AFAR: Family Trips, New Hotels, and Trendy Tea
8th October 2014
Photo by Elizabeth Spiridakis Olson.. “We rented a house on the beach!” my mom told me earlier this year. With that, my husband and I booked tickets from California to the Dominican Republic for a family vacation, something I hadn’t done in 15 years. My mom is originally from Santo Domingo, Read on Afar
Departures
Istanbul's New Raffles Hotel
19th August 2014
Photo courtesy of Raffles Hotels & Resorts. On Istanbul’s European side, nestled above the Bosphorus in the year-old Zorlu Center—a sort of sophisticated bazaar 2.0 with more than 200 high-end shops, 40 restaurants, residential apartments and Turkey’s first performing arts center to host Broadway and West End shows—is a new Raffles Read on Departures
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Raffles Istanbul
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24-hour front desk / Bell staff/porter / Free high speed internet connection / Free parking / Hairdresser/barber / Laundry/Valet service / Multilingual staff / Outdoor pool / Pets allowed / Pool / Safe deposit box / Sauna / Shopping mall