An Istanbul city break for Christmas. Istanbul at Christmas time makes a great getaway: the city is wintry and festive-feeling (though technically the decorations are for New Year) yet without the Christmas overwhelm that's often found in other parts of the world. Our own Istanbul story began ... Read More about Christmas in Istanbul – a good idea?
Levantine Istanbul – Petraki Place Apartments a Century Ago
Last week we were completely thrilled to welcome a group of guests to stay at Petraki Place III Apartment whose Levantine Istanbul family used to live in the very same building over 120 years ago. Angela Fry, who now lives in the UK, was travelling with her international cousins researching ... Read More about Levantine Istanbul – Petraki Place Apartments a Century Ago
Ramadan in Istanbul – is it a good time to experience the city?
Ramadan in Istanbul is called 'Ramazan'. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, known as Ramazan in Turkish, runs from March 11th to April 9th in 2024. It's a month of fasting, prayer, empathy and celebration across Turkey. Ramadan in Istanbul has a different atmosphere to the rest of the year. Is ... Read More about Ramadan in Istanbul – is it a good time to experience the city?
#BookDirect Day 2024
International #BookDirect Guest Education Day is 7th February 2024. Hospitality owners from around the world are coming together to promote the #BookDirect message and explain to potential guests the advantages of booking directly with the owner, rather than through one of the huge Online Travel ... Read More about #BookDirect Day 2024
Istanbul Tulip Festival 2024. How to enjoy it!
Istanbul's Tulip Festival has ancient origins. From as early as the 12th Century, migrating Turkic peoples brought wild varieties of treasured tulips with them from Central Asia to Anatolia. By the 16th Century the elegant blooms were adored by Ottoman society and Istanbul, then widely known as ... Read More about Istanbul Tulip Festival 2024. How to enjoy it!