Stay in design, pool in trend!

So you want to stay in a boutique design hotel but none of them have pool and this is your only summer holiday...This sounds like a worry we all share time to time.

What if I tell, Istanbul has a pool in the middle of Bosphorus where you can stay at your dream design hotel at posh areas of the city and sun bath at the most amazingly located pool of the World.

If you do want to forget the classics - like I do - and go with contemporary and bring yourself in the most trendy life style of Istanbul then the city is awaiting you!

For further information e-mail to koray@insluxurytravel.com.

The new jewel on the Bosphorus is Shangri La!

Shangri-La Istanbul is almost ready to open its doors to discerned traveler very soon. I was invited for a site inspection followed by a cocktail, which took place at the Shangri La Suite, last night.

Thanks to Shangri La Team it was a wonderful night. Food, music and most importantly warm hospitality extended by every member of the team was remarkable.

There is no doubt that Bosphorus is about to have a new jewel house on its shores.

To me the highlights of the hotel - yet will be - are Spa, Fine Dining Chinese Restaurant and Bosphorus Deluxe Suites, which are located on the corner side of the building facing to historic peninsula, Asian Side and the doors of Dolmabahce Palace. One should live in one of these suites to catch her dreams!

The rest is as you should expect from a Shangri -La! On Shangri-La's own words "There's no greater act of hospitality than to embrace a stranger as one's own"

Opening on May 11th. Guests are welcomed as of May 15th!

E-mail to koray@insluxurytravel.com should you require further information.

Fashion Week 2013 A / W

Taking place at Antrepo 3 which is near by Istanbul Modern Museum until 16th of March. 

Even if you are not into runways you may easily sit at the main hall and enjoy good live DJ music while watching the fashion world going around you. It is kind of fun for a while...

My impression at the show was that now men is more fashion concern then women but the thing is that they were all looking like each other so much that I thought it was bizarre! 

Of course do not miss the opportunity to visit Istanbul Modern since you are there already. The exhibition "Modernity? Perspectives from France and Turkey" may open your mind! 

And after have a bottle of good wine at the restaurant while watching magnificent view of Bosphorus and historic peninsula and dream away...

Try Frankie on weekdays!

Frankie, located at the top of Sofa Hotel at posh shopping district Nisantasi, is the new bar to be at on week days. Turkish live music attracts a very nice Turkish crowd to dance after 11:30pm.
For a preferred table or bistro e-mail to koray@insluxurytravel.com

Where do celebrities party in Istanbul?

A private fine dining at one of the Mansions along the Bosphorus followed by clubbing at Europe's most trendy outdoor club! 

If you have anything to Celebrate, Istanbul will sure take you beyonD your wildest dreams. 

like never Before and Ever will be...

for itineraries e-mail to koray@insluxurytravel.com